Look, I’m 23, and honestly, I’m sitting here staring at the grocery aisle, paralyzed by whether I should grab the whole wheat or just stick to white bread... I know, I know, it sounds like one of those tired old clichés, but it’s a real thing. Everyone hits this wall eventually; some people crash into it harder than others, I guess. My advice? Depending on where you’re living, look into joining a local community center or some kind of hobby group to get your mind off things. If you want, shoot me a message with what city you're in, and maybe I can point you toward some decent organizations... I happen to know quite a few.
I really shouldn't even be wasting my breath commenting on these products... but then again, the guy actually holding the purse strings seems to have a functioning brain for once... so, fine, here goes nothing...
I'll just add my two cents here.... Saying "hydrogen peroxide is just what happens when ozone breaks down in the body" is wrong for about a dozen different reasons. And besides, I’ve never heard of the body producing hydrogen peroxide, let alone ozone... maybe if you actually read a Physiology textbook once in a while, Aaron Harris93...
But putting all that nonsense aside... I think Kim Kardashian is talking about—and I really hope she is—the OxyMax product, that oxygen-enriched water they call liquid oxygen... (removed)
Honestly, I’d suggest the moderators just lock this thread already. It feels like our collective IQ drops a few points with every new reply, and at this point, every single comment is just dead weight....
Alright... I feel like I need to step in here... Look, doctors are educated professionals... and sure, I’m not saying there aren't some pretenders in the mix... but most highly educated people tend to follow certain standards of common sense and basic respect. They aren't just some random thugs off the street. A little decency toward people in that profession wouldn't hurt. I used to work in the ER, so I know how intense things get... those shifts where you're genuinely worried about your own safety every single Saturday... wondering if some drunk idiot is going to swing a bottle at you or try to stab you with a knife. Honestly, I’ve only ever met one doctor who was a total moron... as for everyone else, I have nothing but good things to say. From the moment someone is admitted until they're discharged, I've never once been told to kick a patient out, nor have I ever lost my cool or threatened anyone with insanity. I don't know what you're even talking about... and neither have any of my colleagues. Maybe take a second to think before you start tilting at windmills. If this is based on your own bad experiences, I'm sorry, truly—but since you admitted they're personal, you really can't use them to generalize an entire profession.
Yeah... if it were just some basic inflammation, it would have calmed down by now. Unless you've been sitting on your hands again... though I really hope that’s not the case. If some Voltaren gel doesn't do the trick, you're probably looking at physical therapy or some specific rehab exercises.
Based on where you're feeling it, you’re likely looking at either the latissimus dorsi or maybe the supraspinatus. If you’ve actually managed to strain them, honestly, just take it easy. Use a heating pad or something similar to soothe the area, rub on some Voltaren, and for heaven's sake, just rest. That said, you really ought to go see an orthopedist just to be safe. It’s probably nothing, but there's always that slim chance of a tendon tear or a serious strain, and an ultrasound is the only way to know for sure if things are actually torn up inside.
I mean, yeah... just try massaging it with some kind of topical stuff... maybe some Voltaren or even one of those warming gels... like Deep Relief or whatever you can find at CVS... then grab a heating pad with some warm water and just take it easy. Honestly, just total rest for the next couple of days. That’s the move.
Yeah, look, just clear out all that junk from your life... that’s my first piece of advice. Cut back on the cigarettes, eat more fruits and veggies, and stick to fish or poultry. You also need to get moving more—walk to the grocery store instead of driving, or just take a stroll down the block every morning and evening. Load up on high-protein stuff too. That covers the lifestyle side of things...
Regarding those symptoms you mentioned, like urbangull25 said, it could be a million different things... Are you dealing with anything else? Like cold-like symptoms, losing your appetite, feeling heavy, stomach cramps, fatigue, or headaches? And how's your stress level? When was the last time you actually went for a full physical? I'd want to know your blood pressure, your blood sugar levels, if you have any allergies... honestly, you should probably go get some blood work done to check your hemoglobin and hematocrit levels, just to see if there's something else going on...
