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I’ve also experienced something from this doctor that I have never encountered in my entire life from any other physician—in fact, everyone else has always been perfectly polite, nothing but praise
from all the doctors and specialists I’ve visited over the years. 👍 .. and I should point out that I don't go running to the clinic like some people do when nothing is actually wrong with them..
I am truly not that kind of patient, nor do I care to be; I visit the dentist more often than I see actual doctors, if anything.

So, I ended up in the Emergency Room because I was dealing with intense pain in my ear and head, and the ENT specialist, Jane Smith, actually told me that she felt disgusted just looking at me. I was left in total shock. I think I’ll be heading to the Director of Health Center in the coming days, because she claims my condition is purely psychological and tells me to find another doctor; she says seeing me "disgusts" her, and she was incredibly rude and abrasive. I should mention that I’ve only seen her twice in my life; I didn't even want to see her. The first time, they sent me to her department straight from the ER, and the second time, my primary doctor gave me a referral for urgent care.. I didn't even want to go to her because she was unpleasant the very first time.. what kind of ethics is that? I’m really not exaggerating here—even when I’m in pain, I don't usually run to the doctor unless the symptoms haven't cleared up for months, and this has been hanging on for four months now. It wouldn't
let up, and she wouldn't even perform an exam until
at the very end, once I insisted and tried my best to explain the symptoms. She finally palpated the ear where I had a piercing that had been pierced multiple times, suggesting there might be a granuloma trapped inside. When she touched that area, the pain was intense and radiated through my whole ear.. even my head and lymph nodes are aching from this granuloma. She prescribed an antibiotic ointment with cortico-steroids, and when I mentioned I had already used Betrion, she snapped that she didn't care at all, and handed me a referral for an outpatient follow-up next week.. if I hadn't calmed down and tried to approach her in a nice, polite manner, she wouldn't have even spotted that granuloma or noted the possibility of a foreign object being stuck inside. Everything has closed up, and they say the only way to clear it is surgically if this ointment doesn't work. Everything else I've ever dealt with lasted maybe two to four weeks, but this has been hurting for four months, which means there is a physical cause! How can she claim it's psychological? It's HORRIBLE. That’s exactly what my sister was told—that it was all in her head—until they discovered she had a severe case of myasthenia gravis and she’s been bedridden for two and a half years... so there you have it. It seems whenever they don't know what's happening initially, the easiest thing to do is say "it's psychological" and wash their hands of it.

I don't blame any other doctor; everyone has been wonderful to me except for this one. I don't care if she's having a bad day; that's no excuse for such behavior—you wouldn't act like that at a local farmer's market. Someone is clearly protecting her.

One more thing: another guy was sent from the ER as well, right after me in the queue. While we were waiting in the waiting room, he was typing on his phone with his girlfriend, joking around and laughing... can you imagine that someone is in that much pain and would be joking around? Perhaps she insulted and humiliated him too, simply because his situation wasn't deemed "100% urgent."

Once I get this all sorted out, I simply have to report this doctor, because I haven't experienced treatment like this even in the worst dive bars, let alone from an ENT specialist.

There is a younger doctor there, and honestly, everyone else has always been kind; this really caught me off guard. Her nurse was pleasant and professional, but this woman is the absolute bottom of the barrel, a real piece of work
if I have to put it that way.

Fair enough, I was just looking up there and thinking maybe I misspoke by calling them drivers when I actually meant an update to the new AV definitions.

William Reyes12 said:At the end of the year, Windows 7 is officially waving goodbye to the past.👎

😠 Honestly, this whole week has been great, and I’ve really grown fond of Windows 7, so now I’m looking at having to jump over to Windows 10 come January since they say security patches are being pulled,
wait, are they actually cutting everything off? Like, does that mean I won't even be able to run an update in August or something? 🤔

A few years back, I went through the whole ritual of burning Windows 7 onto a DVD—first the 32-bit version, and then later, once I upgraded my rig, I burned the 64-bit one,
but that disc is basically trash now; I figured when they dropped support for XP, it was just ancient history, but Windows 7 has been such a solid ride that I'm genuinely bummed about it.

