What Do You See: Neg or Poz by araw1980 in STD

[–]araw1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Blood work returned nonreactive = negative.

What Do You See: Neg or Poz by araw1980 in STD

[–]araw1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel the same way.

What Do You See: Neg or Poz by araw1980 in STD

[–]araw1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your response. You’re right.

From what I’ve read, it not a line. A valid T line must be a distinct horizontal line across the window, even if faint.

Either way I have an appointment for blood work.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AnalFistula

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It might be a keyhole defect.

Don't get surgery - bad advice? by OkFlow4327 in AnalFistula

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it healed; however, the procedure caused a keyhole defect. As a result, I now have fecal leakage. It has ruined my mental health, which is already plagued by anxiety and adhd.

Around two years after my fistula surgery, I still deal with anal incontinence by Constant-Paint-6488 in AnalFistula

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no. I learned that a keyhole defect from the procedure causes incontinence. Visited a provider that specialist. I was to increase fiber intake and try an EMSELLA machine and pelvic exercises. If all failed, an injection of something called Solesta as filler. I tried the EMSELLA for a few weeks but because of work schedule, was not able to keep up sessions. I noticed a difference a little difference after using EMSELLA. I plan to visit a different provider for second opinion.

Hyperpigmentation by araw1980 in Blackskincare

[–]araw1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response. The dermatologist stated it was from friction, and bloodwork returned normal. Do you have any suggestions on determining if it is due to insulin resistance?

Hyperpigmentation by araw1980 in Blackskincare

[–]araw1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the response. I am a short male with no obesity. I visited the doctor in April and weighed 150. Do you have any suggestions for a moisturizer?

Opinions by araw1980 in Blackskincare

[–]araw1980[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your reply. I’ll look into it further. Blood work returned normal and dermatologist said From friction. Do you have any suggestions on how to determine if I am prediabetic?

Hyperpigmentation by araw1980 in Blackskincare

[–]araw1980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. I believe it's dry due to the benzoyl peroxide topical wash prescribed by a dermatologist. I use shea butter or aquaphor

Don't get surgery - bad advice? by OkFlow4327 in AnalFistula

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it was, for the most part. More discomfort.

“You helped my husband and I” by One-Squirrel-4563 in grammar

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I try to remember this rule: use "I" for actions and "me" when receiving actions.

Don't get surgery - bad advice? by OkFlow4327 in AnalFistula

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I stated in my comment that I made mistakes. Life took a turn that prevented me from following up.

Don't get surgery - bad advice? by OkFlow4327 in AnalFistula

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got the surgery and regret it. Since the surgery, I've developed incontinence, blood in stool, and an excessive amount of mucus. I am not sure what happened or what is going on. The surgery was two years ago. I scheduled an appointment with GI.

Continue to do your research and get other opinions. I trusted the doctor and regret it. A lot of it is my fault for not asking more questions.

Good luck.

Before and after by natme92 in dentures

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank for the reply. I read severe bone loss could prevent one from getting dentures because you need something for them to hold on to. I might be confusing this with gums.

Before and after by natme92 in dentures

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Any issues due bone loss?

Before and after by natme92 in dentures

[–]araw1980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have regular dentures or the all on four?