Recently something contrary to logic of juvenile diabetes happened to me.
I was using 32 units of lantus (bed time), coverage/carb count prior to meal. I was hospitalised and hospital doctor put me on 14 units of lantus and since that occured I've been doing significantly better managing blood sugar with alot less lantus. Juvenile diabetes is auto-immune hence this would indicate something like that occuring as impossible. I think I have some ultra rare disorder/disease that caused a diabetes which comes up as type 1 on tests.
Also, 2nd important question, If I had juvenile diabetes since I was a kid and never used insulin up until 32 y/o. Wouldn't that be impossible I'd run into DKA sooner or later. I barely AND rarely feel neuropathic pains as well. All help appreciated in figuring this out.
Also, 2nd important question, If I had juvenile diabetes since I was a kid and never used insulin up until 32 y/o. Wouldn't that be impossible I'd run into DKA sooner or later. I barely AND rarely feel neuropathic pains as well. All help appreciated in figuring this out.
Recently something contrary to logic of juvenile diabetes happened to me.
Straight Dark Colored Line on Fingernail
When I woke up this morning I had a straight dark line on my fingernail (light brown) It looks to be part of the fingernail. It extends from the top of the nail to the bottom. Any idea what it is?
Straight Dark Colored Line on Fingernail
severe dandruff?
I've had dandruff flakes for a while and I've always just kinda dealt with it. I used head and shoulders for a little while but stopped purchasing it.
I'm the past 6 months or so I've noticed more than just slight itchy-ness and flakes.
I get what feels like little tiny scabs in random places all over my scalp. And when I scratch them off, they end up just bring like little hard white flakes. Sometimes they will bleed just a little but not all the time. I do experience some itchiness but not really.
Is this just a bad case of dandruff? I'm pretty sure it's not psoriasis as I don't have red patches or anything. Just flakes and scabs. I need to know what this is and if I need to see a doctor for treatment. It's so embarrassing to get my hair cut or to wear my hair down because I'm afraid everyone will see. Please help!
I'm the past 6 months or so I've noticed more than just slight itchy-ness and flakes.
I get what feels like little tiny scabs in random places all over my scalp. And when I scratch them off, they end up just bring like little hard white flakes. Sometimes they will bleed just a little but not all the time. I do experience some itchiness but not really.
Is this just a bad case of dandruff? I'm pretty sure it's not psoriasis as I don't have red patches or anything. Just flakes and scabs. I need to know what this is and if I need to see a doctor for treatment. It's so embarrassing to get my hair cut or to wear my hair down because I'm afraid everyone will see. Please help!
severe dandruff?
Straight Dark Colored Line on Fingernail
When I woke up this morning I had a straight dark line on my fingernail (light brown) It looks to be part of the fingernail. It extends from the top of the nail to the bottom. Any idea what it is?
Straight Dark Colored Line on Fingernail
vibrating bowels
Hello everyone!
I have good news to report.
I experienced this "vibrating lower bowels" for a few days. I tried everything I was told, even fasting!
And then it downed on me...take some probiotic...that did the trick!
my lower bowels are not vibrating anymore! praise God!
;)
I have good news to report.
I experienced this "vibrating lower bowels" for a few days. I tried everything I was told, even fasting!
And then it downed on me...take some probiotic...that did the trick!
my lower bowels are not vibrating anymore! praise God!
;)
vibrating bowels
Clonidine.....withdrawing/symptoms?
dosing off of clonidine after 4 years of use. Having very flu like aches and sweats and chills. Also stiff muscles. Wondering if anyone is familiar with this med.
I found a med combo finally that works for me with no side effects.
Cozaar/ amlodipine.
So ready to be off the clonidine. Getting close to the end and slam, these symptoms.
I found a med combo finally that works for me with no side effects.
Cozaar/ amlodipine.
So ready to be off the clonidine. Getting close to the end and slam, these symptoms.
Clonidine.....withdrawing/symptoms?
Been extremely forgetful lately!
Hi everybody! Newbie here, my first post. :)
So, as the title says, lately, as in the past 10 or so days, I've been extremely forgetful. I'm constantly forgetting what I was going to say. To the point that I open my mouth, say 2 or 3 words, and then *poof*, have no idea what it was. People think I'm crazy. And it's sooo annoying.
Also, I'm misplacing things that I use on a daily basis, and I can't for the life of me remember where I put said thing. It's really starting to interfere with my routine. My mind just goes blank.
I've been always kind of aired-head, but nothing close to this. I'm kind of worried that it's not going away. I take a benzodiazepine for panic disorder and an anti-depressant.
Any help, tips, or any insight will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
So, as the title says, lately, as in the past 10 or so days, I've been extremely forgetful. I'm constantly forgetting what I was going to say. To the point that I open my mouth, say 2 or 3 words, and then *poof*, have no idea what it was. People think I'm crazy. And it's sooo annoying.
Also, I'm misplacing things that I use on a daily basis, and I can't for the life of me remember where I put said thing. It's really starting to interfere with my routine. My mind just goes blank.
I've been always kind of aired-head, but nothing close to this. I'm kind of worried that it's not going away. I take a benzodiazepine for panic disorder and an anti-depressant.
Any help, tips, or any insight will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Been extremely forgetful lately!
Back of eye inflammation?thyroid?
For the past month I have had a lightly sharp pain way in the back of my eyes. More like a headache type of thing. I went to both optometrist and opthamologist and both said they saw nothing. I have had allergies and my doctor said its because of that so all she perscribed me was Nasal spray.which did help. But now recently I even got a headache and fatigue that comes with this pain behind my eyes. In 2 weeks I have a doctors appointment but it just feels so far and I'm afraid it will only worsen till then.
Back of eye inflammation?thyroid?
RUQ pain, low ferritine, free fluid in POD - IBS, cancer?!
I have for more than 2 weeks now a dull pain and pressure under my rib, that radiates from time to time to my right soulder blade, and occasionally to my left side. In some positions, when I'm sitting or laying on the side and my ribs are hitting whatever that is, it can turn into sharp pain.
I had a blood test and an ultrasound, and the only thing that came up is that I have low ferritin (11ng/L). The ultrasound was normal. I have a diagnosed IBS and gastritis from before, but what really scares me is this pain in combination with the low ferritin. Is it possible that I'm losing blood in my digestive system? I'm so scared it could be cancer.
On the ultrasound the doctor has seen fluid in the douglas pouch, but didn't pay much attention to it. However, when I put all my findings together, it doesn't look very good :-( One month ago, on a gynecological ultrasound the doctor has also mentioned I had free fluid in my POD, and it was unrelated to ovulation.
I have to mention that I have been taking a lot of supplements about one month before the onset of pain, inclusing dhea hormone, vitamins, and aspirine, because me and my husband are preparing for an IVF. Could I have provoqued anything with a high dose of supplements?
Any suggestions? Please help!
I had a blood test and an ultrasound, and the only thing that came up is that I have low ferritin (11ng/L). The ultrasound was normal. I have a diagnosed IBS and gastritis from before, but what really scares me is this pain in combination with the low ferritin. Is it possible that I'm losing blood in my digestive system? I'm so scared it could be cancer.
On the ultrasound the doctor has seen fluid in the douglas pouch, but didn't pay much attention to it. However, when I put all my findings together, it doesn't look very good :-( One month ago, on a gynecological ultrasound the doctor has also mentioned I had free fluid in my POD, and it was unrelated to ovulation.
I have to mention that I have been taking a lot of supplements about one month before the onset of pain, inclusing dhea hormone, vitamins, and aspirine, because me and my husband are preparing for an IVF. Could I have provoqued anything with a high dose of supplements?
Any suggestions? Please help!
RUQ pain, low ferritine, free fluid in POD - IBS, cancer?!
mycatisthegreat
I fear I may have a CSF leak which is coming through my eustachian tube. My ENT says no and will not test it, says there is no way to test it but I read about another lady who said here ENT but sponge in there for testing and then got CT to verify it. I am seeing a neurologist soon will he be able to test it?
mycatisthegreat
Allergy to all anti inflammatory drugs
For the past 20+ years I have developed an allergy to all forms of NSAID, Cox2 drugs and the Cortiosteriod Wysolin 5. Within 12 to 24 hours of taking any of these drugs (for pain or common fever) my fingers, hands and soles of my feet swell up and turn red. There is no pain or discomfort other than the feeling of tightness of the skin in those areas. This manifestation of the allergy subsides after about 48 hours. The extremities return to normal and the redness disappears. Around 2 weeks after this episode the skin on the affected areas starts peeling off and is complete in about 7-10 days later. The whole cycle takes about a month.
I have consulted many doctors but all are baffled when i tell them that the even Steroids cause the same reaction. I shall be most grateful if someone can point me in the direction of a cure or some medication that I can take for common fevers / aches and pains. I am 78 years old and have no other medical issues.
I have consulted many doctors but all are baffled when i tell them that the even Steroids cause the same reaction. I shall be most grateful if someone can point me in the direction of a cure or some medication that I can take for common fevers / aches and pains. I am 78 years old and have no other medical issues.
Allergy to all anti inflammatory drugs
Men's Health Information
today everyone are facing illness like obesity,hgh problem and more
Men's Health Information
in and out unprotected, risk assessment please
Hi all,
I'll get straight to my question whether I had a risky encounter for HIV transmission. Last night I cuddled with a guy I don't know too well. He regularly has sex with somebody else, sometimes with no condom, so he told me. I don't know his HIV status and didn't ask, as I didn't expect this becoming an issue. So in the night at the beginning of our cuddling, he suddenly went inside of me and stayed for about three seconds. Then I pulled him away.
Does this pose a HIV risk for me? I am HIV negative, not sure about him as I explained above. Should I consider taking PEP or some test?
Thank you!
Lizz
I'll get straight to my question whether I had a risky encounter for HIV transmission. Last night I cuddled with a guy I don't know too well. He regularly has sex with somebody else, sometimes with no condom, so he told me. I don't know his HIV status and didn't ask, as I didn't expect this becoming an issue. So in the night at the beginning of our cuddling, he suddenly went inside of me and stayed for about three seconds. Then I pulled him away.
Does this pose a HIV risk for me? I am HIV negative, not sure about him as I explained above. Should I consider taking PEP or some test?
Thank you!
Lizz
in and out unprotected, risk assessment please
Hyperthroidism
Hello,
I got my TFT couple of days ago and found this:
Free T3: 9.6 pMol/L
Free T4: 19.82 pMol/L
TSH <0.005
Please need some help with this urgently.
I got my TFT couple of days ago and found this:
Free T3: 9.6 pMol/L
Free T4: 19.82 pMol/L
TSH <0.005
Please need some help with this urgently.
Hyperthroidism
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.com
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.comor text at 7077013848
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.com
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.com
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.comor text at 7077013848
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.com
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.com
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.comor text at 7077013848
I GOT MY US PASSPORT,DL AND ID CARD FROM Mr Ray. Email hm at ray.powells30@gmail.com
Hyperthroidism
Hello,
I got my TFT couple of days ago and found this:
Free T3: 9.6 pMol/L
Free T4: 19.82 pMol/L
TSH <0.005
Please need some help with this urgently.
I got my TFT couple of days ago and found this:
Free T3: 9.6 pMol/L
Free T4: 19.82 pMol/L
TSH <0.005
Please need some help with this urgently.
Hyperthroidism
3 wks post op microdiscectomy l5-s1 nerve pain, scared
Hi,
I had a large herniation at l5-s1 and had a microdiscectomy-laminectomy 3 wks ago. I did well the 1st week b/c I imaging the meds masked the pain and inflammation. Week 2, I had some muscle spasms and started up with the muscle relaxer, again. I just hit week 3 and yesterday, after doing my walking and sitting (alternating both), I began with the familiar nerve pain in my left thigh, which I had pre op. It's not quite as severe as before the surgery, but my surgeon told me that nerve pain would be eliminated and that I may have tingling in leg for 2 wks, but should be better. I've been in a back brace, so I haven't stretched, bent or twisted my back, which has led me to believe that I haven't been able to re-herniate. Could this be the nerve regeneration or inflammation? Since my herniation on the MRI caused my internist, pain mgt dr and spinal surgeon to say it was "impressive", I'm thinking that my nerve is going to take a long time to heal, if it does, at all. I cried for the first time last night, because I'm feeling discouraged and my anxiety is increasing. I see my dr on Friday, but I feel that I will get better answers from people who are actually experiencing this and have had the surgery.
Thank you for any help or support that you can give.
I had a large herniation at l5-s1 and had a microdiscectomy-laminectomy 3 wks ago. I did well the 1st week b/c I imaging the meds masked the pain and inflammation. Week 2, I had some muscle spasms and started up with the muscle relaxer, again. I just hit week 3 and yesterday, after doing my walking and sitting (alternating both), I began with the familiar nerve pain in my left thigh, which I had pre op. It's not quite as severe as before the surgery, but my surgeon told me that nerve pain would be eliminated and that I may have tingling in leg for 2 wks, but should be better. I've been in a back brace, so I haven't stretched, bent or twisted my back, which has led me to believe that I haven't been able to re-herniate. Could this be the nerve regeneration or inflammation? Since my herniation on the MRI caused my internist, pain mgt dr and spinal surgeon to say it was "impressive", I'm thinking that my nerve is going to take a long time to heal, if it does, at all. I cried for the first time last night, because I'm feeling discouraged and my anxiety is increasing. I see my dr on Friday, but I feel that I will get better answers from people who are actually experiencing this and have had the surgery.
Thank you for any help or support that you can give.
3 wks post op microdiscectomy l5-s1 nerve pain, scared
Arms and legs random spasms
I'm 15 years old and I have been putting up with this problem for as long as I can remember now but every time I am resting or just sitting down my arm/leg will just randomly spasm out and I do not feel like this is good for my relationship because every time my boyfriend and I hug or just lean on each other my arm or leg just randomly spasms out the only way I can stop it is by asking him to hold my arm or leg down or lay me on my side and hold me tight I can get a rough estimate of when these are going to take place and I get some buzzing feeling in my arm or leg then after about 10 seconds of having the feeling my arm or leg will randomly jurk and I do not find this kind to my boyfriend as I sometimes hit him accidentally whilst I have one of my arm or leg spasms I really would like to know can I get help for this problem
Arms and legs random spasms
Recurrent Morton's Neuroma surgery, terrible nerve pain
I had a Morton's Neuroma removed in 2011 after a couple of months of excruciating pain. Everything was fine for about 2 years, then the pain came back. I had a stump neuroma. It was removed surgically at the end of 2013, after I had been of Pregabalin (Lyrica) for a couple of months to help with the pain before and after the surgery.
