Looks like the internal drama in Ukraine is getting pretty intense after that defense minister dismissal. With protests breaking out, I wonder if this political fallout is going to distract them from the actual war effort. Do you think this move makes Zelensky look stronger or just more vulnerable?
I’ve been using Alvesc for years now. Depending on how my asthma is acting up, I decide whether I need just one puff a day or if I should step it up to two. Since it’s been four whole years since my last checkup, shouldn't I schedule a spirometry test and see a pulmonologist sometime next year?
Not at all. Waiting about a month for an appointment is perfectly reasonable. At my dentist's office here in the States, you usually have to wait four or five weeks just to get in the door. A cavity isn't an immediate crisis; it won't suddenly spiral out of control in three weeks. You'd likely get seen much sooner if you were in actual pain or dealing with an infection. If things were inflamed, they’d squeeze you in today or tomorrow. But since you aren't hurting, you just have to wait...
Finish the whole course. These pills aren't going to hurt you, and honestly, why risk it? I don't know exactly what your doctor was targeting when they prescribed them, but it's best to see it through. If you're dealing with something like stomach erosion without even realizing it, the heartburn might be your only clue—and if you stop early, you could end up making things much worse in a month or two.
They will probably start by taking your medical history and listening to your lungs, then they'll send you off for an X-ray and spirometry. It’s nothing to worry about, really.
Larry Walker24 put so much effort into trying to get his partial parole approved, yet you all refuse to even give it a second thought. Have any of you even considered the possibility of executive clemency? A final chance? A judicial review of the case?
I’ll stick strictly to the food threads and the copy-paste posts. Sometimes you come across a copy-paste that’s actually interesting—at least to me—and it shouldn't be so easy to just dismiss them. Over the last few days, Larry Walker24 has shared some genuinely decent posts, but the issue arises when someone responds to a normal comment by immediately mocking his writing style or calling out his copy-pasting.
It seems like certain people feel they own the food forums; they act like self-appointed sheriffs who decide that Larry Walker24 isn't allowed to post there just because they find it annoying. And I suspect there are plenty of those same types of gatekeepers over on the PDF Eurovision boards too.
Only 44 times? I’ve had to call 69 times just to get someone to pick up the phone!
Now, I'm not trying to make excuses for the nurses, but their workload has exploded since the pandemic. They aren't just handling paperwork anymore; they're basically acting as orderlies too. They have to go out, grab the patient, bring them in, and lock the doors... It's overwhelming. I remember being in my hospital bed, nursing a wound after surgery, while the phone just kept ringing and ringing. People were getting angry because nobody was answering, but how can they when they're busy performing two different jobs at once? I honestly think the real issue lies with the doctors. There was a time when they would actually answer the phone themselves if the nurse was tied up, especially if they didn't have a patient right in front of them. In my local clinic, we've cycled through five different doctors in a very short period, and all of them just sit there waiting for a nurse to bring the patient to them. God forbid they actually get up to fetch someone or take a quick call—it just doesn't happen.
Because of COVID-19, they actually pushed my surgery back by two months. Then, on the day of the procedure, they were pulling my blood work again because the anesthesiologist insisted the previous results were outdated.
If this differential blood count is what I think it is, then these results were recorded: neutrophil granulocytes: 58.7% (normal range 44 to 72) lymphocytes: 27.9% (normal range 20 to 46) monocytes: 10.3% (normal range 2 to 12) eosinophil granulocytes: 2.6% (up to 7) basophil granulocytes: 0.5% (up to 1) neutrophil granulocytes: 7.68 (elevated; normal 2.06 - 6.49) lymphocytes: 3.65 (elevated; normal 1.19 - 3.35) monocytes: 1.35 (elevated; normal 0.12 to 0.84) eosinophil granulocytes: 0.34 (normal up to 0.43) basophil granulocytes: 0.07 (normal up to 0.1)
Dear Nicholas Myers, or anyone else here who might have some insight, I would truly appreciate your perspective regarding my elevated white blood cell count . For years, my levels have been slightly above the standard range—the norm goes up to 9.7, but mine usually sit between 11 and 13. During my checkup today, they hit 13.1, and my internist suggested I see a hematologist because of it. Is such an elevation actually cause for concern? Could there be any connection to the asthma I manage?
