Posts by Brandon Newman95

Jose Ward4 said:Jack Rose. What happened with your heart? I’m dealing with some minor issues myself—tachycardia whenever I push myself physically. I actually started taking Concor about three weeks ago. I can manage push-ups now, but honestly, I’m still a little terrified to head to the local YMCA pool. I genuinely thought I was going to die. It felt that intense. I haven't done a stress test yet, but my cardiologist basically told me I just have a "lively" heart. Everything else looks fine. My ultrasound came back normal. Were the problems you faced purely psychological, or were they physical? That’s how I interpreted mine. Or, if you don't feel like typing it all out again, maybe you could point me toward those specific posts of yours? I also had my thyroid levels checked, and everything is steady. I'm heading in for a thyroid ultrasound next month. My doctor suggested maybe my medication dosage is too low, but I keep telling him, this only happens when I'm exerting myself. It doesn't happen while I'm resting. So, what does a weak dosage have to do with anything? This started back when I was six months into treatment, and I haven't even started tapering down until month ten.

Just go look at my old posts about heart palpitations. I’ve got heart valve surgery coming up in the future. After years of battling anxiety and depression, it all finally caught up to me. Long story short: constant coughing, getting winded, feeling like I couldn't breathe... turns out, I was born with a heart defect.

Laura Castillo6 said:The key is getting back into social circles. A relapse is always a possibility, and other health issues can pop up too. It's totally normal to deal with anxiety after a diagnosis like this, but facing those fears head-on is really the only way to break out of that constant loop of worrying about the illness.

Not quite, though. Psychosis has such specific characteristics regarding consciousness and behavioral shifts that it stands apart.

Yes, you can. For anxiety or depression? Sure. But as you can see from my own posts, I can handle things like schizophrenia too. Some random person on a forum tells you what to do, but look at my history—my heart skips beats and everything.

Rebecca Rivera3 said:I can't speak to specific diagnostic codes, but you might be thinking of schizophrenia. In my case, I dealt with paralysis, muscle spasms, tremors, sleep issues, and trouble walking—it was all pretty chaotic. It looked like a mental health crisis to outsiders, but once the physical symptoms intensified, my doctors at the Mayo Clinic confirmed it wasn't psychiatric; it was strictly neurological.
Naturally, my first reaction was pure, unadulterated fury toward the mental health professionals involved. How could they make such a massive oversight? That kind of mistake is no small thing.

Sadly, it’s not an isolated incident. Neurological issues and psychiatric symptoms can be swapped out so easily. They could be mistaken for anything—kidney problems, heart stuff, MS, you name it.

driftingpilot8 said:Hey there!

I don't want to clutter things up by starting a whole new thread...
But honestly? I think I have a bit of a "complex" regarding my local Community Health Center. I'm in desperate need of some referrals and a mountain of check-ups. Here's the deal: I actually filed a formal complaint with the Community Health Center recently because of their constant nonchalance, the insults, and the way they just belittle you. It’s a mess! If I show my face there one more time, I’m worried I might get blacklisted from getting medical services altogether—and if that happens, where am I supposed to go?! Not to mention, I really don't want to humiliate myself by getting into another heated tug-of-war with them.
Is it actually possible to just walk in and see a different doctor for my referrals? Or is there some kind of "group practice" rule or whatever they call it in this system?
Anyway, while I wait to hear back from other doctors I might switch to—since most of them are absolutely packed, like, crazy busy!

Which part of Washington, D.C.?

mistydrifter55 said:Oh, give me a break. Stop overgeneralizing.
If we're really going by that logic, some idiot with a broken leg and a crutch could still take you out just because he’s livid that you wouldn't let him through the door first since he's "sick."

The absolute worst kind of people are the ones who think they're invincible, thinking life won't ever hit them until it finally does and knocks them flat. I'm totally with you on this—both sides can be just as dangerous to everyone else around them.

Nicole James said:I don't personally think that's a side effect, but you might want to ask your doctor about trying Pradaxa if you feel like this isn't sitting right with you. I've had pretty good experiences with it myself. Definitely have a conversation with your physician, though.

