Posts by Carl Barrett11

It isn't really about whether someone holds a negative or positive opinion regarding the protagonist; rather, it's about the manner in which they express it. In certain instances, the delivery is nothing more than an overt provocation, which is precisely what triggers this kind of conflict.

It seems every thread involving Tesla ends up locked. The 'Power' discussion was pure chaos because of those constant provocations. Honestly, don't feed the trolls; the best approach is to ignore them entirely, given how these debates spiral out of control and what inevitably follows.

I would also prefer if the topic were opened at least a few days before the scheduled date, especially since the series is heading into its final episodes (even if the network is cutting them short now). As for warnings and bans, I wouldn't hesitate to hand them out liberally. Just my two cents regarding the report I submitted.

I’m simply wondering where I can find high-waisted skinny jeans? Everything I come across in the stores is so low-rise that I feel like if I actually sat down, half my backside would be out. 🤷

Tony Stark. 🙏 But absolutely.

RDJr.

Dear all,

I am once again reaching out to request your assistance.

Today, I received my grandmother's blood work and stool analysis results. She is 80 years old and a severe cardiac patient (having suffered two heart attacks), which means doctors have explicitly ruled out anesthesia or any surgical procedures for her. What shocked me today was the doctor's suspicion of colorectal cancer. We had the stool tested because my grandmother mentioned that for the last 20 days or so, her bowel movements have been very dark and loose. She also informed me today that she has been experiencing pain and pressure in her lower abdominal area for the past 5–6 days. I have pulled the blood work, and these are the specific values the doctor circled, which led to her referral for hospital treatment:

Here are the values (along with the reference ranges) that they told us today suggest cancer; we are heading in tomorrow for further testing:

sedimentation Erc: 53 (5-28)
leukocyte: 10 (3.4-9.7)
erythrocyte: 3.34 (3.86-5.08)
Hemoglobin: 90 (119-157)
Hematocrit: 0.292 (0.356-0.470)
MCH: 26.9 (27.4-33.9)
MCHC: 308 (320-345)

Urea: 23.3 (2.8-8.39)
Creatinine: 188 (63-107)

Iron: 8.4 (8-30)

What struck me most is that these values are almost identical to those from 2009, 2010, and 2011—results that doctors previously dismissed, even during her two hospitalizations, telling us not to worry and attributing them simply to her age. Yet today, they are discussing mild kidney failure.

If you could assist me, is there any possibility that these values are not indicative of cancer, but perhaps something benign, such as hemorrhoids or an ulcer?

Thank you in advance.

vividsailor7 said:The result is slightly elevated, but I believe it is essentially negligible. For the sake of caution, the test should be repeated.

Thank you for the response. 🙂

Would it be best to repeat the test once the ControlCorp therapy is complete?

The thyroid hormone and CEA results arrived the other day, and everything fell within the normal range. What else might an elevated ferritin level indicate? 🤷

Maria Fisher46 said:Ma'am,

Regarding your mother's results, I assume the values are somewhat elevated (is the unit µg/L?), though perhaps not significantly enough to warrant immediate concern. It would likely be sufficient to simply re-check her Ferritin levels after some time has passed. Were iron and TIBC also tested?

However, given how complex your mother's situation is, and considering she is currently undergoing gastrointestinal workups—and since Dr. Harvey is a gastroenterologist (which falls primarily within his expertise)—I will defer to him and her medical team for the final word and clinical opinion.

Wishing you and your mother all the best. 🙂

Sir,

Thank you very much once again. 🙂

Yes, the unit is µg/L. Both iron and TIBC were measured; iron was 10.6 umol/l (range 8.0-30.0), and TIBC was 59.4 umol/l (range 49.0-75.0).

I will certainly follow up on the Ferritin level once she finishes her course of Nexium.
That said, this has led me to wonder about thyroid issues. Should Ferritin levels be significantly higher in cases of hyperthyroidism?

Thank you.

To whom it may concern,

A female patient's ferritin level is 267. According to the lab report, the reference range is 20 to 300, yet I consistently find information suggesting that for women, the limit should be closer to 150. Which standard is actually correct, and is this specific value a cause for concern?

Thank you in advance,

Nicole

vividsailor7 said:This can lead to a loss of appetite and subsequent weight loss. Otherwise, the result is jejuno-gastric and duodeno-gastric reflux. It is vital to monitor patients histologically—for instance, distinguishing foveolar hyperplasia with hypercellularity from certain dysplastic cell forms. Histology also reveals edema of the lamina propria, elongated and tortuous foveolae, and other changes, but with very sparse inflammatory infiltrate; if a stronger inflammatory reaction is found, an infection with H. pylori is highly likely.
Once you have the manometry results regarding pressure levels, you will have more clarity.

Thank you for the response. I don't understand much of this terminology since this isn't my field, but I will ensure all these points are addressed.

My mother hasn't actually lost her appetite—at least not significantly—so the weight loss remains a mystery to me. My remaining concern is the pancreas; I am unsure how reliable enzyme levels are as an indicator.

I will follow up once we have the manometry results. I am certain I won't be able to interpret those either, and our appointment isn't scheduled for another two weeks.

vividsailor7 said:It involves bile reflux. It would be advisable to introduce an PPI and a prokinetic into the treatment plan. A manometry test might also be necessary. I have answered everything else in my previous post.

The manometry was performed today. The results should be ready tomorrow, so I will take this opportunity to provide an update and perhaps bother you all once more. 🙂

Could this lead to weight loss?

