Posts by amberhawk17

I’ve been reading through everyone's comments about liver transplants, and honestly, I’m a little lost 🤷. Back when I was staying at the Mayo Clinic, I met a woman in my room who had both cancer and a transplanted liver—I couldn't quite wrap my head around how or where that happened. I genuinely thought those kinds of procedures were just more common here in the States or maybe handled on a case-by-case basis by certain specialists. All I know is that from the moment she was diagnosed, it felt like things moved incredibly fast; I think it was only about two months before the cancer hit her new liver, and that's when we met. Based on what I saw, this doesn't exactly seem like a foolproof solution.

Test run. 🙄

Jamie Rivera78 : (Has anyone else been spooked by those claims that HPV NEVER just clears up on its own?)

Some people are terrified, others aren't. Even doctors can't seem to agree 🤣. They haven't reached a consensus yet. Maybe they will one day.

Of course it’s self-limiting; most things like it are. But whether a person stays contagious to others—how long, when, or if—there are no clear answers. Is HPV similar to herpes or the flu? No answer. Does a person build immunity afterward? No answer. Do you even still have it? No answer. Did you ever even have it in the first place? Still no answer.

So, what’s the point of getting vaccinated then? Honestly, since it only covers four strains, it doesn't feel worth the money to me; I'd rather save my cash for more practical things.

Everything else you mentioned couldn't have been put more accurately. 👍

And look, people, don't let HPV scare you; if you're in a long-term relationship, you've already swapped types, so you'll obviously be immune and healthy moving forward.

You can't run from this nuisance, but humans are a little stronger than stuff like this. Get that through your heads! 😉

Sure, you can pay for the shot if you want: But what’s the point when your doctor can't even tell you if you've already had HPV and cleared it, or if you're dealing with a specific strain that might be resistant to treatment later on? Every doctor seems to have their own conflicting theory, and frankly, it feels like a lot of guesswork. Not to mention how reliable Pap tests actually are—when it comes to HPV, they aren't exactly cutting it. Why is there such a lack of detailed info on the virus itself, like whether you'll develop immunity? It shouldn't be this hard for science to figure out; HPV isn't some brand-new mystery. They just drone on about cervical cancer and leave it at that. There's zero guidance on actual protection or prevention strategies. And honestly, women with HPV often carry it in the mouth, nose, or throat, which can lead to upper 🤣 cancer, not just lower, and that goes for men too.
I have to wonder, do ENT specialists even carry HPV tests? I highly doubt it. I feel like I'd have to practically beg my gynecologist to take a look with a colposcope—and please, for heaven's sake, sterilize first! 🙄🤣

Matthew Hall37 said:Jane wrote that chemotherapy cures cancer and that the earth is flat:
"My honest impression is that someone who claims to have done such deep, extensive research, wrote a book, and then uses the show's intro to spout total nonsense about heart cancer not existing—while simultaneously claiming doctors haven't explained why cancer doesn't attack the heart ( )—instantly destroys their competence and credibility in my eyes. I didn't even bother watching any further. This person clearly lacks a grasp on basic cancer facts to be offering any kind of coherent alternative treatment."

Unfortunately, everyone reading this can see that patients are slowly slipping away, which just proves the author's point. Plus, the cost of chemotherapy is unrealistically high and frankly inhumane given the actual results. If the pricing were realistic, Big Pharma wouldn't be seeing these massive profits; they’d just be seeing slightly less massive ones. And let's be honest, profiting off of people's misery isn't exactly great.

It really makes you wonder...🙄 So many questions, so few answers. Not to repeat myself, I already wrote a book about this for for a new day..

People will always find the answer they're looking for—that's one truth right there. They'll never believe anything else, and they'll constantly hunt for flaws, whether it's just one or a hundred.

Jamie Rivera78 said:Chemotherapy actually works for certain rare types of cancer, but that’s more the exception than the rule. For the vast majority of patients, chemo is just uselessly poisoning them—especially at a time when they should be doing everything possible to flush out existing toxins from their systems.
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Isn't that exactly what some guy on an online forum said? He had testicular cancer and claimed he'd researched it, saying chemo was the only thing that worked for that specific type back in his 30s... or something like that. It's pretty sad.