The pain came back halfway through 2014, which the doctor said wasn't possible because he cut the nerve high enough for it not to for another stump.
I raced to the best foot specialist I could find as soon as I could, who promptly told me that I don't have another neuroma. He said there was no way, and even convinced me that I had somehow made the previous pain up in my head.
Well, the beginning of this year, the pain came back, only a LOT worse. As in I am completely dysfunctional.
The only thing that helps is submerging my foot entirely in water water, and it only works whilst in the water. It doesn't make sense, because usually cold is supposed to help. But I'm finding that cold weather severely aggravates the pain when it's there, and sometimes causes it.
The doctor finally put me on Pregabalin permanently as a prevention to the pain after I had taken too many pain killers one night (the pain made me, literally, lose my mind) and had to go on a drip to flush it out.
Apparently, what I now have is a damaged nerve which noone can do anything about and have to be on Pregabalin forever. I don't want to be, I'm horribly scared of being on chronic medication so young (I'm 25), and it doesn't even always work.
Please, someone, tell me there's a way to fix a 'damaged nerve' which is slowly but surely driving me insane (sorry for the drama, but it feels like it).
The pain came back halfway through 2014, which the doctor said wasn't possible because he cut the nerve high enough for it not to for another stump.
I raced to the best foot specialist I could find as soon as I could, who promptly told me that I don't have another neuroma. He said there was no way, and even convinced me that I had somehow made the previous pain up in my head.
Well, the beginning of this year, the pain came back, only a LOT worse. As in I am completely dysfunctional.
The only thing that helps is submerging my foot entirely in water water, and it only works whilst in the water. It doesn't make sense, because usually cold is supposed to help. But I'm finding that cold weather severely aggravates the pain when it's there, and sometimes causes it.
The doctor finally put me on Pregabalin permanently as a prevention to the pain after I had taken too many pain killers one night (the pain made me, literally, lose my mind) and had to go on a drip to flush it out.
Apparently, what I now have is a damaged nerve which noone can do anything about and have to be on Pregabalin forever. I don't want to be, I'm horribly scared of being on chronic medication so young (I'm 25), and it doesn't even always work.
Please, someone, tell me there's a way to fix a 'damaged nerve' which is slowly but surely driving me insane (sorry for the drama, but it feels like it).
Recurrent Morton's Neuroma surgery, terrible nerve pain
Anxiety in the shower
How do I make my shower a "safe" zone? See, I used to be an alcoholic and when I woke up the next day to take a shower I felt so horrible that I almost fainted on many occasions. This stayed with long after I quit drinking. I've had anxiety in the shower for ever a year now. (It's been a year since I quit drinking.) Why does this linger on? How do I get rid of the anxiety? I used to love taking showers. Now it's a pain.
Anxiety in the shower
Anxiety in the shower
How do I make my shower a "safe" zone? See, I used to be an alcoholic and when I woke up the next day to take a shower I felt so horrible that I almost fainted on many occasions. This stayed with long after I quit drinking. I've had anxiety in the shower for ever a year now. (It's been a year since I quit drinking.) Why does this linger on? How do I get rid of the anxiety? I used to love taking showers. Now it's a pain.
Anxiety in the shower
Do I have a pile? Confused! Been to the Doctor twice!
Hi everyone,
For the last four - five weeks I've had this what looks like a white headed spot near my anus opening on the left. I discovered this while washing in the shower. After getting the mirror in the correct place, I managed to get a look at it. There hasn't been any bleeding, but sometimes feels like its a bit raised on the skin. The area feels soft and not hard. Its also possible to move the top of it around.
I decided to visit the doctor who told me it was a small pile and gave me some cream and suppositories to use. That was around three weeks ago and it hadn't got any better. Yesterday, I went back to my GP (not the same doctor) who then told me it wasn't a pile, but could be an anal fissure? She then gave me some pain relief cream.
In the past I've suffered from small amounts of rectal bleeding. The hospital told me this from an anal fissure. I've also had both a colonoscopy and a sigmoidoscopy due to this bleeding.
I'm just at a loss as to what this might be? I eat a good amount of fruit and vegetables. I also drink plenty of water.
I do have a follow up appointment with the clinic who carry out the cameras, but was wondering if I could get some advice before I attend the clinic.
The creams my doctor gave me were:
Anusol HC
Rectogestic (seems to have a side effect of giving me a headache)
I also purchased myself a cream called Germoloids.
Also, three times a day I've been sitting in a bath of warm water. This hasn't really helped.
None of these have seemed to clear anything up.
Would anyone happen to have any advice or has something like this?
Many thanks
For the last four - five weeks I've had this what looks like a white headed spot near my anus opening on the left. I discovered this while washing in the shower. After getting the mirror in the correct place, I managed to get a look at it. There hasn't been any bleeding, but sometimes feels like its a bit raised on the skin. The area feels soft and not hard. Its also possible to move the top of it around.
I decided to visit the doctor who told me it was a small pile and gave me some cream and suppositories to use. That was around three weeks ago and it hadn't got any better. Yesterday, I went back to my GP (not the same doctor) who then told me it wasn't a pile, but could be an anal fissure? She then gave me some pain relief cream.
In the past I've suffered from small amounts of rectal bleeding. The hospital told me this from an anal fissure. I've also had both a colonoscopy and a sigmoidoscopy due to this bleeding.
I'm just at a loss as to what this might be? I eat a good amount of fruit and vegetables. I also drink plenty of water.
I do have a follow up appointment with the clinic who carry out the cameras, but was wondering if I could get some advice before I attend the clinic.
The creams my doctor gave me were:
Anusol HC
Rectogestic (seems to have a side effect of giving me a headache)
I also purchased myself a cream called Germoloids.
Also, three times a day I've been sitting in a bath of warm water. This hasn't really helped.
None of these have seemed to clear anything up.
Would anyone happen to have any advice or has something like this?
Many thanks
Do I have a pile? Confused! Been to the Doctor twice!
Dysthymia
I have dysthymia. It permeated everything I've done for my whole life and I'm in my 70s now. It's a living hell. I'm on lots of meds which are probably preventing a major depressive attack, but they are recurring.
People don't understand how this affects everything in one's life and they either don't understand dysthymia or think it's not real. Dysthymia makes everything I want to do a struggle and saps motivation and joy right out of me.
Does anyone else have this? I'd really like to connect with anyone who has dysthymia.
:mad:
People don't understand how this affects everything in one's life and they either don't understand dysthymia or think it's not real. Dysthymia makes everything I want to do a struggle and saps motivation and joy right out of me.
Does anyone else have this? I'd really like to connect with anyone who has dysthymia.
:mad:
Dysthymia
Hernia Mesh Removal
After about a month of excrutiating pain, an ER visit determined that I am truly allergic to the mesh used in a recent hernia operation. Benadryl is making the situation tolerable when pain killers did nothing. However, I need the mesh removed. Can any surgeon do this or do I need to be looking for a surgeon who specializes in the removal?
Hernia Mesh Removal
overprotecting, controlling parents and its consequences
Just a word of warning - This is going to be a long post! So thank you to those in advance for reading through.
I'm almost 32 years old and I believe I have experienced the consequences of over protective, helicopter parenting. All my life literally I have been trying to discover why I am in this perpetual stuckness; no career, little ambition/goals/purpose, still single, still living at home with my parents, basically no future and feeling rather hopeless as I have been for many years now.
I'm from the UK but originally my parents are from South Asia and I know in this culture it is common for parents to be very overprotective and their children. Add to this was the fact that they were strong Christians and so I grew up going to church all my life, surrounded by its morals and values. I made a commitment to Christ when I was 14 I'd say but my faith in God has always struggled and been difficult.
Growing up, I would have private tuition classes right from the age of 8 to pretty much til I was 18. My dad would constantly feel the need to help me and would get annoyed and upset if I refused his help. I remember one time he started crying when I did. He would sometimes do homework for me! They made sure I was taken care of and essentially made life as easy as possible for me. My dad would pick me up from school even though it was a 10 minute walk home til I was like 16! I always felt I had to be studying and doing homework all the time. I can think of so many examples – I remember when I was 15 my father didn't let me stay round a friends house because he didn't know his parents personally! One time when I was 18 I went to the cinema with my cousin and didn't get back til about midnight. My parents went crazy, found my notebook where I had written down my friends nos (before the days when everyone had a cell phone) and called all my friends to ask where I could be! When I got home and my parents treated me like I had committed murder when all I did was go to the cinema to watch a movie. They have always had this irrational, paranoid, extreme state of mind and over time it's naturally been projected onto me. Obviously at the time, I wasn't able to recognise this.
Aside from all of this, I suffered constant criticisms and orders, all these should haves, ought tos etc.
So my memories from those years are largely negative. I was treated like I was disobedient or rebellious if I did things my own way or did something they didn't agree with or didn't want to see me doing. It's as if I couldn't make mistakes, if I had failed or did something that was risky. I felt like I couldn't rebel and speak out against this, because it would be seen as being disobedient. Yet to this day I have never really been rebellious. I never smoked, took drugs, hardly ever drink, although I've had serious girlfriends I never slept with any of them (due to my Christian beliefs), never got into a fight, infact I've never once got into any trouble whatsoever at school or in life since then.
On top of all this I never received the love, affirmation and positive encouragement that every child and every individual should receive from their parents. It was always negative from my father, he hardly ever praised or encouraged me, whenever he did, it would be performance based (if I got good grades) or did well at sport or something. Never once did they really say and treat me as loved and accepted for who I was, regardless of however I behaved or performed.
I have always felt this urge to break free and discover myself. I wanted to study Spanish, yet my dad didn't allow it cos he wanted me to do maths because it would be "appropriate" even though I KNEW I would not enjoy it and ended up doing badly in it. Spanish was my favorite subject and I wish I had done it for my degree/major.
Even as I grew older into my 20s they have treated me in similar ways. For example when I was 26 I went to a friend's party and had like 2 beers got back home and my mum the next morning figured that I had been drinking because she smelt alcohol on my clothes. I remember how upset she was and then my dad wrote me a letter the next day saying how I should not drink alcohol, because it is addictive (when they already know I don't drink)!!! At 26!? They went onto say how children need their parents help irrespective of their age and that families should always be interdependent. No mention whatsoever of being self sufficient, independent, being a fully responsible adult man etc.
SO then, is it any surprise now at 32 years of age, I have no idea what to do with my life? I have always been wondering and trying to figure out why I am so dysfunctional, don't have passion in life, why I have very little motivation, why I have this complete failure to launch. It's truly made me realise that the very reason I can't seem to be a man and take control of my own life is due to all what I've described. Every time something went wrong my parents would try and fix it. This constant obsession my father has had that children always NEED their parents has essentially sucked me into this codependency. They've thought that because they've done everything possible for their son, he should be successful and be set for life, when actually it's pushed me further away and I've ended up resenting them. They see me as an extension of themselves. They haven't genuinely cared about what I want, what I need. A true LOVING parent would recognise the essential need for a child at some point in their life to be free, independent to make their own decisions, plan their own lives and take care of themselves and not feel the need to constantly help them and take care of their needs.
People always keep saying how ONLY I can make changes, it's up to YOU to take control of your own life and so on. Everything that I've written above surely explains why to this day I'm finding it almost impossible to move on with my life and be independent. It's not knowing what I truly want to do with my life because I've been taken care of for so many years resulting in this disabling complex, I just feel constantly crippled.
I could go on of course but I think I will stop at this point because I could elaborate for the rest of the day!
I have read studies and researched this entire area and in nearly every case I read stuff that resonates with me perfectly. The causes and consequences that are outlined of this style of parenting are well documented and psychologists and experts agree that it has devastating effects on both a child at school growing up but also more significantly on the adult person. He/she struggles to become a responsible, functioning adult. It all makes perfect sense. It goes a long way to explaining why I am this way.
For example I've picked out two articles here - http://ift.tt/1MHY46b
and this one - http://www.positive-parenting-ally.c...r-parents.html
“In conclusion, overprotected children are slated for failure in school and in life.
Overprotected children end up to be failures in life in more ways than one. Overprotective parents are only damaging their children and either do not or refuse to acknowledge this. Many overprotected children remain in their symbiotic state until it is quite too late to change!”
So is that it then? Am I doomed because it's too late? Is there any hope? I guess that's my main worry. Is there anyway to reverse this now at my age?
I'm almost 32 years old and I believe I have experienced the consequences of over protective, helicopter parenting. All my life literally I have been trying to discover why I am in this perpetual stuckness; no career, little ambition/goals/purpose, still single, still living at home with my parents, basically no future and feeling rather hopeless as I have been for many years now.
I'm from the UK but originally my parents are from South Asia and I know in this culture it is common for parents to be very overprotective and their children. Add to this was the fact that they were strong Christians and so I grew up going to church all my life, surrounded by its morals and values. I made a commitment to Christ when I was 14 I'd say but my faith in God has always struggled and been difficult.
Growing up, I would have private tuition classes right from the age of 8 to pretty much til I was 18. My dad would constantly feel the need to help me and would get annoyed and upset if I refused his help. I remember one time he started crying when I did. He would sometimes do homework for me! They made sure I was taken care of and essentially made life as easy as possible for me. My dad would pick me up from school even though it was a 10 minute walk home til I was like 16! I always felt I had to be studying and doing homework all the time. I can think of so many examples – I remember when I was 15 my father didn't let me stay round a friends house because he didn't know his parents personally! One time when I was 18 I went to the cinema with my cousin and didn't get back til about midnight. My parents went crazy, found my notebook where I had written down my friends nos (before the days when everyone had a cell phone) and called all my friends to ask where I could be! When I got home and my parents treated me like I had committed murder when all I did was go to the cinema to watch a movie. They have always had this irrational, paranoid, extreme state of mind and over time it's naturally been projected onto me. Obviously at the time, I wasn't able to recognise this.
Aside from all of this, I suffered constant criticisms and orders, all these should haves, ought tos etc.
So my memories from those years are largely negative. I was treated like I was disobedient or rebellious if I did things my own way or did something they didn't agree with or didn't want to see me doing. It's as if I couldn't make mistakes, if I had failed or did something that was risky. I felt like I couldn't rebel and speak out against this, because it would be seen as being disobedient. Yet to this day I have never really been rebellious. I never smoked, took drugs, hardly ever drink, although I've had serious girlfriends I never slept with any of them (due to my Christian beliefs), never got into a fight, infact I've never once got into any trouble whatsoever at school or in life since then.
