Posts by Walter Smith8

Jose Newman32 said:One of those American girls?! I wasn't even sure 😂

Yeah. It just clicked for me the second she turned around—I immediately had that weird feeling of "wait, I know her from somewhere" 🙂

Wait, I just realized—Betty Draper from Mad Men is actually in this movie! 😍

Found this old thread from back in the day 😍

Look, man, don't mess around with this stuff—just go see a doctor.

Sam Hall15 said:It could be kidney stones, an infection way up in the urinary tract or the kidneys themselves, or maybe just some bad constipation hitting the bend in the colon 😁—honestly, it could be a million different things... Is the pain radiating? Are there specific triggers or other symptoms coming along for the ride?

Thanks so much for getting back to me. 😘

I’m honestly stumped on what to link these "attacks" to, because food doesn't seem to be the culprit. Sometimes I think stress from work plays a part, but even then, the connection isn't super obvious. He gets deathly pale and breaks out in a cold sweat on his head—it’s rough. Occasionally, he feels a bit better if he cramps up or shifts positions, but the relief is fleeting. The pain is all over the place; he can't pin it down, though he usually clutches "up high"—the area I mentioned before. After an episode, his digestion goes totally sideways (not that it's ever been great to begin with). There have been times where he’s had a couple of beers and felt better—though that might just be because it knocks him out. Digestive aids and stomach meds don't touch it. I tried giving him some Bentyl—I used it for my gallbladder and saw it helps with various pains—and when things kick off, it seems to help, but even then, it's hit or miss.

I’m just praying it isn't anything major, because I really hope this isn't something that drags on for years without getting significantly worse. The hardest part is that he absolutely refuses to see a doctor—he’s terrified they’ll actually "find something," so he just suffers through it. It kills me to watch him like this and feel completely helpless.

Thanks again! 🙏

Alright, look, maybe I'm totally off base here—maybe it’s just referred pain and what I'm actually feeling is coming from somewhere else entirely. But seriously, can someone please just give me the straight anatomical facts? Is there even anything physically located there that could be causing this much trouble? I mean, my high school biology class feels like a lifetime ago and my memory is basically shot at this point. 🤷

Alright, I’ve got a question too—what could be causing pain for an average, healthy guy in his thirties living a pretty decent life? It’s on the upper right side, you know, not underneath the ribs (like gallbladder stuff) but higher up, closer toward the armpit.

Sorry, Scott Allen10, I know this is a bit out of left field, but I can't exactly force my doctor to listen when these pains hit constantly—and honestly, it’s been going on for years now. He says it feels like his whole right side is acting up, but it always settles in that high spot. 😕

I deal with gallbladder issues myself, so I have a pretty good idea of what that specific kind of pain feels like, but this? This is something else entirely. 🤷

Kyle Nelson2 said:chiropractor, near 'St. Patrick’s Cathedral', an American chiro...
is this chiropractor actually any better than the rest?

hey! 👋

I'm not sure if you still need one, but I've heard they're decent—they just have a slightly different vibe than your "standard" chiropractors. They tend to be a bit more gentle and less aggressive.

I think there are a few threads floating around here about chiropractors; you should be able to dig up some recommendations (people kept telling me to go to that place uptown near the Upper West Side, but luckily I didn't end up needing them).

Anyway, I've had some issues with a ligament—the kind of thing you get at a major sports complex—ever since I took a nasty spill last year and wrenched my leg. There are two guys over there who handle stuff like that—honestly, they're great.

Linda Ward312 said:

Does anyone know where I can snag a mask like this one? It's mostly for massage and dealing with my sinus pain—honestly, my sinuses are absolutely killing me right now 🙂. I've been scrolling through posts and even stopped by a few local pharmacies (including the ones Downtown) to ask, but nobody seems to have any clue what I'm talking about.
Thanks!

I think I saw something pretty similar over at that "Natural Remedies" shop on Tomašićeva. Honestly, it might have come with some kind of gel, but the description sounded just like this. Give them a call and ask. Or if you're ever passing by, just swing in and check it out if you have the time. 🙂

Sarah Wells17 said:Hey everyone.

Does anyone actually know what they charge for overnight stays at hospitals? I’ve heard rumors that the private suites and even just single rooms are insanely overpriced. Anyone got the scoop?

Thanks 😉

So, a while back I had to get some tests done—and honestly, my doctor suggested I just check into a hospital for a few days to knock everything out in one go. Since I absolutely loathe hospitals—like, seriously, I can't stand them—I started looking into the private options (specifically checking out places like Mayo Clinic) and found that the room rates weren't actually that crazy.

But now, wouldn't you know it, I can't find those exact numbers anywhere on their website. Still, I figured if I stayed for about a week—which was the recommendation—it wouldn't break the bank too badly. Plus, you can usually write off some of those medical costs when you file your taxes next year, so it feels like a decent move. (Though, in the end, I managed to schedule everything so I didn't actually have to pull the whole "staying in a hospital bed" stunt.)

Honestly, I’d say go see Dr. Miller or Dr. Anderson.

restlessorca15 said:I can't speak for everyone, but personally, I never feel groggy or wiped out from taking Dramamine, even though it's a staple for me on long road trips...

