Posts by fadedmarlin402

Stop looking at things online. Most people completely misread whatever they stumble upon on the internet, and before you know it, they’ve convinced themselves they have some terminal illness.

For instance, it could just be hemorrhoids...

electricviper7 said:Hi everyone, I'm looking for a clinic in San Francisco that offers IBM colonography. Does anyone know where I can get this done? Thanks

sun 👍

William Vaughn54 said:I’m losing my mind here... it’s the exact same thing...

For three years now,,, whenever I swallow, there's this popping sensation, and then my nose gets stuffed up and I have to blow it (it feels like air is being forced into my ears) what the hell is actually going on????

Could you maybe watch your language? It wouldn't hurt to be a bit more civil...

Exactly how high are we talking? And are you dealing with any pain or burning when you go? Frequent trips to the bathroom for just tiny amounts is a classic sign of a UTI. Also, protein levels can spike because of an infection, but honestly, it could be a dozen other things too. It’s probably best to check in with your doctor, get the labs redone, and figure out a real game plan.

Carl Campbell3 said:Morning.
The fact that you’re spending so much time glued to your computer... well, that’s really where the heart of the issue lies. I used to spend massive amounts of time staring at a screen myself, and I noticed two distinct things: feeling cold all the time and general weakness (I also dealt with some tinnitus, and occasionally dizziness, usually right before bed). Now, what Sarah Johnson11 mentioned regarding the thyroid is a valid point, but remember that the adrenal glands act as the regulator for the thyroid, and those are tied closely to kidney function. I don't know if you ever caught that one episode of CSI Miami involving the gamers, but one of them played for about 48 hours straight and his kidneys just gave out. That’s the connection. Your kidneys can get weakened when you're constantly working without any physical activity to balance it out. You need to cut back on the screen time, or if you absolutely can't, at least break it up with some movement. Your brain actually functions better if you take a walk, relax a bit, and stop hyper-focusing so intensely. Walking, stretching, and stuff like that really helps—provided you’re getting quality sleep (not staying up past 10:30 PM) and staying hydrated (though, honestly, it doesn't have to be a strict eight glasses of water rule). Like you, I don't think we're looking at a tumor here, but trying to diagnose something through internet posts is a losing game... it's basically impossible.

Stay well 👋

No. That’s just wrong. The pituitary gland regulates the thyroid, just like it does for all the other endocrine glands. And the adrenal gland isn't part of the kidney. They are two distinct organs sitting right next to each other, but they don't have any direct structural connection like that.

Carl Campbell3 said:Morning.
The fact that you’re spending so much time glued to your computer... well, that’s really where the heart of the issue lies. I used to spend massive amounts of time staring at a screen myself, and I noticed two distinct things: feeling cold all the time and general weakness (I also dealt with some tinnitus, and occasionally dizziness, usually right before bed). Now, what Sarah Johnson11 mentioned regarding the thyroid is a valid point, but remember that the adrenal glands act as the regulator for the thyroid, and those are tied closely to kidney function. I don't know if you ever caught that one episode of CSI Miami involving the gamers, but one of them played for about 48 hours straight and his kidneys just gave out. That’s the connection. Your kidneys can get weakened when you're constantly working without any physical activity to balance it out. You need to cut back on the screen time, or if you absolutely can't, at least break it up with some movement. Your brain actually functions better if you take a walk, relax a bit, and stop hyper-focusing so intensely. Walking, stretching, and stuff like that really helps—provided you’re getting quality sleep (not staying up past 10:30 PM) and staying hydrated (though, honestly, it doesn't have to be a strict eight glasses of water rule). Like you, I don't think we're looking at a tumor here, but trying to diagnose something through internet posts is a losing game... it's basically impossible.

Stay well 👋

By the way, CSI Miami is actually a very realistic and educational show. 😁

Carl Campbell3 said:Morning.
The fact that you’re spending so much time glued to your computer... well, that’s really where the heart of the issue lies. I used to spend massive amounts of time staring at a screen myself, and I noticed two distinct things: feeling cold all the time and general weakness (I also dealt with some tinnitus, and occasionally dizziness, usually right before bed). Now, what Sarah Johnson11 mentioned regarding the thyroid is a valid point, but remember that the adrenal glands act as the regulator for the thyroid, and those are tied closely to kidney function. I don't know if you ever caught that one episode of CSI Miami involving the gamers, but one of them played for about 48 hours straight and his kidneys just gave out. That’s the connection. Your kidneys can get weakened when you're constantly working without any physical activity to balance it out. You need to cut back on the screen time, or if you absolutely can't, at least break it up with some movement. Your brain actually functions better if you take a walk, relax a bit, and stop hyper-focusing so intensely. Walking, stretching, and stuff like that really helps—provided you’re getting quality sleep (not staying up past 10:30 PM) and staying hydrated (though, honestly, it doesn't have to be a strict eight glasses of water rule). Like you, I don't think we're looking at a tumor here, but trying to diagnose something through internet posts is a losing game... it's basically impossible.

