Posts by Brandon Newman95

fadedbear92 said:United States or General Electric? Prices are basically identical—anyone got a recommendation? Thanks.🙏

General Electric just confirmed they’re in on the gray matter thing.

fadedbear92 said:United States vs. General Electric—prices are basically identical. Anyone got a recommendation? Thanks.🙏

Two of my buddies worked over at General Electric. It was alright, I guess.

Angela Davis68 said:Hey everyone, can anyone recommend a solid gastroenterologist in Washington, D.C.?
Private practice is fine too.

So, I've been dealing with endless GI issues for years now.
Right now I'm on Linzul, Metoprolol, and Famosan, but I seriously need to switch things up because this combo just isn't doing anything for me.

First thing on the agenda is seeing an ENT next week because of some swallowing issues, tongue burning, and that "lump in the throat" feeling—even though my neck ultrasound suggested it’s just acid reflux, they still sent me to the ENT to get checked out.

My longtime GI doctor finally retired, so I'm back at square one looking for someone new.
Please, if anyone else is going through the exact same nightmare, let me know.

P.S. Just don't suggest Dr. Budimir over at Mayo Clinic. I've already been there, thanks, but never again.
Thanks!

Amrusev Clinic, Phoenix, Bates, St. Catherine-Holy Spirit, Rebro, and there are plenty of other options at Mayo Clinic.

restlesseagle74 said:So, here’s the situation I just found myself in: my mom went to the dentist yesterday because she had this nasty tooth gangrene, and they told her straight up that if the pain started, she needed to get back there immediately so they could drain it and get her on antibiotics. Well, she didn't go right away even though it was hurting, and she only finally made it in a few hours ago because the pain turned into this intense throbbing and she started feeling incredibly weak. They finally opened the tooth up a little while ago and gave her a dose of Clindamycin, but just a moment ago, she hit a wall—she got super dizzy, nauseous, and her fever spiked above 100 degrees
Since she couldn't even get out of bed, I called emergency services to ask for advice on what to do, but the person on the line basically just told me to monitor her and said that if things don't improve, I should call her doctor to run a COVID test. I asked her point-blank if this could be related to the tooth infection or if maybe bacteria had entered her bloodstream causing sepsis, and she got seriously Irritated with me, telling me—and I am quoting her here—that those aren't symptoms of sepsis. Now, look, I'm actually near the end of my medical studies, so I know damn well those *can* be symptoms, and when I asked her which specific symptoms she was referring to, she just started yelling at me for tying up the line and told me she wasn't going to sit there and take a lecture from me (even though the whole call lasted less than a minute)
Maybe I'm the one who messed up and should have just called an ambulance immediately, but I honestly don't get how a medical professional on the phone can give such blatantly wrong information and then turn around and start snapping at me first
I really hope I'm just overthinking this and it's nothing more than some random virus

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coastaltiger7 said:I'm not 100% sure if she's still there, but if she is, I’d definitely suggest seeing Professor Schmalcelj over at the Bates Medical Center.
The guy is incredibly thorough—he'll answer every single question you have, and he actually follows up via email after your appointment...

Not totally certain, but I think she's working at the New York City clinic now.

Brenda Johnson68 said:I'm looking for a private endocrinologist, dealing with some osteoporosis issues..

Anyone got a lead? Thanks in advance!

Butterfly Clinic.

Laura Miller38 said:I'm trying to figure out which cardiologist to go with. My options are pretty much stuck between Medical Center, Saint Catherine, Cardioton, and Heart. I need a basic checkup since I've been having some issues lately.
Does anyone have any thoughts on these places?

Honestly, just look into Amrusev or Bates. I mean, heaven forbid I jinx it, but you really need to check where the doctors actually practice and which major public hospital they’re affiliated with. Check if there's a doctor at Medical Center who works with Rib. If it were me, my ranking would be: Heart, then maybe Saint Catherine/Medicarf, and Cardioton would be dead last. As for Magdalene—just my two cents—but I don't think they're what they used to be.

mistyjackal842 said:Look, a neurologist reads the results, right? I assume everyone knows how to interpret them. It’s basic stuff. Just like how a cardiologist interprets an EKG. Though, honestly, this looks a bit more complicated than that.

Well, it’s actually not that simple because sometimes a radiologist is the one reading it. You have to know how to interpret those, too. Medicine isn't always just simple math where one plus one equals two.

mistyjackal842 said:Private EEG prices are pretty much everywhere around $100. Usually, you get better equipment when you go private. I haven't been to the local Community Health Center in a while, so I can't really speak to what their setup is like right now.

