Posts by Walter Myers4

It’s been 28 days, totally off the pill, and the only time I deal with any pain is when I catch a cold.
I don't even get PMS, though I’ll probably start hemorrhaging if there's some major stressor hitting the news—like, I don't know, a massive political crisis in Afghanistan or something.

after shaving, honey 🙂

Henry Moore2 said:I’ve heard that if you can actually sync up your breathing with the person you’re talking to, you can basically nudge their behavior... like, it makes them way more open to whatever you're trying to sell them on.

And don't even get me started on how easy it is to completely screw over the person you're talking to 😉

think about it: when you're just standing there in a group having some casual conversation, people naturally gravitate toward whoever their feet are pointed at.

Grab some high-proof whiskey—pour it on good and heavy—then cover the area with sterile gauze or just throw on a clean long-sleeved shirt.
If you’ve got any antibiotic spray lying around the house, like some Neosporin or Bacitracin, go ahead and spritz it on.

Look, if there aren't any tiny shards of glass or random junk stuck in there, just leave it alone and get some sleep.
If things start getting weird or complicated, stop overthinking it and go see a doctor instead of stressing me out.
If you notice it starting to fester or get infected, just throw some Neosporin on it and call it a night. You should always have some Neosporin in your medicine cabinet; it only costs $2.75 and it’s the fastest way to get a wound to heal.

Lawrence King572 said:Can I just soak it in bourbon? Is it okay to let the product sit in liquid, or does it need to be exposed to the air?

It depends on how deep we're talking here. If it's just a surface scratch and the bleeding stops after a minute or two, sure, whatever. But if it’s actually deep and won't stop oozing, you gotta use some antibiotic powder and get it covered up.
If it's bleeding heavy, you need to stop the flow by applying direct pressure to the site and elevating the limb.

Just douse it in rubbing alcohol or some high-proof bourbon and cover the whole thing in antibiotic ointment.
Then, throw a band-aid or some sterile gauze over it to keep the dirt out.

Zachary Martin4 said:I'm asking you guys—does anyone else have to hit the bathroom every single day, like, super frequently, maybe even twice?

Nah, I just go once, first thing in the morning.

Zachary Martin4 said:😕 Something?
I’ve never used anything to calm down, so I have zero clue what you're talking about😕 .

Look, it's pretty obvious those symptoms are just coming from you being worked up and anxious—doesn't matter if it's travel sickness or if you're just losing it over some girl.
Just brew some chamomile tea or something, play a video game, or find any way to stop obsessing. Just distract yourself.

Maybe you should try taking something to take the edge off?
It’s probably just the adrenaline talking.

Honestly, some deep breathing exercises would probably do you a world of good too.

I’m dealing with the exact same thing. Every morning, I get this burning sensation and pressure—just this dull, nagging ache in my kidneys—and then this sharp, stabbing pain on my right side near my lower back.
Honestly, I've been having some gynecological issues lately too, so I'm really praying this isn't just a side effect of that... or heaven forbid, endometriosis.😱

Man, I wish I could just blame this all on stress.👍

Maybe it's just an E. coli infection or something. I've been sipping on cranberry juice and I'm planning to head to my OB-GYN soon.😁

It’s absolutely brutal at night. During the day, I can sort of distract myself while I'm working or walking around, but once the lights go out? Total nightmare.
I honestly think the pain is flaring up because I picked up some kind of nasty infection down there.

Harold Stewart3 said:😘

Thanks, seriously, I was in absolute hell. I just stepped out to run some errands and I swear I was on the verge of tears from the pain. 😁

Man, I almost died last night, and all I had in my medicine cabinet was some old Advil.🙏 🙏

You're useless.

mellowraven32 said:You mean Voltaren 50 mg. Most medical guides suggest starting on ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.) about three days before your scheduled procedure, then just give it a shot...

Actually, Voltaren 25 mg works even better.
And eventually, you won't even need it anymore.
Honestly, getting some pelvic floor exercises in to strengthen those muscles really helps.
But at the end of the day, it all comes down to your mental state.

Carol Ramirez said:I picked up some evening primrose oil and some B6 supplements. I think they might actually be working, but honestly, I’m going to wait until my next cycle hits before I decide if it’s just a placebo effect. I went with capsules for the primrose oil because swallowing pills is already enough of a chore. As for the B6, I just grabbed a small 20-count pack, and unfortunately, I can't keep taking it next month since you aren't supposed to go through multiple packs back-to-back.

Since my PMS brings on these absolutely brutal migraines, I usually try to take some effervescent magnesium tablets to take the edge off.

I have tried basically every tea under the sun, but this specific blend is the one that actually did something for me:

- 20g elderflower (Sambucus nigra)
- 20g rosemary leaves (Rosmarinus officinalis)
- 20g white mustard stem (Sinapis alba)
- 20g yarrow flowers (Achillea millefolium)
- 20g shepherd's purse (Capsella bursa pastoris)

Just crush all the herbs together. Boil 1 liter of water, throw in 10g of the herb mix, cover it, and simmer for 2 minutes. Once it cools down, stir in 5 tablespoons of honey. Strain it and drink about half a cup every 2 hours.

That evening primrose stuff sounds interesting. How much does it run you?

I stick to a mix of plantain, lovage, St. John's Wort, and calendula. Plus, I rely heavily on autosuggestion—basically, I just try to tune out the pain and tell myself, "Okay, this is only going to last 3 or 4 days, you won't even feel it," and then somehow it works. Staying active helps a ton too, especially during that week leading up to everything. Swimming is best, followed by power walking, and then running. Keeping a positive mindset really is key.

I used to be totally useless without Advil; I had to pop 50mg or even 25mg just to function. Now, I don't take anything at all, except for trying to "burn off" the tension a few days early with heavy workouts.
When my period actually shows up, I just lay low and try to distract myself with creative projects.

Yeah, go ahead. Head straight to the ER.

Look, if that’s really how you see it, everyone goes through a decade of pure nonsense like that at some point in their lives.
But I mean, seriously, everyone.
As for the rest of what you're spewing? It's just total garbage. 😁

Sean Myers9 said:Honestly, I’m just relieved nobody is freaking out thinking this is some major medical crisis 😁 It feels more like just one of those weird phases to me...

My kidneys are doing absolutely great, thanks for asking. And I checked my blood sugar recently and it was totally textbook.

Oh, and how am I supposed to bump up my salt intake? Sounds like a stupid question, but when I'm skipping the pasta or potatoes, I don't really have much of a chance to salt things heavily 😁 Is just adding a little extra to my salad enough? It's honestly miserable because right now everything I eat tastes like cardboard—and you guys know I live to eat.

I feel like such a kid right now 😬

P.S. I actually love nothing more than splashing some ice-cold water on my face first thing in the morning, like, straight up on an empty stomach 😕

Just slice up some tomatoes and throw some salt on them😉