Posts by fadedeagle39

redmaker said:😕 What does that have to do with calling out Fločun with an ad hominem attack—basically saying "do your homework before posting"?

Man, silenthawk11 hit the nail on the head. It’s got nothing to do with Fločun, even if I was just trashing him for being quoted by Index..😁

And look, Đikić isn't a practicing MD, so he hasn't "cured" anyone—certainly not cancer. But actual doctors would be losing their minds without guys like him. Respect to Đikić.

redmaker said:Look, the whole point here is that this is just a copied article from Index—get it? It’s literally proof of the kind of nonsense they publish on those sites, which is exactly why the thread was even started.🙄

Try actually reading what's in front of you before you start posting.👎

Even if the topic is just an Index article, attacking Đikić like that is stupid.

rapidpuma43 said:But really, which patients has I. Dikic actually cured?

Not yet. But his research is going to pave the way for new, hopefully more effective strategies to fight this disease. If God wills, it’ll help millions. And I'm not even being hyperbolic here—not even when I've had a few drinks. I'm speaking with nothing but pure respect. The man is a brilliant scientist and a true humanitarian.

stormymarlin90 said:Total nonsense. These religious zealots are constantly trying to shove their garbage down our throats.
You can't take a bunch of notorious degenerates—the very ones their cronies and globalist middlemen rake in cash from—and expect them to suddenly become pillars of national morality.
We aren't some delusional liars.

I think people like you are the only ones actually eating that pile of crap. You're either naive or something much worse if you think you're being served some fancy liberal treat.

We aren't Mexican mythomaniacs, and we don't need to be. We have our own sacred things, and I won't let anyone throw filth at them. We don't mess with anyone else's stuff. Either talk about the Church with respect or use actual arguments. Using language like yours just puts you in the same gutter as those mythomaniacs from the East.

Lisa Kern38 said:I am totally apologizing for being... well... as a worker... in this beautiful country of ours... for demanding my full paycheck. I am total trash, I swear I will never work for a full wage again.... and whatever I do get, I'll take it straight to Norac in prison because I'd rather he have it than me.... if I even have anything left... I'll take it to Mark Perkovic and give him an AK-47 so he can play concerts, because what do I need a paycheck for.... if I still have extra, I'll give it to Olic and Srna because nothing makes me happier than seeing our guys crush Sweden 5:0... and if there's still more, I'll send it to our expats who sent money home during the war that was never even seen again....

...hm....the only exception is.... the only exception is if my boss screws me over and doesn't give me any pay at all!?

There you go, Ali Krula, sounds like you've got it figured out. You forgot to mention Madonna, but whatever. Listen, if your boss doesn't give you your pay, it's probably for your own good. You wouldn't know how to spend it right anyway, so he'll just manage it for you! Have some faith!😁

Ali Krula, seriously now... if you’ve got a blog, speak up. I actually enjoy reading your stuff.😂😂 Maybe you should start writing professionally...😂

Look, Krula, where’s your heart? You want us to act like some typical Englishman? Is that the dream? Are those guys even playing in the Euros right now? No, they aren't!! Did they beat Germany 2:1, or did we? We did, obviously!!😍 And you’re whining about a full salary? Give me a break... You probably want Mamić paying his taxes too, instead of being an enemy of the state, and you want actual money to stay in the US treasury from these massive transfers? That’s your plan? And on top of all that, you want a full paycheck? It’s people like you who drive Bilić out of the US; he’ll be forced to sign with whoever, for millions, just because YOU think you deserve a full salary!! Such arrogance. 😛

What about the generals? Have you noticed how Ademi’s hair is a mess and hasn't updated his wardrobe in six months?? You don't care about that, you pathetic worm, you only care about your own pay! What about Norac? Shame on you!! He’s getting older, he never even married, and he’s rotting in prison because of people like you... he's aging, he's never settled down, and we're all miserable because of him!! 😉

But no, he just wants his paycheck... As if this country has nothing better to do. The President is watching our national team's efforts very closely, the Cabinet too... who gives a damn about your salary???😲

Congrats to the parents, and wishing the little guy tons of health, happiness, and nothing but blessings!!