Stay well 👋

You aren't going to drop dead because of your kidneys as long as you're drinking water and peeing normally. A person can die from severe exhaustion, dehydration, an epileptic seizure, or plenty of other conditions that hit you regardless of whether you're sitting at a computer or not.

Carl Campbell3 said:Morning.
The fact that you’re spending so much time glued to your computer... well, that’s really where the heart of the issue lies. I used to spend massive amounts of time staring at a screen myself, and I noticed two distinct things: feeling cold all the time and general weakness (I also dealt with some tinnitus, and occasionally dizziness, usually right before bed). Now, what Sarah Johnson11 mentioned regarding the thyroid is a valid point, but remember that the adrenal glands act as the regulator for the thyroid, and those are tied closely to kidney function. I don't know if you ever caught that one episode of CSI Miami involving the gamers, but one of them played for about 48 hours straight and his kidneys just gave out. That’s the connection. Your kidneys can get weakened when you're constantly working without any physical activity to balance it out. You need to cut back on the screen time, or if you absolutely can't, at least break it up with some movement. Your brain actually functions better if you take a walk, relax a bit, and stop hyper-focusing so intensely. Walking, stretching, and stuff like that really helps—provided you’re getting quality sleep (not staying up past 10:30 PM) and staying hydrated (though, honestly, it doesn't have to be a strict eight glasses of water rule). Like you, I don't think we're looking at a tumor here, but trying to diagnose something through internet posts is a losing game... it's basically impossible.

Stay well 👋

Then what about patients who are bedridden for long periods but have perfectly normal kidney function?

I'm not going to sit here and tell you that sitting in front of a screen for hours on end is healthy. It obviously isn't. I'm just pointing out that some of the things you're claiming are factually incorrect. You also frequently claim that going to bed late is bad for the kidneys. There is zero correlation there. By that logic, every single one of us in our younger years should be dealing with kidney disease, right? The only thing that matters is getting your eight hours of sleep and letting your body rest.

Linda James3 said:(...) if anyone here knows a gynecologist who happens to be accepting new patients, please let me know. I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance. 🙂

You already have a thread on this topic over in the women's health section. This might help you out...

There’s just too much ambiguity here. First they put her through radiation, and then they sent her in for a biopsy??

File a formal complaint with management or even reach out directly to the owner via email or phone, but keep it professional. Since this is a private medical clinic, they won't be able to just brush off that kind of feedback...

The connection to health is minimal at best, if not nonexistent

which basically means it could be wiped from the platform any day now

Google is your best friend here.

The second image in the second row.

Wrong.

fractura radii loco tipico sine dislocatione et processus stylodei ulnae sinistrae

Basically, it’s a classic radial fracture without any displacement, along with a fracture at the proximal end of the left ulna.

Raymond Newman said:I'm taking Klavax because of a throat infection, but there's a catch. I'm heading out this Saturday and there's going to be booze flowing everywhere. How healthy is it to drink alcohol while on antibiotics?
Also, what if I skip my dose that day? If I take them for five days then stop on the sixth, was the whole week just a waste of time?

Mixing alcohol with antibiotics can seriously mess things up. It might aggravate whatever illness you're fighting, crank up the side effects of the medication, or even slow down how well the drugs work... and honestly, some combinations can actually be fatal. Besides, why would you want to pile more stress onto an immune system that's already struggling by dumping "rivers of alcohol" into it? Helou, that's just straight-up masochism.

And don't even think about skipping doses. If you stop early, the infection can come roaring back even worse than before. You risk developing a secondary infection or contributing to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Are you seriously digging up a thread this old? Can't you see the guy posted this back in 2007? Any actual discussion about phimosis is happening over here.

Look, please, if there’s any way you can manage it, stop typing in all caps. 🙂

amberowl27 said:Alright, then what am I actually supposed to do if I want a real baseline for my physical health?
I can't just bounce from doctor to doctor, repeating my whole history every single time. And if I tell them everything is just stress, they’ll probably believe me—which wouldn't surprise me one bit. Honestly, considering what I've been through over the last few years, I'm lucky I'm still sane.

The specific tests you need depend entirely on what symptoms you're actually feeling. It’s entirely possible this is all psychological, but it's easy to just write it off as that, isn't it? Judging by some of your previous posts (like this one), I suspect you might be overthinking things. Of course, that doesn't mean I'm right. My opinion—or anyone else's opinion on this forum—doesn't carry any weight until you've gone through a proper clinical evaluation. Besides, we're starting to drift into off-topic territory here...

northernpanther12 said:You can uncover just about anything with a full blood panel, though I highly doubt you actually ran a truly comprehensive one.😁

No, no, no, no, and absolutely not. Sure, abnormal bloodwork usually points toward an underlying issue, but don't flip the logic on me: clean bloodwork isn't a guarantee that you're healthy!

What on earth is this... some kind of sudden surge of people pushing for an alternative to PDF?

Listen, I’d appreciate it if we could move this entire discussion over to the other thread.