I've already started downloading Windows 10, just so I have it ready to go.

I’ve got this Dell E2214H that I picked up from Best Buy back in elipsa 2014, which basically means the warranty expired a lifetime ago, and then last summer this weird white glow started appearing in the bottom right corner,
it only shows up after the monitor has been running for about half an hour; when I first turn it on, it looks perfectly fine, so I'm pretty sure it isn't an issue with my graphics card, since I just installed a brand new Radeon that hasn't even been running for
three weeks yet... it seems like a hardware issue with the monitor itself, though I honestly can't decide if it's even worth dragging it to a repair shop, especially since I'm out in San Diego where a repair would probably end up costing as much as a brand new unit.

Since money is a bit tight right now—I've still got to pay off the graphics card and everything—I've been scouting around for some decent used options,
and while I know buying something new and higher quality is the smarter move, this white shadow is driving me absolutely crazy -.- , so I figured I might just grab something used now, and then one day when I can afford a real upgrade, I'll just keep this one as a
backup or maybe give it to a friend.

I was specifically looking at listings in the San Diego area so I could actually go test them out in person immediately.

There's this company called Intel Engineering that sells refurbished gear, and they actually provide a warranty too.

It really just depends on how much wear and tear the units have; I could probably just shell out another 200 bucks $100 and pick up a brand new monitor that's identical to my current Dell, even if it isn't that specific brand, because I've
never dealt with anything like this on my older monitors, even when they were twice as old as this one.

https://postimg.cc/2bx0ktKL this white spot hasn't spread at all over the last year, but it's still incredibly distracting during games or movies, even if it isn't a total disaster.

Oh, I’m sure you’re the absolute expert here; it’s pretty obvious that those cheap hot dogs are just packed with damn additives, whereas some high-quality butcher sausages are a much better bet if you eat them in moderation—because honestly, has anyone ever actually been happy about putting on weight without doing any actual work? It’s just not worth it. I mean, sure, if you happen to be blessed with top-tier genetics where your body just magically distributes calories perfectly, but people like that are rare... though, honestly, let him do whatever he wants; he'll figure out what works and what doesn't eventually. As for diet in general, variety is everything; you can't just stick to one thing, or else
every nutritionist in the country will tell you the same thing.

If you decide to live exclusively on meat and nothing else, you’re going to end up exhausted and completely drained of energy. Whenever I overindulge on a massive BBQ out in the suburbs, I can barely function; I just want to pass out. Pairing meat with vegetables is a much smarter, healthier way to go because of the fiber, and fresh produce is a proven defense against things like colon cancer and all that. It’s just a fact. Even though I’m not particularly fond of veggies, I make sure to eat them, and I notice I have significantly more stamina for my planche push-ups, muscle-ups, and other heavy lifting when I incorporate more greens into my meals. Of course, I still eat my steak and fish, and I’m pretty decent with how I look, but I definitely find I can squeeze out more reps during periods when I'm eating cleaner. I just feel like I have way more vitality and strength than when I’m constantly stuffing myself with junk food.

Every fitness forum has its share of fanatics, just like everywhere else... but you can usually find a bit of solid advice tucked away somewhere.

Bananas are a great snack between meals, and low-fat cottage cheese is also a solid choice since it provides slow-digesting proteins like casein that release into your system later on.

Just try to steer clear of industrial sugars, at least; that stuff is pure poison. Everything else mentioned could probably fit into a plan.

Man, whenever I polish off almost an entire bar of chocolate, I get an instant headache and start feeling lightheaded; all that sugar hits your bloodstream immediately, and that's why it feels that way. If I don't chug water right after the chocolate, I think I might actually lose my mind, haha. But when you eat an orange, you feel revitalized instantly—even if you were feeling sluggish before, it just lifts you up with the
vitamins, fiber, and all that.

I don't think any sane person would actually want to bulk up unhealthily (even if it is technically the fastest way), but it certainly won't serve them well, especially in the long run.

I've been training for years now, so I know what I'm talking about, and I have plenty of friends who have dedicated themselves to sports as well.

