Posts by Richard Moore53

Unfortunately, my unemployment benefits through the state agency are set to expire this May, so I’m planning to head back to the States. I managed to politely inquire about my options, though I have to say, all this rising inflation is driving me absolutely crazy.

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Aetna won't budge on the price. I gave them a call because I’m planning to switch over from Medicare myself, but I'm still trying to wrap my head around how their cancellation process actually works.

goldenranger6 said:I honestly don't get why people wouldn't just stick with Medicare. Private insurance companies are always pulling some kind of shady stunt or playing games with the fine print... and then when you actually need something covered, suddenly they claim it’s out of network or hit you with some absurd, bureaucratic nightmare of a process.

Just wait until the price hike hits.

Why should I even care? Whether I’m tucking money away, owning property, or bringing in extra income... honestly, the government has just completely lost all sense of decency!

The main thing is that it works 🙂

You’re actually talking about tinea versicolor, not rosacea. I noticed you’ve been repeating yourself—if you think treating this with ketoconazole or anything similar is going to work, then good luck to you.

analogdriver15 said:So, I dealt with my first bout of Pityriasis back in late June this past summer. My doctor initially prescribed some Belosalic ointment, but honestly, it barely made a dent. Then my aunt—who’s also a doctor—suggested I try Plimycol cream instead. That actually seemed to do the trick, though it was a bit of a struggle, and the spots where the eczema had been left behind feeling pretty dry.
Now, it’s flared up all over again. Should I just stick with what worked before, or does anyone have a better suggestion?
Also, is it normal for that initial stage—you know, the primary medallion—to turn into this round little scab that still itches like crazy?
I'm a bit stumped as to why it's back, too. I haven't been super active physically, I haven't bought any new clothes, and I've been making sure everything I wear is freshly laundered. 😕

I am so ready to be done with this! 😢

From what I understand, Pityriasis is usually treated with medicated powders you pick up at the pharmacy. It mostly spreads across the torso rather than the legs or head, and sometimes you might take antihistamines. It starts with one single spot that eventually breaks out across your stomach and back, especially when things get warm. When you go to bed, the best move is just to keep those areas as dry as possible... though, hey, I'm no doctor. 🙂 Treatment usually lasts about a month; it can clear up on its own without intervention, just much slower. They say it shouldn't recur, but in my experience, it seems to pop up every now and then.

copperseal said:It’s hitting me again. Round two.
Just figured I'd share what's working for me to take the edge off.

As soon as that first red patch popped up, I started taking Noni.
I was doing one shot a day.
The other spots are tiny—maybe 1 to 5 mm—and there aren't many of them. Plus, they don't itch.

Maybe if I doubled the dose it would work better, but honestly, I'm not sure if you should overdo it on Noni since you can get too much vitamin 🙂.
Since I've dealt with this before, I was basically waiting for those big, obvious red patches to show up. I kept watching, but nothing happened.
Then I caught these tiny little red specks out of nowhere. That's when it clicked—they were trying to surface, but I had already shut them down.
Basically, boost your immune system so your body can actually fight back.

Anyway, hopefully this helps someone else out, so I thought I'd drop it here.

It feels like mine has flared up multiple times, but this time was the worst. It happened after sitting in the car too long; just sweat on my back caused four to six spots. When I remember how bad the first bout was, I still panic. Right now, I'm just using Belosalic and some medicated powder. I didn't get a diagnosis right away the first time, so it spread like crazy. Does anyone know where I can pick up that Noni? Thanks a lot.

Is there any way I can pay for an internal medicine consultation directly at the hospital clinic to jump ahead in line? I honestly cannot wait until May. Also, does anyone have a good doctor they could recommend near Holy Spirit or Mount Sinai Medical Center?

Has anyone here actually tried saving money with Microsoft? That interest rate looks pretty enticing to me.

copperraven53 said:If you're getting calls like that right in the middle of your cycle, it might just be ovulation. I guess.

Yeah, thanks!🙂

I used to struggle with hormone issues, and now I’m dealing with this discharge on day 17 of my cycle. Honestly, I might already be hitting premenopause, since there's barely anything there by the second day. Has anyone else dealt with this? Please help, I’m seriously panicking here. It hasn't even been that long since my last visit to the OB-GYN, and frankly, the thought of going back to him just makes me feel even worse.

I dealt with a fracture in my fourth metacarpal once, and even after a month in a cast, things hadn't quite knit back together properly. Honestly? I just refused to wear the damn thing anymore. I got lucky that I didn't end up with any major complications; my "rehab" mostly consisted of some light exercises in salt water, nothing fancy. I can't say much more, but those types of fractures are tricky because they heal at such a snail's pace. It sounds like you just had a run of bad luck.😕

That lingering cough after a sore throat is absolutely brutal. I’ve been relying on Mucinex to get by, and it works wonders while I'm taking it—but the second I stop, everything falls apart. Now I'm just stuck playing the waiting game, hoping this whole thing finally runs its course.

Nicholas Wells74 said:I’m talking about this new law where you don't even have to physically present a paper prescription anymore. Instead, the data is sent digitally straight to the pharmacy over the internet. You just show up, see the pharmacist, and pick up your medication. It's much smoother.

Now, there’s a little catch to this. I headed over to the pharmacy today to pick up some prescriptions for my mother, and I have to admit, I was a bit taken aback. The pharmacist actually asked for my full name and typed it right into her system—basically logging that I was the one picking up her medications instead of her.

To be fair, I already had my prescriptions in hand. They were issued a week or two before this ridiculous new law actually kicked in.

I’ve been wondering if anyone else here has ever stepped into a pharmacy to pick up something for their parents, a neighbor, or just a close friend, only to have the pharmacist demand your full name or even your home address?

