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Title: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 12, 2011, 02:17:28 PM
Anyone on :CF ever had a vasectomy?

Anyone ever bought a boob job for a lady?


I have a friend who would want more information on these things.  A very close good friend.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SunMo on January 12, 2011, 02:24:52 PM
yes on the 1st one
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on January 12, 2011, 02:35:08 PM
No and no.

I would do both but preferably not at the same time.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 12, 2011, 02:40:39 PM
My buddy bought some new tits for his girl a few years back.  He broke up with her, she kept the titties, i got the pictures. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on January 12, 2011, 02:43:06 PM
If you want your girl to have bigger tits and it's worth money to you to make it happen you might want to consider being with another girl. Or being with a girl who can pay for her own boob job. Or killing yourself.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: charlie on January 12, 2011, 02:50:00 PM
Youre better off getting a new girl than trying to retrofit tits on the old one.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 03:38:05 PM
An ex-g/f of mine got a boob job while we were seeing each other and that was a lot of fun. 

But Rusty hit it on the head.....don't buy them for her.  She should be the one to pay.  Afterall, women are the ones always bitching about how it's "their body" and all that nonsense.  I know if I dropped a couple grand into some chesticles for my lady, then that makes them my chesticles and I'm going to play with them whenever the farg I want.  Obviously, most women would occassionally have a problem with this which would force me to sue them for denying me access to my own property and I just don't see the relationship being able to progress from that point.  Then I'd have to sue her again to get the implants back.  Who has the time for that? 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 03:41:33 PM
Girlfriend hells no, wife absolutely.

And thanks for the vasectomy reminder. I need to schedule that shtein.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: charlie on January 12, 2011, 03:42:03 PM
sounds like freddie's hitting a midlife crisis
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 03:47:41 PM
My good friend got the nut-cut and my girl's brother in law did as well. They were  both emasculated BEFORE the operation and rave about what a great decision that was.

I reserve the right to get women pregnant...well into my 90's.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:48:01 PM
Fake tits are awful.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on January 12, 2011, 03:48:29 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 03:38:05 PM
An ex-g/f of mine got a boob job while we were seeing each other and that was a lot of fun. 

But Rusty hit it on the head.....don't buy them for her.  She should be the one to pay.  Afterall, women are the ones always bitching about how it's "their body" and all that nonsense.  I know if I dropped a couple grand into some chesticles for my lady, then that makes them my chesticles and I'm going to play with them whenever the farg I want.  Obviously, most women would occassionally have a problem with this which would force me to sue them for denying me access to my own property and I just don't see the relationship being able to progress from that point.  Then I'd have to sue her again to get the implants back.  Who has the time for that? 

next time just say no ok ?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 03:49:14 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:48:01 PM
Fake tits are awful.

This. Nothing like the real thang. Small or huge.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 03:53:45 PM
Marry a girl with fake tits then repost.

If you tell me you wouldn't marry a girl because of them we have to have a sit down.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 03:53:51 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:48:01 PM
Fake tits are awful.

Not completely true.  Porn star fake tits tend to be terrible looking.  But if a woman goes up a cup size or two and gets something that fits her body frame, then they tend to look great more often than not.  And the implants themselves are a lot better today than they were 10+ years ago and have a much more natural look to them.  Can you still tell?  Yeah, most of the time.  But it's not as obvious as it used to be.

Personally, I'm just a fan of tits.  Don't care if they're real or fake. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:55:17 PM
Quote from: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 03:49:14 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:48:01 PM
Fake tits are awful.

This. Nothing like the real thang. Small or huge.

Exactly-- what's the point. If I want to play with a fake approximation of female body parts, the last thing I'd want is for them to be attached to a female brain.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 03:56:42 PM
Females don't have brains, dummy. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:56:54 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 03:53:51 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:48:01 PM
Fake tits are awful.

Not completely true.  Porn star fake tits tend to be terrible looking.  But if a woman goes up a cup size or two and gets something that fits her body frame, then they tend to look great more often than not.  And the implants themselves are a lot better today than they were 10+ years ago and have a much more natural look to them.  Can you still tell?  Yeah, most of the time.  But it's not as obvious as it used to be.

Personally, I'm just a fan of tits.  Don't care if they're real or fake.  

I'm a huge fan of tits, but I'm a purist. The other side of it is that the women who get the fake tits tend to even more mental than the ones who are well-endowed and/or well-adjusted enough not to need them.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on January 12, 2011, 03:59:42 PM
Anyone who buys tits for a female is an icehole.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 04:01:34 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:56:54 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 03:53:51 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 03:48:01 PM
Fake tits are awful.

Not completely true.  Porn star fake tits tend to be terrible looking.  But if a woman goes up a cup size or two and gets something that fits her body frame, then they tend to look great more often than not.  And the implants themselves are a lot better today than they were 10+ years ago and have a much more natural look to them.  Can you still tell?  Yeah, most of the time.  But it's not as obvious as it used to be.

Personally, I'm just a fan of tits.  Don't care if they're real or fake. 

I'm a huge fan of tits, but I'm a purist. The other side of it is that the women who get the fake tits tend to even more mental than the ones who are well-endowed and/or well-adjusted enough not to need them.

Eh....depends on the girl, really.  The girl I dated that got them was gorgeous, but she had small-ish boobs.  She was more than comfortable in her own skin, didn't have confidence issues (or any issues really)....she just wanted bigger boobs.  There was practically no change to her personality after she got them done.  I think she was a pretty rare case though. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 04:03:45 PM
Wha? The girls that get boob jobs are mental? Boob jobs are like buying groceries now a days.

You're still wearing Members Only jackets and watching Threes Company aren't you?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 04:05:27 PM
Most of the ones I've met have had some pretty deep-rooted issues. But I could also say that about a lot of women I've met who didn't have the work done.

Still, not a big fan. As much as I like cans, I'd rather have small real ones to play with than big fake bombs. By far.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 04:07:15 PM
Quote from: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 04:03:45 PM
Wha? The girls that get boob jobs are mental? Boob jobs are like buying groceries now a days.

You're still wearing Members Only jackets and watching Threes Company aren't you?

What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:08:55 PM
Quote from: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 03:53:45 PM
Marry a girl with fake tits then repost.

If you tell me you wouldn't marry a girl because of them we have to have a sit down.

Girls that get boob jobs tell me something about their frail self-esteem. Women that get them tend to pick at things on their body and never seem to be satisfied. Then its the nose, and skin, and waist, and legs, etc. And to hear about it? farg that. Just give me a girl that has a nice ass...regardless of tit size...so that she looks good when I dress her up in boots and thigh highs. It just seems like woman that get the implants tend to be extra-farged up than normal women.

That said...if I had a wife and my kids milked her tits dry....I would consider exploring the implants...other than that...I'm good with how individual women are different, big and small.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on January 12, 2011, 04:09:32 PM
i wouldnt even hook up with a fake tittied girl much less marry one

its almost as big a turn off as smoking or not liking sports

synthetic cosmetic...its pathetic...if they are real then she gets the credit...if they wasnt then she doesnt...i like the natural look so i kicked it to her cousin
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:10:38 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on January 12, 2011, 04:09:32 PM
i wouldnt even hook up with a fake tittied girl much less marry one

its almost as big a turn off as smoking or not liking sports

synthetic cosmetic...its pathetic...if they are real then she gets the credit...if they wasnt then she doesnt...i like the natural look so i kicked it to her cousin

IGY smalls is the illest.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 12, 2011, 04:14:05 PM
Truth:

1.  I had a vasectomy this morning.  It was easier than getting a tooth filled.  Just wondering if my balls are going to start hurting soon.  Got the Lortab rX but have been going just with Ibuprofen so far.

2.  The wife wouldn't mind a little pick-me-up now that both kids are done.  I like her the way she is, but if it makes her feel about herself, why not?  She wouldn't want big fakies anyway.  And money is shared in this house, so we'd both be paying for it.

So there you go.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:15:26 PM
So:

1. You have been successfully emasculated and you love it

2. Your wife has self-esteem issues?

At least you are honest.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on January 12, 2011, 04:15:40 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 12, 2011, 04:14:05 PM
Truth:

1.  I had a vasectomy this morning.  It was easier than getting a tooth filled.  Just wondering if my balls are going to start hurting soon.  Got the Lortab rX but have been going just with Ibuprofen so far.

2.  The wife wouldn't mind a little pick-me-up now that both kids are done.  I like her the way she is, but if it makes her feel about herself, why not?  She wouldn't want big fakies anyway.  And money is shared in this house, so we'd both be paying for it.

So there you go.


Don't scratch your balls for a bit. Burritos are still fine, though.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:16:42 PM
I also heard its six-weeks before you can do anything with your balls. Is this true FF? Not that I really care.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 04:16:50 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 04:07:15 PM
Quote from: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 04:03:45 PM
Wha? The girls that get boob jobs are mental? Boob jobs are like buying groceries now a days.

You're still wearing Members Only jackets and watching Threes Company aren't you?

What you've just said is one of the most insanely idiotic things I have ever heard. At no point in your rambling, incoherent response were you even close to anything that could be considered a rational thought. Everyone in this room is now dumber for having listened to it. I award you no points, and may God have mercy on your soul.

Ha really-you write that most girls that get boob jobs are mental. Sounds pretty clear to me-you'd rather play with little boy tits with a Madden head set on than grope a beautiful set of supple C's. To each his own.



Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:18:41 PM
Quote from: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 04:16:50 PM

Ha really-you write that most girls that get boob jobs are mental. Sounds pretty clear to me-you'd rather play with little boy tits with a Madden head set on than grope a beautiful set of supple C's. To each his own.


Just go to your local grocery store...buy two (any sized rubber bouncy balls) and squeeze. Same effect.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 12, 2011, 04:21:43 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 12, 2011, 04:14:05 PM
Truth:

1.  I had a vasectomy this morning.  It was easier than getting a tooth filled.  Just wondering if my balls are going to start hurting soon.  Got the Lortab rX but have been going just with Ibuprofen so far.

2.  The wife wouldn't mind a little pick-me-up now that both kids are done.  I like her the way she is, but if it makes her feel about herself, why not?  She wouldn't want big fakies anyway.  And money is shared in this house, so we'd both be paying for it.

So there you go.

If you dont want the pain meds i'll take them for you.

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:23:36 PM
Are pain meds really that awesome?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on January 12, 2011, 04:24:55 PM
only when you snort them
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 04:25:38 PM
Quote from: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:23:36 PM
Are pain meds really that awesome?

That's like asking a Mexican if he/she really has that many kids. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on January 12, 2011, 04:28:53 PM
Quote from: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:23:36 PM
Are pain meds really that awesome?

I didn't realize there were people who still had to ask this question. Prescribed drugs are the best shtein going. More addictive and dangerous than almost every illegal drug, but so delicious.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phillycrew on January 12, 2011, 04:31:30 PM
If you don't want her new juicy funbags, I call dibs on them.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on January 12, 2011, 04:32:39 PM
All of this talk about people hating fakies and not knowing the delightful joys of prescription drugs makes me think that I really don't know any of you at all. And that makes me happy.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phillycrew on January 12, 2011, 04:38:25 PM
Was that the girl in KC?  I thought she was a knockout.  I'm not sure why you didn't keep her.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Dillen on January 12, 2011, 04:39:00 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on January 12, 2011, 04:09:32 PM
i wouldnt even hook up with a fake tittied girl much less marry one

its almost as big a turn off as smoking or not liking sports
A buddy of mine said he wouldn't hook up with a girl below a C, everyone else unanimously agreed he's a farging idiot.

I never got why smoking was such a turnoff to some people, I've never really cared, but I haven't been with a heavy smoker who goes through a pack or more a day either. That's probably pretty gross.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 12, 2011, 04:42:35 PM
Quote from: hbionic on January 12, 2011, 04:16:42 PM
I also heard its six-weeks before you can do anything with your balls. Is this true FF? Not that I really care.

72 hours, but it would feel like six weeks if you usually jack off 48 times a day.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: mpmcgraw on January 12, 2011, 04:43:51 PM
Is anyone else getting a red flag here about a married woman wanting a boob job
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on January 12, 2011, 04:45:22 PM
i got kicked in the balls so hard a few weeks ago that one of them was bleeding on the inside. so i'm pretty sure i had a vasectomy without even going to the doctor. hurt for days.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: mpmcgraw on January 12, 2011, 04:46:38 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on January 12, 2011, 04:45:22 PM
i got kicked in the balls so hard a few weeks ago that one of them was bleeding on the inside. so i'm pretty sure i had a vasectomy without even going to the doctor. hurt for days.
that's what you get.  despite what you may have seen on the internet, donkeys don't like that shtein.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on January 12, 2011, 04:49:01 PM
Quote from: phillycrew on January 12, 2011, 04:38:25 PM
Was that the girl in KC?  I thought she was a knockout.  I'm not sure why you didn't keep her.

Yeah, that's the girl.  In a nutshell, she got transferred to the east coast and neither of us really wanted to do the long distance thing.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 05:06:22 PM
FF...just let her get those window treatments. And stay out of the operating room. Glad your procedure was a nonevent I've considered it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on January 12, 2011, 06:11:03 PM
I've heard some are not as easy as others.  Mine was scalpel-free and cauterization-free.  $25 co-pay only as well.

Are you referring to boobs as window treatments?  Because I like the analogy.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on January 12, 2011, 06:15:10 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 12, 2011, 06:11:03 PM
I've heard some are not as easy as others.  Mine was scalpel-free and cauterization-free.  $25 co-pay only as well.

Are you referring to boobs as window treatments?  Because I like the analogy.

It does work. Just tell your wife that she's pretty and move along. Unnecessary visits to operating rooms just aren't worth it. My wife's cousin went in for a simple tummy tuck last year...and she almost died. Your wife is cute...leave well enough alone ;-).
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on January 12, 2011, 06:19:07 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 12, 2011, 02:17:28 PM
Anyone on :CF ever had a vasectomy?

Anyone ever bought a boob job for a lady?


I have a friend who would want more information on these things.  A very close good friend.

Medical professionals point out that once the lady gets a boob job, boobiefarging takes away the need for a vasectomy. There's physics behind it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 16, 2011, 10:17:21 AM
i somehow farged up my foot a few weeks ago and i think i need to go to a doctor....my question is can you call your general prac. and ask for a referral over the phone...or are they gonna make you come in and look at my shtein just so i have to pay them to tell me to go somewhere else

or could i even just directly call a foot doctor bypassing my GP


also do you automatically go to a podiatrist for a hurt foot or is it possible youd just go to an orthopedist
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on February 16, 2011, 11:31:25 AM
It depends on your insurance coverage. Your primary care physician is obviously going to want you to come in so they can get caked off. Nothing is stopping you from making an appointment on your own with a specialist, however. If your insurance says you need a referral first to be covered, then you need a referral or you'll be paying the bill out of pocket.

For example, my daughter was sick and I have her insured under Aetna. So they send me a bill saying they're not covering her doctor visit with her primary care physician because they're idiots and thought I took her to a specialist since they billed the insurance company using a different Doctors name.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 16, 2011, 11:32:08 AM
You need to check your insurance.  A lot of them require you to see your general prac and they provide the referral.  More than likely you'll have a orthopedist look at it if its structural. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on February 16, 2011, 11:35:12 AM
i went to a new dentist this morning bc my old one was a senile old weirdo and one of the options on the list of ailments was mouth breathing. i checked it because its funny.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 16, 2011, 11:37:14 AM
ah got it...thanks...you can see how often ive been to a doctor over the last 20 years

so a podiatrist would be for like corns or ingrown toenail...gross type surface shtein having to do with feet??
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 16, 2011, 11:39:37 AM
exactly, they deal with the cosmetic stuff. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 16, 2011, 12:19:09 PM
one more question

are there going to be specialists who only take you via a referral...i called my provider and they said i can book directly with a specialist...but are specialists who take me direct gonna be ghetto fab and wanna amputate my foot on the first visit...where as referral only johnsons will be respectable
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 16, 2011, 12:24:39 PM
One other thing to consider is that specialists sometimes take referrals more quickly than non-referrals. If you call and set it up, it's possible that your appointment could be much later, calendar-wise, than if your GP's office made the appointment.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 16, 2011, 12:24:47 PM
All specialists would love to see you if your insurance doesn't require a referral. I would definitely ask around and find one that comes recommended, though. You know what they call people who graduated at the bottom 5% of their med school classes? "Doctors."
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on February 16, 2011, 08:21:20 PM
Go see an acupuncturist instead...farg doctors
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on February 16, 2011, 09:17:05 PM
Podiatrists are for kids.  Duh.  If you're a pedophile you have to go see a pediatrist.  A pedophile is a person with a foot fetish.

Pediatricians, those are foot doctors for the children of elected officials.  Def. not for you.

Patricians are the residents of an alien planet populated by people who look like Patrick Stewart.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 16, 2011, 11:49:57 PM
I have had trouble with my left foot and ankle for awhile now. My GP would throw some pain pills at me and send me on the way. I had a flare up on Saturday and it got to the point where I had a real issue walking and the pain was so bad that I had trouble sleeping.

I called my doctors office and asked for a recommendation for an orthopedist or podiatrist and they gave me a place.

I went and saw the podiatrist this afternoon. He believes I have a stress fracture and I aggravated it from working out.

I didn't need a referral which somewhat surprised me because my insurance sucks. We have a deductible rather than a co-pay so the first $500 comes out of my pocket. I'm not a doctor person in the first place and having to come out of pocket deters me even more.

They tried to put me in a walking boot ($300) and I declined because it didn't make me feel any better. Give me a tight ace wrap and some crutches.

I need an MRI to confirm the stress fracture and I need approval for that, which pisses me off. Because by the time those fargnuts get around to approving it I bet the pain is gone.

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on February 17, 2011, 01:55:24 AM
Probably best to ask what is the prognosis and what are the possibilities of any permanent damage if left untreated. Being willing to put up with the pain for a while is one thing, but if it is a fracture or something else that can leave any permanent damage, better to bite the bullet and get it taken care of.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 17, 2011, 09:29:47 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 16, 2011, 11:49:57 PM
I have had trouble with my left foot and ankle for awhile now. My GP would throw some pain pills at me and send me on the way. I had a flare up on Saturday and it got to the point where I had a real issue walking and the pain was so bad that I had trouble sleeping.

I called my doctors office and asked for a recommendation for an orthopedist or podiatrist and they gave me a place.

I went and saw the podiatrist this afternoon. He believes I have a stress fracture and I aggravated it from working out.


so yours hurts all the time?....i was thinking a stress fracture is exactly what i have but it doesnt constantly hurt

at first i thought i had the gout because the initial pain was shooting from my big toe into my foot...but since the first few days all the pain is located on the top of my foot....but its only when i walk distances...if im in bed or sitting down no pain whatsover...if i walk to the bathroom at work i can tell something is there but no pain....however if i walk a block it starts coming on and increases exponentially the further i walk to the point that at about the half mile mark its so bad i cant walk anymore
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: reese125 on February 17, 2011, 10:27:31 AM
bad sign.

get ready son its coming...sandals and flag included at purchase.

(http://s2.hubimg.com/u/13425_f520.jpg)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 17, 2011, 11:45:58 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 17, 2011, 09:29:47 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 16, 2011, 11:49:57 PM
I have had trouble with my left foot and ankle for awhile now. My GP would throw some pain pills at me and send me on the way. I had a flare up on Saturday and it got to the point where I had a real issue walking and the pain was so bad that I had trouble sleeping.

