Posts by Eric Wright29

swiftsurfer7 said:Yes, I have plenty of free time, so I joke around...😠
Why don't you come along, so I'm not bored by myself...😍

Seriously though, you two, go get a room. 😍

But in all seriousness—have you looked into thyroid issues? Are you actually experiencing any symptoms or what?

William Robinson11 said:So, I was just sitting here thinking about all those different bottles that used to clutter up my medicine cabinet, and man, it feels like a lifetime ago! I guess if you're asking what I ended up taking, it was quite a mix depending on how I was feeling, you know? I remember dealing with some stuff where I had to use Ebrantil for a while, and then there was that period where Tertensif was part of the routine too, which felt like such a whirlwind at the time. Oh, and I definitely went through a stretch with Amlopin as well, though I always felt like I was constantly second-guessing whether I was taking the right dose or if I was overthinking the whole thing—which, let's be honest, I probably was! It’s funny how much time you spend just managing all those little pills and trying to stay on top of everything, isn't it? Anyway, that was the general gist of it!

I’m not trying to start a panic here, I really am... I keep telling myself that, but this whole thing has been dragging on for years now and honestly, it just seems to be getting worse as time goes by. And look, it definitely isn't normal to be sweating like it’s the middle of a July heatwave in Phoenix when it’s still just spring outside, you know? I don't even want to get into the specifics of how bad it feels right now because it's just... a lot. Anyway, since my nighttime bathroom trips have actually become a bigger issue than my high blood pressure lately, my internist told me we really need to figure out the "chicken or the egg" situation first. He wants to determine if my kidneys and all these other symptoms are what's driving the high blood pressure up, or if—like you suggested earlier—the blood pressure itself is putting all that intense pressure on my kidneys. It's such a tricky loop to break!
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Thanks so much for all the replies, everyone! So, I finally managed to squeeze in that nephrology appointment at a private clinic, and well, things got a little complicated, I guess. They basically told me that most of my recent blood work and urine tests weren't quite right, so they want me to redo almost everything. On top of that, the doctor suggested I stop taking VAL altogether because they think it’s just way too strong for me. Instead, they recommended I switch over to Concor 2.5mg for the next month, since apparently, it’s much milder and shouldn't cause any major side effects. Ugh, I honestly can't stand it when everyone just wants to suggest some other medication instead of sticking to the plan! :S
So, I guess that means I’ll be heading back in for another follow-up appointment in about a week or so, which feels like it's coming up pretty fast, don't you think?

Well, great, you got prescribed a beta-blocker, which means that private doctor is heading in the exact same direction as I am with the diagnosis. Except I gave you my advice for free, while he actually charged you $117 😂

Best,

(P.S. I know all too well how much you're sweating right now. I've got blood pressure at 180/100 mmHg and a pulse of 120 bpm, and I'm only 24. Way to go, me.)

P.S. Are you absolutely certain that’s just a double chin? It could actually be an enlarged thyroid. You might want to look up some symptoms for hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism online to see if they match what you're feeling. It's possible it's just your thyroid acting up.

The harsh truth you probably don't want to hear is that everything else on your body will vanish long before that double chin does. That stubborn fat tends to be the very last thing to go, staying put well after the fat from your midsection or thighs has cleared out.

If you're looking for a shortcut, your only real option is seeing a cosmetic surgeon. Honestly, there just aren't any specific exercises designed to target and melt away chin fat.

You can find them at any pharmacy. Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised if they started stocking them at Walgreens, Lidl, Kroger, Walmart, or even Target...

In San Francisco, they handle these kinds of issues through Medicare. You just go see a surgeon, they apply some local anesthetic, and just like that, the problem is solved in minutes.

And I really can't stand those salons where pedicurists try to perform medical procedures. Between the risk of infections and everything else... forget about being polite. Being polite isn't going to cure anyone...