I'm with Nicole James on the medication front. There's Xarelto, Pradaxa, Eliquis... they're all part of that newer generation of drugs.

rustymason82 said:Wait, what do you mean there's no Sunday GP on call like they have in Savannah???
In Savannah, they actually have GPs on call Saturdays from noon to 7 PM, and then Sundays and holidays from 8 AM to 7 PM—plus dentists are available on Sundays and holidays from 9 to 5. I actually had to go in during an on-call shift when my asthma flared up, and they gave me some Solu-Medrol (though honestly, they probably would've just sent me straight to the ER anyway)

Yeah, they do, I totally blanked on that. But hey, you can always just call them to get some advice on what to do next.

Just call 911 and ask them what they think you should do.

Gregory Turner71 said:Look, let's just get one thing straight right out of the gate. Screw what you think about how you look when you smile. Seriously. If your teeth are rotting, you're basically hosting a massive colony of bacteria that's pumping toxins straight into your bloodstream through your gums. And don't even get me started on how an infection starting in a tooth can spread to the bones near your brain, or travel through your blood to organs like your heart. You go from having a cavity to dealing with pericarditis—and trust me, nobody wants pericarditis. Fix your health first before you start worrying about whether your Hollywood smile looks perfect.

I'm with Gregory Turner71 on this one. You really don't want to deal with the bacteria from your mouth and throat spreading everywhere. Nobody wants to end up on an operating table because they were too cheap or lazy to fix their teeth.

Valium is basically just an anxiolytic or a sedative.

Nancy Moore37 said:It’s not even like I get full-on panic attacks, which is what makes it so weird. It just hits me out of nowhere—like, I'll be sitting in a theater or just chilling in bed at home, totally fine, and then boom. I read somewhere that supraventricular arrhythmias can cause shortness of breath, so that’s probably what I'm dealing with. I mean, sure, I do get actual panic attacks sometimes, but it's rare. Usually, it happens in the middle of the night because my heart just jolts me awake.

As for my kidneys... honestly, I haven't really had them checked, or even gotten an abdominal ultrasound. I just feel like the doctors aren't taking me seriously at all. They act like I'm totally exaggerating everything, so they won't even bother sending me for those kinds of tests.

Basically, look, if you aren't overweight, check your legs first. If they look swollen, go see a doctor at a clinic like Mayo Clinic or whatever, and if you're also struggling to breathe just from walking a little bit, start making some noise and getting aggressive about it. Also, if you're on hormonal birth control, get your thyroid checked. And if it's been a while since your last blood work or if you're prone to anemia, check your iron levels. For anything else, just DM me. Don't mess around with your heart rate if it's too high—mine was off the charts for no reason and turned out to be something serious. Oh, and check your blood sugar/glucose too.

Arthur Thomas5 said:Where else? I’m not happy with any of them, honestly. They all seem to be working through their... you know, total nonsense.

Trying to see a private doctor with just a referral is a long shot.
For the ones I actually know, if you're willing to pay out of pocket, you could try Bates, or maybe check out Quest Diagnostics or St. Jude—those are the main ones coming to mind right now.

ruggedcyclist64 said:Hey there!
So, I went to see a private OBGYN because my periods have been totally irregular, and she told me I need to get all my hormone levels checked. But if I try to do this through a private clinic, it’s going to cost me way more than $667, which is just ridiculous. Anyway, I finally tracked down a doctor through my insurance who’s actually taking new patients, but I’m stuck waiting until September for an appointment, and that feels like forever. I was wondering—is there any way my insurance-covered gynecologist could just write me a referral for those hormone tests based on what the private doctor already told me? And does the wait for a referral work the same way as the wait for an actual exam? I don't even want a full checkup right now, I just need the referral. Thanks

Just tell the insurance doctor exactly what you need. Keep in mind that summer vacations are starting, so schedules will be all over the place. If you really want to try, show up at the clinic either right before they open or right before they close.
If you bring the paperwork from the private doctor and ask the insurance gynecologist for a referral, you might get somewhere. I'm not sure what part of the US you're in, but maybe I can help via DM. It’s definitely possible, just hope the doctor doesn't take it personally that you saw someone else first. You can get advice here on the forum, but honestly, your best bet is to just go talk to them in person.