On top of all this I never received the love, affirmation and positive encouragement that every child and every individual should receive from their parents. It was always negative from my father, he hardly ever praised or encouraged me, whenever he did, it would be performance based (if I got good grades) or did well at sport or something. Never once did they really say and treat me as loved and accepted for who I was, regardless of however I behaved or performed.
I have always felt this urge to break free and discover myself. I wanted to study Spanish, yet my dad didn't allow it cos he wanted me to do maths because it would be "appropriate" even though I KNEW I would not enjoy it and ended up doing badly in it. Spanish was my favorite subject and I wish I had done it for my degree/major.
Even as I grew older into my 20s they have treated me in similar ways. For example when I was 26 I went to a friend's party and had like 2 beers got back home and my mum the next morning figured that I had been drinking because she smelt alcohol on my clothes. I remember how upset she was and then my dad wrote me a letter the next day saying how I should not drink alcohol, because it is addictive (when they already know I don't drink)!!! At 26!? They went onto say how children need their parents help irrespective of their age and that families should always be interdependent. No mention whatsoever of being self sufficient, independent, being a fully responsible adult man etc.
SO then, is it any surprise now at 32 years of age, I have no idea what to do with my life? I have always been wondering and trying to figure out why I am so dysfunctional, don't have passion in life, why I have very little motivation, why I have this complete failure to launch. It's truly made me realise that the very reason I can't seem to be a man and take control of my own life is due to all what I've described. Every time something went wrong my parents would try and fix it. This constant obsession my father has had that children always NEED their parents has essentially sucked me into this codependency. They've thought that because they've done everything possible for their son, he should be successful and be set for life, when actually it's pushed me further away and I've ended up resenting them. They see me as an extension of themselves. They haven't genuinely cared about what I want, what I need. A true LOVING parent would recognise the essential need for a child at some point in their life to be free, independent to make their own decisions, plan their own lives and take care of themselves and not feel the need to constantly help them and take care of their needs.
People always keep saying how ONLY I can make changes, it's up to YOU to take control of your own life and so on. Everything that I've written above surely explains why to this day I'm finding it almost impossible to move on with my life and be independent. It's not knowing what I truly want to do with my life because I've been taken care of for so many years resulting in this disabling complex, I just feel constantly crippled.
I could go on of course but I think I will stop at this point because I could elaborate for the rest of the day!
I have read studies and researched this entire area and in nearly every case I read stuff that resonates with me perfectly. The causes and consequences that are outlined of this style of parenting are well documented and psychologists and experts agree that it has devastating effects on both a child at school growing up but also more significantly on the adult person. He/she struggles to become a responsible, functioning adult. It all makes perfect sense. It goes a long way to explaining why I am this way.
For example I've picked out two articles here - http://ift.tt/1MHY46b
and this one - http://www.positive-parenting-ally.c...r-parents.html
“In conclusion, overprotected children are slated for failure in school and in life.
Overprotected children end up to be failures in life in more ways than one. Overprotective parents are only damaging their children and either do not or refuse to acknowledge this. Many overprotected children remain in their symbiotic state until it is quite too late to change!”
So is that it then? Am I doomed because it's too late? Is there any hope? I guess that's my main worry. Is there anyway to reverse this now at my age?
overprotecting, controlling parents and its consequences
What is this?
The back of my knee, knee pit?, will sometimes be so very uncomfortable. Not really ache but it is like I cannot get my knee into a comfortable position. The uncomfortable feeling is so bad that it sometimes will wake me up at night. I usually use aspercreme on it and will take some ibuprofen and that seems to help. I would think arthritis but like I said it doesn't really hurt, just very uncomfortable, or restless leg syndrome? I did ask my GP once but he didn't know what could cause it. any thoughts?
What is this?
Cremasteric reflex
Hello, i'm in extreme distress, i have had mild testicle pain for around 2 days now, and it got worse today. I don't know if I could classify it as "severe" but it's not dull anymore. I did some reading and came upon the Cremasteric reflex. My question is: Can I test it on myself? I tried stroking and pinching the inner thigh but nothing happened, which increased my fear of testicular torsion. I also have mild lower abdominal pain. It is 4:40am right now. Should I sleep and talk to my parents about it later or wake them up right now? I'm a 21 years old and a virgin.
Cremasteric reflex
I have a stupid question
Hey guys, I hope everyone is doing well. I used to post a lot but now I mainly lurk. I have a really stupid question that I am hoping somebody can answer.
I have been on hydrocodone for the last 5 years, the last 2 years I have been taking 10/325 three times a day for fibromyalgia pain and other issues The last four days I have been doing pretty well pain wise. My medicine is prescribed "as needed" so I skipped about half my doses. However, I have had an increase in stomach problems such as low grade nausea and (tmi) I can poo without the assistance of miralax.
The past few days I have been feeling
I have been on hydrocodone for the last 5 years, the last 2 years I have been taking 10/325 three times a day for fibromyalgia pain and other issues The last four days I have been doing pretty well pain wise. My medicine is prescribed "as needed" so I skipped about half my doses. However, I have had an increase in stomach problems such as low grade nausea and (tmi) I can poo without the assistance of miralax.
The past few days I have been feeling
I have a stupid question
Chadwell
I am male and I am 66
Over the last 6 years I have been diagnosed firstly with prostate cancer
A year or so later I was then diagnosed with bladder cancer
For the prostate I had surgery and radiotherapy.
For the bladder cancer I had surgery, radiotherapy and over the last 3 years I have had courses of BCG injections .
Unfortunately all this treatment has left me incontinent
I would like to hear from anyone who has had to deal with this problem and also anyone who has had a sling or sphincter surgery and how successful it was
Over the last 6 years I have been diagnosed firstly with prostate cancer
A year or so later I was then diagnosed with bladder cancer
For the prostate I had surgery and radiotherapy.
For the bladder cancer I had surgery, radiotherapy and over the last 3 years I have had courses of BCG injections .
Unfortunately all this treatment has left me incontinent
I would like to hear from anyone who has had to deal with this problem and also anyone who has had a sling or sphincter surgery and how successful it was
Chadwell
Hiv? Anxious? Stressed ?
I think of having a possible exposure to greek local sex worker !
For about 2mins !
She rolled to condom and gave me oral ! Felt something sharp and then penerated her for 2mins and again oral !
Symptoms -
Post 2 weeks
Fever - 3 days
Sore throat 28days still have little
Diarhera stil having
Fatigue due hiv or stress i dont knw
And possible all symptoms
Test part -
4th generation hiv test method eclia
Hiv 1 AG and total AbS to hiv 1 2
Day 23/24th - non reactive
Day 28/29th - non reactive
Day 42/43rd - non reactive
Day 58/59th -non reactive
Accrn to lab all were duo test
Tested for syphils thrice
Herpes 6 weeks
Chlymdia - non reactive
Hepatitis b - non reactive
For about 2mins !
She rolled to condom and gave me oral ! Felt something sharp and then penerated her for 2mins and again oral !
Symptoms -
Post 2 weeks
Fever - 3 days
Sore throat 28days still have little
Diarhera stil having
Fatigue due hiv or stress i dont knw
And possible all symptoms
Test part -
4th generation hiv test method eclia
Hiv 1 AG and total AbS to hiv 1 2
Day 23/24th - non reactive
Day 28/29th - non reactive
Day 42/43rd - non reactive
Day 58/59th -non reactive
Accrn to lab all were duo test
Tested for syphils thrice
Herpes 6 weeks
Chlymdia - non reactive
Hepatitis b - non reactive
Hiv? Anxious? Stressed ?
Ran out of Hydrocloraquine and now my joint pain is coming back!
mardi 21 juillet 2015
I got a call from my Rheumatologist and I kept forgetting to call them to set up a follow up appointment. Well, in that time that I didn't call them I ran out of my Hydrocloraquine (Plaquenil). Now I am starting to get really bad pain in my joints. And I just got tested for the ANA on the day I started having a flare. Is it a good thing I got tested on the same day as a flare? Cuz I'm pretty sure if I'm flaring and I get the ANA test done if I do have Lupus I will more than likely come up positive. Right? I sure hope I do, cuz then I can stop thinking the first positive ANA I had was a fluke.
Ran out of Hydrocloraquine and now my joint pain is coming back!
Type 2 eating habit
ok, so since my two sons have moved out and its just me and my mother now in the house so, its less cooking and less slaving over the stove and now our eating habits went from eating full corse meal every other day or four times a week to a full corse meal once or twice a week and i just snack eat because my mother works and we don't eat much like we should but with me being a diabetic is snack eating good for me since ion eat three full corse meals a day, by snack eating i mean like eating a tv dinner, a cup of noodles, a bowl of soup or chilli with crackers just quick eating when i need to eat instaed of eating plate of spaghetti, meat with veggies and starch food.
is this ok for me to be eating this way because i don't have appetite to eat a full corse meal like other families/people do???
is this ok for me to be eating this way because i don't have appetite to eat a full corse meal like other families/people do???
Type 2 eating habit
Increasing Doses for Super Sensitive People (ME!)
Hey everyone! I've suffered from anxiety/depression for a long time now. Over half my life. I'm trying to get off of klonopin and it has been and will be a hell of a journey. The other forum I go to for that talks about liquid titration to steadily decrease one's dose of klonopin.
So I'm wondering this-- for those of you that are super sensitive to medications, is there anything you've done to get to a therapeutic dose? Once upon a time, for many years, I could take a therapeutic dose with minimal side effects. But my body is now really sensitive. I couldn't get past taking 37.5 mg of Effexor.
I don't think it's the meds themselves. I did really well on Prozac for YEARS. Until they switched me from brand to generic by mistake. When I tried to go back on brand after two months, I got EXCRUCIATING side effects. I have similar side effects if I take supplements or vitamins. If I exercise even mildly. Nobody knows why. Doctors don't seem to care.
I'm wondering if anybody has done a liquid titration to INCREASE their dose of an anti-depressant. I figure if people are doing it to come off of a med, why not to try to increase my dose???
Does anyone know about this or have any experience with it? Again, if you're really sensitive to meds, how have you handled going up in dose. I mean, there are only so many cuts one can make-- and that's if the pills can be cut.
Advice? Suggestions? Thanks!
So I'm wondering this-- for those of you that are super sensitive to medications, is there anything you've done to get to a therapeutic dose? Once upon a time, for many years, I could take a therapeutic dose with minimal side effects. But my body is now really sensitive. I couldn't get past taking 37.5 mg of Effexor.
I don't think it's the meds themselves. I did really well on Prozac for YEARS. Until they switched me from brand to generic by mistake. When I tried to go back on brand after two months, I got EXCRUCIATING side effects. I have similar side effects if I take supplements or vitamins. If I exercise even mildly. Nobody knows why. Doctors don't seem to care.
I'm wondering if anybody has done a liquid titration to INCREASE their dose of an anti-depressant. I figure if people are doing it to come off of a med, why not to try to increase my dose???
Does anyone know about this or have any experience with it? Again, if you're really sensitive to meds, how have you handled going up in dose. I mean, there are only so many cuts one can make-- and that's if the pills can be cut.
Advice? Suggestions? Thanks!
Increasing Doses for Super Sensitive People (ME!)
Not trying to gain or lose. I am 42 years old. 5'5" and 102 pounds
Would I still be considered anorexic. I feel I am at a good weight. I don't need to gain or loose. I was 105 before I had my 3 beautiful kids and now I'm back down to my pre-baby weight. I will opening admit that I don't want to gain. But I also don't want to lose. Opinions please! Thank you!
Not trying to gain or lose. I am 42 years old. 5'5" and 102 pounds
Asmanex
Please. Has anyone taken Asmanex Twisthaler and the tube turned black and moldy? My son had been using it. This was not his first time and we never encountered this problem before.
Asmanex
Should I be worried?
I don't know if I should be concerned or not, has anyone else expierenced what I'm about to describe? First let me go back, I have had sinus infection issues since I was a child, I turned 40 this year, growing up I just learned to deal with them. I was seen by an e.n.t. about 9 yrs ago because I stopped having the pressure and pain from the sysmptoms of the start of an infection, I would just get sick and when I would go to doc, there was already an infection. The doc sent me to have a ct scan to get a good look. The scan showed that my sinus cavities are hard not soft, he said there is a percentage of people that this happens to and this is why I don't get most symptoms anymore. Fast forward to present date....I have had this aching pain in my left jaw joint, right in front of my ear for about a month. I didnt think much of this pain, because I tend to clinch my jaw when I concentrate on something, i.e. reading, I have always done this and was never an issue. Well then I woke up last sunday morning, set up to get out of bed and got extremely dizzy, made me sick to my stomach it was so bad. I got in to see my doctor on wed and she said I have a bad sinus infection on the left side, said yellow and bloody. She checked my jaw joint and left ear (Even tho I had no pain) and said the ear was clear and looked good and there wasnt anything she could find with the jaw. Said the pain was likely from the sinus infection. The dizziness and issues that came with it (sick to stomach, vomiting, headache) lasted for 6 days. I finally stopped getting dizzy saturday afternoon. I still have some drainage from the infection. Now for my question... If the pain was from my sinus infection and its going away, why does my jaw joint still hurt and why am I now having pain and "crawling" feeling in ear and when swallowing? This is crazy, I just want to be pain and dizzy free! Can someone help, please?
Should I be worried?
is this normal
to have tsh serum 4.8 and two weeks later 1.460
Tsh: 1.460 uIU/mL Final
Thyroxine (T4): 9.8 ug/dL Final
T3 Uptake: 37 % Final
Free Thyroxine Index: 3.6 units Final
Thyroid Peroxidase (Tpo) Ab: 9 IU/mL
on synthroid main symptom fatigue.
Tsh: 1.460 uIU/mL Final
Thyroxine (T4): 9.8 ug/dL Final
T3 Uptake: 37 % Final
Free Thyroxine Index: 3.6 units Final
Thyroid Peroxidase (Tpo) Ab: 9 IU/mL
on synthroid main symptom fatigue.
is this normal
Coughing as side effect of Wellbutrin AND Effexor???
I was on wellbutrin for a month and it caused a horrible cough. I had to stop taking it. Dr switched me to Effexor and it's doing the same thing! I've only been taking it for 5 days. I know this is an uncommon side effect but how can it happen with both of these meds? Anyone else have this problem from taking antidepressants? If I stop taking the Effexor now, will I end up with the horrible withdrawals people mention or have I not been taking it long enough? Dr prescribed 37.5 mg twice a day but I've only been taking half of a 37.5mg pill twice a day.