Thank you very much. Truly.

vividsailor7 said:Did you perhaps happen to see the note in the thread title "[MUST READ 1ST POST]"?
Please provide full lab results, symptoms, diagnoses, or specific conditions.
The amylase levels vs. so-called "intestinal amylase" and the ALP are fine; GGT isn't significant.

My apologies. 🙂

Here it is.

Age: 55
Reason for testing: Weight loss
Other conditions: GERD, Hiatus hernia, Gastritis (partial biliary involvement)
An abdominal ultrasound was performed, which states: The liver is normal size with regular contours and a homogeneous, hyperechoic parenchymal structure without focal lesions. Gallbladder has been surgically removed. Bile ducts are not dilated. The pancreas is difficult to visualize due to overlying bowel loops (following EGD), but appears to be of normal size and parenchymal structure for an orientation check. Kidneys are normal size with appropriate parenchymal thickness and no dilation of the collecting system. Spleen is normal size with homogeneous parenchyma. The aorta, vena cava, and portal vein show appropriate lumen and wall appearance. No free fluid in the abdomen.
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD): Esophagus: normal lumen, dilates well, bile reflux from the stomach into the upper half of the esophagus, mucosal folds prolapsing into the esophagus during antiperistalsis, irregular Z-line, axial hiatal hernia. Stomach: normal lumen, dilates well, contents are clear with heavy bile staining, mucosal folds are edematous, mucosa is hyperemic, edematous, and friable. Pylorus is normal. Duodenum: bulb and postbulbar segments are normal.

Regarding blood and urine work, everything is within normal limits except for these three enzymes:

GGT 40 (9-35)
ALP 61 (64-153)
AMS urine 508 (
Fecal occult blood test: negative

She had gallbladder surgery 13 years ago; there were complications involving a ruptured gallbladder, which eventually required its removal along with a portion of her liver. Two years ago, my mother experienced severe stomach pains until they were diagnosed with gastritis. That issue has resolved, though she still occasionally feels a sharp pain in the right side of her abdomen; my personal assessment is that it's in the liver/pancreas area. Bloating is also quite frequent. She doesn't experience any overwhelming distress other than that, but we are concerned about the weight loss (about 5 lbs). She first lost weight back in early 2010 when the gastritis was discovered. She regained it after treatment with Nexium, but now, over the last few months, she has lost several more pounds.

There it is. Thank you. 🙂

I am seeking some assistance regarding blood and urine test results. 🙂

My mother has recently experienced some weight loss, and given her ongoing digestive issues, we decided to run a series of tests. She has been diagnosed with chronic gastritis along with GERD, and an X-ray indicated that her liver appears slightly brighter than expected. She had gallbladder surgery thirteen years ago to have her gallbladder removed. Occasionally, she feels a sharp pain in her right abdominal area, which I suspect might be related to her liver or pancreas. Her blood work is finally back, and the only values falling outside the normal range are these three enzymes found in her urine:

GGT 40 (9-35)
ALP 61 (64-153)
AMS urine 508 (<400)

Are these deviations significant, or do they point toward anything concerning?

Thank you in advance,

Nicole Lilly

Just look at this genius.

"I gave it everything I had, but I'll say it again, I wasn't fully ready; that injury really set me back." In the end, Kevin Durant ended up seeing more court time, so I just couldn't keep up.

😂 🙏

Gregg Popovich and the women's national team

What kind of performance did they actually put on at this World Championship? I suppose we should be glad we even advanced. But to call this a success—especially given the attitude they had going into the tournament—is nothing more than absolute nonsense.

Nathan Barrett32 said:It is absolutely true that without Balić, the American team has zero offensive direction; they are completely lost. Once he leaves, we will be nowhere unless a real expert takes over the bench—someone capable of designing at least five distinct plays. I am not even sure if such a coach exists in our system. Furthermore, it isn't in gopčev's interest to bring in an expert, because half of his preferred players wouldn't even make the roster.

I was previously mocked as just some girl obsessed with Balić for making a comment like that. 😉

I agree, and unfortunately, it is clear he simply does not care. He can have whatever vision he wants, but it means nothing if he has no one to execute it. Half of the talented players were forced into retirement too early, while the other half are stagnating because they lack gopčev's favor. Forget Balić, forget the players, and forget the national team. We see it now with American, and it was the same with Kopljar. We are already regressing into a mediocre squad, much less once he departs. If we continue down this path, we are looking at another long drought similar to what happened between 1996 and 2003.

Frank Turner72 said:What concerns me most, and what seems impossible to fix, is this:
1) Balić is finished.
2) The chemistry is gone (which leads to poor defense and disastrous goalkeeping).

Precisely.

It will take a significant amount of time before we start winning medals again. In my estimation, we have to wait for a repeat of the 2003 era—essentially waiting for a new generation of talent to emerge. With Kopljar and players of his caliber, there is a limit to how far we can go.

And call me biased if you wish, but the real question is: what happens once Balić is gone? We all knew he couldn't play forever, but up until this championship, he was the glue holding the team together. They look lost even when he is just sitting on the bench, let alone when he is no longer anywhere near the court.

Is Šprem truly as exceptional as he seems? Furthermore, regarding his closing remarks about the Frenchmen, perhaps someone ought to clarify those points for Golužin.

First we had American, now it's Copland... who else are they going to force on us next, and who will we be forced to trade away?

Susan Gomez33 said:Drago was calling for John at the end to just hold onto the ball.

I missed that. It happened right after Strlekov’s blunder.