Posts by Casey Stewart7

Does the commission change if you handle transactions online versus through the mail? I'm not talking about any European countries here.

brightsailor17 said:Let me try to take a wild guess at what the issue is here. You either sympathize with Putin’s invasion—maybe you're making excuses or trying to downplay it—or you're claiming that Americans forced his hand. Basically, you're suggesting that if the US can start wars, then Putin can too. And of course, you're backing all this up with these super vague sources...

Not even close... actually, it's quite the opposite. I think we just drifted off-topic, which is probably where the friction is coming from. Though, I don't really get why my comment wasn't deleted when another user went off-topic too—and nobody even bothered to quote them, just me.

wearybison63 said:They probably just didn't fit the specific rules for that sub-forum.

If you say so—though I really wish I’d been given a clear explanation. It wasn't offensive, and honestly, nothing was more provocative than what the other user wrote, which I was simply responding to. His comment is still up, though...

Why are my comments getting wiped from this subreddit? Is anyone actually going to explain what's happening?

Casey Stewart7??? Is that okay?

Actually, it would be better to go with Mr. Kemič or just Mr. Kemič.
Nah, mrkemič works too—just let rustydrifter10 know which one you settle on.

fadedmarlin402 said:You definitely need to get your thyroid levels checked—specifically T3, T4, and TSH!

I actually meant to ask about the specific guidelines for that... but we got so carried away talking that it completely slipped my mind. It’s not out of the question that my thyroid is involved—my mom actually had two surgeries on hers, after all. Anyway, I'm going to wait for my heart and lung results first. Though, honestly, I have a feeling the imaging might not tell us much; I suspect there's another diagnostic method out there that would be way more precise and give us actual answers.

Hey everyone 🙂

I’ve been dealing with some shortness of breath and heart palpitations lately, so I went in to get some tests done—both imaging and blood work. My blood results are a little concerning because my blood sugar is up, and my cholesterol is also creeping higher than it should be:

Glucose ... 6.1 (4.2-6.0)
Cholesterol..5.2 (0-5)
LDL cholesterol...3.2 <3
Sodium....147 (137-146)

Everything else seems to be within the normal range. Can anyone tell me if I should be worried about this or what might be causing it? I'm 21 years old and I've never dealt with anything like this before. I've always been pretty thin, but over the last year, I've definitely put on quite a bit of weight.

I was scrolling through looking for an existing thread about heart or lung issues when I stumbled upon this one—so I figured I’d just jump in and ask my own question. For quite some time now, I've been dealing with some pretty intense breathing problems. I find myself gasping for air and breathing way too fast, even just from a casual walk, and honestly, even eating feels exhausting because it's such a struggle to breathe. My heart has been racing at a crazy pace, too. After a while, I finally made it to my primary care doctor today to get some referrals. She wants me to get blood work done, along with some cardiac and pulmonary testing. Since I've never actually had any of these scans before, I was wondering if I need to schedule appointments in advance or if I can just show up for them? Also, if it turns out my breathing isn't related to my heart or lungs, is there a chance one of those specialists could refer me to check my thyroid? Or would I have to head back to my GP to get a specific referral for that? I wanted to ask about the referral process here, especially since a good chunk of my family deals with thyroid issues, but everyone was talking so much that I completely blanked on it. Thanks in advance..

Thanks so much for the info. Someone told me before that I shouldn't bother with allergy testing until after the fall—apparently, this time of year isn't ideal for some reason or another. Anyway, I guess my only real move is to grab a referral and just get it over with—and honestly, it wouldn't hurt to pick up a referral for my lungs too, since I've been wanting to get that checked out for a while now anyway.

fadedstag36 said:Casey Stewart7, I honestly don't see why you wouldn't just go get the allergy tests done.

It’s just better to actually know what you're reacting to—like, which plants are blooming during which part of the year—so you can actually prepare before next season hits. Whether you want to try immunotherapy or just need to start your antihistamines on schedule, knowing ahead of time is key. By the time the symptoms actually kick in, it's usually too late to find a solution that actually works.