Coughing as side effect of Wellbutrin AND Effexor???
Partner withholding affection
I don't know what to do anymore. I've been with my girlfriend for 2 years. When we first met it was so amazing. We fell fast. About 5 months in she donated an organ for her mother. It was a huge surgery and she recovered for about a month. We were in different parts of the country for that month but still together. When she got back, she seemed different pretty immediately. I could tell something was off and I didn't know what. I thought she didn't love me anymore. Then we finally realized that she was depressed. Likely from the surgery and everything going on with her mom. Her mom has not been doing that great since the kidney transplant and has gotten sick a lot of times and had to be in the hospital. Throughout the past year and a half, my girlfriends depression hasn't gone away. It took months for her to start therapy but after 6 months she said it wasn't doing anything for her and stopped. There will be days when she is super loving and affectionate but the bulk of days she doesn't show me affection and sometimes barely even talks to me. I know she is dealing with so much from her mom but it feels like she is putting our relationship to the side. I've been staying because I believe she is depressed and can get better. But the longer it lasts without a huge improvement the more I get defeated and think it'll never end. What do I do? Do I stay and hope that it'll get better eventually? Or do I just leave? I find myself getting really angry a lot when she withholds affection and love from me. Like a little child wishing that their parent would give them attention. It feels awful. What do I do?
Partner withholding affection
Post Lasik Bluriness
Hi
My sister in law had lasik about 2 months ago. When I was considering it I asked if she had any blurriness? She did and at an appointment with the Opthamologist she mentioned it and it was due to blocked tear ducts.
My husband had cataract surgery 6 weeks ago and also had blurriness in one eye. His tear ducts were also blocked (one 30% the other 50%).
It may be worth checking if you have slightly blurry eyes?
My sister in law had lasik about 2 months ago. When I was considering it I asked if she had any blurriness? She did and at an appointment with the Opthamologist she mentioned it and it was due to blocked tear ducts.
My husband had cataract surgery 6 weeks ago and also had blurriness in one eye. His tear ducts were also blocked (one 30% the other 50%).
It may be worth checking if you have slightly blurry eyes?
Post Lasik Bluriness
heavy bleeding and an emotional wreck
I'm nervous,and an emotional mess,my periods have been irregular for a few mos,and this month(7/4) it has been the worse its ever been,heavy bleeding with clots,and so it continues.Emotionally I am a wreck,Iam 46yo,I have no close friends to talk to.I called my OB doc,she ordered blood work,and a possibility of an ultrasound.I've visited my local health food store and spoke with the owner,she states,i may be menopausal.I am anxious and depressed.Will this month be last period,or is the worse yet to come?I can't get an appointment with my OB doc til September. I need a friend for some support...
heavy bleeding and an emotional wreck
heavy bleeding and an emotional wreck
I'm nervous,and an emotional mess,my periods have been irregular for a few mos,and this month(7/4) it has been the worse its ever been,heavy bleeding with clots,and so it continues.Emotionally I am a wreck,Iam 46yo,I have no close friends to talk to.I called my OB doc,she ordered blood work,and a possibility of an ultrasound.I've visited my local health food store and spoke with the owner,she states,i may be menopausal.I am anxious and depressed.Will this month be last period,or is the worse yet to come?I can't get an appointment with my OB doc til September. I need a friend for some support...
heavy bleeding and an emotional wreck
Type 2 Why have I suddenly become so insulin sensitive?
I was diagnosed with type 2 three years ago and put on insulin. It has been a struggle, mostly unsuccessful, to lower my glucose. But in the last few weeks I have suddenly become so sensitive to insulin I am going into insulin shock almost every day. I have to keep taking less and less insulin and eat more to prevent hypoglycemia. My activity level has not gone up nor have I been sick or injured. No change in meds. My stress level, however, is rising all the time because of my mother's dementia. What could cause a sudden rise in insulin sensitivity? I'm seeing the doctor next week but some knowledge now might make the wait easier.
Type 2 Why have I suddenly become so insulin sensitive?
Questions
Hello, All:)
I am new to this site. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am writing a dissertation on Bipolar disorder and autobiography.
If you feel inclined, please answer some or all of my questions to help me perform my research. I would really appreciate any answers.
Questions:
How do you feel about your diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder? Have you consulted the DSM and read about the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder? Do you feel the descriptors to be accurate or missing something?
Do you experience negative stigma in your everyday life? Do you find posting online is somehow a safer space to express your Bipolar identity?
Have you formed meaningful relationships on this site? Please explain how this was helpful to you.
Why do you use this site?
Are you involved in social activism to eliminate the stigma of Bipolar disorder and have you used the internet to do so?
I am new to this site. Please allow me to introduce myself. I am writing a dissertation on Bipolar disorder and autobiography.
If you feel inclined, please answer some or all of my questions to help me perform my research. I would really appreciate any answers.
Questions:
How do you feel about your diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder? Have you consulted the DSM and read about the symptoms of Bipolar Disorder? Do you feel the descriptors to be accurate or missing something?
Do you experience negative stigma in your everyday life? Do you find posting online is somehow a safer space to express your Bipolar identity?
Have you formed meaningful relationships on this site? Please explain how this was helpful to you.
Why do you use this site?
Are you involved in social activism to eliminate the stigma of Bipolar disorder and have you used the internet to do so?
Questions
Insomnia 😥
I am looking for ANY advice re insomnia. I have battled through it for years and now nothing seems to help. My doc has prescribed Temazepam, take it about 9.30 and go to sleep at 11. Have then been waking up at 3 am or so and not getting much sleep after that. I feel like a walking zombie 😱. Doc also prescribed Endep 10mg, which I haven't tried yet. I am considering taking both tonight to see if I can get a longer sleep. Has anyone tried these 2 together ?
Any advice would be much appreciated, I can't function much longer on such little sleep. Thanks.
Any advice would be much appreciated, I can't function much longer on such little sleep. Thanks.
Insomnia 😥
Baclofen vs. other muscle relaxers for spasms caused by stroke
My husband has been on Baclofen and Hydrocodone for spasms and chronic pain since 2000 following a stroke. He started Baclofen with 20 mg 3 x day, which caused him to stay too drowsy. reduced to 10mg 3 x day helped so he has taken that amount for many years now. The spasms and pain have now become worse and increasing the dose of Baclofen caused drowsiness again. Has left side weakness and no use of left arm, spasms.pain in shoulder; also spasms/pain of legs and foot with severe drawing of foot. Am wondering if any of you has had success with another muscle relaxer and/or pain med., or combination thereof, for stroke pain?
Baclofen vs. other muscle relaxers for spasms caused by stroke
Swollen Salivary Glands and Stiff Neck
Anyone else have these issues associated with TMJ? I am not sure if I should chalk this up to TMJ or if something else is causing it. About 3-4 weeks ago my salivary glands began giving me issues. They will swell (not bad when I wake up and worsens throughout the day) and I wake up to a stiff neck nearly every single day.
Swollen Salivary Glands and Stiff Neck
Menopause app for tracking symptoms
Hi All,
We are currently conducting a study for the development of a mobile application for tracking menopause symptoms and helping women determine what factors affect their symptoms the most.
We would really appreciate it if you could help us with this by answering a short 9 question survey.
The link is below.
http://ift.tt/1HPD4Xz bbZs/viewform?usp=send_form
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Priscilla at priscillap@vsisoft.com
We are currently conducting a study for the development of a mobile application for tracking menopause symptoms and helping women determine what factors affect their symptoms the most.
We would really appreciate it if you could help us with this by answering a short 9 question survey.
The link is below.
http://ift.tt/1HPD4Xz bbZs/viewform?usp=send_form
If you have any questions please feel free to contact Priscilla at priscillap@vsisoft.com
Menopause app for tracking symptoms
Similar CRPS Symptoms?
Hi All,
Any questions, comments, advice on this post would be so appreciated - just wanted to start off by saying that.
I'm never one to make any story short but I will do my best here..
I had voluntary foot/ankle reconstruction surgery July 2014. After severe pain for the first 3 months of recovery I was diagnosed with CRPS(RSD). The pain was only in my foot/ankle and was reduced by sympathetic nerve blocks that I received about 4 times over 3 months. I stopped them and since then have been taking Lyrica and Cymbalta to manage the pain.
I was getting better(slowly) until about a month ago when my foot started really hurting again and I was told I have a torn tendon and that the metal wedge that was used in my surgery is what is causing a lot of my pain. The specialist I saw wanted to do surgery, but when I got a 2nd and 3rd opinion they both shed some light on my CRPS and that might be what is causing my pain (as opposed to the orthopedic issues). They explained the risk of my pain spreading and how I would need to get it under control if I wanted to consider surgery...
I am no doctor but I believe my pain is caused both by these mechanical issues, as well as the CRPS. I would love to hear from anyone who is experiencing similar cases as mine or just any comments at all, but my question to you all is this...
Has anyone with CRPS/RSD had relief from their pain with someone rubbing/massaging their painful extremity? As opposed to greater pain with touch? I have read and heard a lot about CRPS patients who have extreme pain with touch, and with me it is the opposite. Even my foot rubbing against a pillow or sheets or carpet sometimes gives me some relief.
If any of you can relate to that, have you had your CRPS spread to other extremities? Or have you tried surgery?
Please feel free to message me or just respond! I really hope someone does as I am starting to lose my mind :(
Thank you all,
Rachel
Any questions, comments, advice on this post would be so appreciated - just wanted to start off by saying that.
I'm never one to make any story short but I will do my best here..
I had voluntary foot/ankle reconstruction surgery July 2014. After severe pain for the first 3 months of recovery I was diagnosed with CRPS(RSD). The pain was only in my foot/ankle and was reduced by sympathetic nerve blocks that I received about 4 times over 3 months. I stopped them and since then have been taking Lyrica and Cymbalta to manage the pain.
I was getting better(slowly) until about a month ago when my foot started really hurting again and I was told I have a torn tendon and that the metal wedge that was used in my surgery is what is causing a lot of my pain. The specialist I saw wanted to do surgery, but when I got a 2nd and 3rd opinion they both shed some light on my CRPS and that might be what is causing my pain (as opposed to the orthopedic issues). They explained the risk of my pain spreading and how I would need to get it under control if I wanted to consider surgery...
I am no doctor but I believe my pain is caused both by these mechanical issues, as well as the CRPS. I would love to hear from anyone who is experiencing similar cases as mine or just any comments at all, but my question to you all is this...
Has anyone with CRPS/RSD had relief from their pain with someone rubbing/massaging their painful extremity? As opposed to greater pain with touch? I have read and heard a lot about CRPS patients who have extreme pain with touch, and with me it is the opposite. Even my foot rubbing against a pillow or sheets or carpet sometimes gives me some relief.
If any of you can relate to that, have you had your CRPS spread to other extremities? Or have you tried surgery?
Please feel free to message me or just respond! I really hope someone does as I am starting to lose my mind :(
Thank you all,
Rachel
Similar CRPS Symptoms?
Am I Safe Yet?
Experts please advise. I had one night stand with a woman I did not really know too good. Since then I got a new girlfriend and I'm scared to give her HIV. I took a 3rd gen test at LabCorp at 6 weeks. It was negative. I took it again at 8 weeks and it was also negative. I don't have much money to get more lab testing so I did 2 oral swab tests from CVS at 10 weeks and 12 weeks.
Do I need to do a better blood test or am I ok?
Are the oral tests not as good?
Did I test too early?
Lastly... No one can tell me if 12 weeks, 13 weeks, or 90 days is conclusive for testing. I just want to know if I'm good or if I need to save money to get a better blood test. The clinic offered me an RNA test but I don't have that kind of money.
Do I need to do a better blood test or am I ok?
Are the oral tests not as good?
Did I test too early?
Lastly... No one can tell me if 12 weeks, 13 weeks, or 90 days is conclusive for testing. I just want to know if I'm good or if I need to save money to get a better blood test. The clinic offered me an RNA test but I don't have that kind of money.
Am I Safe Yet?
HELP: Birth control left in car
Hi! On saturday I left my birth control pills in the trunk of my car for about 6 hours. It was close to 90 degrees outside, so I know it got pretty hot. I took the pills like normal Saturday, Sunday, and Monday night. I noticed no difference in the pills. I didn't realize what I had done until today. I called the pharmacist and got a new pack to start taking today and I also took the plan B pill. I am still really worried that I am pregnant. Does anyone have any similar experience?
HELP: Birth control left in car
Life after having thyroid removed
I have been on here reading horror stories about how you never feel normal, have no energy, are depressed, feel sick and gain a lot of weight after having thyroid removed. Now I am totally freaking out about all this. I have to go for consult next week and I am hoping that they can just remove the cancerous nodule since it is less than 1 cm instead of removing the whole thyroid.
Has anyone that has had their thyroid removed have anything good to say about it with the exception of being cancer free which is what we all want but I don't want to be turning into a depressed, sickly person with no energy. I work full time and I enjoy going to the gym and work out about 5 days a week with weights and I can't imagine not having the energy or the strength to do what makes me feel good.
Anyone??? Thoughts???
Has anyone that has had their thyroid removed have anything good to say about it with the exception of being cancer free which is what we all want but I don't want to be turning into a depressed, sickly person with no energy. I work full time and I enjoy going to the gym and work out about 5 days a week with weights and I can't imagine not having the energy or the strength to do what makes me feel good.
Anyone??? Thoughts???
Life after having thyroid removed
Armor Thyroid
Four months ago I lowered my dose of Armor from 90mg to 75mg
My blood work on 90mg four months ago was:
Tsh-0.013 range-0.45-4.5
Ft4-1.79 range-0.82-1.77
Ft3-3.4 range-2.0-4.4
My blood work yesterday after 4 months on 75mg was:
Tsh-0.020 range-0.45-4.4.
Ft4-1.42 range-0.82-1.77
Ft3-3.0 range-2.0-4.4
My doctor wants to reduce my Armor to 60mg and check blood in 3 months. I am at a loss a to what to do? I do not seem to be able to get my Ft3 high enough. I feel better on the 75mg than on 90mg. But have never felt good. I am very fatigued and have some adrenal fatigue.
Any advice would be welcome.
22JJ
My blood work on 90mg four months ago was:
Tsh-0.013 range-0.45-4.5
Ft4-1.79 range-0.82-1.77
Ft3-3.4 range-2.0-4.4
My blood work yesterday after 4 months on 75mg was:
Tsh-0.020 range-0.45-4.4.