I called my doctors office and asked for a recommendation for an orthopedist or podiatrist and they gave me a place.

I went and saw the podiatrist this afternoon. He believes I have a stress fracture and I aggravated it from working out.


so yours hurts all the time?....i was thinking a stress fracture is exactly what i have but it doesnt constantly hurt

at first i thought i had the gout because the initial pain was shooting from my big toe into my foot...but since the first few days all the pain is located on the top of my foot....but its only when i walk distances...if im in bed or sitting down no pain whatsover...if i walk to the bathroom at work i can tell something is there but no pain....however if i walk a block it starts coming on and increases exponentially the further i walk to the point that at about the half mile mark its so bad i cant walk anymore

Nope, not all the time. It flares up, usually after a lot of walking or intense exercise. And then every 6 months or so I catch it real bad like this. The pain starts on the side of my foot, around mid-foot, and radiates half way up my calf when its all said and done. None to minimal swelling too.

Tendinitis or plantar fasciitis are other options.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 17, 2011, 01:01:04 PM
LIZ FRANC!!
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 17, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
I have an MRI scheduled this afternoon and I have to pay $400.

I farging hate my insurance.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: reese125 on February 17, 2011, 01:20:32 PM
you sure you have insurance? better double check.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on February 22, 2011, 11:34:45 AM
I feel like I have the flu but don't have a fever. Is this possible?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on February 22, 2011, 11:43:26 AM
Did you drink heavily last night?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on February 22, 2011, 11:44:28 AM
I haven't drank since Thursday and didn't start feeling like ass until Saturday afternoon
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on February 22, 2011, 11:45:27 AM
Okay, it's not a hangover.  It's alcohol withdrawal.

Drink two beers and report back.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on February 22, 2011, 11:54:12 AM
I had the 24 hour shtein your brains out flu this weekend. It was awful but damn did I get a lot of sleep.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: DH on February 22, 2011, 12:04:14 PM
lol at you all diagnosing each other with shtein
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on February 22, 2011, 05:29:18 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 17, 2011, 01:15:57 PM
I have an MRI scheduled this afternoon and I have to pay $400.

I farging hate my insurance.

Ours is 250.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on February 22, 2011, 07:16:31 PM
$20 for us.  Or maybe it's $10 if I get it done at Johns Hopkins, I forget.

Either way, thanks for subsidizing my MRIs, suckers.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on February 22, 2011, 08:02:42 PM
You won't be thanking me after I give you cause to have a MRI
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on February 22, 2011, 08:05:04 PM
How about if you marys stop injuring yourselves? Cavemen didn't need MRIs.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 22, 2011, 08:25:29 PM
lol

get this shtein - I called for my results and they said I have to go back because they only did my foot and not the ankle too. How the hell did they farg that up when my whole goddamn leg from knee down was inside the tube?

So I get to go back on Friday - watch those fargs try to charge me.

Rome - I wish ours was at least that. This $500 deductible sucks balls when you never go to the doctor.

I went once last year bin December when I had the flu. $225 visit.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on February 22, 2011, 08:52:45 PM
You should just bitch about having the flu on an awesome message board instead of paying a doctor to tell you there's nothing he can do.

I decided I got sick because of all the iceholes getting flu shots, forcing the virus to mutate into a strand that was impervious to my immune system...thanks sissyjerks
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 10:49:39 AM
why did you go to the doctor for the flu...are you a newborn?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2011, 01:43:44 PM
To get medicine to clear the shtein up because I had to catch a flight that week and flying while congested is not cool.

You're not a flier, but if you were and you fly with your nose and ears clogged up bad shtein happens.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 23, 2011, 01:47:40 PM
Pretty sure you could have got medicine at the drug store for a lot less than $225.  Unless you needed antibiotics.  In which case, you should have probably just tripled your alcohol intake for a couple of days. 






PS....I have a tummy ache today.  What should I do about it? 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 01:49:20 PM
should never ever take medicine for the flu...its probably the reason you got it in the first place...body takes that shtein gets better for a bit then gets sick again because it wants more drugs
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: DH on February 23, 2011, 01:57:00 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 23, 2011, 01:47:40 PM
PS....I have a tummy ache today.  What should I do about it? 

shtein
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2011, 02:18:16 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 01:49:20 PM
should never ever take medicine for the flu...its probably the reason you got it in the first place...body takes that shtein gets better for a bit then gets sick again because it wants more drugs


Say what? Are you some sort of indian medicine man?

I get sick I take medicine. Especially when I have to fly and didnt want my head to explode
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Post by: Tomahawk on February 23, 2011, 02:54:36 PM
Taking medicine such as Theraflu is one thing, but taking antibiotics does yourself a disservice as it further pussifies your immune system
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 03:31:27 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2011, 02:18:16 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 01:49:20 PM
should never ever take medicine for the flu...its probably the reason you got it in the first place...body takes that shtein gets better for a bit then gets sick again because it wants more drugs


Say what? Are you some sort of indian medicine man?

I get sick I take medicine. Especially when I have to fly and didnt want my head to explode

other than the occasional baby aspirin to break a fever my parents didnt believe in medicine...i think ive been sick twice since i was a kid....and i ride mass transit everyday

ive also never had a stomach or headache in my adult life

real talk
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: DH on February 23, 2011, 03:56:50 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 03:31:27 PM
ive also never had headache in my adult life

cmon

i assume this would not include hangovers?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2011, 03:58:58 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 03:31:27 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on February 23, 2011, 02:18:16 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 01:49:20 PM
should never ever take medicine for the flu...its probably the reason you got it in the first place...body takes that shtein gets better for a bit then gets sick again because it wants more drugs


Say what? Are you some sort of indian medicine man?

I get sick I take medicine. Especially when I have to fly and didnt want my head to explode

other than the occasional baby aspirin to break a fever my parents didnt believe in medicine...i think ive been sick twice since i was a kid....and i ride mass transit everyday

ive also never had a stomach or headache in my adult life

real talk

I get the flu once a year and thats about it.

Even as a kid my only real problem was ear infections and the flu here and there. So I am relatively healthy and my farging $500 deductible precludes me from going to the doctor unless I have a damn good reason.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 04:13:16 PM
Quote from: DH on February 23, 2011, 03:56:50 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 03:31:27 PM
ive also never had headache in my adult life

cmon

i assume this would not include hangovers?

swear to god...nor has my brother

and you arent going to believe this either but i dont get hangovers...maybe had like 10 in my life...altho im not necessarily saying thats because i dont take medicine...because my bro gets vicious ones almost everytime he drinks a lot
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: DH on February 23, 2011, 04:25:57 PM
i dont get hangovers either, but i get ridiculous headaches. i went through a series of mri's back in college and they actually thought i may have had a brain tumor because i was getting them so often and intense...ending up getting a spinal tap, and the severity of them pretty much went away for a while...ill still get them from time to time though and theyre farging crippling.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on February 23, 2011, 04:28:56 PM
those sound like migraines...do they even count as headaches....they seem like something else all together to me (my girls mom gets them all the time)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: DH on February 23, 2011, 04:33:47 PM
when i get a migraine (which now happens maybe thrice annually), its curtains. cant work, cant drive, etc. worst part is it even hurts to watch tv as the colors make it exponentially worse. truthfully, if i woke up with a migraine on a sunday in the fall, id probably miss a game. 

people like to classify any bad headache by calling it a migraine. theyre two completely different things - most likely, if youre able to function, its not a migraine.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on February 23, 2011, 04:58:56 PM
Quote from: DH on February 23, 2011, 04:33:47 PM
when i get a migraine (which now happens maybe thrice annually), its curtains. cant work, cant drive, etc. worst part is it even hurts to watch tv as the colors make it exponentially worse. truthfully, if i woke up with a migraine on a sunday in the fall, id probably miss a game. 

people like to classify any bad headache by calling it a migraine. theyre two completely different things - most likely, if youre able to function, its not a migraine.

I'm the same way and I feel your pain. I used to take Midrin which definitely helped. I find moderating my caffeine consumption, keeping extra hydrated when I'm drinking, and having Ibuprofen handy whenever I feel one coming on helps.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on February 23, 2011, 09:33:44 PM
I never take Tylenol or Ibuprofen unless its for a fever. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: DH on February 24, 2011, 09:19:49 AM
Quote from: SD on February 23, 2011, 04:58:56 PM
Quote from: DH on February 23, 2011, 04:33:47 PM
when i get a migraine (which now happens maybe thrice annually), its curtains. cant work, cant drive, etc. worst part is it even hurts to watch tv as the colors make it exponentially worse. truthfully, if i woke up with a migraine on a sunday in the fall, id probably miss a game. 

people like to classify any bad headache by calling it a migraine. theyre two completely different things - most likely, if youre able to function, its not a migraine.

I'm the same way and I feel your pain. I used to take Midrin which definitely helped. I find moderating my caffeine consumption, keeping extra hydrated when I'm drinking, and having Ibuprofen handy whenever I feel one coming on helps.

i was given prescription painkillers when i was first diagnosed with them, but cant remember what it was called...the pills were the size of my fist, but gdamn, they put me in a happy place.

other than that, i find excedrin and aleve work best
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on February 24, 2011, 09:55:55 AM
migranes are no joke, i used to get them years back and the wife has been dealing with them for over a year now. still haven't found somethinng that helps her with them.

on the antibiotic subject, i avoid taking them at all costs pretty much kind of like i never get a flu shot.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on March 01, 2011, 09:22:13 PM
I got my MRI results today and was found to have a ruptured ligament in my ankle.

I have to have surgery at some point - for all the broken bones and shtein over the years I've never had to go under the knife.

Pisses me off and I am worried about being inactive for 4-5 weeks.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 18, 2011, 05:43:39 PM
Did you get surgery?  I was playing volleyball Sunday before the game, and came down off the sand on a hill.  My right ankle rolled in, blew up immediately.  Had a neighbor drive me back home, watched the birds game, then went to the ER.  Its now tuesday, the pain i'm getting is primarily on the inside part of the ankle, underneath the ball.  I'm thinking i tore that ligament, but i'm not sure. 

Going to an Ortho thursday at the ER's recommendation.  They didnt find a break, but said there was more going on based on the size of everything, and the pain.  Kinda wondering if i really have to do the surgery rout, what my expectations are
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on October 18, 2011, 05:48:01 PM
R.I.P.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 18, 2011, 05:59:12 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on October 18, 2011, 05:43:39 PM
Kinda wondering if i really have to do the surgery rout, what my expectations are

(http://30.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l1tp72PwF41qzclpso1_500.jpg)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on October 18, 2011, 06:24:28 PM
SB - yep I had it on 10 August and it was successful. They ended up repairing the ATF ligament which I'd damaged even worse since the diagnosis. I also had some bone chips and cartilage damage.

It sounds like that's what you did as that's the ligament that suffers when you roll the ankle badly.

I was on crutches for two weeks and in one of those big walking boots for six weeks.

I'm able to walk good and it feels good but can't run or lift on it yet...I can only ride the exercise bike for cardio.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 18, 2011, 06:48:01 PM
farg.  I was shocked it wasnt broken after the xrays.  shtein blew up like rjs's toilet on a monday after an eagles game. 
Here's what i was looking at during the game
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/IMG_20111016_135935.jpg)

and today
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/IMG_20111018_102107.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m267/jeepwrang1994/IMG_20111018_102047.jpg)
the worst pain when i put pressure on it is just under the ball on the inside, where there is some ligament.  Its really swollen up in a ball so i'm not sure if its a full rupture or whatever.  Not happy at all.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 18, 2011, 06:53:43 PM
Labs are great.  Farg a bed....they'll lay on the floor close to you. 

Oh yeah...your foot.  Farg that too. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on October 18, 2011, 07:20:22 PM
Get that mangled foot meat off of my internets.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 18, 2011, 07:21:24 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on October 18, 2011, 07:20:22 PM
Get that mangled foot meat off of my internets.

His foot looks like Jay Cutler's chineck. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on October 18, 2011, 07:21:38 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on October 18, 2011, 07:20:22 PM
Get that mangled foot meat off of my internets.

Seriously. 50% of foot fetishists would change their minds if they saw those uglies.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 18, 2011, 07:54:38 PM
Mussa may kill himself or me when he see's the pics. Thats Chooch btw, the 8 month old Golden pup.  farger has grown
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on October 18, 2011, 09:48:16 PM
Yep, your shtein is jacked up. Go on and get to that ortho asap...look like mine did.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 18, 2011, 10:46:15 PM
I turned my ankle recently too.  X Rays were negative.  Stayed off it for three days and then I was fine.  I'm not going dancing anytime soon, but it's healing.

Which is a long way of saying you're a goddamn Hoyda.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on October 19, 2011, 12:16:01 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on October 18, 2011, 10:46:15 PM
I turned my ankle recently too.  X Rays were negative.  Stayed off it for three days and then I was fine.  I'm not going dancing anytime soon, but it's healing.

Which is a long way of saying you're a goddamn Hoyda.

Says the guy who took three days off for an ouchie
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on October 19, 2011, 03:19:40 AM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on October 18, 2011, 05:43:39 PM
Did you get surgery?  I was playing volleyball Sunday before the game, and came down off the sand on a hill.  My right ankle rolled in, blew up immediately.  Had a neighbor drive me back home, watched the birds game, then went to the ER.  Its now tuesday, the pain i'm getting is primarily on the inside part of the ankle, underneath the ball.  I'm thinking i tore that ligament, but i'm not sure. 

Going to an Ortho thursday at the ER's recommendation.  They didnt find a break, but said there was more going on based on the size of everything, and the pain.  Kinda wondering if i really have to do the surgery rout, what my expectations are


Some years ago I rolled my ankle pretty good playing volleyball too. I stayed over at a friends house and drove home the next day. This is the medical advice I'd like to offer to anyone blowing out an ankle. If you have a 50 mile drive home with a manual transmission, make it your right ankle.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on October 19, 2011, 03:38:59 AM
That's very sound advice. You sure you ain't no doctor?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: DH on October 19, 2011, 08:37:36 AM
general rule of thumb: do not post pictures of your feet on the internet.

that is all.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 19, 2011, 09:01:04 AM
I figured it would help the board doctor
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on October 19, 2011, 05:21:28 PM
Quote from: hbionic on October 19, 2011, 03:38:59 AM
That's very sound advice. You sure you ain't no doctor?

I watch a lot of House
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 19, 2011, 06:54:45 PM
but did you stay at a holiday inn?

Thanks Phreak, i'll find out tomorrow what my expectations should be.  But from what i've heard from friends and others who injured their ankles, this isn't going to be fun.  I cant even put my foot on the gas pedal without massive pain.  I'm sure i could if i had percs rolling 24/7 but the ibprofferin 800s dont do anything for pain, and i havent seen any difference in the swelling.  Even the icing hasnt really dropped down the swelling so far. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 19, 2011, 08:03:38 PM
I'm sure the sentiment is mutual, but I'm very glad I'm not you all the same.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 19, 2011, 08:30:11 PM
Couldnt have said it better. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on October 20, 2011, 12:47:29 AM
Nope, it won't be fun. Mine was a gradual issue from so many ankle sprains loosening up the ligament. The final straw was one good pop I had while running and it went down from there. I tried to put off surgery but it got progressively worse and did more damage. I tried to jog a little the other day at the gym and it was a no go. So I am still stuck on the bike.

Which amazingly gives a decent cardio workout...I do 60-75 minutes and can get 15-20 miles done a day.

Good luck and make sure you find a solid surgeon.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on October 24, 2011, 07:48:31 PM
Hurt my back when I was in the military. It hurts throughout the year but for whatever reason once September/October rolls around it gets really bad for a week or two. Regardless of what precautions I take every year around this time it's a bother. I've been laid up in bed for the past 2 days, took today and tomorrow off. Finally got back on my feet today. All I have to say is pain killers are incredible. I can't imagine being hooked on them because I hate feeling dopey but they make this whole process tolerable.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 24, 2011, 08:25:40 PM
Whatever you say, Brett. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 24, 2011, 09:50:10 PM
I haven't been into work in over a week, working from home makes it easier, but i'm waiting on farging Aetna to approve my MRI.  Ortho Surgeon i saw last thursday thinks i tore ligaments on both sides of my ankle, needs the MRI's for his gameplan.  I have 0 pain killers and survive on liquor and beer. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 24, 2011, 09:52:43 PM
Nothing says "functional healthcare system" like having to wait for someone to approve necessary treatment.  Hell, this isn't even treatment.  It's an exam to determine what type of treatment you need. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 24, 2011, 11:18:52 PM
If Aetna can't get it done, just imagine how bad it would be if he was on Medicare.  He wouldn't get an MRI for two months!

With Obamacare, it will take six months, and he'll pay more for it!
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: methdeez on October 25, 2011, 01:39:39 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on October 24, 2011, 11:18:52 PM
If Aetna can't get it done, just imagine how bad it would be if he was on Medicare.  He wouldn't get an MRI for two months!

With Obamacare, it will take six months, and he'll pay more for it!
And he'll have to watch his parents killed in front of him.
Also, Obama is an arab-nazi.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 10, 2011, 11:03:26 AM
I have an inguinal hernia that has grown and is causing me discomfort on the regular. Going to have it surgically repaired in a few weeks.

No, I am not posting pics.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on November 10, 2011, 12:03:59 PM
(http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRaNYXTXtW884oY7wFDYNW_NNiuNCmJExIwa0ResPZAfMkNbJTL)

You have this growing inside you? Gross
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on November 10, 2011, 12:09:47 PM
Iguana Herpes is no laughing matter.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: BigEd76 on November 10, 2011, 12:15:46 PM
guinal hernias are more adorable

(http://animal.discovery.com/guides/baby-animals/mammals/gallery/guinea-pig.jpg)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 10, 2011, 12:28:25 PM
I love you guys. Not love love, but genuinely quasi-love love.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 03, 2011, 09:51:55 AM
Got my double hernia repair yesterday. I'm trying to stick with the minimum dose of oxycodone so I have some left over. Whoomp there it is.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on December 03, 2011, 01:31:09 PM
Can you still masturbate?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 03, 2011, 01:45:25 PM
I don't think it would be worth the extra effort.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on December 03, 2011, 03:43:24 PM
more important to take something to keep you shteinting if you're taking oxy and had a hernia repair
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 03, 2011, 04:18:47 PM
Milk of Magnesia isn't going shtein for me yet (literally).
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Don Ho on December 03, 2011, 06:42:44 PM
Just had hip replacement surgery on Monday.  Have had osteoarthritis since my mid 20's.  Just lived with it and tried to avoid what hurt.  The last year got pretty bad so I went in for a checkup in August.  Doctor gave me two options, suck it up for 10 more years or I was ready for hip replacement.  Incredible procedure.  Minimal invasive hip replacement.  45 minute procedure, less damage to muscle and quicker recovery time than the old procedure.  I was home Wednesday afternoon and am moving around pretty good with crutches.  Should be surfing in 6-8 weeks.

Took Oxy for the first couple of days.  Not a big fan of the stuff. Now just taking extra strength Tylenol.  Worse part of the whole thing was the constipation.  They said they wouldn't discharge me until I had a movement.  Between the epidural and the Oxy i needed Joe the plumber.  Tuesday night the nurse gave me two cups of prune juice and a shot of a laxative around 11 PM.  At 4 AM HST it was like the reenactment of Pearl Harbor in my hospital commode.  Best I ever felt. 

