Posts by Nicholas Davis4

Nicholas Mendoza60 said:So then, what kind of methods actually give you objective results?
I’m dealing with this constant chronic fatigue and I just want to kick it to the curb once and for all...
I really just want that insane energy I had back when I was twenty...🙂

Why are you so fixated on vitamins?
Think of it like tuning a car; first, you have to organize your life, your routine, and your daily habits. Once you balance those fundamentals, everything else starts to align.

Grace Cox2 said:Does anyone know where I can track down some massive doses of Vitamin B6? And I don’t mean those pathetic "standard" amounts you find at a CVS; according to recent studies, those levels are basically useless. I'm looking for the heavy hitters—somewhere in the 100 to 600 mg range. The idea is that at these levels, you can actually suppress prolactin and inhibit estradiol right after an orgasm, which theoretically means a guy could hit multiple peaks without that annoying refractory period getting in the way. Honestly, I need this for a group session. When you stack mega-dose B6 with zinc and magnesium, it hits harder than Viagra.

Honestly... 🤦

It’s been a pretty rough day, but reading this actually cheered me up a bit...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

( Also, taking that much B6 would be bordering on an overdose, since at those levels it's practically used as a pharmaceutical for things like neuropathy or neuralgia... it’s definitely not intended for the kind of performance boost being described here. 🤦 )

The whole thing about those pharmacy tests—where they claim to measure electrode resistance and all that nonsense—is nothing more than a gimmick. It’s just a way to push unnecessary products onto people who, unfortunately, tend to be quite trusting.
Sometimes I truly wonder how this is even allowed to happen, considering how inaccurate and pointless the entire practice is.
Has there really never been an inspection from the FDA or something similar to step in?

It’s a smart move to visit a urologist if you're experiencing symptoms similar to prostate issues.
Once you have a clear diagnosis, you can actually start working on a solution.
There's no sense in wasting money on things that don't address the root cause.
These people didn't even bother hiring a professional $333 to translate their content into English; for such a supposedly "serious" site—whether they are the manufacturer, distributor, or whoever—it feels quite unprofessional.

Based on what my family has dealt with, Tylenol has been more effective for standard prostate discomfort.

But look, get a checkup from a doctor first, then decide on anything else.

Formula 1I wrote that for... danielić
😁
But if that helps you out too, then that's great.

Kimberly Morris said:So, I’m dealing with insulin resistance, so I’m constantly watching my diet. On top of that, I’ve got hypothyroidism, Hashimoto’s, a Vitamin D deficiency, H. pylori, and some stomach issues—honestly, I’m terrified of getting a gastroscopy, but I probably have an ulcer or something similar since I threw up blood after taking some Advil.

For the last month or two, I’ve ended up in the ER at least once a week. It starts with this massive dizziness where I completely lose my balance. Then my hands and legs start shaking, my ears start ringing, and my chest feels tight. It’s that weird sensation where you feel like you’re about to pass out, but you don't actually go under. I don't even know how else to describe it.

Every single time, my coworkers basically have to drag me to the ER because they freak out when they see me. When these episodes hit, my face and lips turn deathly pale and I get these dark circles under my eyes. Once I get to the hospital, they run an EKG, check my blood pressure, blood sugar, oxygen levels... everything comes back fine. Then they just send me home to "rest" and choke down more vitamins.

I’m honestly at a loss. Last year, during my endocrine workup, I had every test imaginable: vitamins, minerals, hormones, heart, brain, abdomen... Everything looked perfect.

Part of me thinks it might just be psychological—like panic attacks since I struggle with anxiety—but I don't think anxiety makes your skin and lips turn that ghostly white color.

Did any of the doctors mention Orthostatic Hypotension?
[Orthostatic Hypotension - National Organization for Rare Disorders] https://rarediseases.org/rare-diseas...c-hypotension/

Or perhaps something like this:
[Dysautonomia International:] http://www.dysautonomiainternational.org/page.php?ID=34

[Autonomic Nerve Disorders - Mayo Clinic research]
https://www.mayo.edu/research/depart...erve-disorders

It actually just crossed my mind.
In my experience, doctors might not think to bring those specific things up unless you nudge them in that direction. 😁

I don't have much experience here, but is there any chance it could be something like polymyositis rather than m.distr.? I wonder if they might be considering that possibility too... since I know they're planning a muscle biopsy.

Zachary Gomez said:What specific tests are used to determine insulin resistance?

