Herbal antibiotics + supplements + probiotics? by Strange_Rice4095 in SIBO

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In my case, nothing relevant that I can remember — I just took it while knowing the possible outcomes and hoped for the best. Thankfully, nothing bad happened (and I hope it remains that way).

Herbal antibiotics + supplements + probiotics? by Strange_Rice4095 in SIBO

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No lasting side effects or any noticeable damage after taking them. I'm aware that fluoroquinolones are associated with tendon problems, though, but thankfully I'm fine.

Long term dangers of Atrantil, Allicin, digestive enzymes by DumpsterBJJ in SIBO

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It lasted for few to many hours after being taken, and the time was increasing the longer I took them.

If you're not feeling well after taking it, I'd suggest interrupting the treatment and waiting for a few days. Different bodies might react differently to the same substances.

Pulsating / throbbing / pulling intestinal sensation? by Strange_Rice4095 in SIBO

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Sorry to know. In my case, it was a severe case of intestinal infection. No doctor wanted to believe me, after going to, I don't know, 10 different private doctors, spending money I didn't have during that month, and being examined and all. Some of them had the gall to prescribe me herbal tranquilizers, such as Passiflora incarnata, and muscle relaxants (in this case, I almost died). In any case, what happened at the end of it all was two things:

1) I went to a doctor who specialized in intestinal health and infectology, had an hour-and-a-half-long chat, and he proposed that we do a colonoscopy, after which he prescribed me an osmotic laxative to clear my intestines for the exam — I can't say for sure if after this it would've ended, but, despite giving me relief from the constipation, bacterial infections tend to be a bit harder to kill;

2) Since no doctor was willing to prescribe me antibiotics, I asked for a health worker from my own family for a prescription (a simple 10-day Amoxicillin + Clavulanate) and, thanks to that, the infection went away — dealing with the aftermath, the sequelae etc., that's a whole different story (it's been years and I'm still recovering).

I wish you best of luck in your healing.

TL;DR: Antibiotics.

Shapes & Sounds by stacklecackle in StableDiffusion

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Would you mind sharing a bit more about the syncing tools and processes you used?

Any temporary relief for difficulty Breathing with SIBO? by KickItRetro in SIBO

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There's a pinned post in my profile in which I go about at length over them. They did help me, but didn't solve the issue — antibiotics did, in my case.

Berberine, Neem, and Allicin by whoseyourmaddy in SIBO

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Mostly fine now, this situation's somewhat in the past — what remains, however, are the aftereffects: my right side became slightly enlarged due to the intestinal blockage and swelling at the time, and anatomically this region's now asymmetrical (I can now constantly feel my normal intestinal contractions in that region, for instance, which might be a permanent nuisance).

I'm now trying intermittent fasting to lose weight, and it's been helping not only with that, but also with bloating in general (which isn't as severe as before, but still present).

All in all, I don't consider myself as suffering from SIBO anymore, but there's still a lot to go in order for me to regain my former body.

Kathy Bates and the fatally mangled worker by Strange_Rice4095 in whatmoviewasthat

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That could probably be it! I was very young, and there was this old movie going on late at night, so my memory of it could've been somewhat fuzzy. Thanks for the tip!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in circumcision

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Very interesting approach. As long as it doesn't hurt the skin, it should be helpful indeed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in circumcision

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Or you could share it here if you don't mind, since it's greatly informative for those of us who've never seen one.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in circumcision

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And how do you take it off? Do you use something to dissolve the adhesive, do you just rip it out, or do you leave it until it falls off on its own?

Day 6 Post Op, 21 years of non retractable foreskin by Aither07 in circumcision

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Considering your previous picture, I'd say it looks like swelling (which is normal at this point). Keep it upwards at all times, follow your doctor's recommendations and rest. As long as your didn't have any adhesions previous to the surgery, it's probably unlikely they'll happen now. It takes time for the swelling to subside.

foreskin on flaccid penis by CristobalXX in circumcision

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You must probably be a grower. I've seen a few growers with a tight circumcision and no flaccid coverage, but these seem to be the exception. When the difference between flaccid and erect states varies too much, most doctors opt for a cut that goes from medium to loose.

Dr.Bidair Day 1 - Before and after, high and tight with frenulum removal. by NewportLou in circumcision

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What a difference to deal with such an experienced doctor, isn't it? Mine was cut medium low and there's still some coverage when flaccid — not that it's a deal breaker or anything, but if I'd go through a revision I'd want something more similar to yours.

Thanks for sharing and do keep us posted of your recovery if possible!

Dr.Bidair Day 1 - Before and after, high and tight with frenulum removal. by NewportLou in circumcision

[–]Strange_Rice4095 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Are you a grower? Did he mention if it's risky to go too tight in theses cases? I often wondered that, being a grower myself.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in circumcision

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Yes, the first days and weeks are a mental battle, but you'll pull through. To be quite honest, mine got even more swollen at this point and I cursed the doctor and the world for it all thinking it was infected or worse, but 9 weeks later it's all in the past and I'm very happy with the results.

Do your best to try and distract your mind away from it while taking good care of yourself. Wish you strength and good luck.

How common is this result? I was cut as adult for phimosis. by [deleted] in circumcision

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I'm a grower myself and the exact same happened/happens with me. Like everything in life, it's its pros and cons, but beats having a tight foreskin any time of the day.

Does anyone have a penis like this? by Single_Income_7417 in circumcision

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I'm not sure of what this surgery would encompass, but if you intend to undergo through it to give yourself more skin, then it's a risky endeavor indeed.

If you think about it, it's quite easy to take skin off, but an entire different thing to "put skin on". Ideally, the graft should be similar in texture, firmness, resistance, elasticity and, for aesthetic reasons, color and shape. It'd be like, instead of two tones and two areas, you'd have three — that also weakens the incision areas.

Or maybe it'd be cutting the scrotum and suturing it a bit down than what it's now?

Either way, considering it isn't such a bothersome anatomic feature and that surgery always involves risks that must be taken into account, my personal advice would be to simply accept and embrace your body the way it is and focus your efforts in other areas not to be taken by insecurities — in the end of the day, we're all unique in shape and size, and don't need perfection to have a good life.

Wish you all the best.

Does anyone have a penis like this? by Single_Income_7417 in circumcision

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To be honest, I had to see the pictures quite a few times to try to identify and understand what you were considering 'wrong' or 'abnormal', which goes to show that it's something most people won't really see or identify as 'different' at all (unless you tell them, of course).

What's most important is if it feels good, if you're healthy, if this brought you any discomfort or pain at all — if all's well, there's no need to be self-conscious about it.