Alright, here’s the breakdown on most of those questions you asked: The primary infection kicks off right after someone breathes in the TB bacteria. Once those little guys hit the lung alveoli, the body’s defense squad—specifically the macrophages and lymphocytes—gets to work attacking them. This triggers a very specific immune response designed to kill the bacteria, which ends up turning those infected macrophages into these tiny, hard, grayish nodules called tubercles. Inside these tubercles, the TB bacteria can actually hang out and persist within the macrophages, though their ability to multiply and spread is pretty much throttered at that point. Most people who get infected the first time end up clearing it spontaneously; the tubercles just calcify, and the infection shifts into a latent stage. That latent infection can stick around for your entire life without ever actually turning into full-blown disease. At this stage, a positive tuberculin skin test is basically the only way we know the infection is there.
Now, if the body's defenses are compromised—maybe due to old age, living with HIV, malnutrition, or just other health struggles—those bacilli can break out of the tubercles in the alveoli and trigger active disease...
People dealing with a latent TB infection don't show any symptoms aren't contagious to anyone else usually test positive on a PPD skin test but they could develop active TB later on in life
It looks a bit indented on the left side of the photo, but honestly, I don't think you need to lose any sleep over it... You just go see a doctor, they tell you that you're missing a chunk of muscle—which, let's face it, is way more likely anyway—and then you head over to a plastic surgeon at 18 and call it a day.
I don't know... maybe send over a photo? Just so you can show me exactly which muscle is missing... and what we're actually looking at here. I have a hunch he’s missing some part of his chest muscles, because if that's the case, breathing wouldn't be easy—everything works together to keep you oxygenated, after all. He’d probably tire out incredibly fast and start having real issues just catching his breath.
Oh, man... look, I know exactly what it feels like coming from a small town and feeling like you've been dropped straight into the middle of nowhere.
Look, so many people out there struggle with how they look... and speaking as someone in the healthcare field, my advice is to steer clear of unnecessary surgeries if it isn't actually affecting your physical health, because every single procedure comes with its own set of risks... but on a purely human level, I get it. I really do. It’s completely normal to want to fix something and try to fit in with what society calls "normal." Though, honestly, who gets to decide what "normal" even is? For instance, I’ve always struggled a bit with my weight, but I eventually learned to embrace myself as I am. People saw that, and they accepted me—some probably before I even accepted myself. I think the real hurdle here is just learning to accept yourself. You have to work on that internal stuff. Most people get stuck thinking, "Because I'm overweight, or awkward, or have a weird nose, or don't have much muscle definition," 🙂 that they'll never truly belong or be equal members of society, and that mindset just holds them back. But things have a way of working out. You eventually meet an amazing girl you love, or find friends who give a damn about you exactly as you are. So, my advice? Kill the shame by sharing it. Find people who deal with similar issues... talk to them openly about how things really are... and that might be your first real step toward self-acceptance. Just being who you are. Because let's face it, you can't fix every problem with a scalpel. And besides, you can't even go under the knife for cosmetic reasons until you're 18... so maybe just try to make peace with it until then. Accept the reality of the situation. If it’s still eating at you after that, well, at least you'll be old enough to make the decision for yourself.
I mean, let's be real, they’re probably going to try and stick a splint on it... though I honestly doubt they even carry thumb splints in this clinic... haha, just kidding... but seriously, the doctor's plan to immobilize it along with the neighboring finger is actually pretty sound. If they can't find the willpower to actually stop walking on it and give the leg a break, then a little splint isn't going to do much of anything anyway. As for the pain, they should probably just grab some Advil or Voltaren and call it a day...
Alright... two 300 mg aspirins should do the trick, provided you aren't already on blood pressure medication or dealing with kidney issues... Ibuprofen works similarly if that's what you have on hand.