It’s not even about the gear, honestly. It’s about who is actually reading the results. There is a massive difference between paying 250 and $100-$17. That gap isn't small at all.

mellowskipper said:Which Community Health Center does the EEG there?

You can go to the Siget Community Health Center—basically the DOJ of clinics. Or you could check out Batesu-cijen, though $83-that's what the doctor over at Rebro mentioned. You can also use a referral for Pb Vrabac or Jankomir, but honestly, if you're looking for neurology, I'd stick with Jankomir. Apparently, Pb Vrabac totally went downhill after the late Dr. Jukica passed away. They also do them at the Community Health Center and the Gregory of Nin Center.

boldnomad45 said:Hey,
I'm a 44-year-old woman, non-smoker. For the last month, I've been dealing with gastritis, nausea, and they just found gallstones.
I'm waiting on surgery for the stones—supposed to happen next week, but I'm still waiting to see the anesthesiologist.
I did blood and urine tests yesterday, and my AST is up at 48 and ALT is at 74. My white blood cell count is also high, and the results show a lot of bacteria.
Do these AST and ALT levels have anything to do with the gallbladder?
They weren't elevated a month ago.
Also, will the anesthesiologist even clear me for surgery with high leukocytes and bacteria present?
I'm going for a urine culture tomorrow. I'm pretty dehydrated because I haven't been drinking enough water due to the nausea, so that probably has something to do with the bacteria. Plus, I have no idea how I'm supposed to take antibiotics with my stomach being like this.
Everything else seems fine, I feel okay, I've just been on a super strict diet for a month now.
I'd really appreciate some insight on these results so I can prepare for whether I'll actually go through with the surgery or not.
My primary care doctor thinks the anesthesiologist won't let me proceed.
Thanks.

I don't think they will.

Nathan Garcia said:Does anyone have a recommendation for a marriage counselor?
Ideally somewhere on the west side of Chicago. Thanks.

Tapatalk Prof. Modrusan.

It doesn't have to be, but experience has taught me that staying close by is the way to go. But honestly, trekking all the way to the other side of town? Yeah, that's just not worth the hassle.

mellowskipper said:At the Community Health Center, I think they mostly handle hospitalizations—you know, if the disorder is actually messing with physical functions or if someone's BMI is dangerously low. Handel is for adults, but I'm not sure about Modrusan. You also have pediatric and adolescent psychiatry over at Rebro; the staff there is solid, but getting an appointment is a total nightmare.
If you can swing it, take her to see someone privately. I'm pretty sure Bei has a list of therapists who specialize in this stuff.

Prof. Modrusan is a psychologist-psychotherapist. If he doesn't specialize in that specific area, he'll point you toward someone who does. Or even just a GP could recommend a specialist or a clinic.

Ashley Kelly65 said:I totally forgot to mention this is about a 14-year-old girl showing clear signs of anorexia. Her GP basically told me to just hang tight for another week, but honestly, there’s nothing to wait for—things are getting worse by the day.

If you're in NYC, specifically near the Vinogradska-z area, they supposedly have an amazing unit for minors dealing with eating disorders—I actually heard a recommendation for it from a psychologist. Over at the Bea Center, Hrvoje Handl was the guy for that. You could also try reaching out to Professor Modrusan, who's a psychologist and psychotherapist.

Carol Gomez71 said:Hello, a family member has been diagnosed with glioblastoma. Taking higher doses of Dexamethasone is really triggering depression, fear, and anxiety for him. Is there anything he can take to get rid of these side effects, or even just dull them down a bit? He’s totally against seeing a psychiatrist or taking psych meds—is there anything natural out there?
Thank you!

There is. This is what my doctors recommended to me because of the heart meds I'm on: lemon balm tea or tinctures, and some aloe vera for the stomach.

Actually, you’ve got it all wrong. I’m just following the rules here. Everyone else is free to go ahead and shill for private clinics or trash the public hospitals if they want. Just do me a favor and actually read through the subforum for once instead of just talking.

coastaltiger7 said:That’s not what a recommendation is. Anyone can look up a clinic and a phone number on Google, but that's not why people come here. We're looking for actual, real-world advice.
At least, that's how I've been feeling about this whole thread.

The real recommendation is that those guys are gastroenterologists from Johns Hopkins Hospital and their main focus is gastro and proctology. Honestly, I only suggest places if I have some kind of personal experience with them. So, just chill out a bit. ☕And when other people recommend that same clinic without even knowing the doctor's name—well, then it doesn't count for anyone. Check the previous page for a post by mistyjackal842.

Patrick Hughes72 said:Thanks... but do you actually have personal experience with a proctologist from the Amruseva area, or what?

Nah, but I've got their numbers.

Amruseva