What to expect during a urethroscopy?
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Hehe... I really need to finish up another round of antibiotics first—if that doesn't do the trick, then we'll see.
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What to expect during a urethroscopy?
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I might have to head in for that exam soon, so I was wondering—do they usually give you some kind of anesthesia, or is it just done wide awake? What’s the actual experience like, and how long does it typically take?
HPV vaccine for men
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Hey there!
I’ve been hunting around trying to find some info online—I really need to get an HPV test scheduled. The tricky part is, it feels like nobody can give me a straight answer on where to actually go. I heard a rumor that it might be handled through a clinic out in Seattle, so if anyone here has been through the process recently, I’d love to grab some pointers or details from you.
I’ve been hunting around trying to find some info online—I really need to get an HPV test scheduled. The tricky part is, it feels like nobody can give me a straight answer on where to actually go. I heard a rumor that it might be handled through a clinic out in Seattle, so if anyone here has been through the process recently, I’d love to grab some pointers or details from you.
Can anyone help me make sense of these results? I'm wondering if they actually point to anything specific or...
I've been dealing with this nagging stinging sensation after I pee—plus some discomfort around my groin area—for about a year and a half now. Every single swab and test comes back totally clean, so the only thing even remotely showing any weirdness is these lab results above.
I've been dealing with this nagging stinging sensation after I pee—plus some discomfort around my groin area—for about a year and a half now. Every single swab and test comes back totally clean, so the only thing even remotely showing any weirdness is these lab results above.
Harvey Milk (2008)
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The movie was alright—just a bit too much gay subtext for my personal taste 😬.
I mean, hey, if that's your thing, go for it 😁:
I mean, hey, if that's your thing, go for it 😁:
Just got my urinalysis results back. Everything looks totally fine except for this one little section—could someone help me make sense of it?
RBCs 0-2
WBCs 5-7
Epithelial cells 1
Mucus 2
RBCs 0-2
WBCs 5-7
Epithelial cells 1
Mucus 2
Best TENS units for lower back pain?
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Douglas Fowler;17060535 said:Like I mentioned before, you should technically use it constantly—though in reality, that’s pretty tough to pull off since the resistance between the electrodes keeps shifting whenever you move around. One second it’s hitting too hard, and the next, it feels way too weak.
I mean, let’s be real, I don't exactly plan on wearing this thing 24/7! 😁
I’ve been using it for about 15 minutes every single day, so I was just wondering if I should build in a little break—maybe after running it for 20 or 30 days straight?
Best TENS units for lower back pain?
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Douglas Fowler;17051736 said:Hmm, I'm not entirely sure now—are you talking about a TENS unit (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) or some other little device?
Yeah, it’s definitely TENS. So, that means I can just use it constantly, right?
Best TENS units for lower back pain?
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Alexander Hall43 said:I’ve been dealing with some pretty nagging issues in my lower back—specifically around the L4 L5 area—for quite a while now.
I finally picked up an electrostimulator, so I was wondering if anyone here has used one before? I'm trying to figure out the best routine—like, how many days in a row should I be using it, and how long of a break should I take afterward? Usually, when I see my physical therapist, they suggest a regimen of two weeks on and then taking the weekends off—so skipping Saturday and Sunday.
I have a decent idea of where the electrodes are supposed to go, but I'm a little nervous—could I actually make things worse if I don't place them perfectly?
If anyone has gone through this or has some experience to share, I’d really appreciate the insight. Thanks so much!
Bump. Seriously, does nobody have any advice to share?😛
Best TENS units for lower back pain?
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I’ve been dealing with some pretty nagging issues in my lower back—specifically around the L4 L5 area—for quite a while now.
I finally picked up an electrostimulator, so I was wondering if anyone here has used one before? I'm trying to figure out the best routine—like, how many days in a row should I be using it, and how long of a break should I take afterward? Usually, when I see my physical therapist, they suggest a regimen of two weeks on and then taking the weekends off—so skipping Saturday and Sunday.
