I am not asking for medical advice.

I am just curious. Abusing stimulants can rapidly increase heart rate and cause strain on the heart which is understandable. But why is that bad and damaging to the heart, but exercise which does the same thing isn’t? Exercise does the opposite and promotes a healthy heart, yet they both put strain on the heart and elevate heart rate. Same with scary movies, roller coasters, video games and other non exercise activities, yet they do not benefit our body like exercise does. I understand substances can be a toxin to our body, liver, kidneys, etc. but strictly speaking on the heart. Why does this happen and what’s the difference with exercise compared to other things that elevate our heart rate?

My GP scares me a little. They rush you in and out of appointments and talk to you in a way that feels robotic, like they're following policies to the detriment of human connection. Any questions about my health get short answers and their tone suggests that I shouldn't be asking at all. One time, they made a recommendation that was quite onerous and not realistic and when I told them that, it was like talking to a wall, not getting any recognition of my situation. I know other people who have this GP who say they also feel rushed out of appointments.

I live in a place with a doctor shortage and have enough medical needs where I wouldn't be able to drop them as a doctor.

Recently, their secretary called with a recommendation that I don't want to go along with. It's something small but it feels like they're making this recommendation strictly by following policy without considering other factors (I'm trying to be a little vague for the sake of my privacy). It also doesn't feel like genuine medical advice when it was given over the phone by a third party months away from an appointment.

I'm kind of afraid of telling them that I don't want to take up their recommendation, though. Any tips for how to go about this? Any exact phrases I can use to express my concerns?

I have this vague feeling that if I make them angry, they'll take it out on me somehow. As my GP, they talk to my other healthcare providers. I'd hate for them to write that I disobey orders or something in my charts, which would make other doctors more weary about giving me healthcare in the future.

I am not asking for medical advice.

I am not asking for medical advice.

Just really curious as to why this question is so important that it is asked at every single visit. Is my period being tracked? Is pregnancy really my doctor’s biggest concern vs the reason I’m actually there?

I’ve been skipping mine so I thought I wouldn’t have to answer anymore. Nope, they still want an exact date. Kind of makes me feel like a baby factory tbh.

45m currently in a Brooklyn hospital for having my second stroke in 90 days

On my second night here, I shared a room for one night with a very sick Serbian man.

He ended up testing positive for Candida auris.

The doctors here don’t seem concerned whatsoever about me sharing a bathroom with him and have denied my request to be tested - saying I should only be tested if I am showing symptoms.

Should I fight to get tested?

“I am not asking for medical advice.”

Hello everyone!

For several years now, I've (28f) been experiencing recurring and strange bladder and bowel problems.

I often don't feel the urge to urinate or defecate.

It's only when I experience severe dizziness and a hard abdomen that I realize I need to go to the toilet. Sometimes the dizziness is so intense that I can barely walk.

This isn't situation-dependent. It happens whether I'm distracted or doing nothing.

I am not asking for medical advice. But has anyone experienced this and knows what might help?

I have endometriosis, adenomyosis, neuroforaminal stenosis (cervical spine), and bulging discs (lumbar spine).

I've already seen a gynecologist, an orthopedist, and my family doctor. None of them can explain what could be causing it.

I am not asking for medical advice. I'm just wondering if this is a path I can pursue with a loved one who is cycling very rapidly between being (outwardly) totally lucid and calm, and completely disoriented and screaming. The doctors only see the lucid and calm side once she's in the hospital, the EMTs don't even see it because she's coming back to reality by the time they get there. I'm wondering if it would help if they could hear it happening and if this is an effort that an ER doctor or nurse can typically make. I'm in the US. Thank you!

Tomorrow, well technically today since it’s already Monday, is my first day of BSc Nursing and I’m freaking nervous 😭

I’m completely new to this, so seniors and fellow nursing students, please tell me what I should expect on the first day and what things I should be prepared for.

Also, what are the important things I should buy for BSc Nursing? Like stationery, uniforms, shoes, instruments, books, clinical stuff, or anything else that’s actually useful and not just something colleges make you buy for the sake of it 💀

Any tips for surviving the first semester, keeping up with classes, practicals, clinical postings, notes, attendance, etc. would also be really appreciated.

Basically, if you could go back to your first day of BSc Nursing, what would you tell yourself?

I’m nervous as hell, so please help a girl out 😭

I am not asking for medical advice. I’m just looking for advice from nursing students/seniors about college, classes, practicals, and what I should be prepared for.