All the genetics in the world won't save you if you spend your entire life shoveling nothing but garbage into your mouth. When you're young, you might get away with it, but it always catches up to you much later when you least expect it.
And please, don't bring up those old-timers who smoke a pack a day their whole lives and still stay around ninety. Hahaha, you can count those people on one hand these days.
Besides, what kind of quality of life is that? I used to smoke more than fifteen cigarettes a day back in the day, and I was constantly dealing with headaches and struggling to catch my breath—it was rock bottom—but that isn't quite
what I'm talking about regarding cigarettes.

Look, I'm not preaching a "healthy lifestyle" movement here; I don't really care what everyone else does, and I have my own vices, but if someone is genuinely asking how to gain weight, I'm not going to suggest they
just gorge on sweets and sit on the couch doing nothing, because I know they won't be happy with the results—or lack thereof. If that were the way to go, most people would be thrilled with their progress.

Wait, weren't you haart from that old, defunct Yahoo! forum? Your username looks incredibly familiar, or maybe it's just a total coincidence. xDD

hiddenorca6 said:It’s just bacon, sausage, and processed meat every single day. You really shouldn't be touching any protein if your goal is losing fat rather than bulking up muscle mass.

🤦 Honestly, that sounds pretty miserable; if you actually ate like that, you'd probably end up sick, which—if you think about it—is exactly what happens when you lack actual nutrients. I have a feeling you're thinking about protein supplements instead.

Processed meats, like hot dogs, sausages, or deli slices, are packed with calories, fats, and sodium; eating them regularly—meaning several times a week—really puts you at risk for obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.

Maybe try asking on a fitness forum instead; like I said before.

Standard white bread isn't the answer here; if the goal is to put on weight healthily, you have to be careful, because if he just stuffs himself with junk, everything is going straight to his gut and he'll end up feeling sluggish and completely wiped out, so the diet really needs to be packed with as much fresh fruit and vegetables as possible to actually maintain some semblance of health.

Then there’s exercise, which is a given, since we're aiming for a balanced kind of weight gain rather than looking sloppy and just adding a layer of fat that makes him look worse than when he started; I know a few guys who have been naturally skinny their whole lives, and now that they've hit their late thirties, they've finally started putting on weight, but they honestly look terrible because their arms and legs stayed thin while they all just 🤦 gained a massive gut since they never bother to work out and just let all that fast food settle right where it shouldn't.

Here is how he could actually go about gaining weight properly:

1. Salmon

2. Roasted pumpkin

3. Peanut butter

4. Whole eggs

5. Whole grain bread

6. Tuna

7. Cornbread

8. Cheese

9. Fruit juices

10. Pasta

11. Shrimp

12. Whole wheat bread

13. Dried fruit

14. Oatmeal

15. Yogurt

16. Healthy fats and oils (olive, flaxseed, pumpkin seed, and coconut)

17. Brown rice

18. Bananas

19. Nuts and seeds

20. Potatoes.

The reason for exercising is that it will actually jumpstart his appetite, ensuring that those extra calories don't just turn into pure fat, plus things like B vitamins or nutritional yeast can work wonders for hunger, and a warehouse job alone isn't enough; for people with fast metabolisms, everything seems to go straight to the stomach—I certainly know from my own experience.

He should focus on mass-building movements like squats, bench press, deadlifts, rowing, and so on.

Even if you start out pretty thin, doing these types of exercises will make you look significantly more filled out and athletic within a year or two.

I generally prefer sitting down for a single, uninterrupted viewing session, though I frequently find myself pushing things off until tomorrow—especially if I’m looking at something running two and a half hours, because there are nights when I’m just too wiped out
to stay awake for a movie at 3:00 AM, whereas those ninety-minute flicks are easy enough to power through in one go. My biggest mistake is starting something after midnight,
because at that point, I already know deep down that I won't make it to the credits ☕, unless the movie is absolutely gripping.
If it turns out to be a total bore and I realize I just don't have the stamina to finish it, I'll honestly just delete it from my hard drive right then and there.

