I’m looking for some solid recommendations for an Otolaryngologist here in Washington, D.C.—specifically for an initial consultation. Does anyone know who the best specialists are? I was thinking about checking out the major hospitals like Rib, Mercury, Vinogradski, or maybe Holy Spirit... or should I just skip the wait times and go to a private practice instead? I'm hoping to have the visit covered by Medicare. I actually went ahead and got a sinus X-ray done already, and the report says: "Homogeneous and complete opacification of the right maxillary sinus, with significant thickening of the lateral and caudal walls of the left sinus."
I’m right there with you—I honestly think picking up the violin is a much steeper climb than learning the guitar. That said, the interest in guitar is just massive lately, though it’s a bit of a bummer because they don't really offer many programs for it at our local music academy over in San Jose.
Just wanted to give you guys a quick little update on our end... we actually ended up passing on the guitar after all. We decided to go with the violin instead! We’re planning to just borrow an instrument from the music school for now.
Quick question for the group—does anyone happen to know if there's a way to download Rodionov’s "Beginner Violin School" online? Also, does anyone know if there’s an American English version available, or is it mostly just in other languages? If you happen to know where I can find a digital copy, please shoot me a private message!
My nine-year-old is about to start music school, focusing on the guitar. I’m trying to figure out what kind of guitar we should actually pick up for that first year of lessons. Should we go with an acoustic? A classical? And when it comes to strings—steel or nylon? Also, since they're still small, what size should I be looking for, and where in the D.C. area can I find smaller models that actually fit a kid?
Does anyone happen to know which facility in Chicago has the shortest wait time for an abdominal MSCT if I have a referral? I just got a call from Northwestern Memorial, and they’re already booking out as far as October, which is just great.
Robin Wright27 said:So, I’ve been prescribed these pills to manage my heart rate—and apparently my blood pressure too—but I’m already on Co-perneve for my BP. I asked Dr if I should be taking both, and he said yes. Looking over the indications for Concor... it feels like a ticking time bomb. I was wondering if anyone here actually takes this? How does it make you feel—is there any actual benefit? I’ve come across several old message boards suggesting this medication can be a bit of a nightmare. Thanks.
Don't worry about it, you'll be fine. I personally take Tritazid, Physiothense, and Carvatrend, and everything is working out great for me. Before I switched to Carvatrend, I was on Concor, and I didn't have any issues there either.
It’s honestly such a shame that this thread is so quiet—I really feel like it could be such a lifesaver for those of us who have gone through breast cancer surgery. I’m actually still sitting here in the hospital right now, but once I finally get settled back at home, I’ll sit down and write out my whole experience. In the meantime, please don't be shy—if any other ladies are out there, jump in and share what you've been through.
I was wondering how early a pregnancy test can actually turn positive—is there any way to know before my period is even due? For instance, my cycle is usually about 23 days, and I'm already on day 20. Is it too soon to see anything on a test? Honestly, I’m just so impatient because I really, really want to get pregnant right now!
Last time I was pregnant, I tried testing on day 18 of my cycle and it came back negative, then I waited until day 23 and finally saw a positive. I've been using an Intim Plus test, but does anyone have recommendations for another brand that's just as reliable?
Quote : Felix the Cat, thanks so much for getting back to me. We’re heading back in tomorrow morning for another urine test—fingers crossed—and then we'll be swinging by the doctor's office in the afternoon to see what she thinks about moving forward with the treatment plan.
Can anyone help me make sense of these results? What does it actually mean if there are 30 leukocytes and 3+ bacteria in a urine test?
I'm asking for my little girl—she’s 3 years old. Her vaginal area looks pretty red, she’s been dealing with some itching, and there was some discharge. The pediatrician prescribed potassium permanganate soaks, applying Betrion twice a day, and a 6.5 ml dose of Cefixime syrup once daily. What I'm really stuck on is what those leukocytes in the urine actually represent and just how serious this is. I didn't get a chance to ask the doctor directly since her grandmother was the one who took her in. They saw the doctor on Friday, and we're heading back this Monday to do another urine sample. She hasn't had any fever, though. Thankfully, the itching has stopped and the discharge is gone now.
I wanted to start a new thread here because I’m honestly not sure where else to turn—I might end up asking this in a few different places too.
Has anyone here dealt with pregnancy while managing hypertension (high blood pressure) along with occasional tachycardia or fibrillation? I can't quite remember the exact medical term for the heart stuff... anyway, I'm really curious if anyone has been in my shoes and how you managed your prenatal care?
Also, if there's a better specific thread for this kind of thing, please let me know!
To give you some context, I'm 37. I have a healthy three-year-old daughter who was actually born prematurely at 30 weeks. Back during my first pregnancy, I was diagnosed with high blood pressure, which hasn't gone away—I'm still on medication for it today. About a month ago, things took a scary turn; my blood pressure spiked suddenly, and I went into tachycardia and fibrillation—basically an arrhythmia, or whatever you want to call it. My heart was just racing wildly and irregularly, and it lasted for several hours until they finally got me back into a normal sinus rhythm with various medications. Right now, my daily regimen includes half a tablet of Triamterene 5/25 in the morning, one Physiotens in the evening, one Concor, and one Matreferin. I am planning to get pregnant again, and I’m trying to figure out how someone in my condition handles the process. What kind of specialists should I be seeing? Is it a coordinated effort between an OB/GYN, a cardiologist, and an internist? And more importantly—should I even be planning this given my health status? I know my medication list will definitely need to be swapped out for pregnancy-safe options. I originally started consulting with Professor Goran Ivanišević over at Pronatal, but that was before this whole fibrillation episode happened. Now, I really need to find a top-tier cardiologist here in Washington, D.C., and I'm thinking about reaching out to Professor Drinković, too. But honestly, I would just love to hear from people who have lived through this firsthand.