Man, I’ve actually had people tell me you could literally choke on your food when you're dealing with stuff like this... kind of scary, right? Anyway, I'm heading to see my doctor this Monday to get a real opinion on everything, so we'll see what happens then.
Looks like we're dealing with the exact same nightmare... honestly, even just trying to swallow a piece of bread or anything remotely solid feels like pure torture. It’s constant. I can't go a single day or night without reaching for some baking soda powder because the pain is just relentless—that burning sensation in my stomach and the acid creeping all the way up into my throat is absolutely brutal. It’s the worst. And the kicker? Nothing seems to actually fix it.
Guys, did you hear? Apparently, you can’t just call up the clinic in Seattle anymore to set an appointment. Now they want you to send over an email with your full medical history and contact info, or even a fax. Seriously? I only found out today because I was actually trying to get on the schedule... Honestly, it feels like such a headache. What kind of ridiculous hoops are they going to make us jump through next? 🙂
So, I’ve been dealing with this for a few days now and it’s honestly getting pretty rough. Every time I sit down to eat, I get this weird sensation in my throat—like there’s a literal lump stuck there. It takes me forever just to finish a meal because I feel like I have to wait half an hour for the food to actually settle in my stomach. The pain is just awful... could it be something with my thyroid? Or maybe something else? And get this: even when I’m just drinking water, I have to tilt my head down just to swallow. It's such a hassle. 🙂 I'm heading in to get some bloodwork done next week to see what's actually going on.
Hey there! So, I just got my urine culture results back and it turns out I've got this bacteria growing in there. Honestly, it’s been pretty rough—I'm dealing with that constant stinging, burning, and pain whenever I have to go, not to mention some nagging abdominal cramps too. It's such a drag, right? I was just sitting here wondering, where on earth does this stuff even come from in the first place?🙂
So, my OB-GYN just asked me to get a urine culture done, and I was kind of sitting here wondering... does anyone actually know the right way to do this? Like, what's the proper technique for a urine culture?
electricangler16 said:That sounds awesome!👍 Could you please let me know how it went? Like, what am I supposed to bring besides the referral? Any specific lab results or anything?😲 Really hoping to hear back from you soon. Thanks a million!🙂
Hey. Of course I'm gonna check back in! When I gave them a call, they mentioned I'd need my blood work results...
Hello! So, I've got my appointment scheduled for November 18th over at Rib... and I was just wondering... when I was booking everything, they mentioned I'd need to bring some medical results along with me...
Hey there! So, I actually just put my order in. I’m set to head out there on December 18th, so we’ll see how it all plays out... honestly, I’ve been waiting for this for over six months now. I am seriously counting down the days until I can finally get there and see how everything goes!
Betty Harris15 said:There are plenty of reasons... a rough childhood or whatever. Most people have their own traumas they deal with, and food just happens to be my vice. There was this one guy I worked with once. Just thinking about him now makes me feel like the pain is going to kill me.
Man, tell me about it! I’m totally using food to heal myself too. I get stuck in those depressive slumps, dealing with my own stuff, and I just turn to eating to deal with the sadness. It’s basically an addiction at this point, if I'm being totally honest with you guys!
So, I just got my results back and hit a 5.2 on the scale... which honestly feels pretty weak, right? Could this be because of the birth control? Since I stopped taking them, things feel different. Back when I was still on the pill, my levels were always super high! Plus, my cycle finally showed up on day 22, which is the first time it’s acted like this since I quit the medication. Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
Oh, I totally forgot to mention... it’s more like dark blood? Could that actually be ovulation? I mean, I’m taking Glucophage, and I read somewhere that it can actually trigger ovulation, but then again, I’m also on Diane... so honestly, I have no clue what's even going on anymore!
Hey girls! I’ve got a bit of an urgent question for you all. So, here's the deal... I had my period last week, starting right around January 15th and it wrapped up on the 21st. The thing is, I was supposed to start taking my birth control—I'm on Diane—on the 17th, which would have been the eighth day of my break, but I totally missed it. And now? I just went to the bathroom and realized I'm bleeding again. Like, seriously, it's only been a week since the last one ended and here we are. I actually went in for an ultrasound on the 23rd and everything checked out perfectly fine, so I'm honestly just lost. Does anyone know why this would happen? Why would it come back only seven days after the last one finished?