Posts by mellowraven32

Just go see someone, like your primary care doctor. If you're worried about your heart, they'll run tests and tell you what the next steps are. Good luck, let me know what they say...

How old are you? How long has this been going on? Was the blood fresh? When you stop walking, do you start breathing normally and feeling okay again? How long does it take you to get back to baseline? My advice is to get your thyroid checked and have someone listen to your heart and lungs. If you have a heart murmur, it could explain everything you just mentioned. Are your legs swelling up?

Sam Hall15 said:I don't think you need Tramal after tonsil surgery... how old are you? Voltaren 25 mg is basically a kid's dose. If you're over 15, just take 50 mg three times a day for a few days until the pain lets up... don't go over five doses, though I doubt you'll even need them

Exactly. For kids, Voltaren is dosed at 1mg/kg, so if you only weigh 55 pounds, that's all you need. But assuming you aren't a child, grab the 50 mg doses. Taking those three times a day should be plenty...

10 mg of Xanax is way too much for you. If you're just looking to loosen up your muscles, stick to 2 or maybe 5 mg at most. I do agree though, you should take some ibuprofen or better yet, Tylenol 500 mg—take one before that walk and another one after. You don't need diazepam for this...

Elevated liver enzymes (ALT, AST...) indicate liver damage
If the liver is compromised, you might see lipid levels looking like this
And alcohol isn't the only thing that can wreck your liver... there are plenty of other culprits

Check your blood pressure. You got diarrhea? Running a fever? It's flu season, and stomach bugs are everywhere right now...

Linda Gonzalez5 said:Milena, I have no idea where I even caught this itch from... it's my first time dealing with it...😈

I don't know which antibiotic it was... just "something for strep or an infection"... but I feel this irritation on the skin right near the labia when I stretch it...

...and there's this discharge... white and kind of clumpy🙄 ....

...plus the smell is just weird... really intense...

😕 😕

We picked up some Canesten cream at the drugstore today over the counter... no hassle at all... the clerk didn't even ask questions, just rang it up for about five bucks😁

The Canesten cream should help, but you really need to use the suppositories or use the cream with the applicator to get it deep inside! It'll be fine...😉

You’ll be outliving me at this rate!🙂

Hip fractures usually require osteosynthesis; there’s just no point in trying immobilization! I don't see why they wouldn't give him some pain meds
...

I'm thinking Ciprofloxacin, but honestly, I haven't looked at my old textbooks in forever...😉

Where on earth are you getting Candide from? Are you even dealing with any discharge or an odor?
Go ask some guy who's been on antibiotics; they always end up with that itching sensation...

Triglyceride levels can swing wildly—say you eat a heavy, greasy meal late at night, and they’ll be spiked by morning. Honestly, cholesterol concentration matters way more. If your LDL is low, there's really nothing to worry about... just eat a little cleaner😉

James Watson84 said:In a small percentage of cases, high blood pressure is caused by kidney issues, problems with the renal arteries, or adrenal gland tumors—like pheochromocytoma or aldosterone—that release substances which spike your pressure. You should definitely get an ultrasound; based on those results, your doctor will decide if you need a CT scan or an MRI. I’d also suggest getting tests for vanillylmandelic acid, catecholamines, and metanephrines, as those can point toward the issues mentioned above. Take some time to browse the forum; there are several threads on high blood pressure you should read through.

Is it a heart issue? A pheochromocytoma seems unlikely since their blood pressure is constantly elevated.
Maybe Gilbert and perhaps a mild bacterial infection...

coppergardener said:You’ve made a sharp observation there—though, if I’m being honest, it feels like we might be looking at a bit of a non-issue too... For my part, I’ve been struggling with an overactive adrenal gland (high cortisol levels, you see), and that specific imbalance has left me feeling absolutely famished. It isn't always a matter of blood sugar, you know?

Perhaps it would be wise to merge this discussion with the thread regarding hydration before and after meals... it seems like a very similar conversation is unfolding there... or, better yet, we could simply direct those experiencing intense hunger over to that topic.

Could be diabetes insipidus. Go see a doctor...