I had hernia surgery two years ago and that was a lot more painful.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on December 03, 2011, 06:54:07 PM
Damn Don...glad you're feeling better. Wasn't aware you were in bad shape. Hopefully you have better mobility and flexibility than before the surgery.

Is this surgery a one time thing or do they have to revisit in 10 years or so down the line?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 03, 2011, 07:22:32 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on December 03, 2011, 06:42:44 PM
I had hernia surgery two years ago and that was a lot more painful.

The pain kind of sucks today. Did you have it done laparoscopically?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Don Ho on December 03, 2011, 07:33:38 PM
Actually the surgery was a piece of cake.  It was roughly 45 minutes from first incision to last staple.  They've come so far with hip replacement.  This is a new procedure and only one doctor here performes it. A buddy of mine had it done up in LA about 6 years ago.  He was the one that sold me on it.  He had the same story I did, diagnosed at a young age with osteo in the hip and wanted to get it corrected.  He's a new man.  Also spoke to several other's who had the procedure and they swear by it.  Shelf life is just over 20 years so I'll have to do it again.  All the nurses in the pre-op were saying "You're so young to be having hip replacement".  I was definitely the youngest on the hospital floor when I was doing my rehab.  Most people were late 50's to early 70's.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on December 03, 2011, 07:40:50 PM
When I had my gall bladder out they had me on Dilaudid for two days after the surgery.  There is no better high in the world than that shtein, however, it does cause unbearable constipation. 
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Post by: Don Ho on December 03, 2011, 07:45:40 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on December 03, 2011, 07:22:32 PM
Quote from: Don Ho on December 03, 2011, 06:42:44 PM
I had hernia surgery two years ago and that was a lot more painful.

The pain kind of sucks today. Did you have it done laparoscopically?

FF, I had the traditional open surgery.  I remember being scared to sneeze, cough, fart, burp in fear of riping open my incision.  It gets better each day following surgery.  I was fine in about a week.  I think I went on my first long walk about 10 days after surgery.  I didn't take any Oxy for my hernia surgery.  shtein just made me feel like crap.  Once you start #2 you'll feel 1000% better.
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 03, 2011, 08:06:19 PM
I just took Miralax with a whole cup of apple juice.
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Post by: charlie on December 03, 2011, 08:47:00 PM
Quote from: Rome on December 03, 2011, 07:40:50 PM
When I had my gall bladder out they had me on Dilaudid for two days after the surgery.  There is no better high in the world than that shtein, however, it does cause unbearable constipation.

traditional or the scope? i had mine out last year and i barely used extra strength tylenol for more than 2 days.

the gallbladder is what keeps you from naturally being constipated so i avoided the painkillers
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Post by: Rome on December 04, 2011, 09:01:12 AM
My gall bladder was about 5 minutes from exploding.  It was emergency surgery and there was a lot of pain involved pre and post op.  And it was a lappy surgery.
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 04, 2011, 09:30:29 AM
I really would like to shtein soon.
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Post by: SD on December 04, 2011, 09:38:29 AM
coffee usually does it for me
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on December 04, 2011, 10:24:06 AM
Quote from: Rome on December 03, 2011, 07:40:50 PM
When I had my gall bladder out they had me on Dilaudid for two days after the surgery.  There is no better high in the world than that shtein, however, it does cause unbearable constipation.

Did it make you hallucinate?

When my mom had her colon cancer surgery in September they put her on that shtein and she was flying high. She said she saw food talking to her and the walls melting.
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Post by: Rome on December 04, 2011, 10:37:01 AM
When they first administered it I was texting with a co-worker and she said the text looked like this:

lasdklfj kkd;sm mjdlleeum!


And it made perfect sense to me.

Telling you, it was great dope.  I could see getting addicted to it in like five seconds.
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 04, 2011, 10:47:03 AM
I'm going to hit up some Dulcolax pretty soon. Should I post pics?
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on December 04, 2011, 01:34:58 PM
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhh
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Post by: Eagaholic on December 04, 2011, 01:36:53 PM
Was that an Ahhhhhhh of satisfaction? If not Chuggie would like to manually disinpact you.
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Post by: hbionic on February 15, 2012, 03:27:08 PM
Two days ago, I was self-diagnosed with Plantar Fasciitis.

Has anyone else suffered the same fate?
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Post by: Sgt PSN on February 15, 2012, 03:40:20 PM
Never had it but it's pretty common.  Take it easy for a few days, take some anti-inflamamtories and do some stretching.  Good excuse to get a foot massage. 
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Post by: Rome on February 15, 2012, 05:05:39 PM
It's gout.  Or malaria. 
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Post by: DH on February 17, 2012, 12:22:01 PM
I'm sure some of  you have had laser surgery...I've been thinking about it for years, and have been too much of a Hoyda, thinking that the long term effects may outweight the short term benefit. I feel a bit more comfortable now that people are 15 years removed from the operation, and most have minimal to no problems, but I'm also terrified of a laser slicing through the middle of my eye. I'm getting tired of being a slave to my contacts though, so I think I'm going to start researching..

Opinions from those who have had it?
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Post by: rjs246 on February 17, 2012, 12:27:12 PM
One of my friends just got Lasik and tried to make a big deal out of it, so I made fun of her. She threw a hissy fit calling it 'a life changing surgery'. It's farging Lasik. You're not having a malignant tumor removed. It's a non-event.

Moral of the story, don't make a big deal out of laser eye surgery or I'll make fun of you.
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Post by: DH on February 17, 2012, 12:29:05 PM
It's not a big deal anymore; I feel like everyone has had it done. The issue lies in me being a puss about the laser cutting through my eye - which I'm sure is nothing.

Oh, and also - would I typically receive any post-op drugs?
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Post by: hbionic on February 17, 2012, 12:31:51 PM
You get your choice of weed, coke, or meth (1 gram max per surgery).

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Post by: phattymatty on February 17, 2012, 12:42:38 PM
i have perfect eyes (and testicles) but how is all of a sudden being magically able to see not a life changing event?

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Post by: rjs246 on February 17, 2012, 01:07:15 PM
Something can be life-changing and still not be a big enough deal to post about it four times on the facebooks.
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Post by: Tomahawk on February 17, 2012, 01:15:04 PM
A girl I work with just had the surgery and it sounds pretty farged up. They hook up some sort of Clockwork Orange contraption on your eyes and give you a local anesthetic, but you're awake and alert during the procedure. You will not get drugs afterwards.

Sounds like a successful surgery is worth at least six facebook posts.
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Post by: DH on February 17, 2012, 01:15:50 PM
I promise I wont post updates on facebook.
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Post by: charlie on February 17, 2012, 01:36:32 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on February 17, 2012, 01:07:15 PM
Something can be life-changing and still not be a big enough deal to post about it four times on the facebooks.

Have you ever been to facebook?
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Post by: phattymatty on February 17, 2012, 01:38:12 PM
ha i was about to say the same thing.

i'd actually prefer bloody surgery pictures over puppies and kids.
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Post by: charlie on February 17, 2012, 01:44:41 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on February 17, 2012, 01:38:12 PM
ha i was about to say the same thing.

i'd actually prefer bloody surgery pictures over puppies and kids.

(http://dissociatedpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/facebook-like-button-alternatives-220.gif)
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Post by: rjs246 on February 17, 2012, 01:49:18 PM
The majority of my friends, in real life and on facebook, are not annoying douches who post about every little thing. The few who do get blocked or mocked, as god intended.
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Post by: Rome on February 17, 2012, 02:27:34 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on February 17, 2012, 01:49:18 PMreal life

?
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Post by: rjs246 on February 17, 2012, 02:42:01 PM
I know right? Who would have guessed. Friends in real life don't seem like something a jerk like me would have.
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Post by: General_Failure on February 17, 2012, 02:46:07 PM
Or on the internet.
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on February 17, 2012, 06:26:48 PM
I had LASIK. It was good.
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Post by: ice grillin you on February 19, 2012, 03:30:23 PM
going from blind to being able to see is life changing and maybe even facebook worthy

going from contacts to no contacts is not
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Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 19, 2012, 04:33:35 PM
Yep. Life improving, sure. Life changing, not so much.
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Post by: Tomahawk on February 23, 2012, 10:09:43 PM
Holy Chubby Checker! I went to the doctor for the decade-ly check up and learned I weigh 235 lbs. Liposuction??
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on February 23, 2012, 10:26:16 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on February 21, 2012, 05:01:02 PM
I go through 4 gallons of 2% a week; not sure how many glasses that equates to because only hoighty toighty rich people drink milk from a glass instead of the jug
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Post by: Diomedes on February 23, 2012, 10:29:09 PM
hahaha
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Post by: Tomahawk on February 24, 2012, 12:33:32 AM
Milk is good for you and helps burn fat:

http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/dairy_products/index.php
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Post by: rjs246 on February 24, 2012, 09:36:42 AM
Uh huh. Tell you what. Change NOTHING else about your diet and drink 1 gallon of 1% per week for a month or two and tell me how it goes.
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Post by: Sgt PSN on February 24, 2012, 09:40:43 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on February 24, 2012, 09:36:42 AM
Uh huh. Tell you what. Change NOTHING else about your diet and drink 1 gallon of 1% per week for a month or two and tell me how it goes.

It'll solve any lingering mud butt issues.
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Post by: Tomahawk on February 24, 2012, 04:50:30 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 24, 2012, 09:40:43 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on February 24, 2012, 09:36:42 AM
Uh huh. Tell you what. Change NOTHING else about your diet and drink 1 gallon of 1% per week for a month or two and tell me how it goes.

It'll solve any lingering mud butt issues.

rjs, your adamant refusal to believe the scientific facts about milk is literally the same as SD's refusal to acknowledge man-made global warming is real.

Sassy, milk doesn't cause mud butt issues.
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Post by: Munson on February 24, 2012, 04:51:30 PM
Tell that to my large intestine.
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Post by: Eagaholic on February 25, 2012, 03:15:18 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on February 24, 2012, 04:50:30 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 24, 2012, 09:40:43 AM
Quote from: rjs246 on February 24, 2012, 09:36:42 AM
Uh huh. Tell you what. Change NOTHING else about your diet and drink 1 gallon of 1% per week for a month or two and tell me how it goes.

It'll solve any lingering mud butt issues.

rjs, your adamant refusal to believe the scientific facts about milk is literally the same as SD's refusal to acknowledge man-made global warming is real.

Sassy, milk doesn't cause mud butt issues.

Milk can and does cause mud butt for people who are lactose intolerant.

Whether milk is healthy is controversial, even among experts. Some parts, such as calcium can be very helpful for bone growth and prevent osteoporosis while someone with high cholesterol pounding whole milk is probably a bad idea and could lead to early death.

Milk has been associated with several diseases with varying degrees of probability (e.g. prostate cancer, cardiovascular) but a bigger controversy is about much of the milk sold in the US, which comes from cows using bovine growth hormone. It is a serious enough issue that many countries including Canada, the European Union and Japan have banned its use, and the import of US dairy products have been banned in the European Union for maybe 10 years.

There's a lot of propaganda of either side of the arguments, the most extreme probably coming from the American Dairy Farmers or PETA on the other side.

PETA has a pleasant article called something like "Got Pus?" which deals with how the growth hormone causes mastitis in cows which forms pus, and the allowable limits of pus (and also blood from the infected teats) in milk is far higher in the US than other places such as European nations. Each state also sets its specs and I think Florida allows the most, by a good margin. Bon appe tit.
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Post by: Geowhizzer on February 25, 2012, 09:45:48 AM
Speaking of gross things in your foods:

Allowable filth levels in various foods according to the FDA. (http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/GuidanceDocuments/Sanitation/ucm056174.htm#CHPT3)
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Post by: Don Ho on February 25, 2012, 07:01:27 PM
Just had Taco Bell, now I'm ready to die.  I'm sure that meal was loaded with some filth.
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Post by: hbionic on February 26, 2012, 02:08:02 AM
Quote from: Eagaholic on February 25, 2012, 03:15:18 AMPETA has a pleasant article called something like "Got Pus?" which deals with how the growth hormone causes mastitis in cows which forms pus, and the allowable limits of pus (and also blood from the infected teats) in milk is far higher in the US than other places such as European nations. Each state also sets its specs and I think Florida allows the most, by a good margin. Bon appe tit.

Congratulations Eagaholic...you have forever ruined Milk for me. I'm looking straight at my fridge and looking at a pus filled gallon. Jesus, even though I'm overreacting...just the word pus related to milk has probably effectively ended my desire for it. I would reach for Soy milk, but soy has estrogen and I don't want my tits to grow any larger.

Calcium pills, here I come.
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Post by: Geowhizzer on February 26, 2012, 08:43:18 AM
Just think of it as extra protein in your diet...
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Post by: Rome on February 26, 2012, 09:02:09 AM
We drink organic milk these days.  Since we don't actually drink all that much of it to begin with the exorbitant additional cost isn't bad.  Honestly, though, it doesn't taste any different to me than regular milk.
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 11, 2012, 09:22:02 AM
So i ripped my ankle up last fall.  Was in a walking boot for two months, and my ankle hasn't recovered, so i'm Ryan Howard minus the hole the foot.  I had torn all of the ligaments on the outside of my right ankle.  Now i'm getting massive pain on the inside above the ankle ball.  Anyone dealt with a grade 3 sprain, and pain months later on the other side of the ankle?  I'm guessing my ligaments are farged on that side as well. 
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 11, 2012, 03:03:18 PM
Pretty much.

I let mine go on until I couldn't walk anymore and had to have it repaired.

Gotta get the surgery.
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Post by: Dillen on June 11, 2012, 05:35:02 PM
When you really mess up your ankle chances are it's messed up for life. I've broken or grade 3'd my right ankle like 4 times and then had less severe sprains on that ankle another 10 times or so. It's permanently twice the size it should be and I have simple dumbass problems. I can't walk, stand or run with it completely straight, it's always turned outwards. Just about any time I step on hard uneven ground like rocks or whatever it'll get busted and then feel sore for days after. If you farged up the ligaments on one side, the other side was under more pressure than it's used to and since ankle ligaments seem to be enormous vaginas they probably couldn't handle it. Rehabbing it doing things like ankle alphabets worked a little for me but they're so tedious and so difficult to actually see results I quit doing them. Rubberband exercises were very good though, I'd look into those.
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 11, 2012, 05:51:03 PM
That's how mine were and my right one is still like that since I haven't had that one fixed yet. Once they do the surgery they will tighten up the ligaments to the point of being a tad over-tight and they will have to loosen up. It took about three months post-op until it felt normal again.

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Post by: methdeez on June 11, 2012, 06:04:31 PM
Quote from: Tomahawk on February 24, 2012, 12:33:32 AM
Milk is good for you and helps burn fat:

http://www.menshealth.com/mhlists/dairy_products/index.php
A fair amount of research shows that your body doesn't adjust to liquid calories. If you eat 500 calories of cheese, you will eat less that day, if you drink 500 cal of milk, you won't change what you eat.
A simple way to lose weight is to just not drink anything besides water, or tea or coffee with no sugar or milk. This includes 'diet' drinks with fake sugar, which may do weird things to your metabolism. Also, you know, walk around and shtein and don't eat fast food.
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 11, 2012, 09:05:50 PM
One thing I've held onto is diet coke. I need some flavor when I eat and I get "watered out" from drinking so much
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Post by: Diomedes on June 11, 2012, 09:36:27 PM
Diet Coke is evil shtein.  People on that are like smokers.
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Post by: Munson on June 11, 2012, 09:44:27 PM
Screw the diet shtein, just drink regular coke. The extra calories aren't gonna make you fat if you're only having a few a week.
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Post by: rjs246 on June 11, 2012, 09:58:38 PM
Stop drinking soda you fat fargs.
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 11, 2012, 10:16:29 PM
No sir!

I have two a day. Lunch and dinner. And three liters of water in between.
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Post by: Diomedes on June 11, 2012, 10:24:20 PM
Addict.
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Post by: Munson on June 11, 2012, 10:27:23 PM
It's no Turkey Hill Iced Tea....that shtein is krokodil
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 11, 2012, 10:39:37 PM
Diet lemon tea from Wawa.
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Post by: reese125 on June 11, 2012, 10:40:15 PM
nm
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Post by: Sgt PSN on June 11, 2012, 10:52:21 PM
"Diet" sodas, teas or anything else have got to be one of the biggest and longest running scams in history.  They are taking something that is inherently bad for you, slapping the word "diet" on it and making it marginally less unhealthy.  And it tastes like a bag of crushed iceholes too. 

Whether you're an occasional soda/tea/whatever drinker or if you consume it regularly, I can guarantee you that drinking the "diet" version has absolutely no benefit to your long term health and you won't live so much as an hour longer because you chose the drink with about 140 less calories.  You can't make chicken salad out of chicken shtein.  So if you're going to put crap in your body, it might as well be the good stuff. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Dillen on June 11, 2012, 10:58:50 PM
It's not the calories, it's that they're absolute shtein calories. High amounts of simple sugars are horrible for you
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 11, 2012, 11:11:45 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on June 11, 2012, 10:52:21 PM
"Diet" sodas, teas or anything else have got to be one of the biggest and longest running scams in history.  They are taking something that is inherently bad for you, slapping the word "diet" on it and making it marginally less unhealthy.  And it tastes like a bag of crushed iceholes too. 

Whether you're an occasional soda/tea/whatever drinker or if you consume it regularly, I can guarantee you that drinking the "diet" version has absolutely no benefit to your long term health and you won't live so much as an hour longer because you chose the drink with about 140 less calories.  You can't make chicken salad out of chicken shtein.  So if you're going to put crap in your body, it might as well be the good stuff.

I prefer diet taste over regular all day. Since I stopped drinking the real shtein five years ago when I dropped all the weight I can't even stand more than a few sips. The only real soda I will drink is whenever I go home and have a birch beer or black cherry wishniak.

A 20oz bottle of coke has like 240 calories.
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Post by: Tomahawk on June 11, 2012, 11:25:22 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on June 11, 2012, 09:58:38 PM
Stop drinking soda you fat fargs.

I heard soda is illegal in NYC
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on June 12, 2012, 07:43:24 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on June 11, 2012, 05:51:03 PM
That's how mine were and my right one is still like that since I haven't had that one fixed yet. Once they do the surgery they will tighten up the ligaments to the point of being a tad over-tight and they will have to loosen up. It took about three months post-op until it felt normal again.

Crap... My ortho had me pretty much set for surgery, but my ligaments were so tight that he didn't want to disturb the healing process.  Like Dillen said its halfway to a dead limb, and i really only feel comfortable rocking boots doing anything strenuous.  I should probably just drink more soda and milk
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Post by: SD on June 12, 2012, 07:50:47 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on June 11, 2012, 10:16:29 PM
No sir!

I have two a day. Lunch and dinner. And three liters of water in between.

Same

I drink a Diet Dr Pepper Cherry in the morning and a Diet Wild Cherry Pepsi in the afternoon. Diet soda isn't the best thing in the world for you but it's a non calorie drink with caffeine in it. The two I drink taste as good as regular soda does to me so why drink the extra 40 grams of sugar when it's easy to avoid?