Ft4-1.42 range-0.82-1.77
Ft3-3.0 range-2.0-4.4
My doctor wants to reduce my Armor to 60mg and check blood in 3 months. I am at a loss a to what to do? I do not seem to be able to get my Ft3 high enough. I feel better on the 75mg than on 90mg. But have never felt good. I am very fatigued and have some adrenal fatigue.
Any advice would be welcome.
22JJ
Armor Thyroid
Herpes HSV2 confusion and safety
Hello all. I hope someone can help me since I'm confused and concerned. Back in 2006 I made a poor decision and believe I contracted some form of Herpes. At the time I tested and remembered it came out as HSV1. I don't recall having any lesions. It turned out i had subsequent tests. This time at the hospital and the results came back positive for HSV2. I had a physical yesterday and I thought I had my first outbreak but it was nothing per the doctor. Some abrasion that was healing (otorgar long story). A review of my file made think long and hard of my status and what it means for me and my wife. You see - I've never had any genital outbreaks that I can think of but I have cold sores 1 to 2 times a year at most. My wife may get one once a year. I don't know her HSV status and will ask her to take one during her next appointment. My question(s): is it possible to have HSV2 and it just be oral 2) could it be that have oral breakouts that I know and mild genital ones that I never thought of? And most importantly 3) can I infect my wife with HSV2 if I never felt or feel like I have outbreaks. We normally use condoms since we are done having children. Two happy kids under 5. Thank u in advance for any light you can shed on my predicament. Btw - my doctor said if I never had an outbreak I should not worry too much. Thanks again.
Herpes HSV2 confusion and safety
Should I tell her? Help ASAP please
Really long story short, my boss is really really emotionally unstable and basically I can't really ever go to her for help so I usually just try and figure it out alone. I work in a bridal boutique. I myself suffer from anxiety and OCD which she doesn't know about and have had treatment. On Saturday I had three appointments to deal with alone while she was on holiday. First of all she got all cross with me when two people didn't buy anything. And then the third person bought an expensive wedding dress. The thing was, she didn't fit into any of our samples so I had to measure her to see what size to order. I have done this plenty of times before but never without my boss being there and also usually the size is kind of obvious by their shape. This woman came out at a size 22 and she was 5ft 10 tall and quite curvy but it just didn't look like she was a size 22! I checked about three times with the measuring tape. I called my boss who was immediately unhelpful and started barking at me. I was feeling so panicked I wanted to die and I still had to entertain the bride and all her relatives. A size 20 was decided on because the bride wanted to lose weight. Anyway, it is now Tuesday and I am beside myself. I feel sick and I can't sleep or eat. What if I measured her wrong? Even if I checked my technique could have been off. She didn't look that big! I am leaving this job in six weeks for uni and so my family says who cares it won't be my problem when the dress arrives but I can't live like this worrying. I am at work tomorrow, without my boss but we always talk via phone. I think I should tell her I possibly made a mistake. The thing is she will probably cry and shout at me and tell me to sort it out. Or just refuse to do anything. Or, if she does agree to ask the bride to come back in or something, it could go downhill because what if the bride isn't free at all and then panics something won't be right? Also, the factory may have already cut the dress. I don't know what to do.
Should I tell her? Help ASAP please
Could this be hypo?
My story is long, but I'll try to give the Cliff Notes version. About 2.5 months ago I began to experience calf tightness/cramps/pinching/aches. It's almost constant, sometimes with swelling. I can get brief moments of relief, with heat, or ice, or epsom salt baths, or compression. I've been through PT with no results. I had ultrasound to rule out a DVT. Bloodwork for rhabdo was negative, my sodium and potassium, magnesium levels were normal. I've seen an orthopedic surgeon twice- Xray was normal. I go for an MRI tomorrow, with a follow up on thursday. Some people have mentioned chronic exertional compartment syndrome, but my ortho hasn't felt that I fit the symptoms and has been hesitent to do the pressure testing without more evidence b/c of the pain factor. My calves make it so I can no longer run or do anything high impact, and most days walking sucks.
Someone on the forums mentioned thyroid as a possibility. About 12 years ago I found lumps on my throat-had thyroid nodules, TSH was normal, had an ultrasound with the radioactive iodine uptake and I guess the nodules were benign, I haven't been seen by an endo since. But I have looked up hypothyroidism, and in addition to the calves from hell, I have other symptoms that could or could not be hypo-constipation, insomnia, I get cold alot, light headedness when standing, dry scalp/dandruff, loss of libido....I'm not tired all the time and I haven't gained weight (other than what I suspect is from my lack of activity coupled with emotional comfort eating).
thoughts? I'm so frustrated and wishing I could find what is wrong with me....
Someone on the forums mentioned thyroid as a possibility. About 12 years ago I found lumps on my throat-had thyroid nodules, TSH was normal, had an ultrasound with the radioactive iodine uptake and I guess the nodules were benign, I haven't been seen by an endo since. But I have looked up hypothyroidism, and in addition to the calves from hell, I have other symptoms that could or could not be hypo-constipation, insomnia, I get cold alot, light headedness when standing, dry scalp/dandruff, loss of libido....I'm not tired all the time and I haven't gained weight (other than what I suspect is from my lack of activity coupled with emotional comfort eating).
thoughts? I'm so frustrated and wishing I could find what is wrong with me....
Could this be hypo?
Gallstones - Surgery or Not ? Appreciate your thoughts...
Hello Friends –
I am new on here, and sincerely appreciate your input and advice.
I am a 50 yo male in excellent health with no previous medical issues except a little elevated BP. (I’m 5’8” and 167#). I workout and exercise regularly, and eat a healthy low fat and high protein diet.
I was diagnosed with gallstones during an ultrasound about a month ago. I am scheduled for surgery in about week.
The ultrasound was done after I had 4 gallbladder attacks over the past 4 months that each lasted several hours. What is unique, is that my gallbladder episodes were all from eating very little, not a lot. 2 of the episodes started after taking a multivitamin on a somewhat empty stomach, and I have no idea what caused the other 2 episodes. (it wasn't a large meal) I now feel completely fine, and continue to eat regularly and workout/exercise.
Here is my frustration. In the past 4 weeks, I have been to my general practitioner, a gastroenterologist, and a surgeon. NONE of them have seen (or it appears even care to see) the ultrasound itself. They just look at the 1-page ultrasound report that says “gallstones”, and they are ready to schedule me into surgery. To be an informed patient, I want to know the quantity and size of the gallstones......but I can’t seem to get anyone to give me this information. My request just keeps bouncing around, and it’s getting very annoying. Is this typical that your healthcare providers do not need to know the size or quantity of stones before recommending surgery ?
If my gallstones are very small, I may postpone my surgery and continue my liver/gallbladder cleansing I am currently doing. However, if the gallstones are larger, I will go forward with the surgery.
I appreciate your comments and experience !
Thank you !
I am new on here, and sincerely appreciate your input and advice.
I am a 50 yo male in excellent health with no previous medical issues except a little elevated BP. (I’m 5’8” and 167#). I workout and exercise regularly, and eat a healthy low fat and high protein diet.
I was diagnosed with gallstones during an ultrasound about a month ago. I am scheduled for surgery in about week.
The ultrasound was done after I had 4 gallbladder attacks over the past 4 months that each lasted several hours. What is unique, is that my gallbladder episodes were all from eating very little, not a lot. 2 of the episodes started after taking a multivitamin on a somewhat empty stomach, and I have no idea what caused the other 2 episodes. (it wasn't a large meal) I now feel completely fine, and continue to eat regularly and workout/exercise.
Here is my frustration. In the past 4 weeks, I have been to my general practitioner, a gastroenterologist, and a surgeon. NONE of them have seen (or it appears even care to see) the ultrasound itself. They just look at the 1-page ultrasound report that says “gallstones”, and they are ready to schedule me into surgery. To be an informed patient, I want to know the quantity and size of the gallstones......but I can’t seem to get anyone to give me this information. My request just keeps bouncing around, and it’s getting very annoying. Is this typical that your healthcare providers do not need to know the size or quantity of stones before recommending surgery ?
If my gallstones are very small, I may postpone my surgery and continue my liver/gallbladder cleansing I am currently doing. However, if the gallstones are larger, I will go forward with the surgery.
I appreciate your comments and experience !
Thank you !
Gallstones - Surgery or Not ? Appreciate your thoughts...
Complications after complication any advice?
Hi i had an accident 18 months ago. I ended up with a Bimallor fracture and dislocation of my right ankle. I had ORIF sugery and started of non weight baring in a boot, then a short cast and then a boot to start with weight baring. When i was out of cast my ankle did not move at all. I had an hour and a half physio every week that consisted of soft tissue massage and group class with wobble boards etc. After 7 months there was no more improvement leaving me with 8 degrees dorsiflexion and 15 degrees planflexion and i cant remember degrees but limited inversion and eversion. I was referred back to ankle specialist who gave me a steroid injection. This helped with pain for 2 weeks. My consultant said this confirms a problem in joint. As for pain i am still having around the ankle he suspected i was reacting to the metalwork. He suggested removal of metalwork and a mri scan needed. After 10 months of physio i was discharged as still no more improvement. I saw the consultant in may who xrayed my ankle to book removal of metal. Unfortunately he could still see the fracture line and suspects it has not united. He sent me for a ct scan instead and told me he will need to reset ankle and do two or 3 ops at a time. I will see him to find out what he plans to do in a few weeks. I am wondering if anyone has had this problem and what he may do. I have been told ill have some sort of perminant damage but not told to what extent. Im really concerned as my mobility is really effected. Any advice to settle the nerves will be grateful as i prefer knowing then not :)
Complications after complication any advice?
1 year post op brostrom help
I haven't posted on here in awhile but just thought I would update as I am lost and have no answers for anything with my ankle and am going through some very hard times with it.
I am now a little over a year post op from ankle ligament reconstruction (which from research I believe is a brostrom but my doctor never told me the name) and ankle arthroscopy and am still having major issues. I still have pain on the outside of my ankle when walking uphill, on uneven surfaces or even just carrying heavy things. My big toe is still numb and I have weird nerve pain sensations when I press just under and to the inside of my lateral malleolus. Which I also have a strange large indent there which does not exist on my other good ankle. I also have extreme nerve pain and cramping when tapping just above my outermost scope incision.
Because of this pain I have recently had to make a huge decision to either continue fighting through my pain, which I have been for the past 6 years, or give up the sport I love and takes up my entire life. Dancing means the world to me but unfortunately my ankle cannot handle it anymore and I had to give it up along with all other physical activities about a month ago. Over the past month my ankle has not improved at all and I still have the same amount of pain, instability, numbness, and swelling that just doesn't seem to go away.
If anyone has any suggestions or similar experiences please share because I am in need of some reassuring that this might be normal and it will all be back to normal at some point. Because as of now my ankle is in worse shape than it was before the surgery.
I am now a little over a year post op from ankle ligament reconstruction (which from research I believe is a brostrom but my doctor never told me the name) and ankle arthroscopy and am still having major issues. I still have pain on the outside of my ankle when walking uphill, on uneven surfaces or even just carrying heavy things. My big toe is still numb and I have weird nerve pain sensations when I press just under and to the inside of my lateral malleolus. Which I also have a strange large indent there which does not exist on my other good ankle. I also have extreme nerve pain and cramping when tapping just above my outermost scope incision.
Because of this pain I have recently had to make a huge decision to either continue fighting through my pain, which I have been for the past 6 years, or give up the sport I love and takes up my entire life. Dancing means the world to me but unfortunately my ankle cannot handle it anymore and I had to give it up along with all other physical activities about a month ago. Over the past month my ankle has not improved at all and I still have the same amount of pain, instability, numbness, and swelling that just doesn't seem to go away.
If anyone has any suggestions or similar experiences please share because I am in need of some reassuring that this might be normal and it will all be back to normal at some point. Because as of now my ankle is in worse shape than it was before the surgery.
1 year post op brostrom help
Complications after completion
Hi i had an accident 18 months ago. I ended up with a Bimallor fracture and dislocation of my right ankle. I had ORIF sugery and started of non weight baring in a boot, then a short cast and then a boot to start with weight baring. When i was out of cast my ankle did not move at all. I had an hour and a half physio every week that consisted of soft tissue massage and group class with wobble boards etc. After 7 months there was no more improvement leaving me with 8 degrees dorsiflexion and 15 degrees planflexion and i cant remember degrees but limited inversion and eversion. I was referred back to ankle specialist who gave me a steroid injection. This helped with pain for 2 weeks. My consultant said this confirms a problem in joint. As for pain i am still having around the ankle he suspected i was reacting to the metalwork. He suggested removal of metalwork and a mri scan needed. After 10 months of physio i was discharged as still no more improvement. I saw the consultant in may who xrayed my ankle to book removal of metal. Unfortunately he could still see the fracture line and suspects it has not united. He sent me for a ct scan instead and told me he will need to reset ankle and do two or 3 ops at a time. I will see him to find out what he plans to do in a few weeks. I am wondering if anyone has had this problem and what he may do. I have been told ill have some sort of perminant damage but not told to what extent. Im really concerned as my mobility is really effected. Any advice to settle the nerves will be grateful as i prefer knowing then not :)
Complications after completion
can anyone give me some advices and suggestion please
My background Male , Straight ,sexual active i have never had sex without condom and i have never done anal before The only unprotected sex that i have done is oral sex and from one stable sex partner. I know rash are different base on individual or other factors. what i want to ask is will std/hiv related rash appear maybe once or twice a month and disappear in 10-20mins with out any treatment . My last sexual intercourse is on the 20/6 and is protected I have also done some testing and here are the result 30/6 ( 10 days after last sexual intercourse )HIV + syphilis rapid blood test ( finger ) : Neg 7/7 ( 17 days after last sexual intercourse )HIV RNA + HIV ( 1 & 2 ) Ab+ Ag : Neg 8/7 ( 18 days after last sexual intercourse ) HIV rapid blood test ( finger ) : Neg 18/7 ( 28 days after last sexual intercourse HIV + syphilis rapid blood test ( finger ) : Neg I am going to get tested in two months to confirm my status , in the mean time , do you recommend me to do the 24p combo test and can you tell me how conclusive all my testing is and what it indicates ? Thank you so much doctor
can anyone give me some advices and suggestion please
Yay, Dr appointment tomorrow
Woohoo, I am celebrating just having an appointment with an MS specialist tomorrow. My original appointment was for October, found a different Dr in Boston for August, then my local Dr got a cancellation and I am in tomorrow at 11:00.
Let the process begin. Even though my GP did lots of tests I am sure I'm in for a lot more.
I am so hoping I can find out what is wrong. At this point I don't really care what it is, just want to know.
