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Hormonal Contraception: The Pill [General Discussion]
in Women's Health ·
I hear it’s recommended to take Vitamin C alongside contraceptives.
Maria Grant42 said:Not really. You'd see that in any standard urine test. Was the amount significant?
It’s just epithelial cells—basically surface cells from the bladder, urethra, or vaginal area contaminating the sample.
Thanks! 🙂
What’s the deal when you see high levels of squamous epithelial cells in a urinalysis? Is it actually something to worry about? What could be causing it—could it just be related to my cycle or maybe just the timing of the test itself?
Thanks!
Thanks!
Looking for a specialist...
in Health ·
Chloe Fisher5 said:Dr Kršek
Top notch. You just have to book ahead; the wait times can be a bit long.
Covenant
in Movies ·
Great movie. I'm pretty sure my son actually composed the score...
How to gain weight?
in Health ·
brightstag32 said:Just try eating a massive meal right before bed, then wash it down with a beer... do that for a month and see how it goes.
And once the alcoholism kicks in, you won't even be thinking about the scale anymore. 🙂
S-factor
in Hobbies & Leisure ·
How much love are we talking? Is the Sheraton getting a bit pricey?
Irritated clitoris
in Health ·
I suspect it might be an issue with the laundry detergent—perhaps not rinsing thoroughly enough. Just a little heads-up
Dealing with temperature changes
in Health ·
Cold Urticaria
It’s one of the most common physical types of hives. Basically, cold objects, water, or even just a gust of wind triggers it. You’ll usually see the welts on whatever is most exposed—your face, hands, or legs. People often notice it for the first time when jumping into cold water; this can lead to widespread hives, or in extreme cases where someone plunges into freezing water, it can trigger anaphylactic shock. That’s life-threatening if you don't get help immediately. It actually explains those tragic deaths from sudden immersion in cold water. The hives pop up fast—within minutes of exposure—but they also vanish quickly once the person warms up. It peaks in the winter, which can make life pretty difficult, making it hard to even get to work. You have to avoid cold items, ice, and chilly water as much as possible. Even eating or drinking something straight from the fridge can be dangerous; it can cause swelling in the lips, tongue, throat, or esophagus, which is incredibly risky.
If you strictly avoid the cold, antihistamines tend to work quite well since histamine release is the main issue. Often, a combination of newer non-drowsy ones and older sedating versions (which act on acetylcholine) is needed. Anticholinergic drugs like Vistaril or Periactin are also effective, though availability varies. These are potent sedatives. Sometimes we suggest patients adjust their medication schedule, especially in winter—taking it about thirty minutes before heading out into the cold, while making sure to bundle up with scarves, hats, and gloves. For more generalized cases, short courses of corticosteroid injections might be considered, and for anaphylactic shock, standard emergency protocols are used.
In some patients, cryoglobulins—proteins that precipitate at low temperatures—can show up in the blood. This can settle in various organs and cause a systemic condition called cryoglobulinemia, which requires treatment from an internist.
It’s one of the most common physical types of hives. Basically, cold objects, water, or even just a gust of wind triggers it. You’ll usually see the welts on whatever is most exposed—your face, hands, or legs. People often notice it for the first time when jumping into cold water; this can lead to widespread hives, or in extreme cases where someone plunges into freezing water, it can trigger anaphylactic shock. That’s life-threatening if you don't get help immediately. It actually explains those tragic deaths from sudden immersion in cold water. The hives pop up fast—within minutes of exposure—but they also vanish quickly once the person warms up. It peaks in the winter, which can make life pretty difficult, making it hard to even get to work. You have to avoid cold items, ice, and chilly water as much as possible. Even eating or drinking something straight from the fridge can be dangerous; it can cause swelling in the lips, tongue, throat, or esophagus, which is incredibly risky.