Sugar/complex carbs are the worst forms of food you can put into your body. You're better off eating straight fat [your body will use this first as energy] then you are eating carbs which your body stores as fat.
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Post by: DH on June 12, 2012, 08:53:24 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on June 11, 2012, 11:25:22 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on June 11, 2012, 09:58:38 PM
Stop drinking soda you fat fargs.

I heard soda is illegal in NYC

Big Gulps are about to become illegal and weed is about to become decriminalized. NYC finally making positive steps.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on June 12, 2012, 09:56:58 AM
If your only concern is the number/type of calories you intake, sure diet soda is an improvement. But all you're doing is drinking lower-calorie chemical waste instead of sugary high calorie chemical waste.

If you want caffeine, drink coffee or black tea which has anti-oxidants and no calories. Soda (diet or otherwise) is seriously bad shtein to put in your body.

Also, as previously discussed, coffee/black tea have been shown to reverse the effects of alcohol on the liver. The importance of that cannot be over-stated.
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Post by: ice grillin you on June 12, 2012, 10:06:36 AM
50 cent sodas in the hood they going crazy
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Post by: Zanshin on June 12, 2012, 12:47:30 PM
Revisiting the vasectomy conversation. I'm thinking about it just to be on the safe side. To those who have been snipped: Not a big deal?
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Post by: Zanshin on June 12, 2012, 12:47:51 PM
Also, is it covered by most insurance plans?
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 12, 2012, 12:51:23 PM
Covered by most insurance plans, yes.
A big deal, no.
Just do it.
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Post by: hbionic on June 12, 2012, 12:51:38 PM
[highC]Nope, no big deal at all[/highC]

*I still have my balls, thank you very much.
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 12, 2012, 12:53:13 PM
Oh, that reminds me... I did forget to mention that if you already question your feeble hold on manhood, you may want to stay intact.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on June 12, 2012, 01:06:01 PM
Manhood firmly intact, thanks. Wife was waaaaaaay late last month, so it's on the table for sure.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on June 12, 2012, 01:08:56 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 12, 2012, 12:47:30 PM
Revisiting the vasectomy conversation. I'm thinking about it just to be on the safe side. To those who have been snipped: Not a big deal?

i did it but of course it doesnt look like mine took...would be the third time in 30 years of my doctor doing them...i went back for my intial semen drop and it came back positive....now i have to go back for a full semen count...the test youd take if you were trying to have seedlings and couldnt

cost me 300 out of pocket with my insurance and the second one isnt on them if its needed

the procedure itself is super easy quick and not even uncomfortable much less painful....youll be at work the next day provided your job doesnt require heavy lifting or is overly strenuous
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on June 12, 2012, 01:11:32 PM
HAVAS SEED WILL NOT GO QUIETLY INTO THE NIGHT
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Post by: Diomedes on June 12, 2012, 01:18:50 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 12, 2012, 01:06:01 PMWife was waaaaaaay late last month, so it's on the table for sure.

Ha, bet that scared the crap out of you both. 
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Post by: Sgt PSN on June 12, 2012, 01:41:22 PM
The mail man was probably worried too. 
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Post by: Zanshin on June 12, 2012, 01:43:45 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on June 12, 2012, 01:18:50 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on June 12, 2012, 01:06:01 PMWife was waaaaaaay late last month, so it's on the table for sure.

Ha, bet that scared the crap out of you both. 

Pretty much. She's had some health stuff that has made it hard to conceive and she can't go on the pill...so we've been just playing it by ear and not really thinking about it. She had a second trimester miscarriage 5 years ago, which sucked, and at the time we thought it would be good for our kid to have a sibling. But he's got a dog, and that seems to be good enough...life is very livable with the one kid, and now that he's 8 and we're older, the prospect of doing all of the baby crap again isn't very appealing. So, it was a bit of an eye opener.
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Post by: hbionic on June 12, 2012, 04:48:46 PM
Why can't they make a movie out of that. That shtein sounds scary as hell!
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on September 02, 2012, 01:36:31 PM
little more than a year ago i tore my rotator cuff....made one doctors visit to get a diagnosis and did nothing else...no return visits which they practically begged me to do....never filled a single one of the prescriptions they tried to sell on me...just lifted some weights to strengthen the area and otherwise waited for it to naturally heal....id say today its at 95%

my point is farg the health care industry and especially pills
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on September 02, 2012, 01:47:21 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 02, 2012, 01:36:31 PM
little more than a year ago i tore my rotator cuff....made one doctors visit to get a diagnosis and did nothing else...no return visits which they practically begged me to do....never filled a single one of the prescriptions they tried to sell on me...just lifted some weights to strengthen the area and otherwise waited for it to naturally heal....id say today its at 95%

my point is farg the health care industry and especially pills

Unless you're an athlete there's no reason to get your rotator cuff stitched meaning you did the right thing.

When my daughter was 2 she had this blister in her mouth which was rather large. It's called a sucking blister because the saliva builds up and causes a bump. We took her to a specialist because our pediatrician said to. The specialist said it wouldn't go away on its own and that he wanted to put my 2 year old under anesthesia so that he could shoot a laser into her lip to get rid of the blister. We declined for obvious reasons and the blister went away 2 weeks later.
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Post by: ice grillin you on September 02, 2012, 01:55:43 PM
they are all crooks...they tried to sell me on all these pain killers....granted it hurt but only when i would move my arm in a certain direction...in other words there was minimal pain most of the time...i told the doctor that sleeping was a problem sometimes because of how i might lay on my arm/shoulder and she actually wanted to prescribe me sleeping pills...they were so insistent on all these pills to the point where i started to honestly think they were trying to get me addicted to them

i have never believed in pills and actually havent taken medicine of any kind since i was like four (baby aspirin) so it was out of the question on my end but other people would be duped so easily by their scare tactics...its pathetic

im actually in a quandry come november....im petrified to fly to NO and the only way i think i can do it is to take a pill...but im so anti pill...lately i have been thinking about just trying to get insanely drunk but i just dont think thats going to take the fear away
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Post by: General_Failure on September 02, 2012, 02:00:35 PM
Take something to read. It'll keep your mind occupied for all but the ten seconds of takeoff.
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Post by: ice grillin you on September 02, 2012, 02:01:47 PM
im also anti reading
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Post by: General_Failure on September 02, 2012, 02:02:29 PM
Then be a terrified bitch until your flight explodes in mid-air.
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Post by: ice grillin you on September 02, 2012, 02:04:48 PM
this terrified bitch will be doing eagle chants in the upper reaches of the superdome while you are cooking skewers of kangaroo meat over an open fire

holla
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Post by: Diomedes on September 02, 2012, 02:05:55 PM
Drink too much and you might find yourself in federal custody.  Flight attendants don't like belligerent drunks.  Passed out pillheads though...no problem.  And since you don't pop pills, your tolerance should be super low.  Just pop a pill and wake up in NO.  It will be alright, you won't turn into a pillhead overnight.
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Post by: rjs246 on September 02, 2012, 02:16:11 PM
I love reading about how everyone is smarter than their doctors and take pride in ignoring medical advice. Great stuff.
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Post by: SD on September 02, 2012, 02:24:44 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on September 02, 2012, 02:16:11 PM
I love reading about how everyone is smarter than their doctors and take pride in ignoring medical advice. Great stuff.

Are you really claiming that Doctors don't do unnecessary tests and surgery to make a buck? Do you think in the instance of my daughter that I should have let them inject her with anesthesia and shot a laser into her mouth?
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Post by: rjs246 on September 02, 2012, 02:29:16 PM
No I'm saying that I enjoy reading about people ignoring the advice of doctors and that it's great stuff.
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Post by: Diomedes on September 02, 2012, 02:31:15 PM
My doctor kept telling me to drink less.  I fired his ass and got another one.   So far, so good.  She must like a drink herself. 
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Post by: ice grillin you on September 02, 2012, 03:08:06 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on September 02, 2012, 02:29:16 PM
No I'm saying that I enjoy reading about people ignoring the advice of doctors and that it's great stuff.

if the advice is stupid why would you follow it....sleeping pills for a torn rotator cuff?....i dont think so....they be scammin....this isnt refusing life saving surgery
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Post by: shorebird on September 02, 2012, 03:37:44 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on September 02, 2012, 02:16:11 PM
I love reading about how everyone is smarter than their doctors and take pride in ignoring medical advice. Great stuff.

Hahaha! I think generally doctors try to help. I'm lucky enough to have a good one after two that I wasn't comfortable with. She didn't even want me to go on meds for my high cholesteral. Had me change my diet because she said the type of cholesterol I had could be easily brought down without meds. It was a bitch though limiting my intake of bacon in the middle of tomato season the way I like BLT's. I started taking fiber everyday and the Metamusil seemed to help a bit also.
I guess I'm saying that if you have a doctor you're not comfortable with because you feel they're pushing meds on you, then try another one. They all aren't 'scammin', thats what second opinions are for.
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 03, 2012, 01:43:47 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on September 02, 2012, 03:08:06 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on September 02, 2012, 02:29:16 PM
No I'm saying that I enjoy reading about people ignoring the advice of doctors and that it's great stuff.

if the advice is stupid why would you follow it....sleeping pills for a torn rotator cuff?....i dont think so....they be scammin....this isnt refusing life saving surgery
I was prescribed ambiens for my shoulder prior to surgery to ensure that I wouldn't develop a tolerance to the pain meds.  It's all dependent on the serverity of the injury.  Mine was bad enough that sleeping was nearly impossible with my shoulder randomly slipping out of place at the slightest movement. 

It sounds like your doc was excited to get you under the knife, rather than addressing the issue with PT and strengthing exercises. 
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Post by: SD on September 17, 2012, 09:46:15 AM
Anyone have any recommendations on a good over the counter sleep aid? I use Valerian but I think I'm becoming immune to it. My problem isn't getting to sleep, it's that I wake up at 1 or 2 AM and can't get back to sleep. It's a nightly problem. I've cut caffeine out completely but it hasn't helped. Some people told me Melatonin works.
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 17, 2012, 09:55:45 AM
My coworker swears by some Vitamin supplement he has with Melatonin. 
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on September 17, 2012, 09:59:52 AM
Melatonin or Tylenol PM
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Post by: Tomahawk on September 17, 2012, 10:38:52 AM
Tequila
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Post by: Dillen on September 17, 2012, 11:24:04 AM
Melatonin's the same deal, if you wake up you're farged. They had different dosage levels of Melatonin that are supposed to do different things, one dosage helps you fall asleep, one helps you stay asleep, etc. It's bullshtein. I used to have really bad sleeping problems and Unisom fixed that right up. If you use it every night your body is bound to get immune to it eventually, regardless of brand. I've tried 5 different brands or so and Unisom was by far the best.
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Post by: Geowhizzer on September 17, 2012, 11:30:39 AM
I used Tylenol PM for awhile (never more than once a week to get myself back on schedule), but I think I became immune to it as well.

So, even though I don't drink because of bad genetics, I'd say Tomahawk may be right...

Quote from: Tomahawk on September 17, 2012, 10:38:52 AM
Tequila
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Post by: hbionic on September 17, 2012, 11:35:24 AM
Masturbation. Seriously. At least two sessions before you sleep and warm milk, and maybe turn a fan on so you have some consistent white noise in the room all night. No exercise or television before you sleep. And get rid of the native american relic you have under your bed.
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Post by: SD on September 17, 2012, 11:37:16 AM
Gonna give unisom and melatonin a try and see which one works best.
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Post by: Tomahawk on September 17, 2012, 11:58:52 AM
Might want to try a couple different varieties of unisom too:

QuoteWhat are the active ingredients and dosage for Unisom products?
The active ingredient in each Unisom SleepTab is 25 mg of doxylamine succinate.

The active ingredient in each Unisom SleepGel is 50 mg of diphenhydramine HCl.

The active ingredient in each Unisom SleepMelt tablet is 25 mg (50 mg per dose) of diphenhydramine HCl.

The active ingredients in each Unisom PM Pain caplet is 325 mg of acetaminophen (pain reliever) and 50 mg of diphenhydramine HCl (sleep aid).

http://www.unisom.com/faq.html
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 17, 2012, 12:40:10 PM
Unisom always left me groggy in the morning.  You can check with your doc for Ambien/lunesta if its a real issue. 
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Post by: hbionic on September 17, 2012, 12:51:05 PM
Maybe one less burrito before bed?
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Post by: Tomahawk on September 17, 2012, 12:51:49 PM
Ironic that a mexican would suggest that
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Post by: Susquehanna Birder on September 17, 2012, 12:57:49 PM
The fan noise thing is a good suggestion. Easy and it doesn't farg with your body chemistry.

It's a rare thing for me to have problems getting to sleep, either initially or after waking up during the night. I have done some TM type of meditative techniques to help sometimes, but usually it's just lights out.
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Post by: Eagaholic on September 17, 2012, 02:18:32 PM
Quote from: SD on September 17, 2012, 09:46:15 AM
Anyone have any recommendations on a good over the counter sleep aid? I use Valerian but I think I'm becoming immune to it. My problem isn't getting to sleep, it's that I wake up at 1 or 2 AM and can't get back to sleep. It's a nightly problem. I've cut caffeine out completely but it hasn't helped. Some people told me Melatonin works.

The best thing to take depends on what  the cause is and there are a lot. Although it could definitely be something else, an ongoing insomnia problem with being able to fall asleep but waking up a few hours later, and not being able to get back to sleep is a classic symptom of low cortisol. Usually, though not always, this comes from having a good amount of stress of one type or another for a prolonged period of time (it doesn't have to be emotional stress, even something like a chronic infection is enough to stress the immune system).

If you wanted to test this:

Eat a high carb meal not too long before bed (complex carbs like pasta, not simple carbs or something with a higher glycemic index like rice that can have the opposite effect). If you sleep at least 2-3 hour longer there's a good chance it's a low cortisol problem. This is because cortisol is responsible for converting stored sugar (glycogen) into blood sugar (fuel) when in a fasting state, which we are in during sleep. If cortisol is low and can't do this, the alternate system that takes over that function is adrenalin, which has a tendency to make you wake up and keep you up. Sometimes it is accompanied by other adrenalin type symptoms such as racing thoughts and such, sometimes not.

If the carb load test doesn't work it is likely something else. Cutting out caffeine is good and doing the same with sugar also important. I used to have the same sleep problem and found it was from eating ice cream before bed. The reason I'm writing all this up is because if it is a cortisol problem it can lead to serious problems down the road and it is important to get to the cause rather than just take a pill to cover it up, which you would likely become dependent on if the underlying problem isn't addressed. Btw, I don't know if you've noticed or not, but valerian could have an effect on mental function and especially memory/recall ability, which isn't ideal when learning a new job.

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Post by: SD on September 17, 2012, 02:41:43 PM
Thanks holic...I'm gonna give the carb load idea a try. Since it's my last week at my current position they have me training the new class meaning I have a lot of time on my hands. Been reading a lot about sleep problems and the carb loading before bed idea seems to work for a lot of people. My diet consists of lean meats and veggies so I don't take in a lot of carbs which could be part of the problem. I don't want to depend on a pill which makes me groggy like I am today.

I usually get up between 2-4 and that's it. Can't get back to sleep no matter how hard I try. When I was underway on a ship and was trying to wind down from a long day I'd slow my breathing down which would always knock me out. I try doing that now but I have trouble slowing my breathing rate down. 4 hours of sleep has become the norm and I'm usually fine but lately it''s been getting harder and harder to get that 4 hours in. Like a month ago I slept from 11-530 and I felt unbelievable for that day.
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Post by: Eagaholic on September 17, 2012, 03:52:42 PM
The thing to remember about the carb load is that it is meant to help pinpoint the cause but doing it every night for sleep isn't meant to be a good treatment and can get you fat and more unhealthy in the long run.

Hopefully the cure might be as simple as incorporating more carbs in the diet to build some glycogen reserves for sleep. If not, the problem is there are probably about a dozen common causes of this pattern and often takes someone who works in the field with the expertise to figure it out.

Unfortunately many docs aren't trained in that area. They are good at treating diabetes but not pre-diabetes, hypertension but not pre-hypertension. Good diet and exercise is usually the extent of the advice they can offer until things become full blown medical conditions, since that is what their training consists of. All but the most inexcusably ignorant docs will say you have to cut out gluten if you hope to treat celiac disease for example, though a generation ago that idea would have been considered a bunch of hogwash. But generally this hasn't yet extended to other conditions like migraines, cancer,  arthritis or insomnia. Insomnia btw is almost epidemic. Cutting edge models (e.g. check out the neuroendocrine immune axis if you like reading about this stuff) are starting to recognize that there actually are in a sense pre-cancer and pre-arthritis stages just like there is pre-hypertension, which can be nipped in the bud. This is changing slowly though, and there still aren't a lot of MDs competent in truly preventative medicine. More often one needs to look elsewhere for someone with expertise if you can't get a fix it yourself.

Imo the breathing part can be really helpful to relax if you can stick with it and stop the mind from thinking (if you do it lying down, you can try sitting at first to help keep from drifting off and losing concentration).

If you hit a wall trying to figure it out and want more info on the types of people who work well with these approaches, let me know if you want some recommendations on what to look for. There are some pretty solid practitioners out there but also a lot of well meaning but incompetent and even kookie folks as well (some of whom actually have valid credentials and licenses).
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Post by: SD on September 19, 2012, 08:39:16 AM
holic I took your advice. 2 nights ago I carb loaded before bed, I woke up at 2 and was back down around 330. Last night I didn't carb load and I was up at 2 and back down around 4. I also took a melatonin last night which didn't really work. I took off today and forced myself to sleep until 7 [I'm usually up at 530 whether I have to work or not]. The last few weeks I haven't been able to stay up later than 10, so I'm trying to throw my circadian rythym off so I can stay up later and maybe sleep a little later. Thinking about going to my doctor to get a temp fix like Lunestra which I've heard works really well.
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Post by: Eagaholic on September 19, 2012, 10:10:33 AM
In a way this is good news since it doesn't sound like a low cortisol problem, which over long periods of time can lead to big problems. The somewhat newer generation of sleep drugs - Lunesta, Ambien and Sonata work pretty well generally and I think are best used just for what you are considering - an occasional and very short term fix to get a good night sleep. I'd think about starting with the lowest dose to avoid hangover in the am and if it doesn't work try a higher dose a night or two later, but before starting the new job. There's a chance you'll wake up feeling like a million bucks. Ambien also comes in a time release that is good for helping people who tend to wake up in the middle of the night. Down side of Lunesta, especially in a higher dose, is nasty metallic taste that can stay in the mouth all day. Ambien in more rare cases causes bizarre side effects, sometimes with people in a sleep walking type state but it is rare enough I wouldn't worry, just good to be aware of. Ambien will also probably be cheaper if insurance doesn't cover it. Just don't drink with any of these.

One other option you could try tonight is Benadryl, which is over the counter and therefore no need to see a doctor (again generic is a bit cheaper). It is more of a crap shoot and often doesn't work well after the first day or two but worth a shot to try and reset the sleep cycle. Hope you find something that works well.
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 19, 2012, 01:22:43 PM
Ambien works well, but as Eagaholic said, the side effects are odd.  My wife occasionally takes them when she has a severe migraine.  She ends up seeing ghosts or people that arent there.  Oddly enough if you look it up, everyone see's the same thing.  An old lady sitting to your left.  Freaky. 
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Post by: SD on September 19, 2012, 01:40:27 PM
Quote from: Seabiscuit36 on September 19, 2012, 01:22:43 PM
Ambien works well, but as Eagaholic said, the side effects are odd.  My wife occasionally takes them when she has a severe migraine.  She ends up seeing ghosts or people that arent there.  Oddly enough if you look it up, everyone see's the same thing.  An old lady sitting to your left.  Freaky.

