Posts by rustyhound83

It really depends on what kind of facility you're actually looking for—whether you need housing, specialized schooling, or maybe some long-term care. Most of these centers are organized strictly by diagnosis, so I guess it really comes down to what specifically you're after?

Maybe I’ll shock you a little, but this obsession with food—this constant pull—it’s clearly coming from somewhere deep in the brain. I call it madness. Honestly, there are times when I am completely full, yet I feel this frantic need to eat, and I just can't fight the insanity of it. I'm convinced the root of the problem lies in our psychology, both mine and yours, which is why you really need to start digging for the cause right away. You don't want to end up facing my consequences—my physical health was already shot, which led me to bariatric surgery. Now, even five months after the procedure, the sensation of hunger is gone—they basically removed my hunger receptors—but the madness? The madness is still there, haunting me every couple of days. So please, don't just brush this off. Madness is madness, and living with it is exhausting; you just end up withdrawing into yourself, which only makes everything worse.

To qualify for those disability discounts on tolls, bridges, tunnels, and highways, you basically need an 80 percent disability rating for your lower extremities—and I mean we aren't just talking about being a little unsteady, I mean permanent, life-altering stuff, maybe even using a wheelchair or crutches indefinitely. I suspect a hip replacement doesn't quite hit that high of a percentage, though—who knows, really?—but it’s always worth a shot to find out. Look, your disability itself isn't up for debate, it's strictly a matter of hitting that specific numerical threshold. My advice? Just file the application for a medical assessment; there's no harm in trying, and it won't cost you a dime 🤷

Personally, I swear by that Leader 1 cream—I just apply it once a week, but man, does it kill the odor. Guaranteed. You can usually just grab some at a local CVS or a grocery store...

Look, his testicle has twisted—it’s swollen up and won't go back into place—and if the blood supply gets cut off, that tissue starts dying incredibly fast. You really need to get him to an ER right away so they can figure out exactly what's going on. I'm not saying it's definitely torsion, but... I mean, I'm trying to tell you this is serious business, so please, don't just sit around waiting.

Man, you need to get to a urologist right this second—seriously, don't wait around because of some scheduling delay or the fact that it's the weekend. My son ended up losing a testicle because we waited too long, and I’m telling you, this is life-altering stuff. Just head straight to the ER.

@AlanSP, I am honestly so glad to see you’ve managed to get a handle on a condition as relentless as Crohn’s. Seriously, major props to you—I truly wish you nothing but the best moving forward. Now, regarding this whole discussion about barokomora... from what I can gather, you aren't exactly a fan because of the price tag. I get that—there are plenty of other treatment methods out there that won't break the bank, and they work just fine for many people. But—and this is a big "but"—I think you might be overlooking the folks for whom this isn't just an option, but a literal lifeline. We're talking about divers who need it to survive, or children with cerebral palsy seeing massive health improvements because of it. For those specific groups, there just isn't a comparable alternative that hits quite as hard. So, if I may just interject—for some people, this really is a godsend. Anyway, sending my best, and I'll leave it at that before we get into a whole debate 👋

@Douglas Fowler/">@@Douglas Fowler, look, I have to push back on a few things you said—I just can't get on board with some of your logic... first off, this idea that you can't handle things at home and absolutely need "seasoned experts"—well, I don't even handle my own dental work at home! If I need a dentist, I go to a pro, sure, but my primary care doctor is the one who manages my basic health. Then there's the whole timing thing—you say it takes time, which is true, but let’s be real: an illness doesn't just vanish overnight, so why would it disappear just as fast? As for the cost—okay, fine, I actually agree with you there; it is incredibly expensive. But then you claim certain methods aren't as effective as others—how can you possibly know that? Everyone reacts to therapy differently, I guess. And this bit about passing out and needing a professional present—look, if you were in an MRI suite or something similar, you'd have a specialist right there inside with you, and if anything went sideways, they'd use the prep area to get you out safely while another specialist waits right outside to monitor you. ☕

Personally—and I want to stress that this is strictly my own opinion, mind you—I'm just not really one for alternative medicine. I'm not saying it isn't valid or okay, but 🤷

Douglas Fowler said:The chamber works by cranking up the oxygen saturation levels in the body—it’s basically flooding everything with pure O2. Now, most of these nasty pathogens are anaerobic, meaning they can't handle oxygen at all. It’s pretty straightforward, really—think of it like being suddenly shoved into an atmosphere without any oxygen; you’d die instantly, right? Well, that’s exactly what happens to them. They just can't survive it. And since, if you ask me, almost every illness we deal with is driven by these kinds of pathogens, the patient naturally starts feeling better once those bugs are wiped out. It just makes sense, I guess.

The whole thing with the chamber—it’s just a massive headache, really. The biggest issue is that you can't just rotate through different setups or use the same equipment over and over again; you need highly specialized experts on hand at all times, which is a huge hurdle. It takes forever to get things moving—it's a total time sink—and let's not even get started on the cost. It’s incredibly expensive, too. Honestly, when you weigh it all up, it just doesn't seem nearly as efficient as some of the other methods available today... I guess it's just one of those things where the logistical nightmare outweighs the actual benefits.

Look, honestly—she’s going to be just fine once she gets through the chamber procedure, so there really isn't any need to worry... I mean, I guess it sounds intense, but it should help her feel much better in the long run.

Look, I’m sorry, but I just can't see eye to eye with you on this—really. My own son had to undergo treatment for MRS in an HBO facility, and honestly, we were constantly scraping by just to afford it; we didn't exactly have money to burn. He ended up going through the chamber about 80 times, which sounds like a lot, I know, but even now—five years later—we are still seeing the actual benefits of that treatment. When you're talking about someone's health, there isn't anything you wouldn't pay for—I mean, people will sacrifice their entire life savings, maybe even give up the roof over their heads, if it means getting better. It's just how it works. I truly believe the barokomora has been a lifeline for so many people. I'm not saying it's some kind of miracle cure—it's not magic—but when everyone else turns their back on you and leaves you hanging, it really does feel like a hand reaching out to save you.