Yeah, but what I'm really wondering is—can you actually go get allergy testing done this time of year, or should I just hold off until at least the fall?

wanderingangler13 said:Casey Stewart7, why don't you just find a new doctor?

I found a physician at a Stela Medical Clinic near my place, and I’ll probably make the switch to her..

I have a clinic right by my house too, so it’s super convenient for me to go there since it's so close—plus, it rarely gets crowded, which is a nice change of pace compared to that big main one downtown. Honestly, the doctor isn't exactly my favorite, but things might improve since she's currently specializing to become an ophthalmologist.

fadedstag36 said:As far as doctors go, some people really just operate in their own little bubbles. About four years ago, I was dealing with this nasty cold that eventually turned into a coughing fit so bad I couldn't sleep or do anything. I went to see a doctor, she listened to my lungs and gave me the whole "it could be bronchitis, or maybe it isn't, maybe it's this, maybe it's that" song and dance. Basically, she just handed me a dose of antibiotics, one pack of Fexofenadine, and some Ventolin to quiet the cough down. No follow-up tests, no allergy panels, nothing. Ever since then, my allergies and respiratory issues have been a total mess. Then, about a year and a half later, during a totally random routine checkup for something else entirely, it turns out I actually have a chronic condition—something that likely started because of that "exhaustive" diagnosis from my brilliant doctor. Honestly, the woman once told me a broken bone would heal fine just because I'd "bumped it," until I ended up at the ER myself a few days later, only to find out the bone was indeed broken and already starting to set incorrectly because we waited too long 👎. You really have to trust your gut and demand more testing when things don't feel right...

I've had similar experiences with doctors, and I'm sure most people feel the same way. My doctor is incredibly stingy with referrals, which is beyond frustrating—plus, I can't just transfer my medical records easily since the next clinic is much further away from my house. Every single time I see her, regardless of what's wrong, she just prescribes Keflex—it seems like she doesn't know any other medication. If she actually does prescribe something else, she has to pull out a little handbook to check what it's for and if it's even on the approved list. Because of all this, I don't even want to bother seeing her anymore, because I already know she’ll just tell me nothing is wrong and that I’m imagining things again. And even if, by some miracle, her answer were different, I don't think I could even go get the allergy tests now... or am I wrong about that?

wanderingangler13 said:Casey Stewart7, why don't you just go see a doctor?

I definitely plan on seeing a doctor—but since it's a holiday weekend, I won't be able to get in until Tuesday. Honestly, I’d rather not spend my time dragging myself to the ER; it doesn't feel serious enough for that. Thanks for the advice, though—I'll definitely keep it in mind. As for how I'm feeling, nothing has really changed... My throat isn't bothering me anymore and the fatigue has finally let up, but my nose is just getting worse and worse.

wanderingangler13 said:Look, you aren't going to figure out if it's an allergy for sure without getting those skin prick tests done. There's no way to diagnose anything based on symptoms alone through a screen. As for the fatigue, I'd say spring fatigue is pretty standard this time of year. Usually, allergies don't make you tired directly, it's just that the constant sneezing and coughing eventually wears you down. Could it just be a common cold? Has it cleared up yet or is it still going? Also, does anyone in your immediate family deal with allergies?

I deal with terrible tonsillitis quite often and it's usually a struggle, but that's not really the issue right now. My nose is completely stuffed up—I've always dealt with sinus issues, too. I have a cough, but it isn't dry. I've been feeling exhausted the last few days, though it's more of a general weakness paired with muscle aches, so I'm guessing it might be a cold. Still, it feels a bit off since my tonsils aren't acting up—this is the first time it's felt this way.

Hey everyone! I’m not entirely sure if this is the right spot for a question like this, but I figured I’d give it a shot. So, here's the deal—I've never really dealt with allergies before in my life. But about two or three days ago, my nose just started running constantly. My throat doesn't hurt at all, which is weird because I've always struggled with tonsillitis. On top of that, I’m feeling incredibly wiped out—honestly, it feels like I got hit by a freight train. I was wondering if this kind of exhaustion could actually be caused by an allergy, or if there might be something else going on here. Thanks in advance!