Now I really want to try it
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on September 19, 2012, 02:17:32 PM
A chick I know mixed Ambien and hard liquor one night and was a legit zombie the next morning. She said she blacked out for at least 12-16 hours total.
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Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 19, 2012, 02:21:33 PM
There's all kinds of weird reactions.  I mostly get a euphoric rush then fall asleep. 

Tiger Woods was obsessed with Ambien Sex
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on September 19, 2012, 02:40:16 PM
and golden showers
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Post by: ice grillin you on September 19, 2012, 02:42:06 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on September 19, 2012, 02:17:32 PM
A chick I know mixed Ambien and hard liquor one night and was a legit zombie the next morning. She said she blacked out for at least 12-16 hours total.

sounds like a good cocktail to take when i fly to new orleans
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 25, 2012, 08:39:46 AM
Best way to deal with plantar fasciitis... Go.
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Post by: Sgt PSN on November 25, 2012, 08:42:45 AM
Stop walking/running.
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Post by: Diomedes on November 25, 2012, 08:50:02 AM
Seven step drop, sack, fumble.
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Post by: PoopyfaceMcGee on November 25, 2012, 10:14:15 AM
Peroneal tendinitis... So rX is basically ibuprofen on the regular and exactly what Sarge said.
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Post by: hbionic on November 25, 2012, 04:45:24 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on November 25, 2012, 08:39:46 AM
Best way to deal with plantar fasciitis... Go.

Pretty much. Massage, and stretching your calf, foot before you get out of bed is another way. Grabbing a towel, sticking your foot in the middle of the towel and pulling on both ends, stretching the top of your foot is another way.

Last but not least, I purchased this one boot looking thing at Target for $30...its two velcro straps attached to this one curved plastic thing. One velcro straps around your ankle and the other the top of your foot, pulling on the top of your foot, keeping tension while you sleep. This helps relieve the pain and gets you back to normal. Getting arch supports also helps.

It's been a while for me, but the condition is getting a lot better. We must have walked easily 20-25 miles in New Orleans and not once did I wake up with pain. I still get pain here and there....but not as bad as it was when I first self-diagnosed myself about a year ago.
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Post by: Tomahawk on December 02, 2012, 09:46:46 AM
How should a swollen uvula be treated?
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Post by: Diomedes on December 02, 2012, 12:14:36 PM
Amputation. 
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Post by: Eagaholic on December 02, 2012, 01:08:27 PM
try a vibrator
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Post by: Dillen on September 17, 2013, 07:00:30 PM
How many of you had back spasms or lower disc problems? I've had a combination of both for maybe 9 months now. I've only had back spasms once before, maybe 5 years ago, but those were significantly more painful and happened about every 15 seconds for only two weeks tops. This time they occur a lot less frequently (usually over 2-3 hours, 2-3 times a week). There have been times where I felt pretty good for about a week, then a split instance sends me back to square one. Like yesterday, I had felt good for a little while. Walk outside, it's chilly, back fargs itself and by the time I get to my car can't bend over without wanting to kill myself. I know walking helps a little, sometimes I just sit in the shower with the hottest water blasting right on the injury, and that helps too. I know sitting a lot is bad. Basically even the stiffest of beds will randomly mess it up. I've went to a sports med doctor for all my problems and he's always the shtein, but he's out of the country for another couple weeks. NSAID's and muscle relaxers have done basically nothing. Anyone ever effectively deal with a problem like this any other way?
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Post by: Eagaholic on September 18, 2013, 02:48:35 AM
Back problems suck, hope you can get better soon.

I've had them on and off over the years but much less frequent and severe than they used to be now that I've gotten a fairly good handle on treating them. I've had herniated discs in my neck and lower back damage after car/motorcycle accidents in my younger days (and at least 2 or 3 pretty severe concussions to boot - I know, which explains things...).

I know everyone is different but here are some of the causes/triggers I've found and what works best to treat it.

As far as causes, I've found by trial and error by far the biggest one is diet. Things like overdoing it at the gym lifting or sudden cold on my back are triggers but aren't the cause that predisposes me to the problem. The worst things food wise are too much sugar, dairy, bad quality oils in foods (eg hydrogenated), and the worst of all is fried food, especially with super heated oils (boiled to the point of smoking, like a deep frier or with pan cooking- the body isn't naturally designed to easily process it and it's even worse for joints). Too much alcohol also contributes and anything that can dehydrate, even too much sweating or just not drinking enough water can cause electrolyte imbalance which may trigger spasm. If you by chance smoke, I know just one cigarette and I can feel tightness in the back of my neck. If I go on a little binge and smoke a few over a few days I probably have a 50/50 chance of some problem. That's just me but I do think it can effect muscle tension.

As far as treatment, there are things in traditional as well as alternative medicine that might really help. If you haven't tried adding a narcotic pain killer to the nsaids, think about a short course of just a few days max, if you are able to with work etc. Drugs like Lortab seems to help reset things rather than just just change the contraction threshold of the muscle like the muscle relaxants do, kind of like like allowing the circuit breaker to trip and reset when the circuit gets overloaded instead of just turning down the volume.

The biggest help along with diet has been chiropractic. I'm a huge fan. At one point I was in chronic and often severe neck pain and had gone to a couple of specialists including a neurologist and a specialized physical therapist, but they couldn't help. I was having lower and mid back spasm as well and my head was almost permanently crooked off to the side. I found a great chiropractor who had me pain free in a week back playing sports within a month. I couldn't believe it. One caveat, there are good as well as bad chiropractors, like doctors or any other profession. Also, a lot of misinformed people have a negative view of chiropractic due to the propaganda and longstanding smear campaign of the AMA. The AMA was actually found guilty of this in a federal court in Chicago and iicr two of their officers received prison sentences.

If you happen to live in the Philly area I can recommend a very good chiropractor, Rob Kane. I go out of my way to see him whenever I'm in town. Oh btw, his partner left the practice after he became too busy as the Eagles and then also Flyers chiropractor. When he is on the road with the Eagles and the Flyers are home, Rob fills in to work with them. He's a good guy. I've had many an hour of great sports talk there. He is off rt 309 in Fort Washington, (215) 540-1933 if anyone is interested.

Another thing that is really effective - and sounds goofy - is to take 2-3 days to do a juice fast. If you can do it for 3 days I'd be willing to bet most if not all of your symptoms will clear up by the end. You can readily get organic carrot juice at supermarkets and is pretty cheap at Costco. Maybe the best one is just to squeeze nothing but fresh lemon and/or lime juice, add water and just enough maple syrup (grade B is the best) to taste good. It's basically just lime/lemonade. Drink lots of water, too. If I do this and get a couple of chiro adjustments and maybe acupuncture, it will invariably get rid of 80-100 percent of the symptoms (don't do it though, or pm me if you happen to have blood sugar problems). I don't remember if it was as quite as effective years ago when I was almost incapacitated, but it did help a lot. Now when I feel it coming on I can usually knock it out in 2-3 days before it gets particularly painful and usually I'm back in the gym within a week.

Not all but most back spasm involves inflammation. Google proinflamatory and anti inflammatory foods. Obviously NSAIDS are strongly anti inflammatory but can have side effects, sometimes serious with long term use, but fish oil is a fairly safe anti inflammatory to take as an ongoing supplement.

Lastly, cold is often recommended for the 1st two or 3 days of back spasm but has made it worse for me. Like you, heat helps. The best thing I've found is using a steam room and pool if you have access (don't over do it and drink a ton of water). Alternate between the pool and steam room (or if not, sauna), with going in the pool to gently stretch. The great thing about stretching in the pool is that when you stretch, whatever muscle groups you are trying to relax, other groups have to tighten up to compensate. Because you weigh so much less in the water, you need much less contraction, including inadvertent stabilizing movements that can trigger spasm and pain. Just keep a stable base.

Anyway, some people have back problems for a few weeks or months and then it leaves quickly for good, hope that's true for you. For me, I've gotten it to a point that when it comes up it is more of an annoyance or inconvenience than a problem by using the above, hope it helps.









   
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Post by: Dillen on September 18, 2013, 11:36:03 PM
As far as diet goes, the only thing you mentioned that I consume a lot of is dairy. Very little sugar, only oil I use is olive oil, very little alcohol. I drink a ton of water. I can't imagine how dairy could be linked to this. I know the proinflammatory foods are usually baked or processed goods, aside from bread I don't have any of that. I already knew cherries and raspberries had anti-inflam qualities, just looked up other anti-inflammatory foods - lean meats, omega-3s, whole grains, I have all that. So it's probably not diet..

Definitely on board with chiropractors. My sports med doctor does that of sorts, and it really is amazing how many quick fixes they can pull off. He's fixed me up with any dumb thing joint problem you can imagine, aside from this. I've had these problems re-occurring for a long time (first hurt pitching in high school), and it usually only lasted maybe a day or two, but then wouldn't come up again after another year or longer.  I had gotten to see him before he left town a little while ago - believe it or not, apparently my left leg is about 3/4 inch shorter than my right. I have a peg leg. Entire body is slightly misaligned, more pressure on the lower left side (every single time I've had a back problem, it's in the exact same spot) which leads to this all the time. So he had put my heel on a small book, bend down, up, and it felt a million times better. Now I've put insoles in all of my left shoes, which has helped. I told him that there's no way the fix is as easy as this, but he said it's happened before. Unfortunately, still need to figure out a way to get this to go away right now.

Not around the Philly area, but family is in the Exton/Downingtown area so if the problem remains whenever I visit will be sure to look him up. Do you have any experience with getting massage treatment? I've heard some good things, a lot of powerlifters at my gym worship it, but I feel like I'd expect too much. Unsure if it's something you need to have a million different sessions for, etc.

Don't really think this is going to be an all-time fix since this has reoccured so often. Like you, it's only been a minor annoyance that comes up every so often, but this one has left me pretty much incapacitated. The past few days I've actually had to slide sideways out of bed, prop my hands against the wall, hold myself there for a couple minutes, and then can finally stand up. After walking around for awhile I loosen up, and can move somewhat freely.

Thanks for the help. Didn't expect this much info, much appreciated.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on September 20, 2013, 02:06:53 AM
I've seen massage therapists on and off but not so much for back spasm. From what I remember it generally helps some but not enough to break the episode. But that is with fairly limited experience. I do know the therapists vary in ability and technique so you might ask around for a recommendation. It sounds like your causes/triggers are different than mine and could in part be more structural (shorter leg), but as an aside dairy is often considered one of the big four in food allergies (with gluten, soy and eggs). These aren't the full blown emergency type food allergies that for example peanuts or seafood can cause in some people, but a secondary and delayed type of reaction that can cause an array of problems including musculoskeletal. Anyway good luck with it, I know it's a bitch to deal with and I remember days of taking 5-10 excruciating minutes just to work my way out of bed. Hopefully it passes quickly.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on September 30, 2013, 07:35:46 PM
Came down with a nasty sinus infections makings is way into my lungs.  While at the doc's office, they offered Vaccinations for TDAP and the flu.  I did both.  Only because of little SB36
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on September 30, 2013, 08:58:04 PM
I broke my leg once.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SunMo on October 01, 2013, 08:40:50 AM
my right knee has been clicking, stiff, and sore for quite some time.  i brought this up during my annual physical and the doc thought maybe it was my meniscus which was what i was hoping for because that's correctable.  unfortunately when i got my xray it turned out to be arthritis, which sucks because there isn't much to be done with that except deal with it
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on October 01, 2013, 01:09:26 PM
Quote from: SunMo on October 01, 2013, 08:40:50 AM
my right knee has been clicking, stiff, and sore for quite some time.  i brought this up during my annual physical and the doc thought maybe it was my meniscus which was what i was hoping for because that's correctable.  unfortunately when i got my xray it turned out to be arthritis, which sucks because there isn't much to be done with that except deal with it

exactly the same thing here...I've got it in both knees. I thought meniscus too and when they did the x-rays they said arthritis. The crazy thing is it started with a quickness. I had no problems up until the end of last year and then they swelled up and since then its been hell.

I have had cortisone shots in both and that helped immensely.

Combine that with the ankle surgery I had and the doc said no more running on pavement or boot camp classes.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on October 01, 2013, 01:23:11 PM
I'm sitting in physical therapy for my bicep tendon even as we speak. Years of martial arts and the gym are showing up. So, I guess we're just all turning into old fargers.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SunMo on October 01, 2013, 01:25:51 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 01, 2013, 01:09:26 PM
Quote from: SunMo on October 01, 2013, 08:40:50 AM
my right knee has been clicking, stiff, and sore for quite some time.  i brought this up during my annual physical and the doc thought maybe it was my meniscus which was what i was hoping for because that's correctable.  unfortunately when i got my xray it turned out to be arthritis, which sucks because there isn't much to be done with that except deal with it

exactly the same thing here...I've got it in both knees. I thought meniscus too and when they did the x-rays they said arthritis. The crazy thing is it started with a quickness. I had no problems up until the end of last year and then they swelled up and since then its been hell.

I have had cortisone shots in both and that helped immensely.

Combine that with the ankle surgery I had and the doc said no more running on pavement or boot camp classes.

i have the same pain in my left knee but i didn't speak up about that because the right is considerably worse.  my doc didn't even talk about cortisone, just PT which I'm not sure i want to do for $30 co-pay per visit.  maybe do it once or twice and learn the exercises and then do it myself.

i'm going to stop running and when this week is over i'll probably have to stop the high impact training i do at my house.  jumping, and doing various exercises on thin carpet/padding over concrete slab probably isn't helping issues
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on October 01, 2013, 01:28:32 PM
My physical therapy place did some insurance ninja work and they're waiving the co pay for me. Might be worth looking into.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on October 01, 2013, 02:27:09 PM
$479 for an MRI plus another couple hundred in copays and my knee guy finally drained it and shot me with cortisone.   3 months later and not a single bit of pain or swelling has reemerged.   

Cortisone is a freaking miracle.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SunMo on October 01, 2013, 02:27:59 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on October 01, 2013, 01:28:32 PM
My physical therapy place did some insurance ninja work and they're waiving the co pay for me. Might be worth looking into.

i'm debating whether or not to look into it, or do nothing and continue to complain about it.  i'll make a decision soon probably
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 01, 2013, 05:02:25 PM
I tore the medial meniscus in my right knee.  Surgery is scheduled for December.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SunMo on October 01, 2013, 05:04:55 PM
merry christmas
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 01, 2013, 05:13:10 PM
It happened in January.  Been putting it off until our slow season.  Limping, can't kneel.  Oh well.  Life's a bitch.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Dillen on October 01, 2013, 05:29:52 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on October 01, 2013, 01:23:11 PM
I'm sitting in physical therapy for my bicep tendon even as we speak. Years of martial arts and the gym are showing up. So, I guess we're just all turning into old fargers.
Deadlift? I've never heard anyone straining their biceps tendon, except for the supinated arm when gripping deadlifts, which I've seen roughly 6 billion times.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Geowhizzer on October 01, 2013, 05:54:08 PM
I've got to get mine fixed.  Playing catcher in little league through college is catching up to me.

Once I'm up, I'm fine walking, but getting up from a sitting position is killing me.  Can't run, can't jump at all.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on October 01, 2013, 06:59:14 PM
Quote from: Dillen on October 01, 2013, 05:29:52 PM
Quote from: Zanshin on October 01, 2013, 01:23:11 PM
I'm sitting in physical therapy for my bicep tendon even as we speak. Years of martial arts and the gym are showing up. So, I guess we're just all turning into old fargers.
Deadlift? I've never heard anyone straining their biceps tendon, except for the supinated arm when gripping deadlifts, which I've seen roughly 6 billion times.

There's a good chance it's torn.  Could have been deads, but it could also be from direct bicep work or even back, or just not tapping out on the mat fast enough over the years.. It's bad enough that the compensating has also given me tendonitis in my shoulder. So, lots of bike rides for me. Want to get back in the gym, but the doc said it's a long road. We'll see.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on October 01, 2013, 11:01:58 PM
PT for arthritis? I don't see how that helps considering arthritic knees is basically bone on bone.

My orthopedic doc didn't even mention PT...just no more high impact stuff and asked if I wanted a shot. They only did one knee that day and had to come back for the other a week later.

So I'm going to do eliptical and rowing machine for cardio.

Since cortisone wears off - I wonder how long this will last?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on October 02, 2013, 08:23:38 AM
My brother in law swears by the rowing machine. He's been a runner for years, but after shin splints, he turned to biking. Then came the sciatica. Now he does the rowing, and he says it's the best overall exercise.

I think I'll just have another beer.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on October 02, 2013, 01:10:37 PM
I see the rowing machines always unoccupied but I did it the other day and I enjoyed it. It's got to be a smooth one though - if you get into a good rhythm then 30min there and you're soaked with sweat.

Next time I will listen to WIP while I do it too - that'll help elevate my heart rate
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on April 26, 2014, 08:51:37 PM
just burtn the living shtein out of my finger.....a bubble the size of a grape filled with fluid is on it right now....the pain is holy hell helacious

suggestions
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: General_Failure on April 26, 2014, 08:54:53 PM
Amputate before it turns gangrenous. Or run it under cool water until it stops hurting.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on April 26, 2014, 09:08:31 PM
leave it alone, keep the finger cool with cold water (not ice)

bandage it loosely when you go to sleep

stop cooking drunk
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: MDS on April 26, 2014, 09:09:02 PM
crank one out and see what happens
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: General_Failure on April 26, 2014, 09:11:11 PM
I'm pretty sure you don't want to pop it, while you're at it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on April 26, 2014, 09:12:18 PM
Yeah, let the blister alone.  It's there for a reason. 

Also...pics please.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on April 26, 2014, 09:12:51 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on April 26, 2014, 09:08:31 PM
leave it alone, keep the finger cool with cold water (not ice)

bandage it loosely when you go to sleep

stop cooking drunk

thanks on the no ice

its been in direct contact with an ice cube for a half hour.....it helps but ill go water now

why is that
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on April 26, 2014, 09:15:26 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on April 26, 2014, 09:12:18 PM
Yeah, let the blister alone.  It's there for a reason. 

