Posts by Kenneth Green7

Chloe Bishop66 said:So, I wanted to see if anyone here has dealt with something similar—like how you handled it, what helped... basically anything related to this.

Let me give you the rundown of what's going on...
Basically, I'm 15.5 years old. My period started when I was 13 and everything was totally fine—regular, you know? 🙄 Then, towards the end of the first semester of high school (around November), I went through this incredibly stressful stretch because of exams. I literally wasn't sleeping at all, just constant stress... and after a full physical, my period was already a month late. I told my doctor, explaining that it was probably just the stress messing things up, but it didn't really reset. I didn't get it again until January, and when I finally did, it was barely anything for 3 or 4 days, then I had two more light ones where they lasted maybe 2 days (and the third day was basically nothing). After that, I went from March to June without getting anything at all. And now, for about two weeks, I haven't had a period, just this weird spotting that looks more like discharge with a tiny bit of blood. On top of all that, my skin has gotten so bad during these irregular cycles that I can't even look at myself in the mirror. 😲 At first, I thought it was just the foundation and concealer I was forced to wear because I felt so self-conscious, but now that it's summer break and I'm not wearing makeup or dealing with exam stress, things still aren't great. It’s not as bad as before, but I still can't deal with the fact that I went from having clear skin to this mess. 😱
I've told my mom about everything, obviously, but she keeps saying it's totally normal and that it'll level out once my hormones settle, but I don't know... I have my doubts. Ugh, I'm just so frustrated.🙂

Yeah, your mom is right about one thing—it is definitely a hormone issue. But honestly, she’s being a little irresponsible, too. I went through the exact same thing at your age, but my mom actually took me by the hand and brought me to a gynecologist. Turns out, my left ovary was full of cysts—basically PCOS. That kind of stuff is usually treated with hormone therapy. I ended up being on birth control for years as a way to manage my ovaries. Once I started, my cycle regulated itself, and the acne and extra hair growth just vanished. If you don't treat something like this, it can actually get complicated and make it harder to get pregnant down the road. Go see a gynecologist. The sooner you start, the better it'll be for you. Every woman needs a good gynecologist, a good dentist, and a good hairstylist—and you should see them regularly.

It could be an inner ear issue, maybe some kind of benign vertigo or something similar. Honestly, you should probably get an EEG, see a neurologist, check your eye pressure, and get those balance tests done. I guess the first step is just getting some blood work finished and then hitting up a specialist. It might even be an iron deficiency or some weird metabolic thing—who knows? Either way, this isn't something you can just ignore. I actually collapsed once at a bus stop and smacked my head right against a pole—it could have been way worse, like falling out into traffic or something. Seriously, go see a doctor. Please. Maybe it’s just benign vertigo, which cleared up for me (well, at least I don't feel it anymore). I dealt with this back when I was 17, and now I'm a few years older—okay, fine, I'm ancient.

Something about this whole situation just doesn't sit right with me...

analogangler20 said:Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of that stubborn yellow nicotine staining on my fingers?

Try scrubbing your hands with some toothpaste—preferably whitening kind—and maybe a nail brush. If that doesn't quite cut it, you could try mixing a few drops of lemon juice with some baking soda and rubbing that on the stained spots. Once you finally hit a result you actually like, just keep up with it using a scrub once a day—nothing too aggressive, maybe just a gentle face scrub—treating it like you're washing your hands with soap.

electriccrane2 said:Hey ladies!
So, here’s another one where my period is running late. 🙂 Usually, I’m pretty much on schedule every 30 days—sometimes I'll be off by maybe two or three days—but this year things have been... let's say, a bit unpredictable. 🙂 In January, it was about 8 days late, though I'm thinking that might have just been the weather since I was hiking in the Alps at the time. Then in February, it was 15 days late (and honestly, I was totally convinced I was pregnant, no joke), and now for March, it should have arrived on the 25th, which means I'm currently 5 days late. I'm not panicking—actually, I’d love it if I were pregnant... 🙂 I'm just a little confused by some of this. The thing is, for all five days now, I've been feeling those pre-period aches—even getting those sharp cramps sometimes—but then day after day, nothing happens! All I get is this increased white-yellow discharge, which is really starting to get on my nerves, but no actual flow. Do you think I should head to the OBGYN for a checkup? (I did go for my annual last December). It's not that I'm scared to go, I just don't want to make a huge deal out of nothing.
Best, thanks!