Let the process begin. Even though my GP did lots of tests I am sure I'm in for a lot more.
I am so hoping I can find out what is wrong. At this point I don't really care what it is, just want to know.
Yay, Dr appointment tomorrow
Should I try an snri if ssri isn't working?
I have been taking 200mg of Zoloft for 8 weeks. I also take xanax which helps a little but I still have anxiety and tightness in my chest 24/7. I know I am in a cycle of constant worry about it never going away.
I am also trying cbt with a therapist.
Not sure if I should bother switching or just try to cope.
I am also trying cbt with a therapist.
Not sure if I should bother switching or just try to cope.
Should I try an snri if ssri isn't working?
Stopped Birth Control - Never ending CYCLE! HELP!
Hi.
I have been on Microgestin FE/20 for the last 6 years. I stopped taking my birth control pill in June, as I am TTC. I stopped at the end of a pack and experienced the normal withdrawal bleed as I always have. Now... 18 days later, I started to bleed again, assuming this is my first cycle not on the pill. It started off normal, then REALLY HEAVY! With HUGE BLOOD CLOTS. One day, I even had a clot as big as my foot! *GROSS* It has now been 2 weeks, and I am bleeding steadily, and at a good flow, with clots. I know they say your cycle takes time to get used to not being on the pill, but is this normal?? I have seriously been considering starting the pill again as this is getting to be VERY annoying. Has anyone else experience this when going off of the pill? What's your experience?
I have been on Microgestin FE/20 for the last 6 years. I stopped taking my birth control pill in June, as I am TTC. I stopped at the end of a pack and experienced the normal withdrawal bleed as I always have. Now... 18 days later, I started to bleed again, assuming this is my first cycle not on the pill. It started off normal, then REALLY HEAVY! With HUGE BLOOD CLOTS. One day, I even had a clot as big as my foot! *GROSS* It has now been 2 weeks, and I am bleeding steadily, and at a good flow, with clots. I know they say your cycle takes time to get used to not being on the pill, but is this normal?? I have seriously been considering starting the pill again as this is getting to be VERY annoying. Has anyone else experience this when going off of the pill? What's your experience?
Stopped Birth Control - Never ending CYCLE! HELP!
Stopped Birth Control - Never ending CYCLE! HELP!
Hi.
I have been on Microgestin FE/20 for the last 6 years. I stopped taking my birth control pill in June, as I am TTC. I stopped at the end of a pack and experienced the normal withdrawal bleed as I always have. Now... 18 days later, I started to bleed again, assuming this is my first cycle not on the pill. It started off normal, then REALLY HEAVY! With HUGE BLOOD CLOTS. One day, I even had a clot as big as my foot! *GROSS* It has now been 2 weeks, and I am bleeding steadily, and at a good flow, with clots. I know they say your cycle takes time to get used to not being on the pill, but is this normal?? I have seriously been considering starting the pill again as this is getting to be VERY annoying. Has anyone else experience this when going off of the pill? What's your experience?
I have been on Microgestin FE/20 for the last 6 years. I stopped taking my birth control pill in June, as I am TTC. I stopped at the end of a pack and experienced the normal withdrawal bleed as I always have. Now... 18 days later, I started to bleed again, assuming this is my first cycle not on the pill. It started off normal, then REALLY HEAVY! With HUGE BLOOD CLOTS. One day, I even had a clot as big as my foot! *GROSS* It has now been 2 weeks, and I am bleeding steadily, and at a good flow, with clots. I know they say your cycle takes time to get used to not being on the pill, but is this normal?? I have seriously been considering starting the pill again as this is getting to be VERY annoying. Has anyone else experience this when going off of the pill? What's your experience?
Stopped Birth Control - Never ending CYCLE! HELP!
Stopped Birth Control - Never ending CYCLE! HELP!
Hi.
I have been on Microgestin FE/20 for the last 6 years. I stopped taking my birth control pill in June, as I am TTC. I stopped at the end of a pack and experienced the normal withdrawal bleed as I always have. Now... 18 days later, I started to bleed again, assuming this is my first cycle not on the pill. It started off normal, then REALLY HEAVY! With HUGE BLOOD CLOTS. One day, I even had a clot as big as my foot! *GROSS* It has now been 2 weeks, and I am bleeding steadily, and at a good flow, with clots. I know they say your cycle takes time to get used to not being on the pill, but is this normal?? I have seriously been considering starting the pill again as this is getting to be VERY annoying. Has anyone else experience this when going off of the pill? What's your experience?
I have been on Microgestin FE/20 for the last 6 years. I stopped taking my birth control pill in June, as I am TTC. I stopped at the end of a pack and experienced the normal withdrawal bleed as I always have. Now... 18 days later, I started to bleed again, assuming this is my first cycle not on the pill. It started off normal, then REALLY HEAVY! With HUGE BLOOD CLOTS. One day, I even had a clot as big as my foot! *GROSS* It has now been 2 weeks, and I am bleeding steadily, and at a good flow, with clots. I know they say your cycle takes time to get used to not being on the pill, but is this normal?? I have seriously been considering starting the pill again as this is getting to be VERY annoying. Has anyone else experience this when going off of the pill? What's your experience?
Stopped Birth Control - Never ending CYCLE! HELP!
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When my STI results come back will they be wrong? Please help
I went for some STI tests which included blood tests and vaginal swabs. But I only had oral sex could the results come back negative but still have an STI in my mouth?
I wasn't asked what type of sex I had. Will I need to go back and get swabbed in my mouth?
thank you
I wasn't asked what type of sex I had. Will I need to go back and get swabbed in my mouth?
thank you
When my STI results come back will they be wrong? Please help
Could my STI results come back wrong? Please help!
I went for some STI tests which included blood tests and vaginal swabs. But I only had oral sex could the results come back negative but still have an STI in my mouth?
I wasn't asked what type of sex I had. Will I need to go back and get swabbed in my mouth?
thank you
I wasn't asked what type of sex I had. Will I need to go back and get swabbed in my mouth?
thank you
Could my STI results come back wrong? Please help!
Contradicting Cortisol Levels
I just got my salivary am cortisol back and it was very low, but my 24 hour urine was elevated. My symptoms are like Cushings; weight gain, high BP, hair falling out, hands swelling, a1c elevated etc. Has anyone experienced this, or have any idea why this could occur? I see my endo tomorrow.
Contradicting Cortisol Levels
Night attacks after nightmare
Been 4 straight nights since i have acid reflux attacks. But on every attacks, i had nightmares and when i wake up, it feels like i'm burning & my breasts are like ready to explode. It is sooo painful! M taking motilium & omeprazole & maalox plus. But still i get this. I had whole abdomen ultrasound n everythings normal. I'll be having endoscopy one of these days. Wish me luck!
Night attacks after nightmare
advice needed
I have been having problems with my knees for 3 years. Then came right shoulder pain and back pain. After Numerous trips to the doctors, different GP sugerys and mri scans i have finally been diagnosed with Oestoarthritis. My doctor has told me due to my age (24yrs) when i am older majority of my joints could have this disease. He wants to start me on injections twice a year which i am uncertain on as i have heard these injections can cause more pain. It turns out this is heredatry as my mother and great aunt has ostearthritis also. I have been on and off Naproxen tablets for 3 years and i feel they are not working! Recently my right hip and my right arm and wrist have been paining. Seems to me im getting worse as the days go by, the mornings are the worst. I wake up from a good 8 hours sleep, aching and lethargic every day. To the point where it takes me 2-3 hours to get motivated. As dramatic as it sounds this is ruining my life! I constantly feel down. Im breaking down crying and get so irritated and angry with everything...little things like knowing i need to cook tea sets me off in a fit of rage. In all honesty i feel like iv lost myself somewhere along the line i hate being like this and iv tried so much to change and sort my head out. Nothings helping. Its now causing problems between my partner and myself and even my 4 year son is wondering whats up with his mommy. My son said to my partner this morning 'i hope mommys not in a bad mood today' as i was getting out of bed. That really hurt me knowing how my babys feeling towards me. Im stuck in limbo and really dont know what my next move should be :( sorry for the long moaning thread.
advice needed
Retroversion after acetabular fracture
I had a car wreck and got an acetabular fracture in right hip 4 months ago. They repaired it by screwing what looks like metal strips around the socket. I am 46 years old and worked construction - very active. I can walk now with a cane but have a bad limp because that leg is hard to straighten. I know it hasnt been all that long ago and I am still early in the recovery process - but ever since it happened that leg lays out - in a retroverted position. How can I get it back straight as it seems to have just grown back this way. What problems will the retroversion cause later?
Has anyone else had this same experience - what can I expect later as I continue my rehab?
Has anyone else had this same experience - what can I expect later as I continue my rehab?
Retroversion after acetabular fracture
Calcium intake vs bioavailablility
Hi!
The recommendation for calcium is 1000mg/day. But this seems to concern the calcium intake. However the bioavailability of calcium depends a lot on the food eaten. My nutrition estimation indicates that have a daily intake of 950mh/day. But because I follow an ovo-lacto-vegatrian diet, I eat a lot of food with foods containing a considerable amount of inhibitory substances, such as oxalates and phytates.
So I wonder what is the recommendation for bioavailable calcium per day., for a 25 years old woman.
Thanks a lot for your help!
The recommendation for calcium is 1000mg/day. But this seems to concern the calcium intake. However the bioavailability of calcium depends a lot on the food eaten. My nutrition estimation indicates that have a daily intake of 950mh/day. But because I follow an ovo-lacto-vegatrian diet, I eat a lot of food with foods containing a considerable amount of inhibitory substances, such as oxalates and phytates.
So I wonder what is the recommendation for bioavailable calcium per day., for a 25 years old woman.
Thanks a lot for your help!
Calcium intake vs bioavailablility
Gum Depigmentation
lundi 20 juillet 2015
If anyone knows about Gum Depigmentation or Gum Bleaching..?
Solid mouths can have dim gums also called hyperpigmentation of the gums. This can make ones grin look less attractive.Gum-Bleaching,The most widely recognized reason for dim gums is the development of overabundance melanin develop in the gums, making them look cocoa or dark rather than pink.
This is not a malady but rather simply being more normal in certain ethnic gatherings with African or Middle Eastern family. Different foundations for dull gums incorporate smoking, reactions from specific solutions and conceivable impact of amalgam fillings on the gum.
Solid mouths can have dim gums also called hyperpigmentation of the gums. This can make ones grin look less attractive.Gum-Bleaching,The most widely recognized reason for dim gums is the development of overabundance melanin develop in the gums, making them look cocoa or dark rather than pink.
This is not a malady but rather simply being more normal in certain ethnic gatherings with African or Middle Eastern family. Different foundations for dull gums incorporate smoking, reactions from specific solutions and conceivable impact of amalgam fillings on the gum.
Gum Depigmentation
feel like i'm getting the run around
seem like every since i found out i had a UTI for the first and second time drs having me doing all these tests after another lab, blood, ultrasound and a dye test, one dr saying one thing the other saying another and not communicating with eachother the right way like they should then ends up telling me i need a biopsy done on my liver they found a molecule from the dye test and wants to have this done, so now my last visit he saying they want to call off the MRI and monitor me 3 to 6 months see how my kidneys and liver functioning compared to the one done in june... so, i was already scared hearing the news about a ultrasound and a dye test and now my liver? but now its puzzling me why they decide to put things off that long and then when times come i have get scared and wonder all over again if it cancer on my liver or not.
why and what is really going on feel like im being lied to and getting the run around :(
why and what is really going on feel like im being lied to and getting the run around :(
feel like i'm getting the run around
Hello all
Hi All, looking forward to posting in the forums and making some new friends along my search for answers :)
Hello all
Hello
Hi, I am very new here but have been on and off this site without posting for a few years.
I am going to try and explain my current "thing" (as I like to call it) as well as I can.
So, I am still in my teenage years and am not quite an adult, and apparently thoughts like this can be seen as normal during this time but I am not sure.
I have had anxiety for my whole life, but in high school it started to get worse. I have always had a way to manage it, and nothing really bad has come of it except for one panic attack at school.
Recently, I have been in a constant state of worry. Except, it is not like there is anything wrong, it is more the idea of what if something goes wrong? And this leads me into worrying about more things until it becomes almost like an obessive thought.
The things I get from anxiety are stomach aches and dizziness, which aren't fatal at all and I've never really had anything too serious but it still freaks me out and I want a way to manage it.
The thing that bothers me the most is the thought that this is my brain, so why can I not control it? I have thoughts about what is the point of life if we are just going to die, why does life work like this, why am I not feeling things like other people feel them, etc.
It also scares me that I will never be entirely normal which I think triggers it as well.
I want to be able to be in a place where I can do things without overthinking them and feel emotions without worrying if that was the proper emotion to have felt at that time, if that makes sense. I just always seem to be worrying about how life is and how it works, and how I am and why I am how I am and this just makes me feel sick to my stomach. I want to be able to laugh and have fun without worrying that something might go wrong and without always feeling slightly weird.
Distraction does help, but any longterm ideas would be helpful.
I am still in school and will be seeing a therapist soon, but until then I just figured I would finally make a post on here because seeing that other people relate to me or experience things similar calms me down.
Thank you,
Anaka.
I am going to try and explain my current "thing" (as I like to call it) as well as I can.
So, I am still in my teenage years and am not quite an adult, and apparently thoughts like this can be seen as normal during this time but I am not sure.
I have had anxiety for my whole life, but in high school it started to get worse. I have always had a way to manage it, and nothing really bad has come of it except for one panic attack at school.
Recently, I have been in a constant state of worry. Except, it is not like there is anything wrong, it is more the idea of what if something goes wrong? And this leads me into worrying about more things until it becomes almost like an obessive thought.
The things I get from anxiety are stomach aches and dizziness, which aren't fatal at all and I've never really had anything too serious but it still freaks me out and I want a way to manage it.
The thing that bothers me the most is the thought that this is my brain, so why can I not control it? I have thoughts about what is the point of life if we are just going to die, why does life work like this, why am I not feeling things like other people feel them, etc.
It also scares me that I will never be entirely normal which I think triggers it as well.
I want to be able to be in a place where I can do things without overthinking them and feel emotions without worrying if that was the proper emotion to have felt at that time, if that makes sense. I just always seem to be worrying about how life is and how it works, and how I am and why I am how I am and this just makes me feel sick to my stomach. I want to be able to laugh and have fun without worrying that something might go wrong and without always feeling slightly weird.
Distraction does help, but any longterm ideas would be helpful.