Jessica Johnson64 said:It’s not even about my lab results being ready—if they weren't, I know the doctor wouldn't see me anyway. I'm headed back in two weeks, so hopefully the results will be in by then.🤔

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Why would he not see you? It’s about the current issue, regardless of what those labs say.

Jessica Johnson64 said:Thanks man, I'll go ahead and ask them tomorrow. I'm actually pretty curious to hear what they have to say about it..

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So, did you guys ever find out what happened?

Jessica Johnson64 said:So here's my situation too... maybe someone can weigh in... I went for a Pap smear on May 8th at a clinic, and the doctor was kind of rough with me. It hurt a bit, and then later that night I had some minor cramping. Well, I ended up bleeding the next morning, which lasted for three days before stopping. Then, two days ago, the exact same thing happened again. My period isn't due until the 23rd, and even though I have all the usual PMS symptoms, this whole thing just doesn't make sense to me..

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Go talk to a doctor. Irregular bleeding happens. Besides, there’s already a doctor in this thread who explained why you might bleed after a Pap smear.

electricstag2 said:I didn't realize this was actually an emergency 😲

Basically, nothing really hurts and I feel totally fine, so I didn't want to cause a scene. You know how ER staff look at you if you act like a total drama queen🕺

My last checkup at Planned Parenthood was about 10 months ago and everything was perfect. But whatever, I guess I'll just go so I can stop worrying. Hopefully it's nothing serious, fingers crossed

Honestly, better to be a drama queen now than to sit around later wondering where your head was at. Like, why didn't I just get this checked sooner? etc.

Emily Ortiz27 said:A checkup at Planned Parenthood is totally fine even if you're bleeding; it’s not like the doctor is some delicate flower who can't handle seeing a little blood.
But seriously, how are you supposed to do an exam if there's a uterine rupture? Or how does anyone insert an IUD while they're actively bleeding?

Honestly, I guess it just comes down to the specific doctor, I don't know, whatever. I'll leave that to the professionals since I'm clearly not an expert here, but look—being selfish about your own health is actually a good thing. You guys are right on that. Plus, I'm personally sitting here waiting for something to happen too. And yeah, doctors aren't exactly made of glass.

electricstag2 said:I’m bringing this up because I need some advice or if anyone else has dealt with getting their period way too early.

Basically, I got my period just 10 days after my last one ended. 👎

And it doesn't even feel like a normal cycle. I have zero usual symptoms—no breakouts, no mood swings, no cravings, no cramps, no leg weakness, no stomach issues... nothing. Even the texture is different; it’s not like the usual stuff I deal with.
The blood is way brighter red, too. For the first three days, the bleeding was super light, but then it picked up on the fourth and fifth day. It’s still going, and today is day five.

I actually just had my annual blood work and urine test done two days before this happened, and everything came back totally fine.

Obviously, I'm going to see a doctor at Planned Parenthood, but I have to wait for this whole thing to pass first. In the meantime, I'm honestly kind of freaking out, hoping it isn't anything serious.

Has anyone gone through something like this? Any idea what it could be?

If you're in New York City, you can just head over to an on-call doctor. My advice? Go to the ER. Don't mess around with this.
They probably won't do a full exam right away, but they can at least explain what's going on.

electricstag2 said:Starting a new thread because I really need some advice or if anyone’s dealt with getting their period way too early.

Basically, my period showed up just 10 days after my last one actually finished. 👎

And it doesn't even feel like a normal period. I'm not getting any of the usual symptoms—no breakouts, no mood swings, no crazy hunger, no cramps, no weak legs, nothing with my digestion... nothing. Even the texture is totally different; it doesn't have those usual clots, if you know what I mean.
The blood is much brighter red, too. For the first three days, the bleeding was super light, but then it picked up on the fourth and fifth day. It's still going; today is day five.

I actually just had my routine annual blood work and urinalysis done two days ago and everything came back perfect.

Obviously, I’m going to see someone at Planned Parenthood, but I have to wait for this whole thing to pass first. Honestly, I'm freaking out a little bit. I really hope it's nothing serious.

Has anyone else gone through this? Any idea what it could be?

If you're in New York City, you can always hit up an on-call doctor, but my advice? Just go to the ER. Don't mess around with this stuff.