As for TV episodes, I almost always watch them in one sitting since they aren't long enough to really pose a challenge.

My sister went through this exact same thing, and honestly, she’s been bedridden for almost two years now after being diagnosed with generalized Myasthenia gravis, which basically
completely took over her breathing and everything else. She spent so much time bouncing from one specialist to another, just getting nowhere, until they finally caught it via an antibody test.

Now, I’m obviously not saying you have this without doing all the necessary testing first, but once I read your description of the symptoms, I just had to weigh in because it was a mirror image of what she experienced
for a long time—that feeling of being completely winded, unable to walk, and just hitting a wall of exhaustion instantly... while doctors kept insisting nothing was wrong until the diagnosis finally hit.

Hang in there.. 😉

I honestly don't know anymore; I’ve gone through this cycle a hundred times where I get pierced and then just fail 😢 and now I’ve let the hole close up again, likely giving up on it forever because those standard stud earrings always hurt me so much! 🙂 I really put in the work this past summer and fall, but then I went and got it pierced again in December; I wore the medical-grade stud for six weeks and didn't feel a thing because those little things stay so still and don't irritate the wound, but as soon as I swap it for a regular silver or steel stud, it either moves too much or hurts like crazy whenever I lean over—it’s like I can actually feel that nothing healed during those six weeks... I just don't get how people wear them for two weeks and then switch to regular studs without any issues, especially since no piercing heals in two weeks, let alone two months, and even though I didn't wear the medical one for the full two months, I suspect the result would be the same 😠

I probably would have succeeded if I could just wear the medical stud for a really long time, because it doesn't bother me at all; even on the first day of piercing, there's no pain because it stays perfectly fixed and doesn't irritate the site. I know it would have healed if I'd just stuck with it, but I never manage to wait that long because I always end up injuring the piercing site. -.-
I love the look of regular studs, but clearly my body heals way too slowly... because when I took out the medical stud after six weeks, there was blood and it was painful to put the other earring in.

And people, please, no alcohol and no twisting! The jewelers give terrible advice, and honestly, it makes sense that they're wrong; I know it because when I followed the rules and didn't do those things, the medical stud felt like nothing was even there, but the first time I pierced it and kept twisting it and using alcohol, it hurt constantly. It's obvious that doing that irritates the wound and stalls healing—it's like getting a cut and then picking at the scab. And it’s definitely not true that it will just "seal up" easily, because every new piercing is an open wound. Then again, some people don't follow any rules at all and succeed anyway, while I've tried so many times and failed. -.-

http://www.octopuspiercing.com/page.php?id=74 This is an excellent read; maybe it might help someone else who is planning on getting their ears pierced. 😉

http://www.healthline.com/extra...ear-piercing This one too.

It seems to me that this is why I fail:

Copied from the website:

By changing your jewelry before the entire healing period is complete, you can injure the piercing channel which hasn't fully healed on the inside, and it can also lead to swelling and bleeding, essentially forcing the entire healing process to start all over again.

Because that is exactly what happens to me when I switch to a regular stud; there’s always a little blood because I irritate the spot (even when I’m being careful), and then the pain is unbearable. I won't be piercing anything for at least a year, and I actually smashed all my regular stud earrings in a fit of pure frustration because they cause me so much pain. 🙂 😵 The only time the regular studs didn't hurt was when I stood perfectly still and didn't move, haha! But obviously, you can't live life like that; I'd last maybe a week before giving up due to the pain. I love the look, but pain is pain.

I have sensitive ears, so maybe the only way for me is to wear the medical stud for several months or even a year, which isn't a bad thing—I still have the piercing and, most importantly, it doesn't hurt. Or I can wear a similar small stud, but I just can't keep swapping them out while the piercing is fresh, otherwise it bleeds and ruins the healing.

