Posts by jaderanger6

So, I picked up a used PC and I'm thinking about offloading some of the parts. It’s been a minute since I actually kept up with hardware news—I guess I've been out of the loop for a while—so I have no clue what the going rate is these days. Could you guys help me figure out what a reasonable asking price would be? Like, what might I actually walk away with if I try to sell these:

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 1400

GPUs:

RX 6500XT 4GB

R9 270X 2G GDDR5 DUAL X OC with boost (this one's a bit of a headache—it shows an image before Windows boots and even works in Safe Mode, but once you try to load into Windows normally, the monitor just loses signal... the fans spin for a second then stop, kind of weird stuff)

RAM: G skill 2x4GB DDR4-2400

SSD: 250GB Samsung 870 EVO SATA

HDD: WD Blue 4 TB

So I just noticed this health portal exists, and it says:

You can log in here to the Patient Health Portal, which is an integrated part of the e-Government portal. This portal is part of the CEZIH system and is designed for patients to review their own medical information.

Right now, I can't even get logged in—I guess I'll need to set up one of those official login methods they offer—but does anyone know if the info I'm looking for is actually in there? Specifically, I'm trying to track down which antibiotics I was prescribed over 10 years ago.

Way back in the day—like, a long time ago—I ended up on some antibiotics because I sliced my hand up. Is there any way I can actually track down which specific ones they were? I was thinking maybe a pharmacy might have it on file and could just tell me? I’m pretty sure my doctor has the records, but honestly, trying to get any information out of her is such an uphill battle... it's just not worth the headache.

Does anyone know if I can pick up some bismuth subcitrate anywhere in the States?

So, I had this absolutely terrible experience with a doctor recently—the kind of guy who didn't even bother glancing at the lab results I actually brought in. Now I'm scrolling through WebMD and seeing a ton of people having the exact same issues with him and several other docs. It’s just pure rudeness, negligence, and total unprofessionalism. It makes me wonder, is there even a way to actually file a formal complaint against a doctor?

I mean, they all just sit there in those public hospitals—presumably making great salaries, too—and then you see someone on WebMD with a rating like 2.2 out of 5. Honestly, there really should be some kind of oversight mechanism in place so a doctor can't treat patients that poorly without facing any consequences at all.

Is there an actual process for filing a grievance?

silvernomad3 said:The Mayo Clinic seemed like my most logical bet, but I can't find any search options for Vitamin B12 or D tests there, so I'm feeling pretty skeptical... The Vinogradski Web doesn't have much specific info either. I'll keep looking, thanks anyway 👍

I got my Vit D checked at the Mayo Clinic, but I'm not sure about B12. Your best bet is probably just calling the hospital directly and asking them.

Stupid question, I know, but is Mercury a private hospital or a state-run one—like a Medicare facility where you actually need a referral to get in the door?

So, my doctor ordered an immunoelectrophoresis protein test along with a whole bunch of other stuff—and now, staring at this mountain of lab results I just got back, I’m honestly not even sure if I actually found the one for the immunoelectrophoresis. Can anyone tell me if "(S) Monoclonal protein - immunotyping" is what I'm looking for?

My gastroenterologist wrote this under the diagnosis on my results:

SIC
Gastropathia vs.

I've basically figured out that I'm dealing with Irritable Bowel Syndrome, but what on earth does "gastropathia vs." actually mean?

So, my friend’s ex-husband ended up behind bars somewhere—or at least, that’s the working theory—but here’s the kicker: she hasn't heard a single word. Nobody has reached out to tell her why he was taken in or how long he's actually going to be stuck there. Honestly, she isn't even 100% certain he's actually in jail, though given his track record, it’s a pretty safe bet.

Assuming he really is locked up, does anyone know how she can go about finding out the specific charges or the length of his sentence?

So, my primary care doctor suggested I get some bloodwork done—specifically checking RF, ANTI CCP, and CRP levels—and told me to just head over to the local Mayo Clinic because apparently you don't even need an appointment there. Well, turns out that was a bit of a stretch, because even without a formal booking, I’m looking at a month-long wait.

Does anyone know if there's anywhere else I can schedule this where the wait might be, say, slightly less agonizing?

I’m picking up some medication from China, and I really want to run a quick test just to make sure what shows up at my door is actually what I ordered. Does anyone know a reliable lab in Chicago that could handle this kind of thing? This is all out-of-pocket, obviously—not something Medicare would ever touch.

I won't even dive into the back story here, because honestly, it's a massive, complicated saga.