Sophia Wells72 said:Oh you two....get a room. ☕
Honestly, it's kind of nice seeing this on the Health forum 🙂

Just don't forget... better safe than sorry when it comes to protection 😁 (Ghmmmk, we are on a health forum after all, I guess we should say something useful)

melloworca6 said:Are you joining in too, Brutus? 😁

People, you guys are getting a little too heated on this page. 😍

Shame on you. You clearly aren't seeing the pure innocence in my provocations 😍

Oh, right, protection... My (almost) boss, the Pope, wouldn't exactly agree with you ☕ And neither would my OBGYN professor 🤣

Ali, that's more of a topic for religion class. Everyone there seems to be an expert on protection 😂

Carol Scott98 said:Yeah... we drifted a bit off-topic there. Same goes for me—I'm a long way from San Diego, but that city is absolutely packed with material worth inspecting if you're interested. 😉

I agree... This isn't something that falls under the scope of moral oversight. 😁😁

Good luck, dear.

Greeting
Tony

Carol Scott98 said:haha.... 👍

Don't laugh... If you happen to be heading down to San Diego this Friday and decide to go out, I'm more than happy to step in and perform a full health inspection on that bra of yours. 🤣

Young, handsome, and practically a doctor. 😁

(Admins, please let me keep this troll around, pretty please...)

Carol Scott98 said:5+ 👏

🙂

Carol Scott98 said:thanks to both of you for the replies, but I didn't wash it at 95°C because I didn't want the silicone to "boil"🤣

actually, Eric Wright29, how on earth do you know I'm impatient!? 🤔 😉

1. if it worked, it worked. end of story. you've made the world a better place with that silicone push-up

2. as for the question—psychiatry used to be my specialty back in the day... I said it perfectly, didn't I?

Greeting, dear

Dr. Anthony

Give a 5 mg dose of Nomabela a shot; trust me, you won't be tossing and turning anymore.
Actually, Lorsilan might be even better since it's specifically designed for sedation.

Best,
good luck,
Eric Wright29

William Robinson11 said:Hey there,
just so the admins don't get the wrong idea, I wanted to mention right off the bat that I’ve spent quite a bit of time scouring this forum and doing a ton of Googling, but I just couldn't find a single thread that hits on this exact topic (only some things that are somewhat similar, I guess).
About six months ago, I started digging into all these symptoms I've been having—and honestly, they aren't going away—so I've been researching for months, maybe even years now. They didn't really bother me that much at first, but I suppose they've become way more noticeable lately.
-My blood pressure usually sits somewhere between 140-150 systolic and 90-100 diastolic when I'm just resting. It tends to spike whenever I'm active, too.
-Waking up at night to pee (that's actually my oldest symptom, it's been going on for nearly four years). I wake up because it feels like my bladder is full, though it isn't always, but most of the time it is. At first, I could get about seven hours of sleep, then it dropped to six... and now I'm averaging maybe five to six hours a night.
-Because of all that, I've been feeling pretty irritable and nervous, and I frequently deal with these tension-type headaches.

I've gone through a whole mountain of tests; most of them came back fine, but a few were definitely off.
The imaging was okay: kidney ultrasound, heart scans, and an MRI of my brain.
For my urine tests, the elevated values were: urates, creatinine, and my aldosterone is slightly above the limit.
Everything else seems fine (VMA, catecholamines, and stuff like that).
-I wore a 24-hour blood pressure Holter monitor, and the readings were basically what I mentioned above, except for one weird thing: the values while I was lying down were totally normal (even though I wasn't actually asleep during that part of the day, I was just lying there).

My internist/cardiologist gave me a diagnosis of nephrogenic hypertension and prescribed a medication called "VAL" to bring my pressure down.
But the instructions say you shouldn't use it if there's any kind of kidney disease present or if someone has high aldosterone levels (mine is only just barely over the line, though). I guess I'm just worried because I'm not entirely sure if I should be taking it, since I still don't know what's actually going on with my kidneys...
-I'm 22 years old, I don't smoke, I don't drink (well, maybe a beer here and there), and I'm not overweight (though I probably could drop a few pounds). But the amount I sweat is definitely not normal for my age and build. Even when spring starts hitting, I begin sweating excessively just from stepping outside.
The internist told me I absolutely need to see a nephrologist, but the waiting list is two months long, and I really don't feel like waiting that long, so I was wondering:
Does anyone know of a private nephrologist in San Francisco or the surrounding area where the wait wouldn't be nearly as long?
And if anyone out there has had similar experiences or symptoms, I would truly appreciate any info you could share!🙂