Has anyone else dealt with similar issues where the regular studs hurt right at the beginning, like in those first few weeks after piercing? ☕

I was truly convinced I would finally succeed this time, because that little medical stud didn't bother me at all during those six weeks of wearing it, so if I had...
I knew this was going to happen again, so I figured I might as well just commit to keeping her pierced for a full year! It’s definitely better than giving up every single time, honestly—besides, she actually looked pretty great, and everyone was saying how cool it looked,
it was from Zales, by the way; they use one of those white piercing guns which supposedly features newer tech, though I've heard you're much better off letting a professional piercer use a needle because apparently it heals way faster,
since the gun method tends to damage the surrounding tissue and leaves you much more prone to complications.

So, I was grabbing drinks with this girl last night, and she was telling me about how she had to strip her ears of every single earring she owned. Apparently, she developed a metal allergy over time, which sounds like a total nightmare. I’m currently rocking some stainless steel studs and haven't had any issues yet, though I suppose I should probably be looking over my shoulder, wondering if I'm next on the list or if most people actually get through life without this happening... at least, that's what she was saying.
She mentioned that even silver doesn't work anymore—which is wild since it's a precious metal—so now her only hope is trying some medical-grade surgical steel to see if that holds up.
I haven't been wearing earrings for very long myself, but I’ve never had a reaction to metal bracelets or rings, and while I realize skin on your hands isn't quite as sensitive as earlobes, still...
it seems like a huge number of people eventually hit that wall where they develop an allergy to everything, including gold or silver, yet you always run into someone who wears jewelry their entire life without a single complaint.

I’ve actually sat through this one a few times now, and honestly, it’s a fantastic 👍; those are pretty much the only kinds of movies I ever bother watching.

I pierced my ear about two weeks ago, and I ended up taking out my starter stud way too early—only after about two weeks..
I’ve been reading all over the internet that you’re supposed to wear those medical-grade studs for at least two months because that’s how long it takes for the piercing to fully heal up..
While I was wearing the initial jewelry, there wasn't much pain, just that typical itching you get when things are healing, which felt totally normal to me.. but now I'm running into a real issue: every time I try to put in a different earring, the pain is just unbearable -.- I tried one with that French-style butterfly back, and it hurt so badly I was practically tearing up; I had to rip it out immediately because it was driving me absolutely insane 🤦 😁 Eventually, I found a lighter one that I managed to wear all day today. It hurts a little, but the real sting happens when I move it to the side, mostly because the wound hasn't actually closed up yet... I really thought that wearing the starter stud for a month would be enough time for everything to settle down so I could wear regular jewelry without any drama ^^

Since I'm dealing with this mess, I wanted to ask if wearing an earring for just 2-3 hours a day is enough? I don't think the hole will close since I just did this, but I went without anything for about 4 or 5 days and it was a struggle to get the stud back in—it felt like it had already almost plugged itself up, which was quite painful
I can't even describe it, and it actually bled a bit.. luckily, there’s no discharge or redness, I just tossed the medical stud because I had no idea it was going to turn out like this.

Now I'm stuck wondering if wearing it for a few hours a day will eventually make the pain stop, or if it would be better to just leave it in constantly, even while I sleep, so that
the discomfort fades away.. or maybe a third option: go out and buy another medical stud, though I'm really not feeling up to it right now.
I know some people have only worn their starter studs for two weeks before switching to regular earrings and were totally fine, but I guess not everyone's ears react the same way, and some earrings are obviously more comfortable than others.

I've been cleaning the area with rubbing alcohol and occasionally applying some antibiotic ointment.

analogorca6 said:This is the one I use. If you feel like layering something underneath it from your current routine—by all means, go nuts and mix them up.

Thanks! As long as there's Luke Skywalker involved, I'm pretty sure it'll work wonders 👍 , so I'll definitely give it a shot. 😉

I’m dusting off this old thread because I deal with that same stinging sensation for hours after shaving almost every single time—my skin is just incredibly sensitive. I’ve leaned heavily on Ralon Sport in the past,
and I also tried that Nivea sensitive lotion everyone seems to rave about since it’s alcohol-free, which should theoretically prevent
that sudden, crazy burning feeling... except even that doesn't really do much for me; my skin still ends up feeling slightly irritated for quite a while afterward -.-
And no, it isn't because I'm shaving in the wrong direction or anything like that xD

The thing is, when I apply a decent amount of Ralon, it stings like crazy upfront, but once that initial burn passes, my skin actually feels fine. With the alcohol-free Nivea sensitive stuff, it’s like I didn't even put anything on at all, because I’ll still be
feeling that irritation for hours ☕so I find myself choosing the ones with alcohol, even if they do end up drying my skin out. Maybe a balm would work better; I think I tried one once upon a time.

