Leg Swelling & Pain: Any advice?
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Charles Thomas70 said:hm. I guess you could call this women's health:S?
Look... women's legs? Where else would it go?
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Leg Swelling & Pain: Any advice?
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Yeah... they say as those first seven digits of your Social Security number go up, so does the leg pain... 😂
Leg Swelling & Pain: Any advice?
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Hey ladies,
Does anyone else deal with swollen, aching legs during these summer months? Especially when this heatwave hits.
Every day I come home with my legs feeling completely bloated—it’s miserable. My only fix is alternating lukewarm and cold water from the knees down in the shower. That's the only thing that helps.
If you're struggling too, what are you doing to manage the pain? It gets especially brutal right when you finally lie down for the night.
Does anyone else deal with swollen, aching legs during these summer months? Especially when this heatwave hits.
Every day I come home with my legs feeling completely bloated—it’s miserable. My only fix is alternating lukewarm and cold water from the knees down in the shower. That's the only thing that helps.
If you're struggling too, what are you doing to manage the pain? It gets especially brutal right when you finally lie down for the night.
My cat scratched me—what should I do?
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Ethan Turner48 said:A few days ago, I noticed some lumps in my neck right under the jawline. First one was on the left side, then three or four days later, a second one popped up.
I went straight to my doctor for blood work—she said my counts look fine and it’s probably nothing.
Back then, the second lump hadn't appeared yet.
The second one showed up this afternoon along with a fever. It was around 98.6 earlier, now it's already at 99.3.
About three months ago, a friend's cat scratched me, and that wound took forever to heal—nearly a month. Then, a week ago, I was at a cabin with my neighbor's cat, and that's when these issues started.
I've been pretty stressed lately so I didn't think much of it at first, but now that it's the weekend, I'm actually getting worried. This isn't great.
My throat is also incredibly red, looks raw, and I've got some nasty constipation that isn't helping matters.
I have an appointment with the doctor again on Monday, but until then—has anyone dealt with similar symptoms? This is really wearing on me, especially since I can't tell if these are lymph nodes or something else. 😲
Go see Fran Mihaljević and get a TORCH panel done (could be toxoplasmosis), and check for Bartolomeov scratch—that's feline scratch disease.
Standard labs at the local clinic won't catch that just by looking at your ESR levels!
I’d suggest checking out a private dermatologist—but specifically one that takes Medicare over at the Trnje Community Health Center.
The woman is honestly fantastic.
The woman is honestly fantastic.
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
in Pregnancy ·
James Cox6;15101829 said:man, where were you when he finished inside you and you didn't even notice?
probably under him 🤔 or above 🤔
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Pay, pay, pay... he hands you a prescription and you head straight to CVS
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Sarah Cox3 said:So, does that mean I can still have a drink tomorrow?
Look, baby... from the moment he finishes inside you... you’ve got a 72-hour window.
But seriously—go see a doctor and follow what Robin Martin8 said... if this guy is actually your boyfriend... hold up a second and think about it. If it was just some random guy or someone you don't care about... just get it done.
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Sarah Cox3 said:Just one more thing... can I take this pill tomorrow? And how do I actually go about getting my hands on it?
Your OB-GYN has to prescribe it...
It’s basically just a standard contraceptive, only the dosage is massive...
I took two at once, then another two twelve hours later—that's how I did it.
But honestly, it depends on which specific pill you're talking about.
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
in Pregnancy ·
Look, if you're getting it pulled this week, that doesn't mean anything will actually show up... and even if it does, we're talking tiny beta HCG levels here.
I don't know what else to tell you—just go see your doctor, explain the situation, and ask them nicely for the referral.
I don't know what else to tell you—just go see your doctor, explain the situation, and ask them nicely for the referral.
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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She just wants to hear that she’s pregnant—Scott Smith68 already gave her the good news... she knows deep down, and I'm here to confirm it.
She’s pregnant.
Sarah Cox3... you can get the BETA HCG tested at the local clinic... if you go for bloodwork, you'll have the results the same day.
She’s pregnant.
Sarah Cox3... you can get the BETA HCG tested at the local clinic... if you go for bloodwork, you'll have the results the same day.
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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Hey there, Americans... 🙂
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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So you're pregnant—with twins, no less...🙂
Lymphatic drainage procedure
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Douglas Diaz2 said:I’ve spent some time studying lymphatic drainage, and I have to say, it is an incredibly taxing and physically demanding technique if you actually want to perform it the right way. I honestly feel like no amount of reading books can really give you even a vague idea of how to execute it properly. It isn't enough to just sign up for any random certification course you find online; you really have to do your homework to find a high-quality program that actually teaches the nuances. Personally, even though I truly love giving massages, I wouldn't dream of performing lymphatic drainage for any amount of money unless I was absolutely certain about my training.
As someone who isn't a pro but regularly gets lymphatic drainage, I totally agree.
It's intense work. My therapist ends up sweating after an hour of those slow, precise movements...
I feel like a butterfly afterward, but I can see it's definitely not easy for her.
Lymphatic drainage procedure
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Lymphatic drainage is an incredibly complex massage technique that requires a trained professional.
I get lymphatic drainage done once a month—I know firsthand how long it takes, how slow those movements are, and how specific they have to be. I agree with Casey Palmer5... you can't just sum that up in a couple of sentences.
I get lymphatic drainage done once a month—I know firsthand how long it takes, how slow those movements are, and how specific they have to be. I agree with Casey Palmer5... you can't just sum that up in a couple of sentences.
Period talk: Questions and advice
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Well, after giving birth, you've got about 40 days...
I figure it should be roughly the same timeline following an Inc.
I figure it should be roughly the same timeline following an Inc.
Grab a test! (For anyone wondering if they're pregnant)
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I don't know... I never experienced any of those symptoms myself...
I think you're all being way too general about this—every pregnancy is different, and you can't just lump everything into these neat little clichés.
I think you're all being way too general about this—every pregnancy is different, and you can't just lump everything into these neat little clichés.
Looking for a specialist...
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Don't pick a psychologist like that... you're looking at this all wrong.
Psychologists aren't just one big group—they specialize based on specific traumas. You've got experts who focus exclusively on grief and loss, others who deal specifically with borderline personality disorders, and then there are those who handle entirely different types of mental health issues.
First, you need to figure out exactly what you're dealing with so you can find a psychotherapist who actually specializes in that area.
Psychologists aren't just one big group—they specialize based on specific traumas. You've got experts who focus exclusively on grief and loss, others who deal specifically with borderline personality disorders, and then there are those who handle entirely different types of mental health issues.
First, you need to figure out exactly what you're dealing with so you can find a psychotherapist who actually specializes in that area.
Uterine fibroids
in Women's Health ·
All of this should be sorted out before anyone even thinks about getting pregnant...
Uterine fibroids
in Women's Health ·
Polyps can grow during pregnancy... but fibroids are actually the bigger concern...