Laura Jackson56 said:I was actually talking about HPV. It feels like every other person has it... sorry, but that seems way too high. The stats have to be off.

Yeah, the statistics are definitely skewed. The more accurate figure is that 80-100% of people deal with HPV at some point. If you aren't informed, you tend to think it’s just this rare thing happening to "other people." In reality, most of us have likely crossed paths with both herpes and HPV in our lives. Only about 20-30% of cases actually leave a physical mark, like warts or cysts. It all comes down to your immune system. Besides, how are you even supposed to protect yourself from something that pervasive? 🙄

Most people don't even realize they're carrying it because, if they're staying on top of their annual checkups, there are zero symptoms—which basically means their body successfully fought it off. As for everyone else, if they aren't getting screened regularly, how would they even know? Even the standard tests aren't foolproof; they're hit-or-miss at best. At the end of the day, people will just protect themselves however they see fit.😍

I don't have OCD, I just can't stand human hair 🤣. Animal hair is a different story, but fine...

And I refuse to drink out of someone else's glass..

I wouldn't call these symptoms or say they cause the disorder to develop. If you're actually worried about whether you have it, go see a psychiatrist first. There's no shame in seeking help—certainly not more shame than what you're typing here.. 🙏

Angela Wright said:Ovakoc:
I'm on Yasmin, so I went to get some blood work done just to check in.
Red blood cell count 5.28 (3.68-5.08)
MCV 77.3 (83.0-97.2)
MCH 25.1 (27.4-33.9)
S-TIBC 87 (49-75)
Total cholesterol 6.9
HDL 1.9 (>1.2)
LDL 4.0
Triglycerides 2.1

Everything else looks fine—platelets (368) and liver enzymes are all within the normal range.

Okay, look, I know I’m mostly to blame for my cholesterol levels, but I’m curious: how much could Yasmin actually be impacting it?😕 It's not like I'm stuffing myself with meat; I actually eat very little of it, usually just chicken, fish, or shellfish. My triglycerides are high because of pasta, which is my staple, even though I try to stick to whole grain. I exercise regularly, too.
Those high red blood cell counts are probably due to the Yasmin combined with me not drinking enough water.

I asked about taking Bayer preventatively given these results, but they advised against it—better to just follow the protocol. I found an identical case online involving a woman on Yasmin. Her doctor told her to take Bayer, but her OBGYN argued that the risks of taking Bayer outweighed the risk of Yasmin causing a thrombosis with labs like mine.
Is there any natural supplement that can help improve my blood viscosity?

-I assume you mean a supplement to thin the blood, since Bayer is typically recommended for circulation and thinning. Personally, I don't like it, nor anything based on acetylsalicylic acid, because it wreaks havoc on the stomach and intestinal lining; instead, I use Ginkgo forte (from Natural W.). It really helps, and I honestly feel relief from things like leg discomfort after about 20 minutes. I actually switched from Yasmin to Logest yesterday (lower hormones), and my doctor also suggested 300 mg of magnesium daily. I'll PM you some dietary tips so I don't clutter this thread with unrelated advice.😍

Walter Roberts17 said:It’s all fine, but I have a question.
How can you help someone like me? I beat cancer and now I'm just at home trying to recover my leg, but my old man keeps telling me I should just take a bullet to the head because it'd be better if I weren't here. And my hair hasn't even grown back yet.😂 That's what you call the humor of this stupid life. Honestly, I don't even know why I survived. The illness was the least of my problems. What's killing me is where I'm recovering. So—help me out if you can. Should I just end it all???🤣🙏☕

Jesus 😲🤣, one of you two isn't exactly sane. If that really is your old man, my advice is to move out if you have any other option. If you don't, then just let it go in one ear and out the other; you have to look out for yourself. And try to be happy, because plenty of people don't manage to "beat cancer" even when they have every possible support system behind them. Find some solace and meaning in the fact that you actually made it. Keep your head up because you are recovering, and that is a massive win! 👍

Maria Jones40 said:When it comes to diabetes, we're talking about a chronic, incurable condition. Standard management involves a diabetic diet, regular exercise, oral hypoglycemic meds, or insulin—usually a mix of those depending on how severe the case is.
-And apparently, you can just fix it all by eating according to your blood type.