I remember getting some specific cream as a birthday gift ages ago, and it was absolutely perfect—I’d apply it right after shaving and
there wouldn't be any stinging at all; it just completely calmed the irritation, like it vanished into thin air. Tonight, I actually had to resort to using some whiskey because I realized I was totally out of
lotion, so now I need to go grab some moisturizing cream plus a balm, and maybe find some Ralon Sport too, since it's the only thing I actually seem to trust, haha.

What are you guys using? Which ones actually work for you? 😉

I have to admit, that scene was incredibly hot...



I mean, the second she lifted that skirt, I pretty much lost all control. xD

I mean, I agree, but then again, it really depends on the situation... if we're talking about some catastrophic illness where even millions of dollars won't make a difference, well, you're just stuck.
Being chronically ill is a heavy burden regardless of whether you have a massive bank account or nothing at all, though I know for a fact that being sick and broke is an absolute nightmare.
But as for those wealthy people dealing with health issues, they might be slightly less miserable in a practical sense, but at the end of the day, they're still dealing with a body that's completely failing them.

Sam Murphy said:For me, if I just had enough money, I could solve most of my problems and finally live life on my own terms—traveling the world, living without constant worry, and actually spending my days doing what I love... because let's be honest, having financial freedom definitely brings its own kind of happiness.

🤦 🤦

It’s funny how many other variables have to align perfectly for you to actually be happy; when you think about those travels, do you really believe everything will go flawlessly? I mean, unless you're all psychic and know exactly what
tomorrow has in store, it's a gamble. Plus, your relationship with the people around you plays a massive role in your overall contentment... but I suppose that sounds incredibly naive, doesn't it? As if having a bank account full of cash
guarantees bliss. 🤣 That kind of thing doesn't even happen in Disney movies.
It feels a bit childish of me to say, almost like life is some kind of button you can just press to ensure a perfect future simply because you have a massive pile of money.
The reality is that you’re still just an ordinary person who gets exhausted by everything... you can still fall into a deep depression, and there isn't much money that can provide lasting fulfillment
over the long haul. You'll still deal with the same struggles anyone else faces; someone can insult you, or hostile people can completely ruin
your day, or you'll face general injustice in the world. Now, you might argue that with enough money, you can just shrug all that off quickly, but it’s really not that simple.

Things usually turn out differently than we imagine they will 😉, and often, when you want something desperately, it ends up being a total disaster.

You can never truly know whether tomorrow will bring luck or misfortune, regardless of how much is in your wallet.

To me, this feels a lot like when someone is desperate to find a partner, thinking, "I'm miserable because I'm single, but once I find someone, I'll be happy!!" 🤣 And then, once that person
finally finds a partner, they realize it wasn't the fairy tale they envisioned; sure, there are great moments, but then there are the arguments, the jealousy, the betrayals, and all the rest.
They aren't necessarily happier, and in the end, they end up right back where they started.

People make this mistake of actively hunting for happiness, but they'll never find it that way, whether they have millions or nothing at all. 😉 Most people spend their lives saying, "I'll finally be happy when..."
and so life passes them by while they wait. 🙂 You have to find happiness right now; live for the moment, because happiness is often found within that very moment. 👋

Sarah Nguyen96 said:The guy was just spoiled. Everything was handed to him on a silver platter. As soon as he hit an obstacle, he acted out like a toddler.
Are you talking about the son of that famous Hollywood director who used to film everything for YouTube?

His father is just as much to blame. He probably wasn't around much when the kid was growing up because he was too busy chasing his career. How are you supposed to raise a well-adjusted child if your work always comes first?

I have a nagging feeling that was the one... 😉