I have a decent idea of where the electrodes are supposed to go, but I'm a little nervous—could I actually make things worse if I don't place them perfectly?
If anyone has gone through this or has some experience to share, I’d really appreciate the insight. Thanks so much!
I finally picked up an electrostimulator, so I was wondering if anyone here has used one before? I'm trying to figure out the best routine—like, how many days in a row should I be using it, and how long of a break should I take afterward? Usually, when I see my physical therapist, they suggest a regimen of two weeks on and then taking the weekends off—so skipping Saturday and Sunday.
I have a decent idea of where the electrodes are supposed to go, but I'm a little nervous—could I actually make things worse if I don't place them perfectly?
If anyone has gone through this or has some experience to share, I’d really appreciate the insight. Thanks so much!
Persen and alcohol??? Girl, are you actually serious? That is easily one of the worst combinations out there—if you’re looking to stumble around town like a zombie, be my guest.😲
Honestly, I’ve always been pretty skeptical about those herbal supplements, especially when you can just pick them up off the shelf without a prescription. It’s either heavy-duty medicine or nothing for me.🙂
Seriously though, I don't think you even need that stuff. If you feel like you're slipping into a depression, just get moving. A little bit of physical activity and you'll find that funk disappears.
Honestly, I’ve always been pretty skeptical about those herbal supplements, especially when you can just pick them up off the shelf without a prescription. It’s either heavy-duty medicine or nothing for me.🙂
Seriously though, I don't think you even need that stuff. If you feel like you're slipping into a depression, just get moving. A little bit of physical activity and you'll find that funk disappears.
Aktivin H works similarly to SSRI antidepressants like Prozac—and since those drugs follow a similar mechanism to MDMA, I honestly think it might actually have an effect.
With Aktivin, you run the risk of serotonin syndrome, which basically feels like you've gone overboard on ecstasy.
With Aktivin, you run the risk of serotonin syndrome, which basically feels like you've gone overboard on ecstasy.
You aren't going to die—especially not from taking some Advil😁 while this active ingredient could still be doing its job.
It would basically be like mixing Prozac with some Xanax—not exactly a great idea if you want to stay sharp. You should be totally fine, though!👍😲😁
Burst sewage pipe?
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Alright, man, give me some advice here. What should I even do?
How am I supposed to handle these infections when it takes at least a month to fully clear up—even after you've gone through all the sprays and treatments within those first two weeks?
How am I supposed to handle these infections when it takes at least a month to fully clear up—even after you've gone through all the sprays and treatments within those first two weeks?
Burst sewage pipe?
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So, I actually picked up those cranberry capsules just yesterday, and honestly, I’m already feeling a bit better today! They really seem to work—I couldn't find the Twinlab ones I was looking for, so I just grabbed some Biofarm instead.
Since the cranberry is helping, does that mean I definitely have a bacterial infection? Or maybe something else? How can I actually figure out what's going on? Is it possible I'm dealing with some kind of inflammation without it being an actual UTI?🤷🤷
Since the cranberry is helping, does that mean I definitely have a bacterial infection? Or maybe something else? How can I actually figure out what's going on? Is it possible I'm dealing with some kind of inflammation without it being an actual UTI?🤷🤷
Burst sewage pipe?
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How many of those capsules am I supposed to take each day?
Burst sewage pipe?
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I’ve heard people say cranberry juice can do wonders for you, though I haven't actually given it a shot yet. If I were to go all in and drink about a quart $10-a every day—just thinking out loud here—that would put me at roughly $300-a per month. Honestly, I don't think it's a huge deal for my health, but... who knows? It might actually work.
Burst sewage pipe?
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That’s so true. In my case, the doctor just started me on antibiotics right away without much thought—no swab or culture test first—but there was a seven-day gap between finishing the meds and finally getting tested.