They measure fasting insulin, along with several readings after you eat.
I’ve done this before at places like Mayo Clinic or Johns Hopkins; first, they draw blood while you're fasting, then they have you drink a glucose solution, and then they take blood samples at specific intervals (don't quote me on the exact timing since I don't have my lab results handy, but if I recall correctly, it was at 0, 30, 60, 90, 120, 180, and 240 minutes).
They check both glucose and insulin levels.
For glucose, the extended version is called an OGTT (Oral Glucose Tolerance Test). A standard one just involves fasting, drinking the glucose, and staying still without eating or drinking for two hours before another draw. With the extended test and insulin monitoring, it's the same idea: fasting, the glucose drink, and then staying as still as possible without food or drink until the end. It's a bit like being stuck in one spot for a while. 😁

The standard two-hour test doesn't tell me much, but the extended one really highlights insulin resistance—my insulin levels skyrocket and then absolutely crater.

Now, I'm no doctor, but I don't quite follow the logic regarding that blood pressure medication.
It's not like your blood pressure is constantly through the roof.
And why not try managing it through lifestyle changes first?
In my case, they had me do a Holter monitor (that 24-hour wearable device that tracks your pressure) first, and it turned out I didn't need a full dose, just half of a minimum dose.

Did they not even run a FEC test for you?

On another note, I've been feeling completely wiped out due to iron-deficiency anemia... I can barely manage ten reps at the gym. I feel like I could fall asleep standing up, and my concentration is shot. But I was taking Heferol and Ferrum (alternating them over a few months), which brought my iron back to normal for a bit, but then it would drop again and I'd be back on Ferrum.
Right now, I'm feeling dizzy and lethargic again, and my hair is thinning, so I assume the anemia is back. I need to head to the local clinic for some blood work.

At the end of the day, without proper testing, you won't find the cause or the right treatment... whether that's a pill or just some carrot juice.

It's handled through a referral via Medicare.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good pulmonologist in Washington, D.C.?
It would be wonderful to find someone who is also experienced with autoimmune inflammatory conditions, like collagen diseases.

I’m feeling quite frustrated right now.
I called the American Medical Association to handle a prescription over the phone—you know, since everything is supposed to be digital and convenient these days...
They have specific windows of time when they actually pick up the phone for these requests.
Just a ninety-minute window during the whole day... handled by just one nurse...
And here I am, trying for over an hour. First, the line is busy... then, out of nowhere, I get a recording saying "the number you have dialed is no longer in service."
It’s been going on like this for over half an hour...
I finally called the main switchboard... a guy checked for me... turns out they blocked the number... I’m sure they’re just overwhelmed.
This isn't the first time, either.
Honestly, why haven't they implemented email or text options yet?
Now I have to drive all the way there, waste my time, and sit in a waiting room just to get two prescriptions.
And again, this isn't a one-time thing... I’ll try calling for a few days... and either they don't answer, the line is busy, or they have this weird block on incoming calls. It happens right during the exact hours the clinic lists for prescription refills and appointments. So, because I ran out of medication and couldn't get it via phone, I end up stuck in the waiting room...
Brooklyn Health Department.

My experience with them:
I needed to get an MR scan.
Their website listed a phone number, but there wasn't an email address to be found.
( This was back in May 2018 ).
When I called, I just kept getting hit by an automated answering machine. You couldn't even leave a message; the recording would play its bit about them calling you back ASAP, and then the line would just cut off.

They never actually returned my call.

Instead, I went through Medicol using my Medicare referral, and after a month of waiting, I finally got it done.

I experience quite a bit of night sweats due to my systemic lupus, though it isn't frequent enough for someone to immediately jump to a lupus diagnosis.
But when my thyroid flares up? That's a whole different story.
It’s like being hit by a tidal wave of sweat... I end up more soaked than dry, almost like I just stepped out of a shower.
Naturally, doctors tend to want to chalk everything up to psychosomatic issues first (which can certainly be a factor, but I found it a little insulting).

Hi everyone!
As far as I can tell, lactose has never been an issue for me.
The only thing was that milk always gave me a massive amount of heartburn, so I wasn't really a big fan.
However, I absolutely love cheese, spreads, and all that good stuff.
So, no issues there.
Until a few months ago.
Now, if I eat any kind of cheese, I’m basically sprinting for the restroom.😁>
I don't have a reaction to plain milk.
But cheese—literally everything from fresh varieties and Cheddar to Emmental, or even smoked and aged types like Old Amsterdam... it's all the same.

I asked my doctor at the Mayo Clinic if they could run some tests, but they just told me to stop eating it instead.