I am still in school and will be seeing a therapist soon, but until then I just figured I would finally make a post on here because seeing that other people relate to me or experience things similar calms me down.
Thank you,
Anaka.
Hello
Makeup that nourishes and works for problematic skin?
Hi All,
I have a variety of skin and hair problems (acne, redness/blotchiness, photosensitivity, contact allergies, extreme oiliness, thinning eyelashes and eyebrows, etc.). I've tried just about everything out there and have always been sorely disappointed by cosmetics that made my skin issues worse, or didn't deliver on their claims.
I've finally found a line of cosmetics that works for me and I've started selling the products in order to get discounts on the ones I consistently use. I want to share this with anyone else who might have similar skin issues and is in need of a solution. I don't want this to seem like a shameless advertisement, so rather than posting links if anyone is interested in finding out more, just PM me!
I have a variety of skin and hair problems (acne, redness/blotchiness, photosensitivity, contact allergies, extreme oiliness, thinning eyelashes and eyebrows, etc.). I've tried just about everything out there and have always been sorely disappointed by cosmetics that made my skin issues worse, or didn't deliver on their claims.
I've finally found a line of cosmetics that works for me and I've started selling the products in order to get discounts on the ones I consistently use. I want to share this with anyone else who might have similar skin issues and is in need of a solution. I don't want this to seem like a shameless advertisement, so rather than posting links if anyone is interested in finding out more, just PM me!
Makeup that nourishes and works for problematic skin?
Cortisol test
I have one adrenal gland. I had a cortisol blood test.
My baseline was 12.48
My 30 Minute was22.18 and my 60 minute was 23.39
What is this telling me about my one adrenal left?
My baseline was 12.48
My 30 Minute was22.18 and my 60 minute was 23.39
What is this telling me about my one adrenal left?
Cortisol test
involuntary movements
I've been struggling with involuntary movements and leakage as long as I can remember. I'm currently on medications that may cause constipation and it looks like I can not discontinue them until further notice. It's embarrassing and can't really find a cure for it. I've tried many things such as
1. fibre supplements
2. kegel exercises
3. stool hardeners
4. Stool softeners
5. probiotics
6. natural fibres
I've tried most things under the sun and I am currently on the waiting list to see a bowel specialist. Is there anyone who has or had similar experiences? Any tips and advice would help.
1. fibre supplements
2. kegel exercises
3. stool hardeners
4. Stool softeners
5. probiotics
6. natural fibres
I've tried most things under the sun and I am currently on the waiting list to see a bowel specialist. Is there anyone who has or had similar experiences? Any tips and advice would help.
involuntary movements
Neck Pain!
Hello everyone!
I was just recently diagnosed with Fibro and have been lurking here for awhile reading everyone else's posts. But I was wondering how common severe neck pain is for everyone else and what do you do to get relief? I have chronic migraines so neck and shoulder pain can sometimes cause a migraine, but they are causing me to be in constant pain. I use ice and heat when i'm at home and use spray icy hot and biofreeze sometimes. I'm wondering if a tens unit or anything like that could give me some relief. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated! Thanks!
I was just recently diagnosed with Fibro and have been lurking here for awhile reading everyone else's posts. But I was wondering how common severe neck pain is for everyone else and what do you do to get relief? I have chronic migraines so neck and shoulder pain can sometimes cause a migraine, but they are causing me to be in constant pain. I use ice and heat when i'm at home and use spray icy hot and biofreeze sometimes. I'm wondering if a tens unit or anything like that could give me some relief. Any advice or opinions would be appreciated! Thanks!
Neck Pain!
PSOEA MUSCLE / ABBCESS Hiv link.
Please help 50 years old have diverticulitis since 2008 . Have had hiv tests done 2008/09 all negitive and done bad things in 1995/2002 . No issues till last 3 years told my Dr everything he says I'm fine but was in hospital in dec had Psoea abbcess but all blood work good . After last 7 months it seems to be back and went to Dr today and on meds again then I go back if not better then MRI again . I have read about that muscle and all I read talks about Hiv and other things that cause it and even though I tested negitive many times over 13 years and 20 years ago I made mistake still worried . Ps the last few people I was with seem fine and 1 just had a child . I am embarrassed to tell by need some help here Thank you .
PSOEA MUSCLE / ABBCESS Hiv link.
Weight gain w/Pilocarpine..anyone?
Just dx with Sjogrens and Hashimotos. Been in Pilocarpine/Salagen for 1 week and very bloated and have gained weight. Wondering if anyone else has this?
Weight gain w/Pilocarpine..anyone?
Fat Grafts
Dr Piper wants to do fat grafts to replace my discs that are displaced. Can you speak after the surgery?
Fat Grafts
Dr Piper
Piper likes his money up front. How was the battle with insurance to get some money back?
Dr Piper
What's Wrong With Me ?????!!!???
Okay so I thought I had ADHD and I did have all the symptoms. Then I saw that my REALLY bad shyness could be an social phobia (I'm like oh okay that's normal to have a anxiety disorder along with ADHD)
Then I saw what bipolar was like
This is what I'm like on a daily basis this started about 3 weeks ago
-I become extremely happy or alive to do something at random moments but the slightest thing can make me depressed as heck
-my coffee machine wouldn't work and I got really stressed and punched my hand to get my anger out then started crying like what the heck?!
-I lose focus all the time this is why I think I have ADHD but it's worse than just being a daydreamer
-my social anxiety is that bad that when my maths teacher asks me if I know the answer to this question (even if I do know it!) I'll freeze I don't say anything but umm eh ummm and I am about to cry and I think my teacher notices because she asks if someone else could answer and I feel immediately stupid afterwards
-I NEVER start conversations I'm to scared incase I look clingy
-I always worry what people think
-I recently got into metal (the music) because it helps if I'm really depressed because it gets my anger out without me having to do anything
-I have REALLY bad mood swings
-I've cried about 3 times while I've wrote this
-it's my 13th birthday on Wednesday and I'm really sad all the time even on my birthday
-my mom thinks I'm lying and self diagnosing myself
- I'm getting a doctors appointment but are there any doctors out there or just anyone who can help PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE bye xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Then I saw what bipolar was like
This is what I'm like on a daily basis this started about 3 weeks ago
-I become extremely happy or alive to do something at random moments but the slightest thing can make me depressed as heck
-my coffee machine wouldn't work and I got really stressed and punched my hand to get my anger out then started crying like what the heck?!
-I lose focus all the time this is why I think I have ADHD but it's worse than just being a daydreamer
-my social anxiety is that bad that when my maths teacher asks me if I know the answer to this question (even if I do know it!) I'll freeze I don't say anything but umm eh ummm and I am about to cry and I think my teacher notices because she asks if someone else could answer and I feel immediately stupid afterwards
-I NEVER start conversations I'm to scared incase I look clingy
-I always worry what people think
-I recently got into metal (the music) because it helps if I'm really depressed because it gets my anger out without me having to do anything
-I have REALLY bad mood swings
-I've cried about 3 times while I've wrote this
-it's my 13th birthday on Wednesday and I'm really sad all the time even on my birthday
-my mom thinks I'm lying and self diagnosing myself
- I'm getting a doctors appointment but are there any doctors out there or just anyone who can help PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE bye xxxxxxxxxxxxx
What's Wrong With Me ?????!!!???
TMJ DR Piper
Hi there, Is there anyone out there that has had the fat graft done with Dr. Piper?
TMJ DR Piper
TMJ DR Piper
Hi there, Is there anyone out there that has had the fat graft done with Dr. Piper?
TMJ DR Piper
Nutritional Cleansing
Hi everyone. Has anyone tried nutritional cleansing? I have been doing it recently and have seen great results! What are your thoughts?
Nutritional Cleansing
Hypothyroidism, 75 mcg to 88 mcg, swollen glands, gastoinstestinal issues?
I've been diagnosed for about a year to a year and a half. Increasing the dosage as we go. I also have a slew of medical issues and if needed I can list them. I recently received an increase in my dosages about 11 days ago I believe from 75 to 88. After this change I've noticed some new problems arising. First the present its self was a swollen very noticeable lymph node under my left eye. I first thought it was maybe a cystic pimple, but realized it's not obviooisly. Second was some serious gastrointestinal issues. I'm not sure what caused then, but the first day I started to have extreme pain in my upper large intestine. At first I thought it was maybe painful gas trapped. The pain worsened and came on like cramps. They were so painful that the pain hit my lower back and later my chest. Took 3 extra strength gas pills and laid on my left side and after two hours I was ok, some discomfort but not in pain. After this I got these pains randomly but not as intense, still painful, still some hitting my lower back. Also feel a lot of pressure in the large intestine. I also, as gross as this sounds had very light tan stool a couple times. The final thing is a large swollen lymph node behind my right ear now. Could all this be side effects from the meds? Or something different? Need to know if I need to schedule a doctor's appointment asap or if my body is maybe just adjusting.
Hypothyroidism, 75 mcg to 88 mcg, swollen glands, gastoinstestinal issues?
Secretion/Peeling
Hi, I am new to this forum seeking answers for a new found problem. I have recently been experiencing pain during urinating and an itching feeling of the urethra. Also I noticed that the penis hole is being stuck together but some white/clearish substance which does not seem the be semen. It's very scary and I hate seeing it. The area around the penis hole is also peeling but I am not able to tell if it's the dried white substance being peeled or if it's actual dead skin. Prior to this the only thing done was ejaculation twice Within a short period of time. I am sexually active but only with protection. Please guys give me some answers. What could the white stuff be? Why is it sticking the hole of my penis closed and why does it hurt to urinate. What can I buy to help this?
Secretion/Peeling
Labyrinthitis & heart palpitations
Hello everyone,
New to the board and this is my first post.
Little about me that brings me here:
About 5 months ago I had some very bad panic attacks brought on by the death of a friend. I was prescribed Xanax and started taking sessions with a Dr. who was an expert at stress related disorders. She was amazing and I was starting to feel better. Then 7 weeks ago (a day after a session with her) I started to feel dizzy at work and almost passed out. I thought it was odd that I was having another panic attack after all the good work I had put in. Plus this didn't feel like a normal attack. I chalked it up to being an oddity until it happened again the next day and every day for a week and a half before I contacted the doctor.
My regular doc thought it was possibly Meniere's disease so I was sent to an ENT. Went through a bunch of tests which I passed and I was officially diagnosed with Labyrinthitis (which she thought was brought on by my panic attacks?). Was told it would need to run it's course but could take Meclizine for the dizziness and nausea.
Around the 1st of July I noticed I didn't have many of the symptoms and felt really positive about it finally going away. The only thing I was still dealing with was Tinnitus.
Now comes my problem. For the past week and a half I have started developing something new: heart palpitations/fluttering when I am laying down to sleep. It has already cost me 3 nights of sleep and I am worried that I might have job issues if I keep taking off sick days. I completely stopped drinking caffeine which has helped a little and have taken Xanax before bed a few nights (and it worked). That is until this weekend - both Friday and Sunday nights I had it bad enough that I was up all night.
I am wondering if I should go to a Cardiologist? Anyone else have something similar? Thanks for listening to me babble ;)
- Kerry
New to the board and this is my first post.
Little about me that brings me here:
About 5 months ago I had some very bad panic attacks brought on by the death of a friend. I was prescribed Xanax and started taking sessions with a Dr. who was an expert at stress related disorders. She was amazing and I was starting to feel better. Then 7 weeks ago (a day after a session with her) I started to feel dizzy at work and almost passed out. I thought it was odd that I was having another panic attack after all the good work I had put in. Plus this didn't feel like a normal attack. I chalked it up to being an oddity until it happened again the next day and every day for a week and a half before I contacted the doctor.
My regular doc thought it was possibly Meniere's disease so I was sent to an ENT. Went through a bunch of tests which I passed and I was officially diagnosed with Labyrinthitis (which she thought was brought on by my panic attacks?). Was told it would need to run it's course but could take Meclizine for the dizziness and nausea.
Around the 1st of July I noticed I didn't have many of the symptoms and felt really positive about it finally going away. The only thing I was still dealing with was Tinnitus.
Now comes my problem. For the past week and a half I have started developing something new: heart palpitations/fluttering when I am laying down to sleep. It has already cost me 3 nights of sleep and I am worried that I might have job issues if I keep taking off sick days. I completely stopped drinking caffeine which has helped a little and have taken Xanax before bed a few nights (and it worked). That is until this weekend - both Friday and Sunday nights I had it bad enough that I was up all night.
I am wondering if I should go to a Cardiologist? Anyone else have something similar? Thanks for listening to me babble ;)
- Kerry
Labyrinthitis & heart palpitations
Root Canal to Apico Surgery Need Info
About 15 months ago during a regular check-up at the dentist's office the dentist noticed a small blister on my gum above tooth 14. I went to an endodontist for a root canal. I didn't have any pain in the tooth before the root canal or after the root canal. At my next check-up (6 months later) my dentist found another blister on my gum above tooth 14 so I went back to the endodontist. He has ex-rayed the tooth and found nothing wrong and said come back in 3 months. Three months later I still had the blister and it was growing. More ex-rays, antibiotics and still no sign of infection except the blister. None of my teeth hurt or are sensitive. I have an apicoectomy scheduled for next week to find out what is causing the blister. Just want to hear from anyone who's had the same problem and the outcome. I just can't believe I have had an infection for over a year and I don't feel any pain and nothing shows up in an ex-ray.
Root Canal to Apico Surgery Need Info
Preparing for sweat battle for August vacation
In 2 weeks I will be going to Alabama for a weekend vacation and will be outside for most of the day all 3 days. My biggest problem on this trip I take annually now is sweat. The first year was horrible. My thighs looked like they just came out of a furnace from the severe chaffing and my clothes were so wet at the end of the day it felt like I just came out of a pool. Last year I brought a bottle of body powder and thought applying some to my most sweating areas it would help but it wasn't enough and was almost a repeat of the year before. This year I want to be better prepared.
I'm a tall man at 247 pounds. I sweat A LOT and after just 5 minutes of being in the sun during summer I look like a walking rain storm. I bought a few products recently to test before the trip and so far haven't had much success. I tried antiperspirant spray which had some noticeable defense but didn't last long. I tried a better brand of body powder with cooling features and that was more noticeable but I felt like I would need to reapply it at least 10 times before the end of the day. I have a spare can of the powder for the trip and some antiperspirant deodorant but I feel like I am going into the trip very unprepared. I will be outside in 90-95 degree heat for 3 days from morning until evening and I need to stay as dry as possible for comforts sake. Does anyone know what else I can try or do to be better prepared for sweating all day?