You could definitely be pregnant; an increase in discharge is a common sign. However, if you start noticing signs of an infection—like itching or a weird smell—then you might be dealing with a yeast infection or, heaven forbid, bacteria. As for the delays, from what I've seen, stress is usually the main culprit. Plus, if you're really hoping to conceive, subconscious stress can actually cause your cycle to skip. Maybe try to just relax and stop overthinking both the period and the pregnancy possibility? If it doesn't show up in the next two or three days, just take a test.

Alright lady, I did a little digging for you—apparently people actually swear by this woman, so give it a shot, maybe you'll manage to figure it out on your own: http://jadrankaskarica.com/
I also know about Dr. Juraj Čačić over in Cleveland.

Brian Campbell6 said:It’s true—being "unemployed" is easily the worst part, especially when I find myself constantly hyper-fixating on every little ache and annoyance life throws my way.
It’s actually driven me to this point where I’m terrified of being alone, so I end up pushing myself and everyone else just to avoid that silence.
I definitely need to do some self-work.
I think I’ll go see a psychologist to figure out if this ties back to stuff from my past and get some actual professional advice—though I’ll probably skip the psychiatrist. From what I’ve gathered, those guys seem to be in an even bigger mess than I am.
And honestly, I’m not really down to popping heavy antidepressants either. You have to actually deal with the psyche, not just numb it with pills.

Honey, maybe try doing a little Google searching for a psychologist who can teach you autogenic training? I really think that might be the sweet spot for you. I don't think you necessarily need a psychiatrist—a solid psychologist can work wonders. In the meantime, I’d suggest trying St. John's Wort tea; it’s an excellent, completely natural antidepressant, so look into that too. Either way, you need to seek help, and honestly, just by being aware of the issue and admitting it, you’ve already taken a massive step forward. Your situation isn't unsolvable, and I’m sure you’ll get through this. Wishing you a speedy recovery!🙂

George Chavez8 said:So, last Thursday I took what I assume was a soccer cleat to the foot—though, honestly, I can't even remember if I actually got hit or if I just pulled something—and a bruise popped up under my left ankle the next day, followed by some minor swelling just above the heel. Since I could walk with pretty much zero pain, I figured it wasn't a big deal and just kept applying some topical gel. I could move the ankle around fairly normally, too.

I finally saw my primary care doctor today, who just wrapped my ankle in a compression bandage and told me I need to keep it wrapped for seven days, then take another two weeks off from soccer entirely. It barely hurts—the only slight discomfort is when I shift my full weight onto my left leg. But seriously, what is this? Is it just a sprain?

When can I get back on the pitch (I play amateur indoor and outdoor)? And how should I ease back into training? Was this from a direct impact, or did I just land wrong without realizing it during the game? I’m worried it might be something more serious that'll just flare up again the moment I start sprinting.

Thanks in advance for any advice 🙂 🙂

I mean, excuse my language, but what kind of incompetent doctor fails to explain what's actually happening? They're supposed to give you a diagnosis, you know. If you're genuinely worried—and honestly, I would be—here’s my advice: get an X-ray. You need imaging. Go back to your doctor, ask for a referral, and just get it done so you can stop stressing. Second, until the pain is completely gone—regardless of how you're standing—just rest. No training, period. And please, don't go popping painkillers just so you can play; have you not heard about those players who use stuff like Voltaren to mask the pain only to collapse on the field? Just get the scan done, and if you don't want to rush back to some doctor who can't give you a straight answer, just get a second opinion. It's not like you can't switch doctors these days. Good luck, heal up fast, and maybe score a goal for me while you're at it...🙂