Dry / Chapped Lips
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I find that applying a bit of honey to my lips before heading to bed works wonders.
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Hello,
My fasting glucose from a routine checkup came back at 6.17 mmol/L (normal range is 3.3–5.6).
Because of my family history, I was referred to the Mayo Clinic, where they repeated the fasting test; this time, the glucose level was 6.3 mmol/L.
At my doctor's request, I also underwent an OGTT. Here are the results (fasting; 60 min; 120 min):
Glucose (5.9 ; 7.7 ; 6.9)
Insulin (6.64 ; 71.44 ; 29.96).
Female, 40 years old, 5'10", 174 lbs.
I would appreciate some insight on these numbers—the insulin levels are particularly worrying to me. My endocrinologist insists everything is fine and suggests I simply focus on diet and exercise, given my genetic predisposition and recent weight gain (I’ve put on about 20 pounds in just six months).
A few other relevant lab values:
Total cholesterol - 4.25 mmol/L (ref. < 5.2)
Triglycerides - 0.98 mmol/L (ref. < 2)
HDL cholesterol - 1.63 mmol/L (ref. > 0.9)
LDL cholesterol - 2.18 mmol/L (ref. < 4)
AST - 15.40 U/L (ref. < 31)
ALT - 11.01 U/L (ref. < 31).
Also, there is one more thing bothering me: two months ago, I had an incision made for a perianal abscess. Now, about an inch away from the surgical site, a walnut-sized lump has appeared. It isn't painful to the touch. My surgeon claims it will eventually resolve on its own, though he can't say when, stating it depends on how my body reacts. It was such a frustrating answer—it felt like asking a stranger on the street for medical advice, but that's just how things go sometimes here in North Mexico... anyway, I am feeling quite lost and unsure of who to turn to. Here are the results:
WBC - 8.1 Gpt/L (ref. 4.4–11.3)
Granulocytes - 69.8% (ref. 55–80)
Lymphocytes - 19.5% (ref. 25–40)
Monocytes - 10.7% (ref. 2–12)
# Granulocytes - 5.7 Gpt/L (ref. 1.2–6.8)
# Lymphocytes - 1.6 Gpt/L (ref. 1.4–3.2)
# Monocytes - 0.9 Gpt/L (ref. 0.3–0.8)
ESR - 15 mm/h (ref. < 25).
Thank you.
My fasting glucose from a routine checkup came back at 6.17 mmol/L (normal range is 3.3–5.6).
Because of my family history, I was referred to the Mayo Clinic, where they repeated the fasting test; this time, the glucose level was 6.3 mmol/L.
At my doctor's request, I also underwent an OGTT. Here are the results (fasting; 60 min; 120 min):
Glucose (5.9 ; 7.7 ; 6.9)
Insulin (6.64 ; 71.44 ; 29.96).
Female, 40 years old, 5'10", 174 lbs.
I would appreciate some insight on these numbers—the insulin levels are particularly worrying to me. My endocrinologist insists everything is fine and suggests I simply focus on diet and exercise, given my genetic predisposition and recent weight gain (I’ve put on about 20 pounds in just six months).
A few other relevant lab values:
Total cholesterol - 4.25 mmol/L (ref. < 5.2)
Triglycerides - 0.98 mmol/L (ref. < 2)
HDL cholesterol - 1.63 mmol/L (ref. > 0.9)
LDL cholesterol - 2.18 mmol/L (ref. < 4)
AST - 15.40 U/L (ref. < 31)
ALT - 11.01 U/L (ref. < 31).
Also, there is one more thing bothering me: two months ago, I had an incision made for a perianal abscess. Now, about an inch away from the surgical site, a walnut-sized lump has appeared. It isn't painful to the touch. My surgeon claims it will eventually resolve on its own, though he can't say when, stating it depends on how my body reacts. It was such a frustrating answer—it felt like asking a stranger on the street for medical advice, but that's just how things go sometimes here in North Mexico... anyway, I am feeling quite lost and unsure of who to turn to. Here are the results:
WBC - 8.1 Gpt/L (ref. 4.4–11.3)
Granulocytes - 69.8% (ref. 55–80)
Lymphocytes - 19.5% (ref. 25–40)
Monocytes - 10.7% (ref. 2–12)
# Granulocytes - 5.7 Gpt/L (ref. 1.2–6.8)
# Lymphocytes - 1.6 Gpt/L (ref. 1.4–3.2)
# Monocytes - 0.9 Gpt/L (ref. 0.3–0.8)
ESR - 15 mm/h (ref. < 25).
Thank you.
It’s been three weeks since I was bitten by a tick, and I finally had my blood drawn today to check my IgG and IgM levels. Is it standard to have to wait eight days for those results to come back?
Dealing with bad cramps?
in Women's Health ·
The last time the pain got this bad, I was throwing up all night long. Eventually, it was just clear liquid, but the misery lasted quite a while.
Even when it’s a sweltering 100 degrees outside, my feet always feel freezing, so I find myself wearing socks regardless.
I've noticed that I feel significantly better whenever I cut out dairy and stay physically active. When I stick to that, I don't deal with any discomfort at all. However, I've been feeling rather lazy over the last few months, so here I am, struggling through it.
Even when it’s a sweltering 100 degrees outside, my feet always feel freezing, so I find myself wearing socks regardless.
I've noticed that I feel significantly better whenever I cut out dairy and stay physically active. When I stick to that, I don't deal with any discomfort at all. However, I've been feeling rather lazy over the last few months, so here I am, struggling through it.
Anesthesia, Resuscitation, and ICU: Q&A
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analogmason13 said:...during anesthesia, I remember hearing conversations happening in the OR (I was in a semi-conscious state, but I didn't feel any pain at all)...
I had a very similar experience. In my case, I could clearly recall the dialogue between the surgeons. A few days after the procedure, I mentioned this to my anesthesiologist; he was initially skeptical, but once I started reciting specific sentences they had said, he stopped trying to argue his point. The experience itself wasn't shocking in terms of physical sensation—I felt no pain—but I was overcome by this inexplicable, heavy sense of sadness. My breathing became rapid, which the surgeon noticed, noting that the patient was starting to wake up, and then everything went quiet again. Then, just before the end, right before being wheeled out of the OR, I experienced another moment of consciousness accompanied by tears. Just this immense, overwhelming sorrow...
And I know several people who have also recalled conversations from the operating room. It really isn't as rare as one might think.
Anesthesia, Resuscitation, and ICU: Q&A
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Sam Hall15, you mentioned the "crap" that can happen when repeating anesthesia... what exactly are we talking about here?
How do I use Multi-Quote?
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jadetrucker43 said:What kind of help are you looking for? Everything you need has already been laid out right here. Just go back and read the entire thread...
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How do I use Multi-Quote?
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Karen Adams2 said:I really ought to sit down and sketch this out myself😢
me too
How do I use Multi-Quote?
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Pangloss;23521809 said:Simply highlight the specific section of text you want to address, then click that final rectangular icon—you can also find it right below in the Quick Response area—which says "Wraptags around selected text"