If you strictly avoid the cold, antihistamines tend to work quite well since histamine release is the main issue. Often, a combination of newer non-drowsy ones and older sedating versions (which act on acetylcholine) is needed. Anticholinergic drugs like Vistaril or Periactin are also effective, though availability varies. These are potent sedatives. Sometimes we suggest patients adjust their medication schedule, especially in winter—taking it about thirty minutes before heading out into the cold, while making sure to bundle up with scarves, hats, and gloves. For more generalized cases, short courses of corticosteroid injections might be considered, and for anaphylactic shock, standard emergency protocols are used.
In some patients, cryoglobulins—proteins that precipitate at low temperatures—can show up in the blood. This can settle in various organs and cause a systemic condition called cryoglobulinemia, which requires treatment from an internist.
Dealing with temperature changes
in Health ·
Cold allergy. Just my luck.
Washington, D.C., November 21, 2004. 1:31 PM (The Washington Post)
We all know the drill with food allergies, breathing in dust, or reacting to meds. But an allergy to the cold? Yeah. It’s actually a thing.
About five percent of Americans deal with this, and for her, it hits hardest during the winter. Cold weather allergy season has officially arrived.
These reactions are pretty common with physical allergies—you know, the ones triggered by things like scratching, pressure, heat, or even sweat. As for how they actually happen? Honestly, the mechanism behind it isn't entirely clear yet.
It’s thought that protein changes occur in the skin's surface layer, which then triggers the body to produce foreign proteins that act as allergens.
Cold allergy hits fast. A little contact with cold water, wind, or even just touching something chilled—that's all it takes. Within minutes, you're dealing with an itchy, red rash and swelling. It usually flares up right where the exposure happens, mostly on the face or hands. Just my luck.
Swelling can hit anywhere—your lips, eyes, ears, nose, forehead, or even your entire head. You could deal with body-wide blotches, trouble breathing, or even life-threatening anaphylactic shock if you don't get medical help fast enough. That’s the warning from Teodora Gregurek-Novak, a dermatologist over at the Mayo Clinic.
Anaphylactic shock most often triggers when someone suddenly plunges into cold water, according to Dr. Teodora Gregurek-Novak. She noted that, generally speaking, patients don't even realize they have an allergy until they hit the cold water.
People who deal with redness, mild rashes, or itching whenever the temperature drops... they often go years without realizing it’s actually an allergy.
Cold sensitivity usually hits during your younger years. The symptoms tend to vanish once you finally warm up, so staying out of the chill—especially during those early mornings and late evenings—is really your best bet. Of course, that’s a tall order in the middle of an American winter. It basically means giving up on winter "fun" like skiing, sledding, or even grabbing an ice cream or a cold drink. It sounds harsh, but avoiding the cold touch is honestly the most effective way to handle it.
Antihistamines help, too—just take them about thirty minutes before you head out into the cold. But since cold allergies trigger more than just histamine release—acetylcholine gets involved, too—you actually need anticholinergic meds to really manage it. Unfortunately, those aren't available on our shelves here, so patients are stuck sourcing them from overseas.
When dealing with generalized allergies, short-term corticosteroid injections are also on the table, according to Dr. Teodora Gregurek-Novak.
No hereditary predisposition.
Cold sensitivity is such an odd one. It doesn't behave like your typical allergy at all. There’s no hereditary link or atopy involved here, so it's likely just life catching up with you—stress, lingering infections, or other health stuff.
People with cold allergies rarely deal with anything else. It’s a weird outlier. Usually, with other allergies—like pollen—you end up being sensitive to several different plants or even certain foods. Not this. Just the cold.
Some patients develop cryoglobulins in their blood—proteins that tend to settle in certain organs, like the kidneys, when things get cold. This can trigger an autoimmune condition known as cryoglobulinemia, which usually means you'll need to see an internist to manage it.
Dr. Teodora Gregurek-Novak, Dermatologist, Mayo Clinic
The ice cube test. Simple enough. Just a little way to check things.
Testing for cold allergies is actually pretty straightforward. They just have you hold an ice cube against your forearm, wrapped in gauze, for about fifteen minutes. If you’re hypersensitive, you’ll see an allergic reaction kick in—think rashes, redness, or swelling. Some people react all over their bodies instead of just where the ice touched them, so doctors always have to be incredibly careful during the process.