Love the title of this thread!

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wanderingdrifter46 said:Ultrasound results came back from less than a month ago (lost 2 lbs in the meantime just from pure anxiety😁)

Back then, findings were:
Ultrasound showed liver was normal size with slightly increased echogenicity. Aside from mild fatty liver, everything else looks okay.
Labs: IBM 34, ALT 62, GGT 54, AF 130, CRP 8.0, cholesterol 5.3, LDL 3.10

Coagulation—all within normal limits.

Triglycerides at 1.40, so they're fine.

I read somewhere that NASH is linked to high triglycerides?

Yeah, ALT and GGT are a little elevated. The liver is struggling, that much is obvious, and the ultrasound confirms it. At least the ultrasound only shows fatty changes, not fibrosis. LDL, triglycerides, and cholesterol are holding up pretty well... if the liver were actually failing, the coagulation numbers would be a disaster. Hope there's no swelling or anything like that.

I don't want anyone thinking I'm downplaying this. There is an issue here, and it could get serious if you aren't careful. Like I said, take this as a warning. If you ignore it, the liver could suffer, and that’s bad news. But hey, 2 lbs are already gone. Just stay strong, it'll be fine. You need to help the liver recover, but you also have to look out for yourself and be careful. I think royal jelly might actually help in a situation like this... along with the healthy habits you've already started.
Come on, you've got two kids to think about. It's tough, but they're the reason to stay healthy!!🙂

I don't know, maybe I'd ask for hepatitis serology too, if it hasn't been done yet... just in case.

wanderingdrifter46 said:I've never heard any of this before!😲 but I definitely see myself in a lot of what was described above!
Stress is basically my default setting, and I've been on anxiolytics for a while (I'm guessing they aren't great for the liver🙄). I also caught the rotavirus right after giving birth!

But at my last ultrasound, the doctor concluded I have a "slightly fatty liver" and noted that NASH is possible!😲 I've had two pregnancies, and both came with a lot of extra weight, so I don't know if it's possible to have a fatty liver because of that without it automatically being NASH?

A slightly fatty liver is a warning sign. Period. If you don't stick to healthy eating habits—if you keep gaining weight, deal with stress, meds, alcohol, infections...—you can easily slide into NASH. You can have a fatty liver without it being NASH (non-alcoholic steatohepatitis). Assuming you aren't drinking heavily, this sounds like NAFLD (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease). Just a bunch of acronyms, really.😠 Basically, NASH happens if you ignore NAFLD and don't change your habits. It’s a warning we have to take seriously, but there's no reason to spiral or panic..

How's your blood sugar? Cholesterol levels? Coagulation panel? When did you get that ultrasound done?

In my opinion, losing weight is the key here. That'll help most, but don't do it fast and don't go on some crazy meat-only diet—don't be reckless. You need a lifestyle shift, but don't add more stress to your body. Vitamin B, clean eating, avoiding bad fats, minimizing meds where possible... and if you absolutely have to take them... whatever. And zero alcohol. Just focus on yourself as much as you can, under a doctor's supervision, obviously. You'll be fine. I'm sure of it.🙂

Chloe Garcia10 said:Hey!

I had some bloodwork done the other day. My iron is down to 7 (normal range is 8-30) and my TIBC is 41 (range 49-75). My iron levels have always been great before. During both pregnancies I was around 15, and 4 months postpartum back in July 2007, I was at 20. This sudden drop really has me worried. My CBC—erythrocytes, hemoglobin, etc.—is fine.
Ever since the 9th month of my pregnancy in 2007, I haven't been feeling right (dizziness, and now weakness, plus insomnia for a month even with meds). I've run a mountain of tests. Most are fine.
What should I do? Any other tests?
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Blood in stool? You dealing with an infection? What’s the hct and ferritin look like? How about AST and ALT?