How did you guys go about testing? Did you start with a gastroenterologist, and do you find that you react specifically to milk or other dairy products too?
Most people I read about seem to struggle more with milk, whereas I'm fine with it for now.
But anything else dairy-related turns into a total bathroom disaster.😁

Kyle Phillips8 said:I have a practical question regarding this year's flu season, and if there are any doctors out there, I would truly appreciate an answer. So, here is the situation: someone I know caught swine flu about ten days ago. They dealt with a fever exceeding 39°C for five days, along with a nasty cough, general malaise, and all that good stuff. She works at a school, which is likely where she picked up the virus, and she just headed back to work this week. The problem is, the flu is still ripping through her workplace... What I’m really wondering is, how long is that person actually contagious? I’ve been digging around online and found info suggesting it’s roughly 24 to 72 hours before symptoms start and up to five days after getting sick. However, seeing as she is constantly surrounded by newly infected people, is it possible she could still be acting as a carrier?...

The Health Institute actually has some information on this topic as well (sticking to local sources for a moment)

Meanwhile, the CDC states, "The typical incubation period for influenza is 1—4 days (average: 2 days). Most healthy adults may be able to infect others beginning 1 day before symptoms develop and up to 5 to 7 days after becoming sick. Some people, especially young children and people with weakened immune systems, might be able to infect others for an even longer time."
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/professionals/acip/clinical.htm

nimblemoose2 said:That first day when I told them I had the flu was the worst. I stayed in bed, then went to see the specialist the next day, only to be told it wasn't the flu because that would last much longer. All I got was some nasal spray.

I went to the sauna today and feel like a new man. I booked a session and it was pure bliss.

What do I know about the difference between the flu and a regular virus?

I provided the first links I could find; there are plenty more. Not a single other link or study mentioned here has convinced me why on earth I shouldn't go to the sauna.

And that's what I was trying to get convinced about today.

Man, what absolute nonsense to even ask about this in a PM...☕

Come on, don't be such a snowflake..
We just gave you a little reality check about trying to push through the flu...
I simply suggested looking into actual medical literature instead of just trusting a commercial. If you're really hunting for something serious, look there.
Besides, nobody wants to sit next to someone with a runny nose, so you basically just got the same treatment anyone else would have received.

Look at the bright side... now you know the difference.
Plus, you might actually end up helping someone else.

In the end, you can view it as a good deed.

Where are you going with this... my boyfriend walks just as much as you do every single day, plus he even goes more on the weekends, and then tops it off with a thirty-minute session on his Peloton at home, so he doesn't have any issues at all. He’s 6'2" and weighs about 192 lbs, and he’s actually twenty years older than you.
So, unless something else is up, that shouldn't necessarily be an issue for you.

Well, there could be several different reasons behind this...
It might be that your arches have flattened—which can change over time, and just because you didn't have this issue before doesn't mean it hasn't developed...—or perhaps your feet have simply widened. Everything tends to shift downward eventually.

However, if I were you, I’d suggest putting a bit of pressure on your primary care doctor... make it clear enough that it hurts, that it's actually affecting your ability to walk... just enough so they finally send you for a foot X-ray.
Because they aren't exactly psychic...
A close friend of mine went through something similar and ended up struggling for years. Her doctor kept telling her she was just overweight, that her arches were dropping, and that it was just a natural part of aging...
Eventually, she managed to see an orthopedic specialist... her foot bones were so badly deformed that the guy was honestly shocked she could even walk without agony, though they couldn't pinpoint the exact cause. Ultimately, they recommended custom orthotics or even surgery, but for now, she’s getting by with those inserts and wide shoes where she can swap out the factory liners for her own.

Without an X-ray, nobody truly knows what's going on with your bone structure... it might be serious, or it might not. But you have to take that first step if you want to actually fix the problem.

Do you actually have bunions?
It might be worth doing some research and comparing your symptoms to what others experience.
If you definitely do, go see an orthopedist. You can get a referral from your primary doctor.

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If I truly understood what was bothering you—aside from the fact that you haven't found a pair of shoes that fits yet...
The thing is, you have to try shoes on to know if they work; you won't just stumble upon the perfect fit by chance.

Plus, specialty orthopedic shops have a decent selection now. They don't look like clunky medical gear anymore; they look like any other stylish shoe you'd find at a mall.
You can also pick up custom insoles at those same shops, though they might cost a bit more than those cheap sneakers you grabbed at Walmart...

As for your concern about how your feet look positioned...
You should really show a doctor how your feet are sitting. I'm neither an orthopedist nor psychic, so I can't tell if there's actually an alignment issue or not.
It could even be that if you're carrying quite a bit of weight and wearing flimsy shoes made of cardboard, everything is going to shift due to the lack of support.

Actually, the title of this thread isn't quite accurate. Medical foot deformities refer to actual bone misalignments, not just saying "nothing fits me without causing blisters" and wandering through stores looking for a miracle...

Class discussion...
The difference between the flu and a common cold (or just those minor viral bugs that come with a slight fever instead of full-blown influenza)...

(P.S. I think we can all agree that the sources provided for the info above are perfectly reliable.)