I'm a tall man at 247 pounds. I sweat A LOT and after just 5 minutes of being in the sun during summer I look like a walking rain storm. I bought a few products recently to test before the trip and so far haven't had much success. I tried antiperspirant spray which had some noticeable defense but didn't last long. I tried a better brand of body powder with cooling features and that was more noticeable but I felt like I would need to reapply it at least 10 times before the end of the day. I have a spare can of the powder for the trip and some antiperspirant deodorant but I feel like I am going into the trip very unprepared. I will be outside in 90-95 degree heat for 3 days from morning until evening and I need to stay as dry as possible for comforts sake. Does anyone know what else I can try or do to be better prepared for sweating all day?
Preparing for sweat battle for August vacation
gastroperesis
hi, im 28 years old was recently diagnosed with gp, hiatal hernia, gerd, bacterial overgrowth. my dr doesnt explain alot in detail and his answers are alot of times different than his last answers. now even tho my gall bladder is fine they are asking for it to possibly be removed. i throw up almost every time i eat and i have heartburn alot along with feeling like i have liquid in my throat constantly which makes me cough alot. im constipated most days but when i finally go its pure liquid and when its not it is orange. i dont eat squash or carrots or anything that would cause the color in it...i also have cyst on my ovaries and vaginal atrophy...my stomach feels like someone is balling it up and squeezing it and i have to stretch to get it fixed. my back and my neck hurt alot along with my jaw its so overwhelming and i just want answers
gastroperesis
Neuropathy unknown cause
I have been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy with unknown cause. It is becoming increasingly difficult to stand , walk for more than 10 minutes. I have to hold on to a cart when shopping . It he doctors have precpscribed Gabapentin and I have been going to a chiropractor. It just seems to get worse. I have Fibromyalgia and take cymbalta, magnesium and potassium. I take irbasartin and htc for blood pressure elevation. Any suggestions?
Neuropathy unknown cause
Acid reflux and sternum bone in chest
I have acid reflux and my sternum bone in the middle of my chest is hurting,it is also tender to the touch .Can the acid back up and affect the sternum bone
Acid reflux and sternum bone in chest
New to the boards--wanted to share my experience
Hi All !
New here, this is my first post, just wanted to say hello to everyone and share my perimenopausal experience, in the hopes that someone will read it and not feel so alone.
I've been clicking around and reading all of your experiences and symptoms and find myself shaking my head and saying "yup that's me, I've had that same thing, uh-huh sounds like me alright !"
I'm 40 y/o (will be 41 in 2 months) and I'm a mom, wife, daughter and sister, among other things. I'm also a bladder cancer survivor (15 months cancer free thank God).
Not sure how long I've been in perimenopause, but so far here are the symptoms I've experienced:
hot flashes, hair thinning and loss, mood swings, anxiety thru the roof, major health anxiety (having experienced cancer already doesn't help), breast tenderness, urinary "issues", light spotting at mid-cycle and after intercourse.
I've had the spotting investigated by my GYN who did the following tests: abdominal ultrasound, trans-vaginal ultrasound, diagnostic PAP (as opposed to a screening PAP) and an endometrial biopsy---all of which were normal thank God, all they found on the ultrasound was a fibroid which was the size of half of the head of a pencil eraser, which they are keeping an eye on.
This is a hell of a roller coaster though ! I never know how I'm going to feel from one day to the next. Glad to meet you all and happy to be a part of the board !
New to the boards--wanted to share my experience
Help! Scared I might have HIV
On May 22, 2015 I had unprotected sex with a woman who claims to be HIV negative. Weeks later I began to have symptoms of the virus. I have swollen lymph nodes in neck and i had my occipitial node swollen at one point, i did have a fever at one point, nights sweats and rash on torso with black caps on them(does not itch). I also had a sore on my lib that went away when i put toothpaste on it for 3 days. On July 18, 2015 I took an oraquick test which came out negative. After completion of the test i realized I swabbed my bottom gum more that once. Does that affect results? Also I am aware of the 12 week period for antibodies to fully develop but they can also be detected within the time frame that i took my test. I wanted to get checked out but I wanted some advice as well. I am currently awaiting for the woman to get tested since she offered to go again
Help! Scared I might have HIV
weird symptoms and scared.
About nine years ago I had dry heaves, nausea, gurgling sounds all over my abdomen area and constipation. It took three months to clear on its own. CT scan echogram and other tests showed nothing two times at the ER. Spleen and other organs were normal. Now nine years later it is back. Had a CT scan again and nothing shows. Blood work fine. I have Polycythemia Vera and my counts are good. Everyone thinks it is anxiety, but I doubt it with the long period between symptoms. I'm worried as my will to eat has disappeared. Just started new blood pressure meds so I quit a few days to see if symptoms disappeared. No luck. I was not on any meds during the first attack. I'm a 70-year-old male. I'm trying to get in to get scoped but doctor is on vacation. Thanks for any help...PeteB
weird symptoms and scared.
Help! Scared I might have HIV
On May 22, 2015 I had unprotected sex with a woman who claims to be HIV negative. Weeks later I began to have symptoms of the virus. I have swollen lymph nodes in neck and i had my occipitial node swollen at one point, i did have a fever at one point, nights sweats and rash on torso with black caps on them(does not itch). I also had a sore on my lib that went away when i put toothpaste on it for 3 days. On July 18, 2015 I took an oraquick test which came out negative. After completion of the test i realized I swabbed my bottom gum more that once. Does that affect results? Also I am aware of the 12 week period for antibodies to fully develop but they can also be detected within the time frame that i took my test. I wanted to get checked out but I wanted some advice as well. I am currently awaiting for the woman to get tested since she offered to go again
Help! Scared I might have HIV
Does anyone else have the "itch"?
I was diagnosed with costo in March of this year. I have this itch on my chest as well as a burning discomfort. I can tell that it is being caused by the underlying costo. Has anyone else experienced this? So far I have only been able to find one blog where they describe the dreaded itch.
Does anyone else have the "itch"?
Thyroid and pituitary ?
My TSH is .18 and my T4 is 4.17. Could that be a good reason for my weight gain and can my Dr give me meds to regulate it? How long does it take to regulate?
Thyroid and pituitary ?
Hypothyroid????
Hello! I have a few questions in regards to the labs I just got back for my thyroid. I have been taken 15 mg of armour thyroid for about 6 months. I just had my labs come back and my doctor is having me take 30 mg of armour 3 days a week and then the 15 mg the remaining 4 days a week. My symptoms are tiredness, very irritable, depressed and anxious and some cold intolerance. My numbers are TSH 2.24, Free T3 3.6 and Free T4 1.09. I have been researching and it seems to be optimal if the TSH level is at or below 2? My T3 and T 4 numbers changed from 6 months ago. They both have gone up a little. Can anybody tell me if this sounds like hypothyroid and if the TSH number should be at 2 or below?
Thanks!!
Thanks!!
Hypothyroid????
Calcium Issues
Hello,
This is my first post and I am seeking some insight. I had recently gone to the doctor for my annual and my serum calcium reading came back elevated at 10.4. This concerned my doctor so he ordered an Ionized Calcium and this came back at 5.0 normal. i talked to my doctor about the possibility of hyper parathyroid disease and he basically told me that my internet research will not help my care. I went ahead and independently had my PTH and calcium checked and this came back at PTH - 20 (normal) and Serum Calcium 10.4 out of range. Below are my readings of my calcium over the last few years.
06/01/2011 - 9.7
08/28/2012 - 10.1
03/20/2013 - 10.2
04/21/2014 -9.9
06/22/2015 -10.4
07/13/2015 Ionized at 5.0
07/17/2015- 10.4
Any insight on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tom
This is my first post and I am seeking some insight. I had recently gone to the doctor for my annual and my serum calcium reading came back elevated at 10.4. This concerned my doctor so he ordered an Ionized Calcium and this came back at 5.0 normal. i talked to my doctor about the possibility of hyper parathyroid disease and he basically told me that my internet research will not help my care. I went ahead and independently had my PTH and calcium checked and this came back at PTH - 20 (normal) and Serum Calcium 10.4 out of range. Below are my readings of my calcium over the last few years.
06/01/2011 - 9.7
08/28/2012 - 10.1
03/20/2013 - 10.2
04/21/2014 -9.9
06/22/2015 -10.4
07/13/2015 Ionized at 5.0
07/17/2015- 10.4
Any insight on this would be appreciated.
Thanks
Tom
Calcium Issues
Rescue Inhaler and other doubts.
Hello.
I'm still dealing with symptoms, a new or perennial laryngitis infection maybe the cause, but I'm not sure anymore. My throat is always sore, sometimes clearly infected with a bacteria, sometimes not, but always sore.
I'm on Amoxicilin and Clavunate Acid for 7 years and they're going to test a new allergic shot treatment to see if it helps, but I've got to be clear of infection to use it.
It's a vicious cycle...
But stopping the ranting, I have a little doubt about the rescue Inhaler:
I woke up with a very sensitive, sore throat, and some extra breathing difficulties today. I tried to use my Combivent inhaler, which is the one that the Social Security Provides, but when I tried to inhale, the itching in my throat made me cough it back and I didn't feel that the medicine passed my throat.
Tried a gain 20 minutes later and almost the same thing, but this time I believe that the medicine got in a little bit more, but not all the way to my lungs.
So I waited 20 minutes a gain and I made an extra effort to avoid coughing, so I could Inhale the medication all the way down my lungs, and I finally made it.
I feel a little bit better. Normally I don't need more than 1-2 puffs to relax, but I really feel that the first two times almost nothing got into my lungs.
Here are the questions:
1- Have you experiences something similar?
2- I'v told and read that you shouldn't use more than 4 puffs a day of this medication, separated between 20 minutes, or more, each, so Do you think I've used 3 already?
3- My main symptom is more than a shortness of breath a struggle for breathing. I don't feel lime I'm choking or something but it's a constant extra effort and general discomfort, some drowsiness and nervousness. No wheezing, at least nothing I can hear. I'm worst in the mornings. Anyone has Asthma without wheezing?
4- I don't have a personal spirometer so I can't tell how my numbers are changing, but almost every time I've went to the ER feeling bad, I perform very well using it, and also almost every time, my lungs are without wheezing. Can you relate to this? I'm afraid I'm could using too little or too much medication...
Thanks.
I'm still dealing with symptoms, a new or perennial laryngitis infection maybe the cause, but I'm not sure anymore. My throat is always sore, sometimes clearly infected with a bacteria, sometimes not, but always sore.
I'm on Amoxicilin and Clavunate Acid for 7 years and they're going to test a new allergic shot treatment to see if it helps, but I've got to be clear of infection to use it.
It's a vicious cycle...
But stopping the ranting, I have a little doubt about the rescue Inhaler:
I woke up with a very sensitive, sore throat, and some extra breathing difficulties today. I tried to use my Combivent inhaler, which is the one that the Social Security Provides, but when I tried to inhale, the itching in my throat made me cough it back and I didn't feel that the medicine passed my throat.
Tried a gain 20 minutes later and almost the same thing, but this time I believe that the medicine got in a little bit more, but not all the way to my lungs.
So I waited 20 minutes a gain and I made an extra effort to avoid coughing, so I could Inhale the medication all the way down my lungs, and I finally made it.
I feel a little bit better. Normally I don't need more than 1-2 puffs to relax, but I really feel that the first two times almost nothing got into my lungs.
Here are the questions:
1- Have you experiences something similar?
2- I'v told and read that you shouldn't use more than 4 puffs a day of this medication, separated between 20 minutes, or more, each, so Do you think I've used 3 already?
3- My main symptom is more than a shortness of breath a struggle for breathing. I don't feel lime I'm choking or something but it's a constant extra effort and general discomfort, some drowsiness and nervousness. No wheezing, at least nothing I can hear. I'm worst in the mornings. Anyone has Asthma without wheezing?
4- I don't have a personal spirometer so I can't tell how my numbers are changing, but almost every time I've went to the ER feeling bad, I perform very well using it, and also almost every time, my lungs are without wheezing. Can you relate to this? I'm afraid I'm could using too little or too much medication...
Thanks.
Rescue Inhaler and other doubts.
Calcaneus fracture ways to reduce sweling?
Looks like I've joined the Calcaneus club. I definitely do NOT recommend this, more pain than I though possible.
Sunday July 12, I took a shortcut down a stepladder in my garage. Wound up on the concrete floor with a surprised, then pained look on my face.
I knew right away I was in trouble, took off my right shoe/sock and it was already swollen. Managed to hop next door and got a neighbor to drive me to the hospital. X-rays and CT scan showed fractured calcaneus. They gave me some pain killers and an air-cast and an appointment with a specialist the following Tuesday. By Tuesday I had a hideous fracture blister to go with it.
Specialist said no surgery required, and don't have to stay in the cast. Just stay off of it for 6 weeks, then a follow-up appointment.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were all as good as could be expected, hobbling on crutches, then switched to one of those kneel on scooter things.
Perhaps I overdid it on Wednesday (though I didn't move around much) because Thursday through Saturday the pain got much worse. any time I stand up and my right leg is lowered, the whole front of my lower shin screams. Anyway, I've only left the couch for bathroom breaks since, and it's a bit better. Have been icing it for 15 minutes every hour or so, and taking ibuprophen. I'm wondering if there are any other ways I can get the swelling down faster. The top of my foot is still fairly swollen, and my shin is still very tender. Thanks.
Sunday July 12, I took a shortcut down a stepladder in my garage. Wound up on the concrete floor with a surprised, then pained look on my face.
I knew right away I was in trouble, took off my right shoe/sock and it was already swollen. Managed to hop next door and got a neighbor to drive me to the hospital. X-rays and CT scan showed fractured calcaneus. They gave me some pain killers and an air-cast and an appointment with a specialist the following Tuesday. By Tuesday I had a hideous fracture blister to go with it.
Specialist said no surgery required, and don't have to stay in the cast. Just stay off of it for 6 weeks, then a follow-up appointment.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were all as good as could be expected, hobbling on crutches, then switched to one of those kneel on scooter things.
Perhaps I overdid it on Wednesday (though I didn't move around much) because Thursday through Saturday the pain got much worse. any time I stand up and my right leg is lowered, the whole front of my lower shin screams. Anyway, I've only left the couch for bathroom breaks since, and it's a bit better. Have been icing it for 15 minutes every hour or so, and taking ibuprophen. I'm wondering if there are any other ways I can get the swelling down faster. The top of my foot is still fairly swollen, and my shin is still very tender. Thanks.
Calcaneus fracture ways to reduce sweling?
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