Did I ask for any sympathy or anything else from anyone here ?
I just did what I and many others here have been doing for years in this thread which is posting stuff about medical events in their lives. There are several of us here who have some long lasting medical issues where we touch base with each other. Without involving politics.
Until now this was a political free watering hole where we all got together here discussing all kinds of things, asking for help, receiving help, providing help and information about medical developments and nutrition among many other things. Without involving politics.
Well you all have now permanently poisoned the water here in this thread with your partisan stuff.
You cannot undo what you did here. But why should things be different from everywhere else ?
We just cannot have anything nice anymore especially since people are now refusing to see past someone's politics. Period.
It is comforting to know that thoughts regarding outcomes of medical issues are now predicate upon the patient's political leanings.
We've come a long way, in the wrong direction. But that's just me evidently.
Hey, thats how YOU and YOUR party feel about most Americans. Y'know, J-6 beating cops ok; letting women die from religion based laws,
Obama Care= bad, Capitalism= good. Spare us the Selective Outrage and Convenient Store Concern in YOUR PARTICULAR SITUATION, dude. What you've expressed to others comes back. It's called Karma. Own up and stop the whining. No excuses.
Or gain compassion for others and gain some for yourself. YOUR CHOICE Mr. Selective Morality.
I say this in the music comments, too: I think itâs absolutely appropriate to say âI hate that bandâ but the rejoinder to that, in polite company at least, is âWell, I love it. The drumming is tight and the guitarist is talented.â but not âwell then youâre an idiot.â
Similarly, as you all have probably sussed that I think Trump and his colleagues are abominations and responsible for the destruction of American stability - and I do extend that to a bit of schadenfreude at times when their horrible thoughtless selfish racist ignorant illegal plans hurt the folks who voted for him - I canât quite bring up a Grumpy Cat âgood youâre sufferingâ and instead have tried to settle for âwe tried to warn you and now we canât help any more.â
Now, I have to stop and admire that I made a sentence that long.
A certain individual has repeatedly spoken out Against the Assistance to others in 'unfortunate' circumstance and acted as though it was a personal flaw that should be handled in a tough, manly way, without the help of the Federal Government.
I am not Christ and I refuse mercy to someone who too frequently refuses mercy to others. Karma is clear: You get what you give.
Don't expect sympathy when none is given.
I say this in the music comments, too: I think itâs absolutely appropriate to say âI hate that bandâ but the rejoinder to that, in polite company at least, is âWell, I love it. The drumming is tight and the guitarist is talented.â but not âwell then youâre an idiot.â
Similarly, as you all have probably sussed that I think Trump and his colleagues are abominations and responsible for the destruction of American stability - and I do extend that to a bit of schadenfreude at times when their horrible thoughtless selfish racist ignorant illegal plans hurt the folks who voted for him - I canât quite bring up a Grumpy Cat âgood youâre sufferingâ and instead have tried to settle for âwe tried to warn you and now we canât help any more.â
Now, I have to stop and admire that I made a sentence that long.
Off to have a PET scan and see what lights up. Oh boy.
This is also the 16th anniversary of the beginning of my transplant
How much do you co-pay? This surely must be a financial strain as well as physical.
How do you feel about #47 and Republicans gutting of Medicaid / Medicare/ SS staff?
Should we feel sorry for you if anything doesn't go quite right? You don't seem to have the same sympathy for others.
Off to have a PET scan and see what lights up. Oh boy.
This is also the 16th anniversary of the beginning of my transplant
I'm tempted to point out that the PET scan was invented by one of those institutions targeted by the current administration, but that feels inappropriate.
Saw the neurosurgeon this afternoon and the verdict is: the aneurysm is small, regular, in a good spot, and stable with "no need to try to fix it" at this time. I'll get imaging done again at the year mark, and see if it has changed at all. WHEW!
Nice!
A good diagnosis can be like a new lease...on life.
Saw the neurosurgeon this afternoon and the verdict is: the aneurysm is small, regular, in a good spot, and stable with "no need to try to fix it" at this time. I'll get imaging done again at the year mark, and see if it has changed at all. WHEW!
Saw the neurosurgeon this afternoon and the verdict is: the aneurysm is small, regular, in a good spot, and stable with "no need to try to fix it" at this time. I'll get imaging done again at the year mark, and see if it has changed at all. WHEW!
Saw the neurosurgeon this afternoon and the verdict is: the aneurysm is small, regular, in a good spot, and stable with "no need to try to fix it" at this time. I'll get imaging done again at the year mark, and see if it has changed at all. WHEW!
Saw the neurosurgeon this afternoon and the verdict is: the aneurysm is small, regular, in a good spot, and stable with "no need to try to fix it" at this time. I'll get imaging done again at the year mark, and see if it has changed at all. WHEW!
Saw the neurosurgeon this afternoon and the verdict is: the aneurysm is small, regular, in a good spot, and stable with "no need to try to fix it" at this time. I'll get imaging done again at the year mark, and see if it has changed at all. WHEW!
Saw the neurosurgeon this afternoon and the verdict is: the aneurysm is small, regular, in a good spot, and stable with "no need to try to fix it" at this time. I'll get imaging done again at the year mark, and see if it has changed at all. WHEW!
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Just a quick update on the MRI/MRA tests I had this morning. The tests show that my carotid arteries are clear (excellent news), but there is evidence of a small cerebral aneurysm which could be old or new. I will be following up on Monday with my nurse practitioner and probably seeing a neurologist. I spoke to a friend's husband who is a retired doctor (though not a neurologist) this afternoon and he had lots of good, reassuring advice.
I didn't see anything too scary when I looked things up, although you can't help but be scared a bit. From my supposedly up to date reference:
Factors Associated With Decreased Risk
STUDY SUMMARY: vigorous exercise ≥ 3 times/week associated with decreased unruptured intracranial aneurysm
Modifiable Risk Factors
modifiable risk factors associated with increased risk of unruptured intracranial aneurysms in adults include3
smoking
uncontrolled hypertension
alcohol use disorder
If you're wondering where to buy Zenco products, it's best to visit their official website or purchase from authorized partners. This ensures you're getting authentic devices like the Zenco Duo or Zenco Duo Flow, designed for quality and performance. Avoid third-party sellers to steer clear of counterfeit products!
Just a quick update on the MRI/MRA tests I had this morning. The tests show that my carotid arteries are clear (excellent news), but there is evidence of a small cerebral aneurysm which could be old or new. I will be following up on Monday with my nurse practitioner and probably seeing a neurologist. I spoke to a friend's husband who is a retired doctor (though not a neurologist) this afternoon and he had lots of good, reassuring advice.
I didn't see anything too scary when I looked things up, although you can't help but be scared a bit. From my supposedly up to date reference:
Factors Associated With Decreased Risk
STUDY SUMMARY: vigorous exercise ≥ 3 times/week associated with decreased unruptured intracranial aneurysm
Modifiable Risk Factors
modifiable risk factors associated with increased risk of unruptured intracranial aneurysms in adults include3
smoking
uncontrolled hypertension
alcohol use disorder
If you're wondering where to buy Zenco products, it's best to visit their official website or purchase from authorized partners. This ensures you're getting authentic devices like the Zenco Duo or Zenco Duo Flow, designed for quality and performance. Avoid third-party sellers to steer clear of counterfeit products!