Also...pics please.

honey dip brought the camera to the m3 concert tonight at merriweather so I don't have the means....remember no cell phone
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on April 26, 2014, 09:32:03 PM
didn't happen
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: ice grillin you on April 26, 2014, 09:36:47 PM
sneaky, counter productive, dick move
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: General_Failure on April 26, 2014, 09:41:08 PM
Just mash your burned hand on your scanner. I know you've got a printer/scanner/fax with no blue ink.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on April 28, 2014, 07:33:01 AM
Use your other hand to draw a picture of it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on June 23, 2014, 08:34:25 AM
I have some strange virus that comes and goes...been dealing with it for about a week and a half...I'm nauseous half the day and I crave the shtein out of chips/crackers. Found this from 2009...definitely what I have

http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/678792-Anyone-else-got-this-Virus-ongoing-Nausea-I-have-had/AllOnOnePage
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on June 23, 2014, 09:23:03 AM
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/amberbowling05/web%20stuff/congratsonthepregnancy.gif)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on June 23, 2014, 09:25:12 AM
i'd skip the doctor and just get on board with that message board of obviously crazy people.

i would try to create the medicine yourself also.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on June 23, 2014, 11:18:26 AM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on June 23, 2014, 09:23:03 AM
(http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b271/amberbowling05/web%20stuff/congratsonthepregnancy.gif)

lolol
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on July 06, 2014, 08:28:32 AM
Quote from: SD on June 23, 2014, 08:34:25 AM
I have some strange virus that comes and goes...been dealing with it for about a week and a half...I'm nauseous half the day and I crave the shtein out of chips/crackers. Found this from 2009...definitely what I have

http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/678792-Anyone-else-got-this-Virus-ongoing-Nausea-I-have-had/AllOnOnePage

It's gastritis. Doc said too much alcohol combined with the ibuprofen I take for my back. Put me on Zantac 150 which minimizes your stomach acid.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on July 06, 2014, 10:15:23 PM
Quote from: SD on July 06, 2014, 08:28:32 AM
Quote from: SD on June 23, 2014, 08:34:25 AM
I have some strange virus that comes and goes...been dealing with it for about a week and a half...I'm nauseous half the day and I crave the shtein out of chips/crackers. Found this from 2009...definitely what I have

http://www.mumsnet.com/Talk/general_health/678792-Anyone-else-got-this-Virus-ongoing-Nausea-I-have-had/AllOnOnePage

It's gastritis. Doc said too much alcohol combined with the ibuprofen I take for my back. Put me on Zantac 150 which minimizes your stomach acid.
Did he by chance mention anything about less alcohol?

You probably already know this but it is important to take ibuprofen (or any nsaid) with food. If you are taking ibu regularly, especially higher doses, it might be better to switch to Aleve because there is less cardiovascular risk (although there is not a consensus opinion). Lancet, one of the top medical journals, published an article saying high dose ibuprofen may have similar risk to Vioxx, which was removed from the market, and a year of high dose ibu may put your risk of an avoidable fatal heart attack at in 1,000.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 07, 2014, 05:48:32 PM
I've had multiple run in with deer ticks over the past few years, but i'm relatively sure this time around I got lyme or some other tick borne disease.  I've had a headache for nearly 3 weeks, mostly in my ear if that makes any sense.  Have had a slightly elevated fever of 99.2-99.9 pretty much all the time.  My ankle where the farger bit me feels like it's seizing up as in my mobility isn't right, and I have aches in my shoulder where i had surgery. 

Scheduled a doctors appt for Wednesday to go over it all, but it's odd that a tick that was on me for less than two hours had an effect.  I thought they had to be attached for over 24 hours to transmit, so I didn't think twice about it on me. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on July 07, 2014, 07:20:55 PM
I've had 25+ tick bites this season.  People need to care less about deer.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on July 07, 2014, 08:02:28 PM
What the farg? Where the farg do you guys hang out? Holy shtein that's disgusting.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on July 07, 2014, 09:14:41 PM
Most of those are from two days working in the woods/fields of an undeveloped property on Kent Island.  Overrun with deer.  Tick heaven.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on July 08, 2014, 08:55:51 AM
They've been terrible this year.  Normally if its under 24 hours i'll just pull em and not think twice about it.  This one was on a max of 2 hours, and oddly enough I got it in Glenn Mills PA, not in the woods home where I'm used to them. 

And Hbionic, Deer ticks are essentially the size of a poppy seed, tough to spot if you don't check your self or know that something looks off. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on July 08, 2014, 04:34:43 PM
Ticks are great for reducing the relationship between man and wife to its most basic animal purpose:  bend over, spread wide and let her check that you don't have one on your taint.  Sexy.

That or keep to yourself and worry, is that itch just an itch...or am I going to end up in the ER with a festering tick boil because I wouldn't let my woman check me.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on July 14, 2014, 07:06:28 PM
Quote from: Eagaholic on July 06, 2014, 10:15:23 PM
Quote from: SD on July 06, 2014, 08:28:32 AM


It's gastritis. Doc said too much alcohol combined with the ibuprofen I take for my back. Put me on Zantac 150 which minimizes your stomach acid.
Did he by chance mention anything about less alcohol?

Got scoped today, it's an ulcer. They have me a list of shtein I can't eat for a wile. No alcohol/caffeine is the killer.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 18, 2014, 12:38:23 AM
I have either developed arthritis, or I have Lyme disease. 

I will delay seeing a doctor about this for probably another year, so don't hang on line for the results.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on October 18, 2014, 02:30:00 AM
Dio, if you might have Lyme disease definitely get it checked out ASAP. I know several people whose lives are permanently farged from it because they didn't catch it early on. Don't put it off. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 18, 2014, 10:22:52 AM
Well, I took almost thirty ticks out of my flesh this season, so chances are that's good advice. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on October 18, 2014, 10:39:02 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 08, 2014, 04:34:43 PM
Ticks are great for reducing the relationship between man and wife to its most basic animal purpose:  bend over, spread wide and let her check that you don't have one on your taint.  Sexy.

That or keep to yourself and worry, is that itch just an itch...or am I going to end up in the ER with a festering tick boil because I wouldn't let my woman check me.

This was my least favorite thing when I was a grunt. I was single so I didn't have a lady friend to check my undercarriage, so it was either stand over a mirror to check myself, have my roommate check for me, or go to medical and have them take a look. I found out the hard way that using tweezers around such a sensitive area while working backwards with your reflection was a terrible idea. No way in hell was I going to have my roommate look, let alone touch. So I just went to the doc every week. This was a leading factor in my decision to leave the infantry.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on October 19, 2014, 02:34:06 AM
I just re-read this whole thread...funniest thread on the board candidate. By the way, Eagaholic is the board MD. Droppin' knowledge son!
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 22, 2014, 09:14:49 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on October 18, 2014, 12:38:23 AM
I have either developed arthritis, or I have Lyme disease. 

I will delay seeing a doctor about this for probably another year, so don't hang on line for the results.
FUN.  Don't wait too long, it all depends on your immune system, but waiting is the worst with those fargers. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on October 22, 2014, 09:34:44 AM
Quote from: Eagaholic on October 18, 2014, 02:30:00 AM
Dio, if you might have Lyme disease definitely get it checked out ASAP. I know several people whose lives are permanently farged from it because they didn't catch it early on. Don't put it off.

my wife would be one of those. been dealing with issues ever since the worst being the chronic migraines. dont farg with that shtein dio.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 22, 2014, 10:02:23 AM
Chronic migraines?  farg that.  Gotta go find a doctor.

small rant:  I hate doctors.  All you hear on the news and from the policy makers and medical trade associations, etc. is this bullshtein about the sacred relationship between doctor and patient, but in the real world, doctors don't give a farg about people, don't remember them, don't know them or their families or their lifestyles...none of that.  I can't tell you how many sacred relationships I've had with doctors because the insurance changes and won't let me see the same one anymore, or the doctor moves to another network whatever the farg that means, etc.  I've had my GP ask me who my GP is.  You, icehole.  We recently got shifted off our family internist because of I don't know what and so now I have to go find another goddamn doctor who will tell me the same farging shtein as the others (principally drink less and farg you I'll have an extra one tonight) and give me maybe three minutes of his/her attention.  Which attention will be directed to the computer screen, of course, not me.  I have zero faith that these sonsofbitches will actually help me fend off Lyme if I've got it...I'll be the one doing all the goddamn footwork to get the right treatment.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on October 22, 2014, 11:06:56 AM
Damn, sounds like you just need to find the right doctor.  What most doctors or clinics will do is have you do a cbc panel looking for the enzymes that often pop for lyme.  Unfortunately its not always accurate and can take months to build up to levels where its recognizable, so I've always just elected to get the doxycycline treatments.  You should be able to go into any clinic, explain that you were exposed to multiple ticks over the summer, and you're not experiencing joint pain.  Giving you a 2 week cycle of doxy is cheap, and its not like you're asking for Oxycontin.  All i have to do is call my doctors office, and they'll fill a script that day. 

The bitch of Lymes is that there are so many quacks who claim to have it, that most GP's were taught to treat it similar to Fibromyalgia which was forever considered a psychological phenomena.  There's a murky world of crackpots out there who blame everything under the sun on lymes, creating a subculture of doctors who they call Lyme Literate Doctors who are careful to not put their names out there for fear of ridicule from their colleagues.  Ultimately, you're a guy who needs your physical health for your livelihood, so just get the Doxy, do the bloodwork if you don't see any improvement. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on April 11, 2015, 07:23:11 PM
farging gerd is horrible. Been taking nexium and trying to watch my diet but it's still bad. Tried high fiber foods and probiotics too but nothing's working.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 11, 2015, 10:52:31 PM
What is gerd?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on April 11, 2015, 10:56:54 PM
Ermahgerd?

(https://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/2437616781/image.jpg)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 11, 2015, 10:58:48 PM
lol I legit never heard of it

I thought maybe he meant gout
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on April 12, 2015, 12:02:36 AM
So gerd is bad acid reflux heartburn

Good luck with that - it sucks as you well know. I don't get it often but when it hits it's annoying
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on April 12, 2015, 05:02:57 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on April 11, 2015, 10:52:31 PM
What is gerd?

Bad acid reflux
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on November 21, 2015, 07:25:12 AM
https://youtu.be/c3clM4kPBr8

I went to see a rabbi
but despite his advise
I want an operation
I will not father life

operation, operation
snip & tie, snip & tie

they send me to a preacher
a really thoughtful guy
he said my idea's crazy
I shouldn't even try

this operation, operation
snip & tie, snip & tie

but i've just seen a surgeon
and with a knife he cut
I cannot breed any children
this world is such a rut

operation, operation
snip & tie, snip & tie

I had an operation
a statement of our times
they tied my balls together
what's insides not alive
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on November 23, 2015, 10:20:16 PM
Royally farged my wrist up this weekend

Was power cleaning and when I got the weight chest level and turns my wrists over I kinda stumbled and it caused the weight to push my hands beyond their normal bend point.

Had to relent and go to the doc today bc if swelled up pretty bad. It's not broken but Jesus Christ I almost wish it were. Breaks can be fixed quick and you get nice pain meds. This hyperextended sprain shtein hurts like a mother. He said it's possible that there's ligament damage or a small break they can't see on X-ray.

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 24, 2015, 08:34:03 AM
Fitness will kill you.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on November 24, 2015, 06:56:12 PM
lol pretty much

I wish I was one of the blessed souls who can stay skinny despite eating and drinking whatever the farg ever
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on November 24, 2015, 08:16:59 PM
work for a living and you don't have to worry about calories
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on November 24, 2015, 11:30:13 PM
at some point between the eagles game and today i wrecked my hand because it is double the size of my other hand and looks all puffy like it's about the explode.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on November 25, 2015, 12:45:56 AM
Maybe you always have a puffy hand, but the other one is shrinking.
That would be my medical advice.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SunMo on November 25, 2015, 08:16:16 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on November 24, 2015, 08:16:59 PM
work for a living and you don't have to worry about calories

lol yeah, definitely no fat construction workers out there
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on November 25, 2015, 08:19:34 AM
If that hand is puffy after no apparent physical trauma, it could be a serious thing. If it's puffy after punching a wall (understandable after the latest Sunday Debacle), it's serious, but maybe less so. Either way, git to the doc.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Seabiscuit36 on November 25, 2015, 08:38:17 AM
I could see Matty somehow ending up in a SnakeHandlers mass and getting bit with zero recollection. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on December 09, 2015, 12:42:32 PM
Yeah so, think I have appendicitis. Low grade fever, pain worsening on the right side. To top it off I have a cough which is a great combo. Ugh and I didn't drive today.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on December 09, 2015, 01:44:17 PM
Just add diarrhea to the symptoms and almost guaranteed appendicitis...according to a client I spoke to last week.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on December 09, 2015, 01:46:42 PM
Interesting. I've had the pain (more in the stomach), fever, and headache. I hit the rack at about 4:30 PM yesterday, and stayed there for 12+ hours. And today I'm still hurting and struggling to stay awake. The appendicitis thing crossed my mind.

Does your side pain worsen if you press on it?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on December 09, 2015, 01:58:36 PM
If your appendix bursts, I'm pretty sure you only have a short amount of time before it leaks all over inside and you die. Should prob get checked.

I totally forgot about my puffy hand until reading this....apparently it's been almost three weeks and still not totally normal. guess I just got used to it. still a tiny bit puffy at that knobby bone where the top of your hand meets the wrist, and is a little sore when I touch it, but it looks normal.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on December 10, 2015, 08:07:22 AM
Well after a 6 1/2 hr stay in the ER it ended up not being appendicitis, but rather diverticulitis. Still no fun but obviously no need for surgery.

Well, now it's time to change my diet up.

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Geowhizzer on December 10, 2015, 11:41:13 AM
Ouch, hope that clears up quickly.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 15, 2016, 09:26:18 PM
Anyone in here ever have SVT or a catheter ablation done to their heart?

I just got scheduled for one next Wednesday and I'm pretty nervous about it. They also haven't actually diagnosed me, the cardiologist made it sound like he wants to use it to diagnose and then fix once they find the problem. But if it is SVT, they can't diagnose it if it's not recorded and unfortunately with SVT it doesn't always happen when you want it to.

On one hand I want to find out what's wrong and get it fixed. The rapid heart beat showed up again while I was playing in a charity dodgeball tourny last month, and it's terrifying when it happens. On the other, I'm not exactly thrilled with the idea of them going into my heart and shocking it to trigger an attack. Everything seems to indicate it's a relatively safe procedure, but the 'risks', however small, are still scary.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 15, 2016, 10:00:44 PM
Jeez good luck with that. It was scary to read let alone think about having it done
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on February 15, 2016, 10:41:16 PM
Quote from: Munson on February 15, 2016, 09:26:18 PM
Anyone in here ever have SVT or a catheter ablation done to their heart?

I just got scheduled for one next Wednesday and I'm pretty nervous about it. They also haven't actually diagnosed me, the cardiologist made it sound like he wants to use it to diagnose and then fix once they find the problem. But if it is SVT, they can't diagnose it if it's not recorded and unfortunately with SVT it doesn't always happen when you want it to.

On one hand I want to find out what's wrong and get it fixed. The rapid heart beat showed up again while I was playing in a charity dodgeball tourny last month, and it's terrifying when it happens. On the other, I'm not exactly thrilled with the idea of them going into my heart and shocking it to trigger an attack. Everything seems to indicate it's a relatively safe procedure, but the 'risks', however small, are still scary.

Don't listen to these iceholes.  Cocaine.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on February 16, 2016, 09:50:52 AM
And that concludes this episode of, dio cares.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 16, 2016, 10:02:12 AM
 :-D

I was instructed to lay off the caffeine for a few days, so I doubt cocaine is allowed.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on February 16, 2016, 10:28:25 AM
Did they say anything about heroin?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on February 16, 2016, 12:55:31 PM
quick question munson - did your heart rate by chance increase right as the dodgeball was on its way to slamming your face ?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 16, 2016, 02:18:08 PM
Quote from: smeags on February 16, 2016, 12:55:31 PM
quick question munson - did your heart rate by chance increase right as the dodgeball was on its way to slamming your face ?

Happened as I was rushing to throw twice at a kid that i had pinned down.

Every time it's happened to me it's been while playing sports. I stopped playing sports more or less 8 years ago because I was sick of it happening. Was able to play a few games of volleyball here and there over the last few summers, but went out of my way to take it easy during those games.

Unfortunately been reading all the bad experiences people have had with this procedure and it's aftermath. Thanks, internet.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 16, 2016, 03:27:08 PM
Never Google your symptoms. You'll think you're dying. I had a pretty mild bout with anxiety and panic attacks a few months ago. Felt like my heart was about to explode and thought I was dying. Googled the symptoms and thought I had everything from diabetes to cancer, which made everything even worse. Literally everything was in my head. I'm fine. My brain just went cookoo for a couple weeks. Probably because Halloween fell on a weekend.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 16, 2016, 03:29:29 PM
Oh, and the shtein you're dealing with sounds farging awful.  Good luck with your procedure. I'll try and get enough Facebook likes for you so that Jesus will fix you.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on February 16, 2016, 05:25:30 PM
Quote from: Munson on February 16, 2016, 02:18:08 PM

Unfortunately been reading all the bad experiences people have had with this procedure and it's aftermath. Thanks, internet.
I thought this was a relatively safe procedure, no? Anyway, good luck with it, it will be good to be able to do sports and such again.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 16, 2016, 05:47:04 PM
Yeah from what I understand it's safe, but I'm very risk averse so even hearing that there's like a .01% chance of serious complications screws me up in the head.

But I'm more worried about some of the stories I'm reading from people who said they didn't get any better, got worse, were always tired after, etc. My hope is it's because they were mostly older people saying these things, and a lot of them were getting it for AFib, which is a bit more risky than what the doctors think I have. But a lot of people saying the tach/palpitations

I really really hope it works and I have no side effects, because I really would like to be able to play sports and run around without worrying about it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on February 16, 2016, 06:07:26 PM
So it sounds like there is more of a chance of getting in a car accident on the way to the appointment than a serious complication. But I hear you, small risk aside, who the hell wants to go through medical stuff like that anyway. Keep a focus on the positive side though. All should go well, and if it does and you ever have a chance for sex your heart should be fine.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: General_Failure on February 16, 2016, 09:13:37 PM
There's plenty of other things that could go wrong, too. Like you could wake up in the middle of it, or choke on your own vomit because you didn't listen when they told you not to eat 12 hours before you go in. Spread your worrying around to stuff like that, and see what you can do about the problems you can actually do something about, like that vomit thing.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 17, 2016, 12:31:08 PM
Quote from: Munson on February 15, 2016, 09:26:18 PM
Anyone in here ever have SVT or a catheter ablation done to their heart?

I've been away for a few days - sorry I missed this one. I'm not SVT experienced, but I have (and still do to some degree) paroxysmal atrial fibrillation. Bascially it's similar to SVT, where your heart loses its natural electrical impulses, and the rhythm is more of less half beating, very quickly. And then every couple of minutes, your heart kind of stops, and then tries to jump start itself with a giant THUMP. Sometimes for me it's very transient, like 30 mnutes, but I've also had it go on for weeks at a time. It's not painful, and now that I know what it is, it's not as scary as it was...but it still sucks.

A few years ago, I had a cryoablation, where they put in a catheter and then use an inflatable liquid nitrogen balloon to scar a ring around the blood vessel leading into the heart. Since I had that done, the episodes have lessened dramatically, but they haven't gone away altogether. At least I have been able to get off of the nastier anticoagulant meds (coumadin, Pradaxa) and I convinced the doc that asprin therapy is sufficient for my mild case.

Are you doing RF ablation? Either way, I've heard mixed results, and if nothing else, sometimes a second run takes care of any remaining problems.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 17, 2016, 12:41:36 PM
They're not sure where the problem is originating yet, they suspect SVT due to my symptoms and plan on using the catheter to induce it and be able to locate it. Doctor said if it's in the right side of my heart it's easy enough to ablate, but otherwise they might have to send me to a specialist (or it'll just take a lot longer.)

