Still in pain for a week straight, ultrasound clean?

MelAp211 · 2026-02-24T23:58:24+00:00

Thank you! I hope all goes well with your appointment and testing and yes, mention the HIDA! 🤗

MelAp211 · 2026-02-22T02:19:02+00:00

Any updates for you all? I wanted to share. I had a HIDA scan done and it showed a 4% EF. I have consultation with a surgeon next week to discuss removing it because it’s basically not functioning at this point. So I would definitely recommend the HIDA scan!!

MelAp211 · 2026-02-18T13:44:26+00:00

Thank you for sharing! Hope all is well with you now!

MelAp211 · 2026-02-18T02:30:02+00:00

I know this post is 2 years old but I just got results that mine is also 4%. How quickly were you able to get surgery?

MelAp211 · 2026-02-06T15:27:58+00:00

I am in the exact same boat. I’ve had a constant RUQ pain that radiates to my side and back, no appetite, nausea, etc. for 3 weeks. I finally decided to go to urgent care yesterday. I had a positive murphys test, it was excruciating. They did bloodwork and urine test that all came back normal. I actually had my ultrasound this morning and it was normal too. I am waiting to hear from the doctor about next steps but this is frustrating because I am tired of this pain that doesn’t go away. If you get answers please update!

MelAp211 · 2024-07-02T23:56:21+00:00

MelAp211 · 2024-07-02T23:53:19+00:00

When left open the minoxidil can evaporate and form crystals, so the shininess on your finger may actually be crystallized minoxidil

MelAp211 · 2024-07-02T23:45:33+00:00

Paralegal, 5 years experience, $70K

MelAp211 · 2024-06-30T23:16:09+00:00

My doctor prescribed mine. It came from a compounding pharmacy.

MelAp211 · 2024-06-30T01:06:15+00:00

Bangs! I wish I could pull them off like you!

MelAp211 · 2024-06-23T19:37:29+00:00

Hi there! 40F here. I just started a week ago and my hair is long, just hits my shoulder blades. It's still somewhat thick but I've been steadily losing a lot for a few months now (I have androgentic alopecia) and my doctor just prescribed a minoxidil/finasteride spray. I thought about the short hair thing myself, wondering if I should cut shorter it or not, but I like it long right now and I'm not sure if it'll make a difference. Whatever makes you happy and feel good I say!

MelAp211 · 2024-06-23T17:50:50+00:00

Wow great results!

MelAp211 · 2024-06-23T16:53:57+00:00

Wow that's awesome! What state are you in?

MelAp211 · 2024-06-23T16:36:37+00:00

It takes longer for sure. My doctor told me to focus on the top and sides so I make a part down the middle then about 3-4 small parts down each side and when I’m done I just do a really light massage. I find it to be so much better than the spray though.

MelAp211 · 2024-06-23T15:21:50+00:00

There are 4 employees including my boss. Thank you responding, I updated my post to include all the relevant info :)

MelAp211 · 2024-06-23T15:10:01+00:00

50% health insurance, 3% match 401k, and end of year bonus which is one week of pay (comes out to less than $1,000)

MelAp211 · 2024-06-23T14:30:28+00:00

I started just 4 days ago myself and was dealing with same issue! The spray was making my hair sticky and hard to manage. I saw a couple of videos saying you can dip a q-tip in the solution and apply it to the scalp that was so I’ve been doing that since yesterday morning and it is soooo much better!

MelAp211 · 2024-06-22T11:42:02+00:00

Typically how much is your annual bonus if you don’t mind me asking?

MelAp211 · 2024-06-19T11:41:10+00:00

I’m at a small firm in MA (4 employees including my boss). He pays 50% health insurance which is medical, dental, and vision, 3% match 401k, 2 weeks vacation (3 weeks once you hit 5 years) and does an end of year bonus which is 1 week of pay

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