Posts by Charles Thomas70

lonegardener, I wonder if you grew up in an environment like this—with a father who constantly lectured everyone, and still does, and a mother who thought, and still thinks, that her kid is the smartest and most wonderful person on the planet?

I used to be a regular at raves, so when I saw the username, I just had to reach out.😁

Maybe try green tea. Honestly, coffee doesn't even help me much anymore because I've built up such a tolerance, but I guess you can't really start a workday without that first cup.😬

If I recall, the whole controversy surrounding Red Bull was about the unregulated caffeine levels and some questionable ingredients—basically, there were claims they weren't being transparent on the label about the actual caffeine content. At least, that was the main issue back when Red Bull first hit the US market, though things have since stabilized. It's also possible energy drinks are addictive in the same way coffee is, given how much caffeine they pack in, which makes them tough on the heart. You're probably feeling those palpitations, so I suppose it would be best to check in with a doctor about it; they’re the ones who can actually give you a real answer.

fewer raves and things will be fine😁

why doesn't coffee even work for you? maybe try green tea, apparently it’s stronger than coffee. I wouldn't mess around with those energy drinks, who knows what they actually have in them

northerncobra30 said:help!!!! I've had this ringing in my ears for five days now. It's worse at night. I can't sleep, and I'm totally on edge.
I've been reading stuff online about what this could be and I'm honestly terrified.
What should I do? I can manage during the day because there's other background noise, but at night it's just constant ringing in my left ear!!
I haven't been to any loud concerts or anything, so I really don't know why this started.
Has anyone dealt with this? When does it stop??

Honestly, don't be ridiculous and ask for advice on a forum. Just go see a doctor immediately!! You shouldn't mess around with ear issues.

William Vaughn14 said:There’s already a thread on this, but I’m posting again because it’s just that important.

Here is the bottom line: DON'T GET VACCINATED, NO MATTER WHAT.
I am talking about this new HPV vaccine they are advertising everywhere right now.

Go ahead and stick to your posts about God and His holy name or whatever. Don't talk about science, since we all know you people are against it by default anyway.🙄 Keep your nonsense to your own little echo chamber.🙄

Carol Brooks41 said:It might just be psychological, since I’ve started getting pretty paranoid lately.
Now I’m even questioning if I can actually trust the test results (I know, probably overthinking it.)

Logic and common sense tell me there's basically zero chance I'm pregnant, and since I messed up my pill schedule, that's likely the culprit—it's all hormones, who knows what got thrown off balance.

Has anyone else dealt with something similar?

For instance, my libido felt somewhat similar (though maybe not quite that extreme) when I switched from Diane to Cilest, even though I didn't notice a drop in drive specifically. It also happened once where I accidentally took two pills in one day because I was taking something else and totally lost track of whether I'd already taken it.😂 My OB-GYN told me it wouldn't matter much, just that my period might come early. You essentially just delayed yours a bit. Well, I never used Triguilar, so I can't speak for those three specific brands... things might be a little wonky right now, but it'll settle back to normal, don't worry.

I doubt anything is wrong with you, and as for the libido🤷, that's just down to the individual.

Sandra Martin72 said:I mean, sometimes you get lucky with the pathology results and sometimes you don't. If there aren't any atypical cells listed, the wording itself implies it. It means they didn't find anything unusual for that area or diagnosis. "Atypical" literally means something isn't typical—like it's changed, malignant, or something else entirely.

Great, just great. I was already mentally preparing for a cone biopsy and waiting on my biopsy appointment, then the doctor tells me I probably won't even need one. What a surprise. ufff!

Sandra Martin72 said:Maybe someone just messed up, I won't get into that, but just so you know, a Pap and a PhD don't necessarily have to match. That isn't unusual. Maybe they mixed things up in the lab, or maybe the cytologist just misread it. It also occurred to me that when they were taking the sample, maybe the swab went slightly off-target, or perhaps the cells just look similar enough that the cytologist noted it that way. The main thing is that you handled everything. Basically, a Pap and a PhD don't always yield identical results. It's not weird.

I know that, because a Pap test is really just a cytologist's subjective assessment. But it looks like they hit the mark—it's thick, atypical squamous cells, CIN III.

The PhD shows koilocytes or something like that, but without atypia. My doctor says that means HPV is present, but luckily there aren't any actual changes yet.

Sandra Martin72 said:Look, they take three swabs, but Pap smears aren't exactly foolproof when it comes to CIN or atypical cells. That’s why biopsy samples get sent to pathology; the pathology report provides the actual definitive result. It either confirms or refutes what the Pap showed. A Pap might flag CIN or atypical cells, and cytology will try to categorize the stage, but it isn't precise. That's just how it works, which is why a biopsy is necessary for an accurate view. Sometimes the Pap matches the pathology perfectly, and sometimes they're completely different—and obviously, you go with the pathology report then. Basically, the pathology is the final word, and the Pap is just... a guide, I guess. Haven't I already explained this?

Well, a CIN III finding is fine; that was my situation too, but the CIN was on the vulva—thickened acetowhite epithelium, which counts as CIN II/III. So, if they took three swabs, how did they manage to label my CIN as being on the ectocervix instead of the vulva? I guess someone there just mixed things up.

It looks like this: on the cervix, there's a crossed-out line that looks like a plus sign, while on the ectocervix, there are two crossed-out lines.

Sandra Martin72 said:Look, Angela Morales, I already explained why the Pap and the HPV test wouldn't match up. It’s totally normal.