My big problem now is anxiety/panic. I've never had problems with either before but the possible SVT episode I had last month has led to me having high anxiety every time my heart rate speeds up--which in turn speeds up my heart. Culminated in a panic attack last thursday and me getting so worked up even approaching where I work that I can't go in. It's insane and depressing. I'm guessing I'm going to need some anxiety meds whether this procedure works or not.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 17, 2016, 12:49:34 PM
Yeah, it's all tied together and it's a pain to track down. I'm taking a somewhat light course of hypertension meds, and the cardio guy says that BP can have some triggering effect. I've also heard a wide variety of other triggers from people, and there is no pat answer for everyone. I have heard of people having your procedure done, and it sounds like a good approach, selectively fixing the spots that mess up the heart cadence. Pretty amazing technology when you think of it.

A good part of it all is the awesome propofol nap you get to take. A not so good part of it is the upper thigh incisions. Hopefully you're all healed up before bikini season.   :paranoid
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on February 17, 2016, 01:02:16 PM
Good luck munson, I'll drink extra caffeine for you just like I pollute more and fail to recycle to make up for Dio.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on February 17, 2016, 01:06:35 PM
So your heart rate jumps when you're exercising and you have anxiety/panic about your heart rate jumping when you exercise? Sounds like you need a shrink to me.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on February 17, 2016, 01:14:01 PM
Smoke pot

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Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 17, 2016, 01:36:09 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on February 17, 2016, 01:06:35 PM
So your heart rate jumps when you're exercising and you have anxiety/panic about your heart rate jumping when you exercise? Sounds like you need a shrink to me.

haha a little more than that, sadly. When I say spikes up, I'm talking upwards of 280-300 BPM, possibly higher than that. It only ever lasts for 1-2 minutes, but when it happens it's scary. It doesn't gradually get there either, it's like a flip is switched and my heart is suddenly stuck in this superfast rate.

It had been 7-8 years since my last episode of it specifically because I avoided playing sports that would get my adrenaline rushing. But then it happened again last month and now every time my heart rate goes up or I get an adrenaline rush I start to freak out a little. That's where the panic comes in.

I'll go see a shrink if they tell me it'll help. I never had anxiety issues before so this is all new territory for me.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 17, 2016, 01:39:30 PM
Emotional state does have a lot to do with it. One day I was due for an afternoon treadmill type of stress test, and that morning, my bitch-from-hell boss decided to ambush me in a conference room with one of the HR reps, to "help me" with my job performance. When I did the treadmill that afternoon, my heart rate went up, but it didn't come back down when I finished. I had to sit there for about an hour. That's partly when I knew that I had to leave the job by choice, rather than leaving it in a casket (or putting someone else in one).

Strangely enough, caffeine doesn't seem to bother me much. In fact, I think it actually helps a little...but I've cut way back.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 17, 2016, 01:51:25 PM
Munson, did your doc talk with you about what they call "pill-in-pocket" treatment? It's when you carry medication (such as flecainide) with you and take it when you have an episode. Sometimes they like to go with that before they start poking around inside the ticker. (In my case I had used a couple of other drugs to try and limit the episodes, but they didn't work...so the ablation was justifiable.)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 17, 2016, 02:37:42 PM
They said medication was one way to go, but since my episodes never lasted very long they weren't sure how effective it would be. I think my anxiety over it led them to say basically lets go in there, find it, and take care of it so you don't have to worry about it anymore.

My sister's SVT episodes would happen no matter what she was doing and sometimes last for hours, whereas mine only happen during extreme adrenaline rush situations and only last a few minutes. Not sure why that is, really.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on February 17, 2016, 05:37:31 PM
Good luck Munny.

Don't be a Hoyda.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 17, 2016, 05:38:27 PM
Does your heart rate spike we you go to the rape basement?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on February 17, 2016, 05:42:51 PM
Sorry to hear about your health issues.  Hope it works out, Munson.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on February 17, 2016, 06:09:14 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 17, 2016, 05:38:27 PM
Does your heart rate spike we you go to the rape basement?

Lol

Get better soon Munson. shtein is scary
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 17, 2016, 07:50:39 PM
 :-D

Thanks guys.

Very scary, but just gotta hope for the best. Wanna get shtein back to normal ASAP
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Geowhizzer on February 17, 2016, 08:48:19 PM
Thoughts and prayers with you, Munson.  My dad and my nephew had to get ablated for afib.  Both turned out OK.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on February 18, 2016, 09:04:20 AM
Yeah Munson, all kidding aside get well soon.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 18, 2016, 09:57:30 AM
I totally understand your apprehension. I admit that I wrote out a makeshift living will and shared it with the wife before I went in.

Screwing with the heart is no joke, but the process is well known and the expertise is there to make any potential complications a very, very miniscule risk. Seriously...the thing they will be most concerned about is the healing of the incisions they make to get the catheters in.

I'm sure that you'll do fine, and hopefully they fix things up for you in short order.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on February 22, 2016, 01:55:06 PM
There's a nasty stomach virus floating around. My daughter had it Friday night. Was up 5-6 times throwing up. It hit me last night. I haven't felt that sick since I had a reaction to my typhoid shot in the Navy.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 22, 2016, 01:58:00 PM
Quote from: SD on February 22, 2016, 01:55:06 PM
There's a nasty stomach virus floating around. My daughter had it Friday night. Was up 5-6 times throwing up. It hit me last night. I haven't felt that sick since I had a reaction to my typhoid shot in the Navy.

You spelled hot beef injection wrong.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 23, 2016, 07:22:51 AM
I had that stomach bug. Thankfully it only lasted one night, but it was indeed brutal. Put me out of commission for a couple of days. From what I've read, that sucker is spreading everywhere, in classic contagion style.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on February 23, 2016, 09:56:05 AM
Can't be that bad if the media isn't trying to scare us with it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on February 23, 2016, 09:58:52 AM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on February 23, 2016, 07:22:51 AM
I had that stomach bug. Thankfully it only lasted one night, but it was indeed brutal. Put me out of commission for a couple of days. From what I've read, that sucker is spreading everywhere, in classic contagion style.

I work at home Mondays and still called out because I was so sick. Wasn't able to hold down water until mid morning  yesterday. Held down soup last night and oatmeal this morning. Baby's momma has it too and she's dreading life. At least my daughter is over it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on February 23, 2016, 10:14:33 AM
My daughter had it, and she's Type 1. Between that and trying to deal with the kids while the hubby was at work, she ended up having to spend a couple of days in the hospital. First time in her 27 years that her disease put her there (well, first time since diagnosis).
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on February 29, 2016, 05:17:53 PM
The surgery last wednesday went well. Doc couldn't actually trigger the SVT, but was able to get it going enough to see an electrical pathway had split into two, and believes that's probably where my problem was coming from. They ablated it and I was home by noon Thursday. Had to go to the ER friday night, as some strange palpitations turned into tachy....ER doctor didn't think it was SVT though, and I was wearing a holter monitor, so when the results of that get evaluated I'll hopefully have some answers. Hoping it was just a funky beat due to the heart trying to heal.

They also upped by bystolic from 5 mg to 10 mg that night, and that resulted in a pretty horrible weekend. They're trying to tell me to stick with that until they get the holter results back, but I'm just going to take 5 mg every 18 hours, instead of every 12. I was up until 5 AM last night with awful side effects, I can't do that every night.

Next step is the anxiety that has developed because of this. PCP gave me .25 xanax today to use as needed. I really wanted to avoid anti-anxiety meds, but I'm wound up so tight from this shtein that I may cave and take them as needed for now. Going back in 2 weeks. Anyone have experience with xanax?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 01, 2016, 10:31:57 AM
Nope. My doc did put me on Zyban a few months ago though.  Turns out that aside from being a drug to help people quit smoking, it's also an anti-anxiety med.  Not sure how similar or different the 2 drugs are though.

Glad to see you're still above ground.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on March 01, 2016, 10:59:23 AM
No personal experience with Xanax, but my FIL took it for a short while (long story), and it wigged him out a bit.

The cardio adventure sounds like quite an experience. Hopefully they get you in sync soon so that you can start feeling positive about it all. The holter thing is a royal pain, and I was unhappy wearing that shtein for just one night.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on March 01, 2016, 11:25:12 AM
Quote from: Susquehanna Birder on March 01, 2016, 10:59:23 AM
No personal experience with Xanax, but my FIL took it for a short while (long story), and it wigged him out a bit.

The cardio adventure sounds like quite an experience. Hopefully they get you in sync soon so that you can start feeling positive about it all. The holter thing is a royal pain, and I was unhappy wearing that shtein for just one night.

I ended up needing a xanax not long after that post, had a bit of a panic episode. Kicked in after about 20 minutes and definitely helped. I don't take a lot of medications on purpose, so the .25 still felt strong. They gave me .50 of valium (or something like it) while I was in the hospital and that was enough to almost knock me out.

Yeah, whatever that palpitation was on Friday is not something I want to experience again. The Holter was a pain trying to sleep with it all hooked up, but I'm happy as hell I had it on so they can either tell me I'm scaring myself or tell me it was just a palp as the hearts trying to heal (Or, I guess, tell me i had another bout of SVT and they need to go back in)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on March 01, 2016, 11:31:44 AM
Hope you get well soon muns
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on March 01, 2016, 12:15:47 PM
i'm not a downer person in general but xanax is the real deal. don't drive on it. .25s should be fine and just mellow you out but i've seen many people turn into zombies on too much.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on March 01, 2016, 04:46:27 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 01, 2016, 12:15:47 PM
i'm not a downer person in general but xanax is the real deal. don't drive on it. .25s should be fine and just mellow you out but i've seen many people turn into zombies on too much.

Yeah that's what i'm a little worried about, but doctor told me .25 up to three times a day as needed, so hopefully it'll just keep me mellow and not knock me for a loop too much. Last night was my first time and I was a little out of it, but not too bad. Just hope I'm able to teach on it. Also hope it calms my nerves enough that just one is enough to get me through teaching.

Quote from: smeags on March 01, 2016, 11:31:44 AM
Hope you get well soon muns

Thank you sir
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on March 01, 2016, 05:50:27 PM
So you're anxious about the drugs you've been prescribed for your anxiety? Jesus Christ go to a therapist already.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: General_Failure on March 01, 2016, 06:22:10 PM
I never thought I'd reach the point in life where I tell somebody they should smoke up, but here we are.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on March 02, 2016, 08:13:33 AM
Quote from: smeags on February 17, 2016, 01:14:01 PM
Smoke pot

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Quote from: General_Failure on March 01, 2016, 06:22:10 PM
I never thought I'd reach the point in life where I tell somebody they should smoke up, but here we are.

See, sound advise coming from two smart people.  :paranoid


Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on March 05, 2016, 12:29:27 AM
I would still call that doobious advice.

I hope things are settling in better for you now, Munson. Although it might seem obvious, I'd add to Mattys advice not to drink at all with xanax.

People often get good results from meditation/stress reduction breathing excercises. The key is to do it regularly, not just when you feel like you need it. In your case though it might be good to go to someone with expertice to learn from (i.e. if there is anxiety/panic potential it is possible to trigger it by becoming more aware of what is going on inside, but other techniques bypass this).

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 05, 2016, 09:11:26 AM
Yeah, I'd agree that drinking and Xanax is a bad combination.

And if the anxiety is that bad, get some professional advice to help you find ways to deal with and manage it, even if it is just someone that you can talk with and unload on.  And remember, we all have issues we struggle with on a daily basis - you are not alone in that.

Best of luck with all this.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on March 05, 2016, 09:25:41 AM
I have OCD, which unfortunately comes with bad anxiety. I take medication to control my anxiety, but it's not always enough.

I meditate 3-4 days a week, sometimes more, sometimes less. The only problem with meditation is if your anxiety is too bad no matter how hard you focus/concentrate you won't get any benefits. This is the link I use, it's a beginners guide. Deep breath through the nose, hold, out the mouth, then repeat. Amazing the places your mind will go through meditation. Only drawback is some of the times you'll fall asleep.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNumcjOvHHw
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on March 05, 2016, 09:42:26 AM
You know someone with OCD didn't name the condition.  If they did it would be in the proper alphabetical order of CDO.

And I definitely have a touch of it myself especially in my professional life.  Disorder drives me nuts at the office and my co-workers are all disorganized as hell.  Their cubicles are all a mess - papers and files everywhere, just cluttered as can be.  Makes my skin crawl, to be honest.  I don't see how you can get any work done with clutter everywhere, but again, that's just my issues.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 05, 2016, 09:57:20 AM
I don't think OCD actually has anything to do with needing things to be organized and orderly. It's more of a behavioral disorder that causes people to do awkward things like open and close the fridge 3 times before taking something out or putting it away.

You're just a neat freak, commonly known to the medical community as being extremely anal.  Now, if you constantly clean and organize everyone's desks for them, then you'd have OCD. But then you probably wouldn't have a job as I'm sure your productivity would take a nose dive while you clean and organize all day.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on March 05, 2016, 09:59:02 AM
There's no partial OCD...I see so many people say "it drives me nuts when things are out of place I'm so OCD". No, you're not OCD you just have quirks.

I count numbers in my head all day every day. I add numbers up constantly. My bad number is 3, so when I look at the clock and the 3 or 4 digits can be added then divided by 3 I assume something bad will happen. Same goes with random numbers like street addresses and license plates. This is all day every day. It's bad when it comes to my sports teams and worse when it comes to relationships. I've had OCD since I was 14. Just got back on meds this past year because the older I get the worst I'm getting. The accompanying anxiety is hell. my condition is worse during the winter months.

Dealing with what I did when I was in the military just made it all worse. PTSD farging blows. Yeah I deal and all that but if I could trade a limb for having no more mental problems I'd take that trade in a heartbeat. I feel bad for anyone who deals with this shtein.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on March 05, 2016, 10:15:51 AM
yeah I don't pretend I have OCD because I never want to kill myself if a picture frame is crooked but i can't concentrate on anything if shtein is dirty. like if i'm eating with someone and they spill something on the table I can't stop looking at it until I clean it up myself. and i can't leave the house if my bed is not made. i use a dust buster about 5 times a day. it just started like 5 years ago or so. probably one of my better habits actually. cocaine makes it even worse.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 05, 2016, 10:20:30 AM
And my anxieties have made a reappearance over the last few days. Doc put me on Zyban back in December. After a few days I really leveled back out and felt normal. The anxieties and panic attacks gradually became less frequent. Then on Monday they started coming back and hung around for 2 or 3 days. Nothing terrible, no where close to as intense as they were before, but they were still there.  Now I'm back to normal.

One thing I've learned through all of this is just how bad the VA is with mental health issues. When I went to my Doc back in December and told him about it, he asked if I wanted to see a shrink. I said sure...might as well talk to someone who specializes in this stuff. They couldn't get me an appointment until the middle of Feb. 2 months you gotta wait to see someone.  Apparently they have 1 shrink who comes in once a month for like 2 days.  I assume he's running his own practice the rest of the time. They did tell me that if my condition worsens and I can't wait that long to call back and they'd get me in with a private shrink who doesn't work for/with the VA. Luckily I didn't need to.

The day of my appointment comes and I'm heading to the clinic and had to stop off for gas. This put me a few minutes behind, so I gave the clinic a courtesy call to let them know I'd be like 5 minutes late. Girl tells me that the shrink called out sick and they're rescheduling his appointments and they'll call me later in the day with a new appt. It's in farging May. Unbelievable. Luckily for me, I'm pretty sure my issues are very mild in comparison to the shtein that a lot of Vets deal with. Even when my anxiety was at its worst, I was still mostly functional. But good farging god, 4 months will have passed since I complained about the issue before I get seen by someone. No wonder 22 vets commit suicide every day.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on March 05, 2016, 10:35:44 AM
Sarge I'm service connected for PTSD  so I can get free mental health treatment through the va. I gave them a try, the psychiatrist I spoke to was one of the biggest iceholes I had ever met. I actually filed a complaint with the va against him...and I work for the va.

I get private treatment which costs me around $200 a month but at least it's quality opposed to the bullshtein va treatment.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on March 05, 2016, 11:08:05 AM
OCD:  Either you're all in or all OUT.

Also - I've heard that climate change is one of the leading causes of OCD.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on March 05, 2016, 11:45:13 AM
Quote from: Rome on March 05, 2016, 11:08:05 AM
OCD:  Either you're all in or all OUT.

Unless you've been clinically diagnosed you're 100% correct. My own mother used to tell me she was OCD when I was younger but "she knew how to control it". My therapist asked her why she thought that and she said the same I have to be organized...things can't be out of place blah blah blah. My therapist practically laughed at her and said you don't have it those aren't clinical OCD symptoms they're more like quirks. I could write a book on the condition and sorry but it's annoying when people say they're OCD because of some stupid ritual or small compulsion. The disorder goes way beyond that.

But I still love you Romey
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 05, 2016, 01:16:26 PM
Quote from: SD on March 05, 2016, 10:35:44 AM
Sarge I'm service connected for PTSD  so I can get free mental health treatment through the va. I gave them a try, the psychiatrist I spoke to was one of the biggest iceholes I had ever met. I actually filed a complaint with the va against him...and I work for the va.

I get private treatment which costs me around $200 a month but at least it's quality opposed to the bullshtein va treatment.

If I felt like I had some serious issues, I'd probably just go to a private shrink myself, but I think I'm just running into a wall with adjusting to civilian life and possibly being weirded out by getting ready to turn 40.  I relate to people perfectly fine on a social level, but I feel (felt, actually) all out of sorts when I was working and trying to establish professional relationships.  I literally just wanted to tell everyone to stfu and do their jobs pretty much all day long. Whiney farging bitches that cried about everything, every last one of them.  And these were mostly all super conservative truckers who will bitch up and down about how lazy people are and expect the Gov't to give them money and free shtein, but tell one of them that they're delivering to a place they don't like going to and they cry like little bitches. Drove me nuts.

Funny thing is that by the time I got out of the military, I was getting sick of the military. The politics and all the internal bs.  But I don't really know how to act at work and deal with people in any way other than the way I did for 17 years.  So yeah, I've definitely got some anxiety issues to deal with. Maybe even some sort of depression or something. I'm just glad that it's not very serious. Hopefully this VA shrink is competent enough to help me sort through it so that I don't have to pay out of pocket to see someone else.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on March 05, 2016, 02:59:04 PM
Quote from: phattymatty on March 05, 2016, 10:15:51 AM
yeah I don't pretend I have OCD because I never want to kill myself if a picture frame is crooked but i can't concentrate on anything if shtein is dirty. like if i'm eating with someone and they spill something on the table I can't stop looking at it until I clean it up myself. and i can't leave the house if my bed is not made. i use a dust buster about 5 times a day. it just started like 5 years ago or so. probably one of my better habits actually. cocaine makes it even worse.

Same here but without the DustBuster and coke.

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on March 05, 2016, 03:20:14 PM
Not that we didn't already know this, but matty>>>>phreak.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on March 05, 2016, 03:59:09 PM
I thought the climate change snark was farging hilarious. 