I respect that everyone wants to manage their health their own way, but mainstream medicine only recognizes the standard protocols.
-"Recognizes," right? That's exactly why everyone is so sick. 🤣Thank God more and more doctors in America are actually recommending things that work in the real world instead of clinging to that "famous scientific basis"—even when it comes to the blood type thing mentioned above.

Regarding genetics, I'll say it again: it’s the biggest factor in whether someone gets sick. Take diabetes, for example. We have actual statistics showing the likelihood of developing Type I or Type II if one or both parents have it. You can't run away from the math.
So, you could be skin and bones, run 10k every single day, and eat nothing but one yogurt a day, but your statistical risk remains pretty much the same..

-I assume that running on an empty stomach while being underweight is basically a recipe for disaster.🤣 Personally, I don't try to be skinny, nor am I a runner, 6.2 miles and I avoid yogurt whenever I can. Everyone's blueprint for a healthy life is different. Being too thin isn't better than being overweight, and pushing your body to the absolute limit isn't always recommended. Plus, dairy products often act more like poison than fuel, yet "our glorious mainstream medicine" recommends them to absolutely everyone! 🙏..

stormyheron4 said:We aren't talking about minor nuances here; we're talking massive differences. Given how we live today, if someone with a bad genetic predisposition just drifts through life on autopilot, they're almost certainly going to face health issues relatively early on. But if they actually overhaul their lifestyle and start living healthily, those risks drop significantly, and their quality of life improves immensely. This isn't just my opinion—countless studies have looked into this, pinpointing exactly what makes a person healthier and which specific factors cause them to fall ill way sooner than they should.

🙏🙏🙏 Spot on, stormyheron4! 👍

It’s all true, except for one catch: those studies assume you're following a perfectly "clean" diet. They don't account for meat loaded with urea or produce drenched in pesticides. And honestly, I have no idea where I'm supposed to find food that isn't like that. 🤷

Even when I try my hardest, I can't find beef from pasture-raised cows (since most cattle raised for meat are contaminated by urea from synthetic fertilizers); I can't even feed my dog high-quality meals because raw meat—especially organ meats—is often in an even worse state. And what about fruits and vegetables? We can't exactly buy the ones covered in insect holes and pests, so we end up eating contaminated stuff anyway.

Despite all that nonsense, I still try to eat according to my principles. Even if I have to deal with some chemicals when there's no other choice, I can actually feel my body saying "thank you" for the effort. It happens every single time.

So, yeah, I guess the effort is worth it after all. 👍

Sophia Harris45 said:It’s exactly that—this waiting game for a concrete diagnosis. I’ve always considered myself a tough person, both physically😍 and mentally, but even in my wildest nightmares, I never imagined I’d break this easily just from the realization that something might be wrong. It feels like my body failed me right when I was at my peak, during the best season of my life, and that’s what really burns me up and drags me ten steps backward.

Keep being strong. Keep believing you're invincible. Use your head and try to look at the whole picture. What is there to be angry about? We’re only human, which means we're all vulnerable to our own bodies betraying us. Maybe this is just a warning sign, an alarm bell rather than a full-blown crisis. Any illness or condition is just a sign that your body is fighting; if you don't back it up, who will? You are still in your prime, in the best stretch of your life—one scary thought or doubt doesn't change that. Don't let yourself down now, not when you need to be at your best!🙏 😍

Maria Jones40 said:What can you actually do to stay healthy? Eat right, stop smoking,
stay active, get enough sleep???
It’s not that those things don't matter, but there are certain things you just can't outrun—like genetics, for instance. That’s the big one that dictates everything about us, including our predisposition to disease. You can't change that. Air pollution, contaminated water, soil quality... how are we supposed to fix all that? Stress? How do you even tackle that?
Our actual influence on whether diseases show up is almost nonexistent, and honestly, you just have to accept that.

So, what, we should just give up? Just roll over and accept it? Might as well just binge eat, drink ourselves silly, and live it up while we still can!🤣

If that’s your philosophy, more power to you; I just can't do it. I feel the consequences pretty quickly whenever I make even minor mistakes with my lifestyle.