I also have another question: my labs show low iron, yet my doctor didn't mention it at all. My iron is at 9, while the normal range is 11 to 32; my Tibc is 45 compared to the usual 49 to 72, though my Uibc looks fine at 36 within the 25 to 54 range . Thank you so much for your help!
My COVID-19 recovery certificate is valid for six months, which means I'm covered until October 20th. While I don't strictly need it, I'd rather have it just in case... even though my symptoms were mild, they certainly weren't pleasant. Anyway, I'll be getting vaccinated in the coming weeks.
I recovered from COVID-19 about four months ago. I’m getting completely conflicting advice from my doctors; one recommends getting vaccinated immediately, another suggests waiting six months, and a third seems totally unsure. I decided to take matters into my own hands and went to get my antibody levels tested. My result came back at 170.6 U/ml. Does anyone here know if this is actually a strong result? Should I go ahead with the vaccine now, or would it be wiser to wait those six months?
Over on Bon Appétit, I noticed this moderator intervention regarding the thread about chefs retraining
I’m just wondering why, if I may ask? If it was because people were chatting or veering off-topic, isn't a bit of casual conversation present in almost every single thread on Bon Appétit? It seems counterintuitive to write anything at all if all that lighthearted chatter is going to be strictly forbidden 🤔
If there’s already a thread covering this topic, could the moderators please move
About four months ago, I went through COVID-19. Thankfully, the symptoms weren't too severe—just a fever for a couple of days, aching bones, and some diarrhea that lingered for over ten days. In those final few days, I dealt with a cough as well. My doctor actually sent me to a specialized COVID-19 clinic just to be safe, but everything turned out fine; there was no pneumonia.
However, a new issue surfaced about two weeks after I recovered, and it has since recurred two or three times—including just yesterday. It’s this sudden, intense dizziness that lasts for a day or two. When it hits, the world starts spinning the moment I turn over in bed. Any movement, whether it's getting up or just bending down, triggers this vertigo that persists for a day or two at a time. Has anyone else experienced similar symptoms?? I haven't scheduled a doctor's appointment just yet, because I know they'll likely refer me to a neurologist. I think I'll wait a little longer, but if this keeps happening, I really will have to seek medical advice.
I’m sure I can help. The only catch is they’ll likely ask for your medical records, and since those are currently in American, we might have an issue. Perhaps you could find someone to translate them into German? That’s exactly what I had to do when I was translating from German back into American after my appendix surgery over in Germany. Then again, most diagnoses are written in Latin anyway, right? If they use Latin even in Germany, there shouldn't be a problem—they'll be able to figure out what's going on regardless of the untranslated report.
Joshua Baker77 said:So, I had a "minor" little mishap today and ended up getting some stitches in my lower leg. The resident finished sewing me up and wrapped the wound, but by the time I walked from the car to my front door—maybe 200 yards or so—the bandage had already completely slipped out of place. Is it actually safe for me to strip this off, apply a fresh dressing myself, and wrap it back up? What should I be using to treat the wound? My follow-up appointment at the Mayo Clinic isn't until Monday, and there is absolutely no way this current wrapping is going to hold up until then. Also, what’s the best way to handle showering? Can I just go overboard with some plastic wrap around my knee to keep it dry? Thanks for the help.
Regarding the wound itself, I would just place some sterile gauze over it and then apply a bandage—or perhaps that first layer you mentioned, which I assume is the one with the built-in gauze pad? Don't put anything on it if it's been stitched; those sutures need to stay dry, and as far as I know, you shouldn't treat a sutured wound with any topical ointments. As for showering, do exactly what you suggested by wrapping it in plastic film; that is precisely what they told me to do at the hospital after my knee surgery.
rustydrifter10 I am sticking to my ban on this entire forum for the next gastronomy 6 months. Is there really any way for me to write on certain days like Douglas Johnson41 suggests? Thank you.
stormylynx4 said:Ivica, please don't go for the 6-month plan, just stick to 3... how am I supposed to ship your package if I lose my messaging privileges? I'm really hoping I can make it back to the States before Easter.🕺
stormylynx4, honey, I'll send you a DM right now while I still have access.🙂