Nothing.

farg all you bitches.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on March 05, 2016, 05:40:38 PM
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/02/160210134834.htm

Get right, assbutts.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on March 05, 2016, 10:12:40 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on March 05, 2016, 09:11:26 AM
Yeah, I'd agree that drinking and Xanax is a bad combination.
I don't know if you or others from the Philly area are old enough to remember the Karen Ann Quinlan case. She was Terri Schiavo before Terri Schiavo, and it was the groundbreaking case in right to die and persistent vegetative state. At the time she reportedly had just had some drinks with a valium ( the same class of drug as Xanax) and that ultimately did her in. Coincidentally Terri Schiavo was also from the Philly area originally.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Geowhizzer on March 05, 2016, 10:58:53 PM
Quote from: Eagaholic on March 05, 2016, 10:12:40 PM
Quote from: Geowhizzer on March 05, 2016, 09:11:26 AM
Yeah, I'd agree that drinking and Xanax is a bad combination.
I don't know if you or others from the Philly area are old enough to remember the Karen Ann Quinlan case. She was Terri Schiavo before Terri Schiavo, and it was the groundbreaking case in right to die and persistent vegetative state. At the time she reportedly had just had some drinks with a valium ( the same class of drug as Xanax) and that ultimately did her in. Coincidentally Terri Schiavo was also from the Philly area originally.

I vaguely remembered it, so I looked it up on the almighty Wikipedia.  I was in middle school when she passed.

I was already living in Florida during the Schiavo fiasco.  I told my wife that if I was in that state, cut the damn cord.  No need putting my family in permanent financial dire straits to keep me zombified. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on September 22, 2016, 11:02:51 AM
I've been hesitant to share any of this with you lunatics because sharing truly intimate details about my family really isn't my style.

That said, just over a year ago my sweetheart was diagnosed with cancer.  We've spent the last 16 months going in and out of hospitals for surgeries and treatment for her. 

We officially got the best possible news today.  She's clear of that motherfarger thanks to the amazing care and treatment of the dedicated staff of doctors, nurses, etc at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa and Bristol Myers.

The last year-plus has been incredibly stressful on my family, and although we'all always have to be vigilant with this situation it looks as though we're going to be ok.   

Anyway, I'm sitting here in a cafe in the treatment center having just informed my family, friends and colleagues the news, and I am as thankful a guy who has ever lived.  Tomorrow is our 27th anniversary and here's hoping to another 27 more. 

- Rome

PS:  For those of us who are getting older, please get checked out if anything weird pops up.  She did and that likely saved her life and our family. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Geowhizzer on September 22, 2016, 11:19:31 AM
Excellent news, Rome.   Glad you have reason to celebrate.  :yay
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: General_Failure on September 22, 2016, 12:05:56 PM
Congratulations on the good news.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on September 22, 2016, 12:12:28 PM
Great news! Happy to hear it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on September 22, 2016, 12:50:37 PM
That's fantastic news man. I'm happy to hear all is well!
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on September 22, 2016, 12:55:39 PM
STFU Rome

Great news
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: smeags on September 22, 2016, 12:56:09 PM
romey, ive known you for years, yeah mostly internet silliness, but man, if that isn't some of the best news ive heard in a while.

bottoms up bro. many times.  :yay :yay :yay
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on September 22, 2016, 01:10:55 PM
I don't know who you are, but I'm happy for you. Just had a friend pass, after 10 years battling. People shouldn't have to go through that shtein.

Enjoy your time together, hope you and your family become more unified, and cheers to a clear and healthy future.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hunt on September 22, 2016, 03:15:59 PM
congrats to you & your family, romey-rome!  :yay
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on September 23, 2016, 02:13:02 AM
Congrats to you and your lady, Rome.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on September 23, 2016, 07:57:51 AM
They have a tradition at the treatment center that when you're done you get to ring the bell with family and friends and your treatment team.  That happens in three weeks and then she is just monitored fwusrterly thereafter.  We are gonna ring that mofo hard. 

Also - I didn't share this either but Jon Gruden has visited with us twice now as he's a huge supporter of beating that bastich.  Truly one of the nicest men I've ever met.  And he loves Philly fans too or rather at least one of us.  My wife had him rolling with Vet stories, especially the one about the rats and cats. 

PS: Thanks for the love, boys. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on September 23, 2016, 08:19:38 AM
It's great to hear that the path forward is wide open now. It's great for her, and I'm sure it's a huge load off of your mind.

You're right about getting checked. Don't put things off...and don't let the doctors put things off. They all too often take a wait-and-see approach, and that's not right. Get answers and stay vigilant.

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on September 23, 2016, 01:15:02 PM
glad to hear buddy.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on September 23, 2016, 02:28:40 PM
Awesome news Romey
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on September 23, 2016, 03:11:50 PM
Glad for your good news and that ordeal is over. In another couple weeks my parents will be celebrating their diamond anniversary, wish the same for you.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Don Ho on October 12, 2016, 04:28:23 AM
Christ Rome, I just saw this.  That is fantastic news. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on October 13, 2016, 08:17:42 PM
My glasses broke Sunday. I dug up my old prescription but it's over 2 years old, so I spilled water on the date and made the 4 look like a 6. My prescription has never changed. So the optometrist called me on it and said I changed the date. What a funhole.

I tried ordering them online but none of the glasses fit my depth perception.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on October 13, 2016, 08:23:30 PM
This isn't the Women (http://www.concretefield.info/forum/index.php?topic=19715.0) thread, yo.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on October 13, 2016, 08:26:38 PM
 :-D
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Yeti on October 13, 2016, 11:04:18 PM
That's great news Rome
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on May 10, 2017, 11:08:27 AM
Anyone here get something called "ocular migraines"?

Dr. Google and WebMD seem to think that's what I've been experiencing the last couple days. It starts with a blurry grey flashing/squiggly line blank spot in the center of my vision, and it slowly grows and shifts to the right or left until the far left or right of whatever eye it shifted too cant' see much of anything in the peripheral vision. It just happened to my eyes over the last half hour, and if yesterday is any indication, I'm gonna have a fun headache forming soon.

Of course I took the problem to facebook and had people who said they had the same thing, and others who said they were diagnosed with some sort of seizures. So that's comforting.

Going to the doctor after work.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 10, 2017, 05:47:44 PM
They're brought on by watching too much of the gay pr0n. 

Good luck at the doc. Hope it's not serious.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 10, 2017, 05:51:13 PM
Also, getting old sucks. Lately I've been having a problem seeing fine print/small text when I have my contact lenses in. Thought my script was changing. No change with that, I just have old man eyes that can't focus on small things anymore so I had to buy a pair of those otc glasses for like $5, which are basically just magnifying lenses. I think I'm going to get a monocle though and look boss af. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on May 10, 2017, 06:35:21 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CBsLULUWEAAnXrT.jpg)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on May 10, 2017, 07:55:48 PM
I had perfect vision for the first 47 years of my life.  I started having issues with smaller print a few years back so like Sassy I bought cheaters.  Do not do that.  They ruin your eyes. 

I went to an ophthalmologist and had a full spectrum exam done.  Turns out I'm not going blind from too much beating off after all, but I did have to get prescription reading glasses. 

My left eye requires the equivalent of a 1.25 cheater lens while the right falls in between 1.25 and 1.50.  Evidently that's why I was getting headaches because I wasn't focusing properly.  Once I got the prescription shades, the headaches stopped. 

Insurance covered all but $115 on a tab of $700.  Best money I've ever spent. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Geowhizzer on May 10, 2017, 08:14:47 PM
Mine started a bit earlier than Rome's (about 42).  Can't read squat without my glasses anymore if I am holding it in my hand.  Distance is still fine.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on May 10, 2017, 08:35:22 PM
Distance is still perfect.  20/15 & 20/20 L/R.  I asked the doctor if there was anything that could be done to cure the condition (presbyopia) and he started talking about corrective surgery using implants and shtein like that, and I just said gimme the readers.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 10, 2017, 09:34:05 PM
I really only need these cheaters when I'm trying to read small print.  Books, magazines, etc are fine.  I've had them for a few weeks now and if I've worn them for a full hour combined I'd be amazed.  I also only need them when I've got my contacts in.  When I'm wearing my glasses I can focus on smaller objects just fine.   

And yeah, a monocle and a top hat.  That's gonna be me.  But with board shorts and a sea shell necklace. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: General_Failure on May 10, 2017, 09:40:15 PM
https://hivemill.com/collections/smbc/products/gentlemans-monocle
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on May 10, 2017, 11:19:55 PM
What the farg would you need a lubed monocle for?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: hbionic on May 11, 2017, 12:29:29 AM
For your brown eye, stupid!
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on May 11, 2017, 07:36:58 AM
Advice from the experienced: Get several pair of readers. Keep a pair everywhere you might normally read...like the shteinter.

You don't have to use them all the time. But when you need them, they always seem to be somewhere else.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 11, 2017, 10:20:38 AM
Yup, I bought 3 pair. 1 in the living room, 1 in my office, the other in my car.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Sgt PSN on May 11, 2017, 10:23:04 AM
Re: Lubed Monocle

If I'm not mistaken, you're supposed to rub a wax-like substance on a monocle to prevent chaffing around your eye and also for a better grip. 

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Zanshin on May 12, 2017, 01:44:06 PM
Pfft. Hang around message board for 15 years and listen to everyone turn into old men. Me included. My eyes are okay, but I definitely hit a wall ;-).
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on May 12, 2017, 03:47:54 PM
Your puns are still sharp, so that's nice at least. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on May 17, 2017, 03:52:23 PM
I've been sick since Monday. At first I thought I just picked some sickness up due to being around so many people while I was on vacation. Then I noticed this huge lump on the left side of my thigh a few days ago. It's clearly a mosquito/bug bite. Every day I get more sick. Since I was in Florida I'm wondering if I contacted the Zika virus (not kidding).
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on May 17, 2017, 09:02:00 PM
Well that sucks

You going to get checked?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on May 17, 2017, 09:11:53 PM
I won't go to the doctor unless I'm dying
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on May 17, 2017, 09:18:22 PM
How would you know you're not dying from the Zikaaids
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on May 17, 2017, 09:51:54 PM
Sounds like Lyme disease
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on May 18, 2017, 07:01:18 AM
Squirt some breast milk on it, and you'll be fine.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on May 18, 2017, 09:14:31 AM
lolol
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on May 18, 2017, 06:15:05 PM
Redness, heat, swelling and pain are the signs of infection so if the lump has all of these it is likely infected. If so, it's up to you whether you stick it out or go to the doc for antibiotics. But if you also get fever/chills and such it can mean it is becoming systemic. Bottom line is if you have the symptoms of both local and systemic infection I'd get it checked out, sepsis can get serious quickly. Better for the doc to check it out, even if tells you it's just a bad hangover and you are hallucinating things growing out of your skin.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Butchers Bill on May 18, 2017, 08:08:28 PM
Maybe it's like a jellyfish sting. PM me your address and I'll come piss on it.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on May 18, 2017, 08:23:55 PM
Quote from: Eagaholic on May 18, 2017, 06:15:05 PM
Redness, heat, swelling and pain are the signs of infection so if the lump has all of these it is likely infected.

It's infected. It doesn't really hurt but it's red and swelling. I feel roughly the same but my fever has gone down from 102.5 to 101.1. Since I don't listen to my body I've still been going to the gym like an idiot. I've read up on the virus, it usually goes away on its own, it's not treatable, and very few people actually did from it. I'm gonna ride it out.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Munson on May 18, 2017, 08:30:50 PM
Jesus dude just go to the doctor lol. Don't farg around with infection or disease.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on May 18, 2017, 08:50:42 PM
Quote from: SD on May 18, 2017, 08:23:55 PM
Quote from: Eagaholic on May 18, 2017, 06:15:05 PM
Redness, heat, swelling and pain are the signs of infection so if the lump has all of these it is likely infected.

It's infected. It doesn't really hurt but it's red and swelling. I feel roughly the same but my fever has gone down from 102.5 to 101.1. Since I don't listen to my body I've still been going to the gym like an idiot. I've read up on the virus, it usually goes away on its own, it's not treatable, and very few people actually did from it. I'm gonna ride it out.
SD, it's not Zika, viruses don't behave like that. It is very likely bacterial cellulitis. It is good the fever has gone down some (assuming you aren't using tylenol or something similar) and hopefully the lump is getting better, too. If it were me though, with MRSA and all kinds of other drug resistant shtein out there I'd definitely get a script tomorrow. If it doesn't markedly improve tonight you could be at risk for needing an iv antibiotic, labs, follow up visits etc. based on the limited info you've described.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on May 18, 2017, 09:45:37 PM
Quote from: Butchers Bill on May 18, 2017, 08:08:28 PM
Maybe it's like a jellyfish sting. PM me your address and I'll come piss on it.

Excelent form.  Brief.  Solid A.


Quote from: Munson on May 18, 2017, 08:30:50 PM
Jesus dude just go to the doctor lol. Don't farg around with infection or disease.

Party foul.  This thread is for smart people, not doctors.  Don't farg around with smart people (or their smart friends).
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: rjs246 on May 18, 2017, 10:47:12 PM
Morons. The lot of you. (But I like the oblique reference to my awesome friends that are awesome.)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: phattymatty on May 18, 2017, 11:07:47 PM
the first thing that popped in your head is zika virus so just stay strong and stick with that.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Tomahawk on May 19, 2017, 12:40:52 AM
Just keep squeezing it like a pimple until it pops. If that doesn't work, lance it
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Susquehanna Birder on May 19, 2017, 08:03:40 AM
Quote from: SD on May 18, 2017, 08:23:55 PM
...it usually goes away on its own, it's not treatable, and very few people actually did from it. I'm gonna ride it out.

(http://izquotes.com/images/bob-marley.jpg)
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on May 22, 2017, 08:16:03 PM
Today was the first day my temperature is back to normal. Still have a lump on the side of my leg but it's 1/3 the size it was last week and it itches meaning it's healing.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on May 22, 2017, 08:39:27 PM
Aids free!
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on December 08, 2019, 10:14:24 PM
Anyone with above average neurology knowledge?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on December 08, 2019, 11:01:32 PM
In regards to what? Parkinson's or stroke? Or something like pinched nerves and the effects?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on December 08, 2019, 11:45:22 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 08, 2019, 11:01:32 PM
In regards to what? Parkinson's or stroke? Or something like pinched nerves and the effects?

Intolerable Tinnitus and some accompanying issues that are worrisome. Saw an ENT a few weeks ago but the symptoms are getting worse. Trying to schedule an appointment with a neurologist but earliest availability I could find is March. Gonna schedule an appt with the VA primary care doc and get a referral. My buddy works at the Philly VAMC Neurologist office and said he could probably get me in within a week. I'm trying to avoid going to the ER but will go that route if this shtein keeps up.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on December 10, 2019, 12:36:15 PM
I have tinnitus as well and it sucks. I'd definitely recommend trying the referral route since yours is severe. The VA may be your best route since the civilian neuros have long wait times. Are you tied to one health provider/system (speaking free world now not VA) due to insurance?

Mine is manageable and I have always written it off as incurable because that's what I was told when I was younger. It happened from massive scarring on my ear drums from ear infections.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on December 13, 2019, 05:22:34 PM
So same side the tinnitus was on my face was going numb and my eye was twitching. Needless to say it's been freaking me out. I gave it over a week to see if it would clear up but around 4 am I couldn't sleep so I drove down to the Philly VAMC ER. They ran some tests and did a CAT scan. My worry was a non cancerous tumor called acoustic neuroma. Anyway CAT scan came out clear. See the audiologist on Monday, they actually have a tinnitus unit at the Philly VAMC (it's an extremely common condition with Veterans). Past few weeks I've been living with a white noise phone app going constantly so I can function properly, the ER doc said they have ear buds that produce sound to override the tinnitus.

I have a neurology consult in a few weeks. They're probably going to do an mri, the CAT scan isn't as detailed so there could be something they're missing but there's no mass so even if there's something it's small enough to not be of immediate concern.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on December 13, 2019, 05:41:37 PM
That's good news that there is no mass!

One of my coworkers is a vet and he has it bad too. My herniated discs in my neck caused (and still do even after surgery) nerve issues. So the numbness has to be something nerve related or blood flow related, I'd think. Hell maybe even some sort of TMJ?

Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Eagaholic on December 14, 2019, 09:12:07 PM
This all should be in the What Are You Listening To thread.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on September 18, 2020, 08:31:20 AM
I accidentally cut my scalp open this morning.  An impressive amount of blood issues from a head wound.

For some time afterward, I could taste blood...but I had no blood in my mouth at any time.  This must be a known phenomenon.  Anyone else have the experience?
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: General_Failure on September 18, 2020, 08:51:52 AM
It's been a nice 25 years or so since I've had to get stitches in my head, but I don't remember tasting blood from that.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Diomedes on September 18, 2020, 09:58:20 AM
Luckily, I don't need to be sewed up.  What a pain in the ass that would be these days.
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: Rome on September 18, 2020, 10:10:42 AM
Surgery is no fun during Covid.   Belee dat. 
Title: Re: Get advice from smart people on medical procedures
Post by: SD on September 18, 2020, 10:10:53 AM
Some people get a metallic (blood like) taste in their mouths when they get a surge of adrenaline
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on September 18, 2020, 11:06:36 AM
Yep - that happens to me on adrenaline rushes.

Scalp wounds, even minor, bleed like stuck pigs. Oftentimes makes you think they're worse than they are.
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Post by: ice grillin you on September 18, 2020, 11:50:35 AM
i got elbowed in the eye and knocked out cold and when i woke up i thought i tasted blood and that was without a cut...so it must be a thing and even worse with a cut
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Post by: Diomedes on September 18, 2020, 12:21:14 PM
It must be adrenaline.  I'm embarrassed that I'm such a soft goddamn wimp that a slight gash to the scalp sent me into the adrenaline zone...what the hell I'm gonna react like when there's actual trouble?
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on September 18, 2020, 01:10:44 PM
doodoo in your boxers?
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Post by: General_Failure on September 18, 2020, 02:36:08 PM
shteinting yourself is your body releasing blood from your butt to your brain so it can do more thinking. Now pissing yourself, that's just terror.

Hey, head wounds are scary. I was in the ER for hours before I got my stitches, and it only stopped bleeding halfway through that wait.
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Post by: Diomedes on September 18, 2020, 02:49:43 PM
Quote from: General_Failure on September 18, 2020, 02:36:08 PM
shteinting yourself is your body releasing blood from your butt to your brain so it can do more thinking.

This explains why I need diapers to read anything more challenging than :CF
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Post by: PhillyPhreak54 on September 18, 2020, 02:50:47 PM
Sunday AM

coffee
Depends
New York Times
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Post by: Diomedes on June 05, 2021, 11:33:14 AM
Anyone have anything to say about Lexipro?

Asking for a friend.
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Post by: SD on June 05, 2021, 10:06:33 PM
Quote from: Diomedes on June 05, 2021, 11:33:14 AM
Anyone have anything to say about Lexipro?

Asking for a friend.

Erectile Dysfunction city

Everyone's brain chemistry is different. If it's for a variety of mental health issues it might work. Have a good friend who suffers from ptsd/depression and raves about it. I felt like a zombie from the get go and stopped after a few days.

What mental health issue is being treated?
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Post by: Diomedes on June 06, 2021, 12:23:13 AM
Lovely.  Depression and anxiety.
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Post by: SD on June 06, 2021, 10:02:52 AM
Wellbutrin for depression and clonazepam for anxiety are a much better option than lexapro. Both work better and have less side effects.
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Post by: rjs246 on June 06, 2021, 11:03:05 AM
Fewer.
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Post by: Diomedes on June 06, 2021, 01:18:28 PM
My friend doesn't farg so it's all good.
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Post by: Rome on June 06, 2021, 01:24:25 PM
Quote from: rjs246 on June 06, 2021, 11:03:05 AM
Fewer.

Better grammar lessens depression symptoms.