I know people who manage their diabetes effectively just by following specific dietary patterns, like eating based on blood types—that’s actually a significant factor. We’re all built differently, and what works for one person might not work for someone else. Because of that, we all follow our own sets of principles, and thank God we still have choices and ways of living that suit us best.🙄

stormyheron4; I know having a positive outlook can do wonders for your health—I see the benefits in my own life and try to keep that mindset front and center. But then there’s a friend of mine, only 26, dealing with cancer. It doesn't care how old you are. Honestly, staying upbeat in those situations is incredibly hard, though I have noticed some people even younger than her managing to pull it off somehow (and if I may be so bold, I think that mental state actually makes a visible difference in their recovery). That said, I suspect the person who started this thread was talking about something else entirely. There's a lingering uncertainty right now while everyone waits for the final diagnosis and the lab results to come back. You have to be strong and mentally prepare for any possible outcome. You need to brace yourself for what's coming, because sudden shocks or the trauma of receiving a "bad" diagnosis can really tank your immune system and set your fight back significantly. We just have to fuel up on as much optimism as we can muster—it’s our best line of defense.😍👍

I know people who are completely exhausted from looking after their loved ones, just sitting there in this agonizing state of limbo. It’s heavy stuff, and honestly, it’s where things stand right now. Everyone handles the suspense differently; some turn to anti-anxiety meds, others deal with physical pain, and some lean on prayer...

Whatever works for them, I suppose. They do what they have to do to get by.

Maybe those varicose veins need a professional look? Age isn't always the factor here; I know people who are quite young and go in regularly for injections—I can't recall the exact name, something starting with an S...
I also know folks who deal with constant leg cramps at night, so they supplement with potassium and high doses of Magnesium, which seems to do the trick. Then there's my own situation with poor circulation (plus a thrombosis risk because of birth control pills); for me, Ginkgo Biloba is a lifesaver. A few days of that and the symptoms vanish.
One of those three things is likely what you're dealing with.
Honestly, when my symptoms flare up, it's unbearable. The pain and that heavy feeling at night are just too much. It happens about every six months or so, and Natural W. Ginkgo Biloba fixes everything. This time, it took four days to fully clear up, though I felt better after the very first pill. You're supposed to take one a day, but if the pain is intense, I'll take two on the first day—even though I know I shouldn't—then I settle back down to just one a day.

Nicole Diaz37 said:URGENT—and I mean an actual medical emergency at the urologist's! For heaven's sake... Exactly. Resistance just means you've become immune to those specific antibiotics..

I NEED TO SWITCH PRIMARY CARE DOCTORS IMMEDIATELY!!!!!!!

You look pretty young to me—don't go playing around with that!

Can a person actually be "resistant"? Bacteria can be, sure. But humans? Not really how that works. 🤣What kind of people are they?

Doctors don't know nearly as much as they think they do. My old family physician was absolutely unhinged—for years, she’d prescribe me four different types of antibiotics every single month, always in the exact same rotation. Twelve times a year, for years on end. I was only twelve at the time, so naturally, I didn't question a thing and just trusted her implicitly. It's a good thing we eventually grow up and realize we can actually research things ourselves and dig through a hundred pages of data to find the truth.

Exactly. I’ve heard about that phenomenon too. A dermatologist actually referred a patient to a dentist, and once the dental issue was sorted out, the beard started growing back.
I'm with stormyheron4 on this one—it could be some underlying process that her husband just isn't aware of or hasn't noticed...👍

Jonathan Turner2 said:Was actually gonna ask the exact same thing..
Last year my doctor put me on some Lexapro (lowest dose possible) because of all the stress-related stuff I was dealing with. Looks like I'm gonna need it again, but honestly, I really don't feel like sitting through another long explanation with my doctor. Is there any way I can just grab them at a pharmacy without a prescription? Even if it's just this tiny little dose??

I highly doubt you can. And why skip the explanation? That’s literally what they get paid for—to help us out. Don't be silly; just go talk to them. Tell them it worked before and you didn't have any side effects, and that's that.

A pulmonologist prescribed something similar to me once😲 for allergies; plus, my vet recommended something for my dog, so I don't see doctors being stingy with sedatives or anything like that. Personally, I deal with all sorts of side effects and just can't handle those kinds of meds, so I try my best to avoid needing them altogether...