What's your heart rate? If your pulse is consistently over 90, then your increased urination makes perfect sense—essentially, a higher heart rate speeds up blood filtration through the kidneys, so you produce more urine in the same amount of time compared to someone with a normal pulse. Of course, a fast pulse can (but doesn't always) cause excessive sweating due to increased skin blood flow. Given how warm the blood is and how quickly it reaches the capillaries in your skin, it makes sense why you're sweating so much. In my opinion, your kidneys seem fine, and there's really no need to panic over symptoms that every fifth guy your age deals with. Panicking won't help your blood pressure.

You should be able to find private specialists in San Francisco by checking the local listings in a paper like the San Francisco Chronicle—they usually have ads for private practices spanning a couple of pages.

I know for a fact that the Mayo Clinic or perhaps a large local medical group might have specialists available.

Check if the private clinic run by the head of the department for...nephrology at the Washington, D.C. Medical Center under Dr. Dragana Ljutić—her private clinic is located right next to the main hospital building, on the east side near the local Target.

My recommendation: take Normabel 5 mg once daily before bed for the first two weeks, then move up to Normabel 5 mg twice daily before bed. Lorsilan can serve as a substitute if needed.

Best regards from Washington, D.C.,
Eric Wright29

Olivia King23 said:Look, I get it, everything's fine, but honestly? I just don't want the extra stress. My head is already crowded enough as it is.
If I really have to see a doctor, is there any way to keep this discreet? I don't want them calling anyone or making a scene.

Just scrape together some $167 and book an appointment with a private neurologist.

Olivia King23 said:I've tried weed, I smoke, and I drink.
And no, I haven't had unprotected sex.

That’s quite a lifestyle for a 15-year-old girl.

All of those things could easily trigger your seizure activity.

P.S. You aren't ashamed of smoking weed or drinking at 15, yet you're embarrassed to see a doctor? That’s a strange way to look at things.

P.P.S. Don't worry about the doctor running drug tests (for marijuana, etc.). They don't just start with those during an initial intake.

Take care,
I honestly don't have any more advice for you beyond what I've already shared.

Best,
Eric Wright29

Olivia King23, have you ever experimented with drugs or smoked marijuana? Do you smoke or drink at all? And finally, do you have unprotected sex?

melloworca6 said exactly what I did. Listen to reason here. You could end up collapsing right in the middle of the street, and if you get hit by a car, you have no idea how much that's going to devastate your mother.

Don't be stubborn. Just follow my advice and go from your primary care doctor straight to a neurologist.

And like I mentioned before, your mom needs to be kept in the loop about this.

Don't rely on internet forums for medical guidance. You'll find all kinds of people online—some who actually know their stuff, and plenty more who just act like they're experts. Don't let yourself end up in a situation where you follow bad advice and things turn out terrible on the
street.

And seriously, please don't brush off those symptoms. Especially if you're on the younger side!

This isn't something to take lightly...

Best of luck!

Olivia King23 said:The reason I'm asking here instead of talking to a doctor is because I don't want to tell my mom, for personal reasons. Basically, I just don't want her to find out.
I know it sounds silly, but it really matters to me.

Honey,

even if we all managed to give you the perfect diagnosis right here on the forum, we can't exactly heal you through telepathy.

So, regardless of what we think, seeing a doctor is still your best bet.

And you can always go to an appointment without your mom ever knowing.

If you washed it along with your whites at a high temperature, everything probably shrunk or warped. Look, I’m no expert on the anatomy or microbiology of lingerie, but my advice is to just keep wearing it to keep him happy—there's really no harm in that.

The mold likely grew because you were being impatient and tucked it away damp in the closet, thinking you'd have it ready for a night out on Friday. 😁

Best,
good luck,
Eric Wright29

Reach out to your primary care doctor. Ask them for a referral to a neurologist. It could potentially be epilepsy, among other things. While there are at least a dozen different diagnoses that can present themselves this way, you should get some testing done just to be safe.

Best of luck,
Eric Wright29