Posts by restlesspanther42

Michael Bailey7 said:Can anyone recommend a good physical therapist in Washington, D.C.? Also, what’s a ballpark figure for a private consultation?

Nekić clinic at H. Macanović 2
Private visits run about $100, though they also take Medicare
I had a great experience there—they actually put in the work.

Dr. Ružica Baričević, H. Macanović 2

I'll look into it and let you know
Dr. Petrovic, Knezija is great, but it’s probably not exactly your cup of tea.

By the way, your OBGYN handles the referrals
—for hormones (not just reproductive ones, but thyroid too), surgical procedures, ultrasounds, and any other specialized tests related to women's health

As for private specialists, I’d suggest checking out places like Mayo Clinic or Mount Sinai

But honestly, you don't need a private doctor for general checkups
There are plenty of great primary care physicians out there
Whereabouts are you located?
Regarding lab work, I wouldn't bother with private labs; for instance, if you're testing a thyroid hormone at a private facility$50

The numbness is wearing off and the pain is starting to kick in. Great. Just great.
If there's any way you can get someone to drive you to the ER, do it. Since you're stuck in a cast, they really should be letting you ride in the car to get you to the trauma center.

General anesthesia isn't even an option here. They only roll out the heavy stuff if things go sideways. Just ask for local; it’s not a big deal—the pain is basically nothing more than a really bad cramp.

And good luck with that: you're dreaming.

They didn't put you in a cast right away because the swelling is too intense. It wouldn't make any sense to do it now; the cast would just end up being loose once the swelling goes down.
Just keep using the ice. Even if you can't feel much, I promise it's doing its job.
What kind of fracture is it exactly? What does it say on the discharge papers?

Orthopedic hardware—screws, plates, you name it—usually stays in your body for about a year or two. For some people, they just stay there forever because a second surgery isn't worth the hassle.
If you suddenly start feeling pain in your ankle after six months, don't ignore it; go get checked out. There’s always a chance something shifted, or maybe the initial placement wasn't quite right and the long-term use of the leg caused things to move.
At the very least, get an X-ray of your foot, and then feel free to get a second or third opinion from a few different trauma specialists.

Give the Flocet 20g herbal gel a shot.
It’s made with chamomile extract, calendula, and an aluminum-acetotartarate solution.
It always does the trick for me—even when I got stung by a wasp once, it cleared everything up in a day.

Sophia Martinez65 said:By the way, everyone’s talking about bribing surgeons. Why hasn't anyone thought about the anesthesiologists? In my opinion, their job is actually more critical. Anesthesiologists are the real MVPs. They fly under the radar doing their thing, and then when corruption scandals break out, suddenly nobody remembers them. :-)
Jokes aside, a specialist who spent at least 11 years in training deserves $2667 bucks.
It seems absurd to me that, say, a 50-year-old abdominal surgeon dealing with gross intestines every single day only makes $2667. Or an ER doctor who gets $2000 while working hands-deep in blood every day, never knowing if a patient is HIV+ or has hepatitis... A psychiatrist spends all day listening to people's misery... An infectious disease specialist faces constant infection risks, often not even knowing what they're treating during those first few days... Radiologists are constantly exposed to radiation... Internal medicine doctors perform procedures under X-ray guidance, so they get irradiated just as much as the patient—except for the patient, it's a one-time thing, whereas for the doctor, it's the tenth procedure of the day.
I'm pretty sure nobody looks at it that way...

Nobody thinks about the anesthesiologist because people assume they aren't important. They don't realize your life actually depends on them. If a surgeon messes up, they can try to fix it; if an anesthesiologist messes up, there's no coming back. But anyway, back to the point.

DO NOT GIVE MONEY TO DOCTORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

IF ANY OF YOU SHOW UP IN FRONT OF ME, I'LL KICK YOU OUT THE DOORRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!!!!

But if there are scum out there, there are. Regardless of whether they're blackmailing you with this or that, please report them to the department head, the hospital director, a patient rights advocacy group (sorry if I didn't get the exact name right), the Department of Health, and definitely a lawyer. I'm following advice from a friend who dealt with this three times; she's currently waiting to testify and receive a (generous) financial settlement!!!!!!!!!
If you have the option, just switch to a different hospital. I hope you don't run into the same problems others have, and I hope the healthcare system improves, though things don't look optimistic.
Salaries are what they are—low and insufficient for everyone (except for judges and members of Congress—kind of ironic, isn't it?), but bribery needs to be rooted out. If you have any other choice, don't go down that road.

Kyle Lee7 said:Thanks.
It doesn't actually hurt or bleed, and there aren't any symptoms other than the fact that it's there and I hate it.
There's no pain when I press it either, but the color is a bit bluish.
It literally showed up overnight; I shower every day, so I would have noticed it sooner—just like I did today, which really freaked me out.

Anyway, I just want this gone as soon as possible—so I'm wondering, if I start using that hemorrhoid cream and it turns out this isn't even a hemorrhoid, could I run into any complications?

Also, can hemorrhoids be permanently cured? Will that lump actually go away—like, disappear so it's not visible or palpable anymore?

Is it like a mole, where once it shows up, it stays there (even if it doesn't cause trouble)?

I know I should see a doctor, but the idea is so awkward that I’d rather wait and try to handle it myself first.

The only way to get rid of hemorrhoids for good is surgery, and even then, they can come back. Genetics play a huge role, but so does lifestyle. You can actually have them without any pain or symptoms at all, or just very occasionally. Honestly, most people don't even bother seeing a doctor until things get serious, like significant bleeding. Personally, I don't think you need to rush to a clinic or stress too much about it yet. Just wait and see if it clears up on its own. Generally, you shouldn't have issues using the cream, even though it's specifically for hemorrhoids, but don't overdo it. Definitely read the instructions for contraindications and side effects.
I still think it's just a regular pimple, especially if you shave. 😁

Once you finally figure out your prescription, try wearing contacts if you can. It might actually stop your eyesight from getting worse.

First off, let’s get one thing straight: not every bump is a hemorrhoid. If there’s no pain, itching, burning, or bleeding, it could just be a regular pimple. If it does hurt, it could still be a pimple—those don't exactly disappear overnight either. However, if you see blood, that’s usually a hemorrhoid... or something more serious. Keep in mind that if the blood is bright red, it’s likely local; if it’s dark or looks almost black, you’re looking at an issue higher up in the GI tract, like a perforated ulcer in the stomach. All the advice mentioned above is solid, so stick to it. If you actually do have hemorrhoids, a little tip: when you're on the toilet, don't strain like you're trying to lift a heavy weight at the gym. Just let things happen naturally. And instead of spreading everything wide, try squeezing your glutes together a bit while you go; it’ll hurt less, I guarantee.👍