Must be nice. 🙏

A couple of days ago—just a quick trip down to the coast and back—I felt like I could've tossed the whole bottle straight in the trash. 😢

But hey, I finally figured out what works for me. 😉

connected 🙂

placidjackal36 said:

I don't know what you're getting at with that one. It’s just a single word floating there without any context. Are we starting a debate, or did you just hit send by accident? If you have an actual point to make, lay it out. I'm all ears, but I can't exactly engage with a mystery. kaže:
Look, I’m really not talking about anything life-threatening here. No major medical crises or anything heavy like that. 😲
Why can't we just use a placebo to deal with motion sickness during long road trips? I’m tired of popping pills that leave me feeling like a complete zombie for the rest of the day. It feels like you're trading one problem for another—nausea for total brain fog. Honestly, if the mind can trick itself into feeling better, why aren't we leaning into that instead of relying on heavy-duty meds that knock you sideways? 🤷 I don't see anything wrong with that...

A placebo that costs as much as a gold-plated steak dinner? Give me a break, people. Seriously... 🙄
Why not just find another way to convince yourself? Something that doesn't drain your bank account for no reason. You could easily set up your own little ritual—something meaningful that costs next to nothing. But no, instead we’re all out here dropping serious cash on overpriced, glorified bottled water just because someone convinced us it's a "placeeeeeboooooo." 😲.
It feels like you guys aren't quite grasping the core of it: a placebo isn't some rare medical fluke. It’s basically just the psychological reaction that kicks in every single time someone hands you something and tells you, "Hey, this is going to make you feel better." Whether it's a pill or just a convincing sales pitch, if you're told it works, your brain starts doing its own thing to try and make it true.
If that’s really how things work—and let's be honest, it is—then why on earth would anyone blow a ton of cash on distilled water? Is it just because it's "modern" or something? I honestly don't get it. 🤷

Look, ginger is fine. Maybe some people can't stand it—whatever. But it’s "something." Beyond just the whole placebo effect thing, it actually triggers real chemical reactions in your system because you're consuming a tangible, physical substance. It has a scent, too. It's real food.

That red scarf really doesn't do anything for you. It’s just not your look. You’d be better off with something else—maybe just a simple jar of those classic sugar spheres. Which ones actually fetch a high price? Look, when people start throwing around terms like "miracle cure," they aren't talking about the same thing. It's not even in the same ballpark. 🤷

Honestly, I just feel bad watching people gather around just to start talking nonsense. They get together, lose all sense of logic, and just start blathering away. It’s like watching a group of people standing around a water cooler at a local office, thinking they’re making sense when they’re really just adding to the noise. support group And then she just starts piling on the misinformation. Honestly, what’s supposed to be good about that? It's like watching someone try to build a house out of wet cardboard—it looks okay from a distance, but the second you lean on it, the whole thing collapses into a mess. There's zero substance there.

I don't think this is being polite, and it definitely isn't how a decent debate should work.

Some folks are out there believing in "alternative facts," and you aren't going to enlighten them by hitting them with your overly negative—well, maybe realistic?—takes. Just let them believe what they want. Let them blow their money. Let them talk their trash.

And honestly? I don't even buy the idea that all this "trash talking" is actually dangerous enough to flip your own perspective.

If you already believe in something, you're probably going to stick to it, no matter how much someone tries to talk sense into you.

But if you don't believe it? All the "trash talking" in the world won't change your mind.

placidjackal36 said:Magnetic bracelets and homeopathy. For Jesus Christ's sake. 🙄🙄🙄

Magnets don't do a damn thing—they have zero actual impact on the human body—and homeopathic garbage is nothing more than overpriced water. Seriously, go get an education.

As for motion sickness... what works for me is sitting up front in the bus and keeping my eyes fixed on the horizon. Music helps, too.
But if you're stuck driving down a winding mountain pass, there's no substitute for Dramamine.

Come on, Endi, don't be such a hardass. If this "water" actually makes me feel better, why wouldn't I try it? Anything that helps with the placebo effect without actually hurting me—I'm all in. 😉

I tried my luck with those homeopathic pellets—you know, the kind you can pick up at basically any CVS or Walgreens.
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Plus, I whipped up this little DIY blend of essential oils—I went with a citrus mix spiked with some peppermint—put it in a spray bottle, and just kept spritzing the car or dabbing it onto a tissue to sniff whenever things got rough.

I actually survived my long-haul road trip down to Miami and the ferry ride over to Key West and back using that method, and honestly, everything was 👍

Anyone out there?

I need some help 🙂

Hey ladies, any of you frequenters of this forum had a checkup lately? I need some recommendations for a place that won't be so aggressive with the exam.

Since I'm dealing with a massive amount of pain right now—and honestly, life just feels like a constant grind—I don't think I could handle someone being rough or totally uncaring while they poke around. If anyone knows a doctor or even a private clinic that actually has a gentle touch, please let me know.

Thanks! 🙏

jadesailor14 said:it's not about health, it's about energy levels

Hey jadesailor14, seriously though—is this stuff actually worth burning through that much cash? Like, how fast am I gonna feel the kick, and is this some long-term commitment or what?

Thanks a ton! 🙏

Brenda Foster29 said:This is like the second or third time my OB-GYN has basically told me—in plain English—that I need to "tone it down" when it comes to my intimate hygiene routine.

I use Lactacyd, but honestly, not every single day—mostly because I've been called out before for being a bit too obsessive about cleaning up. Still, I wash with lukewarm water every morning and night. And just to be clear, I have *never* done any internal douching. Never.

I'm also pretty used to wearing daily liners—specifically Libresse ones—nothing scented, obviously. Just standard stuff.

I really don't get what my doctor is driving at. Where am I overdoing it?

What does "correct" feminine hygiene even look like?

Maybe washing twice a day is just overkill for you? 🤷

And personally, I’m not a huge fan of daily liners either (except maybe during your period or if things get extra slippery around ovulation). Are you wearing them constantly?

But honestly, the best move would be to just ask your doctor exactly what they meant by that comment.😉.