Washington, D.C., November 21, 2004. 1:31 PM (The Washington Post)
We all know the drill with food allergies, breathing in dust, or reacting to meds. But an allergy to the cold? Yeah. It’s actually a thing.
About five percent of Americans deal with this, and for her, it hits hardest during the winter. Cold weather allergy season has officially arrived.
These reactions are pretty common with physical allergies—you know, the ones triggered by things like scratching, pressure, heat, or even sweat. As for how they actually happen? Honestly, the mechanism behind it isn't entirely clear yet.
It’s thought that protein changes occur in the skin's surface layer, which then triggers the body to produce foreign proteins that act as allergens.
Cold allergy hits fast. A little contact with cold water, wind, or even just touching something chilled—that's all it takes. Within minutes, you're dealing with an itchy, red rash and swelling. It usually flares up right where the exposure happens, mostly on the face or hands. Just my luck.
Swelling can hit anywhere—your lips, eyes, ears, nose, forehead, or even your entire head. You could deal with body-wide blotches, trouble breathing, or even life-threatening anaphylactic shock if you don't get medical help fast enough. That’s the warning from Teodora Gregurek-Novak, a dermatologist over at the Mayo Clinic.
Anaphylactic shock most often triggers when someone suddenly plunges into cold water, according to Dr. Teodora Gregurek-Novak. She noted that, generally speaking, patients don't even realize they have an allergy until they hit the cold water.
People who deal with redness, mild rashes, or itching whenever the temperature drops... they often go years without realizing it’s actually an allergy.
Cold sensitivity usually hits during your younger years. The symptoms tend to vanish once you finally warm up, so staying out of the chill—especially during those early mornings and late evenings—is really your best bet. Of course, that’s a tall order in the middle of an American winter. It basically means giving up on winter "fun" like skiing, sledding, or even grabbing an ice cream or a cold drink. It sounds harsh, but avoiding the cold touch is honestly the most effective way to handle it.
Antihistamines help, too—just take them about thirty minutes before you head out into the cold. But since cold allergies trigger more than just histamine release—acetylcholine gets involved, too—you actually need anticholinergic meds to really manage it. Unfortunately, those aren't available on our shelves here, so patients are stuck sourcing them from overseas.
When dealing with generalized allergies, short-term corticosteroid injections are also on the table, according to Dr. Teodora Gregurek-Novak.
No hereditary predisposition.
Cold sensitivity is such an odd one. It doesn't behave like your typical allergy at all. There’s no hereditary link or atopy involved here, so it's likely just life catching up with you—stress, lingering infections, or other health stuff.
People with cold allergies rarely deal with anything else. It’s a weird outlier. Usually, with other allergies—like pollen—you end up being sensitive to several different plants or even certain foods. Not this. Just the cold.
Some patients develop cryoglobulins in their blood—proteins that tend to settle in certain organs, like the kidneys, when things get cold. This can trigger an autoimmune condition known as cryoglobulinemia, which usually means you'll need to see an internist to manage it.
Dr. Teodora Gregurek-Novak, Dermatologist, Mayo Clinic
The ice cube test. Simple enough. Just a little way to check things.
Testing for cold allergies is actually pretty straightforward. They just have you hold an ice cube against your forearm, wrapped in gauze, for about fifteen minutes. If you’re hypersensitive, you’ll see an allergic reaction kick in—think rashes, redness, or swelling. Some people react all over their bodies instead of just where the ice touched them, so doctors always have to be incredibly careful during the process.
And you've got those local farmers at the market selling the exact same stuff they stock in the big-box stores...
Tight-fitting shoes
in Fashion ·
Lawrence Reed5 Asks:
Given the quality, the price was actually a steal.😬
I really wonder how much?
Fashion for curvy girls
in Fashion ·
With that kind of weight, they're going to struggle to find anything that doesn't look totally feminine.