Well, my Pap came back CIN III, and they marked me for E and C, but then the HPV test showed no atypia on the E, and the colposcopy showed everything was fine on both E and C. So, who's actually wrong here? The colposcopy showed changes on V, which wasn't even mentioned on the Pap. Aren't they supposed to take three swabs—E, C, and V? Maybe they just mixed up the samples.

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So, once everything finally lined up and I started comparing actual expertise rather than... well, whatever else:
First round.
2. Dealing with the exact same issue or something similar to what the patient is going through.
That feeling... you know, like that sharp, cutting sensation? Or maybe just that specific kind of discharge?

I get the feeling a female gynecologist carries a bit more weight here... not even about the medical expertise, because that’s not really the point, but just in terms of the overall approach.

I guess I agree, though looking back at my own experience, everything seems to be pretty hit or miss depending on the person. I originally went out of my way to find a female gynecologist for that exact reason—I figured a man just wouldn't get what it feels like to deal with ovarian pain or brutal periods. So, I stuck with a woman for years. But given my recent issues, clinical expertise and specialized experience with HPV ended up being more important than gender, so I made the switch. Up until the CIN and HPV issues, my regular doctor was wonderful. She was empathetic, always willing to talk, and felt incredibly professional and reliable. It was important to me to have that kind of rapport early on. Honestly, my biggest issue had always been yeast infections, which I usually just handled myself since my mom works in healthcare. But that doctor hadn't dealt with HPV before, and I could see the genuine panic in her eyes when those bad results finally came in after all this time. Plus, she’s just a general practitioner, so the protocol is basically the same for everyone: swab the cervix, apply Betadine, wait for the labs, and then move on to specific treatments or a colposcopy once the results are in. However, she wouldn't even prescribe the Betadine for me because of my kidney issues. Well, she already knows....nor was there any need to get an HPV swab because... With CIN III, you don't really need to prove the same level of evidence.So, according to the protocol, I need an urgent colposcopy. And honestly, her being kind and gentle doesn't really help much right now. Because of how confused and clueless those doctors were, I wasted months before finally seeing this one. Not to mention, they only bothered to tell me my Pap results after two whole months—which, I guess, is just standard procedure when you're dealing with a clinic covered by Medicare. And don't even get me started on that time a year ago when I switched partners; I was basically sent home just because I asked for a Pap smear (it had been six months since my last one). They told me everything was fine and that I should just come back in half a year.

It really matters which cytologist is reviewing your results. My own report ended up being totally contradictory—it actually went against both my PhD's findings and the colposcopy performed by my doctor.

Honestly, if this doctor had been rude or lacked any empathy—regardless of how much experience or expertise he actually has—I wouldn't have stayed with him. I'm just thankful everything worked out in the end, and I don't regret spending a single cent. He’ll be managing my pregnancy, too. Plus, he has two daughters who are gynecologists and incredibly skilled, so I can't even imagine going back to my old OB-GYN.

Carol Gomez88 said:Unfortunately, you get all kinds of people here, including doctors. Personally, I don't really care if they're male or female; as long as they actually know what they're doing, that’s all that matters to me. My main issue is how often they try to push their own diagnoses on everyone, but I guess that's a topic for another thread. 🤷

Exactly. Everyone’s just going to keep their mouths shut and do whatever they want anyway. I visited two different doctors who didn't even follow standard medical protocols regarding tiny cervical changes—protocols that are mandatory here in the States. One gynecologist didn't even seem to know the guidelines; instead of ordering an urgent colposcopy for a CIN III finding, she sent me for HPV typing, which is redundant since we already assume it's HPV. It's a waste of time. I'm finally seeing a doctor who actually follows the manual.😂Well, I guess I don't have any more problems.

Nicole Parker93 said:I don't really have a preference... I've seen both types and was very satisfied

I've been to both sides too. In total, I've seen one woman and three men, and they were all careful and gentle during the exams and Pap smears. I have no complaints there, though I do have questions regarding their expertise.

I saw that female gynecologist for years. Sometimes I actually felt she was too gentle, especially during palpation, where you kind of need a firmer touch. The male doctors were much better at that. She’s very pleasant, patient, and likes to chat, but I don't think she's much of an expert when actual issues arise, specifically with HPV. So, I switched to a private specialist—a clinical doctor who specializes in HPV—so I know I'm in good hands. I've never had a male doctor look at me weirdly or be rough. My friends say they've had different experiences, though. One told me she bled constantly after her doctor did a Pap smear, and another said her doctor keeps touching her legs and trying to check her feet.😂

Birth control pills definitely did the trick for me; they also happen to treat my PCOS.

Nicole Parker93 said:That's exactly why I think this thread should wrap up. What does everyone else think? Is it time to close this out?

Definitely.

Carol Parker said:It’s pretty weird. She’s active enough on other threads, yet she won't say a word here.🤷

I guess she just needs to get married because of the pregnancy🙄. It looks like she's from the Midwest, and honestly, she doesn't seem particularly intellectual—I mean, every single one of her posts starts with an "e" or "hey"😂. This thread pretty much confirms it too😂.

Ridiculous.

Nancy Smith72, how exactly did you take the Kantian? Was it 7 days between cycles?

Christian Williams5 said:thanks for the quick reply, we're feeling a bit more relaxed now

It probably wouldn't hurt to get a thyroid checkup, just in case.