Sandra Baker35 said:My ALT and
IBM levels were high. Liver ultrasound looked fine, but my doctor wants me to get tested for Hepatitis C. I don't think I caught it through sex, but... could have gotten it at the dentist. Honestly, I'm terrified to go in for the screening. Going back for more bloodwork now. I used to be super thin, then suddenly gained 20 pounds in six months. I wonder if the sudden weight gain messed with my liver, since I was skinny for years... mostly, I'm just scared of any kind of diagnosis.

That’s what happens when you hit 40 without ever dealing with health issues...🙂 Let's hope it stays that way. Maybe the liver is acting up, but you just run the tests, see if everything's okay, fix the diet, and the liver will settle down.😉

wanderingdrifter46 said:uh. maybe a stupid question, but I'm asking anyway. Does elevated IBM and ALT have anything to do with thyroid issues? I mean, everything basically boils down to metabolism, right?
another thing— it’s wild how many people have elevated transaminases occasionally or more often without any clear cause. Both my GP and a hepatologist have mentioned this. Maybe those reference ranges need an update! 😁I’d widen them out a bit. 😁

Just joking, but I'm actually looking for reasons behind these "fluctuating" results. My last ones were IBM 34, ALT 62, GGT 54, ALP 130. But this happens to me several times a year—results just bounce between normal and these levels.
I've had a pregnancy recently, so I'm hoping all of this can be chalked up to that. 🙄

IBM and ALT don't have a direct link to thyroid disease. Liver function and thyroid function play very different roles in metabolism..

IBM, ALT levels.. they depend on various factors. For example, hemolysis during blood draws can spike ALT and IBM. They can also rise after a hit, physical trauma, or getting intramuscular injections—especially ALT. Stress, heavy drinking, or taking hepatotoxic drugs (which spikes IBM, ALT, and GGT) will do it too. Basically, these numbers can be high due to conditions that aren't actually liver disease.

They can go up with certain viruses, like Rotterdam, or mono.. pancreatitis.. sepsis from any cause.. IBM specifically rises during a heart attack or major burns.. so there are plenty of situations where the liver isn't the actual source.. but those usually come with specific clinical symptoms..

Obviously, they'll be elevated along with ALP in serious liver diseases.. hepatitis, cirrhosis, cancer..

So, don't sweat it if you're otherwise healthy and feeling fine.. if you have symptoms, even vague ones like abdominal pain, fever, or vomiting.. then yeah, we look at those results differently.

Every patient is different. No one is just a math equation made of lab results. 🙂

Jeremy Wilson3 said:Forget about it; we've already tried that approach once. This time, our elite would probably just be satisfied with waving flags at parades.

We’re getting radical now! Look, I’m all for everything mentioned above—I don't see any light at the end of the tunnel either. But here's the thing: what if whoever comes next is even worse? It seems unlikely, since it's hard to imagine anyone being more corrupt than this lot, but still...? Auditing their assets, hitting them with the IRS... that would be a solid start, but we probably won't live to see it happen.

I'm actually down for some illegal resistance and striking fear into the hearts of these criminals in power. Maybe give them a little scare so they rethink whether staying in office is worth the headache.

Even the Germans didn't love Hitler for all his stupidity, just like plenty of Americans don't care for Bush.

But Bush plays nice. Hitler wouldn't have. Bush eats his Cheerios and takes a cookie from Condoleezza because she asked him to. If it were Hitler, he’d probably just order her to eat it... take it or leave it... otherwise, execution. Oops, wouldn't even be Condoleezza around, since she's Black.

Bush has a wife. Hitler was married to Hitler's Germany... and he was always a bit of a mess when it came to women.

Bush's dad was a former US President. Hitler had an uncle who was basically his father, or maybe his mom's uncle, whatever.

Bush got a top-tier education; he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Hitler was just a frustrated, talentless loser.

And let's face it, Bush is way better looking and more charming than Hitler.

Most importantly? I'd actually grab a beer with Bush. Not with Hitler.😂😂