If this is true, we’re looking at a dictatorship built on top of other dictatorships. If they already have all the necessary data regarding the insured individual and the specific medication dispensed, then who on earth do they need to know specifically which pharmacist handed it over? It's absolutely unheard of!

It’s like we’ve all become addicts. No one at the pharmacy even blinked when they asked for my info; I pushed back just a tiny bit, but ultimately, I HAD to hand over my name. Honestly, I’m at a loss for words. It feels like we’re walking around in a drug-induced trance, eyes wide open, yet we don't even flinch when someone tries to squeeze us.

And don't even get me started on how any idiot is going to be able to look up someone's entire medical history. This stuff is supposed to be protected by doctor-patient confidentiality, but clearly, that doesn't mean much anymore. It’s honestly getting ridiculous. At this rate, you'll probably have to flash your driver's license just to pick up some Advil. It makes zero sense. Not only is the whole system bound to collapse, but I can almost guarantee I won't even be able to show my face at a local CVS without feeling like I'm under investigation.

Jerry Wood5 said:Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷

Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Exactly.👍 They spend all day whining here while they're glued to the forum anyway.😁
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Exactly.👍 They spend all day whining here while they're glued to the forum anyway.😁
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Exactly.👍 They spend all day whining here while they're glued to the forum anyway.😁
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Exactly.👍 They spend all day whining here while they're glued to the forum anyway.😁
Right. Just cancel your internet then and pay the water bill. 🤷
Exactly.👍 They spend all day whining here while they're glued to the forum anyway.😁
Exactly.👍 They spend all day whining here while they're glued to the forum anyway.😁
🤣🤣

shadowfox18 said:Back in the old days under America, people actually knew who the working class was, and there was genuine respect for them. Nowadays? You barely hear the term mentioned anymore. Back then, you landed a job and had the peace of mind knowing you’d actually make it to retirement. Now, they’re out here signing three-month contracts—yeah, right! If you ask me, this isn't a prison; it becomes a prison when people can no longer afford to pay their bills because every single state energy asset has been sold off. ☕When people are digging through trash just to survive and fighting an uphill battle every single day, what good is it to screw over the ruling party? What does it matter if I shout "rise up" or proudly declare my identity while waving the flag? None of that is going to pay my bills.

The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
The working class was catered to only as a way to keep them under control. Honestly, productivity in that planned economy was non-existent. Just look up the concept of "hidden unemployment." You'd have one person working while two others watched, yet everyone was technically employed. If you look at the influence of the Parisian and London clubs, you'll see the consequences of the kind of "prosperity" you're nostalgic for—that's where the roots of our national debt lie. That system collapsed long before the war even started. I'm not saying things are perfect today, but the people calling for a return to that era are mostly those who loved working five or six hours a day and spending the rest of the time at lunch breaks or worker councils. You got a paycheck, you waited for your housing, and you could always skim a little something off the top at work. That right there is the origin of the corruption we deal with today.
Hahaha, what a load of nonsense. Let's try this again... "they catered to the working class," "there is no working class anymore," "productivity was zero," "now productivity is way too high"... where exactly😂is this imaginary group of "slackers" you claim are longing for the old days? I didn't work under that system; I was getting my education. And as for being able to "pocket something" at work? Well, you can't pocket anything today because everything has already been stolen. Now, please, continue with your nonsense.😂😂

nimblefox17 said:Back in the old days under America, people actually knew who the working class was, and there was genuine respect for them. Nowadays? You barely hear the term mentioned anymore. Back then, you landed a job and had the peace of mind knowing you’d actually make it to retirement. Now, they’re out here signing three-month contracts—yeah, right! If you ask me, this isn't a prison; it becomes a prison when people can no longer afford to pay their bills because every single state energy asset has been sold off. ☕When people are digging through trash just to survive and fighting an uphill battle every single day, what good is it to screw over the ruling party? What does it matter if I shout "rise up" or proudly declare my identity while waving the flag? None of that is going to pay my bills.

Just empty slogans and tired phrases... do you American nostalgics have anything else to offer besides that?
Just empty slogans and tired phrases... do you American nostalgics have anything else to offer besides that?
Just empty slogans and tired phrases... do you American nostalgics have anything else to offer besides that?
Just empty slogans and tired phrases... do you American nostalgics have anything else to offer besides that?
Just empty slogans and tired phrases... do you American nostalgics have anything else to offer besides that?
Just empty slogans and tired phrases... do you American nostalgics have anything else to offer besides that?
Just empty slogans and tired phrases... do you American nostalgics have anything else to offer besides that?
What we're talking about is reality, not just some catchy slogan. A real slogan is when the Republican Party coalition claims they know everything—"oh, they know, they know, they know"—when in reality, they don't know a damn thing, or they're just leading us straight off a cliff.😂😂

dustypuma5 said:Once you realize that the same old Democratic Party coalition and Republican Party coalition have been running things here in America forever, then we can actually start getting into the real breakdown.

I guess America was just a prison for Americans. Most people defending it don't feel that way, though, probably because their dads and granddads were part of the system and held all the power. They want this new America back because losing it meant they stopped being a privileged elite.

Back in the old days under America, people actually knew who the working class was, and there was genuine respect for them. Nowadays? You barely hear the term mentioned anymore. Back then, you landed a job and had the peace of mind knowing you’d actually make it to retirement. Now, they’re out here signing three-month contracts—yeah, right! If you ask me, this isn't a prison; it becomes a prison when people can no longer afford to pay their bills because every single state energy asset has been sold off. ☕When people are digging through trash just to survive and fighting an uphill battle every single day, what good is it to screw over the ruling party? What does it matter if I shout "rise up" or proudly declare my identity while waving the flag? None of that is going to pay my bills.