Health thread

[stuwii]

Put all your health worries/tips in here. I have had clicking joints for quite some time, not painful, so I went to the doctor and he said it isn't a problem. But now I have a lump that can be felt outside near my anus. And I am quite worried it is prostate cancer

[Platty]

You should probably go get that checked out then.....

[Emasher]

If you have legitimate health concerns go see a doctor.

[Fresh]

I have a lump that can be felt outside near my anus. And I am quite worried it is prostate cancer

It's not that.... for so many reasons it's not that. If you really are worried one would suggest getting it checked out but be prepared for a slimy, cold, glove covered hand going somewhere rather intimate.

[stuwii]

However there is an internal lump below the prostate- is that normal

[dwarf gourami]

Phwoarrr!! Health thread!!! YES!!!!!!! I've long been waiting for this day to come!

This is a joke about the boring nature of the thread title.

[uəʌəsʎɐɾ]

Stuwii - tip for the future; you don't need to begin a thread with "post your tips on... in here". People will understand that from the title.

Anyway, there's google and there's NHS direct for us brits. But thanks for telling us about your ass.

Now I will sit back and let the clamour and debris make their noise.

[DuD]

You should take photos; then we could help you moarrrrr.


... please don't take photos =p

[Shino]

Welcome to the wonderful world haemorrhoids, it will disappear sooner or later.

[The Lillster]

Fucking hell! A stuwii thread that hasn't been locked yet?

Guinness World Records material right here!

[Raining_again]

lol oh dear, I know i post some personal stuff here, but even I don't go that far!! Could be anything from piles to a skin tag (yes they happen even there!) so go get eet checked out!

As far as health complaints go, i've got quite a few of them, but i've got a medical background in the nhs too. It's always been an interest of mine, but unfortunately my health complaints really prevent me from training up to professional level. (nobody wants to employ/train such a sickness liability)

[stuwii]

Better be open than dead six months down the line

[Emasher]

Yes, but you don't have to choose. Doctors aren't allowed to tell anyone else about your health problems, ect. If you go to one in the first place, you don't need to tell the internet about it.

[weeyellowbloke]

I don't think clicking joints are a problem and I think anal lumps could have a number of causes, but then I'm not a doctor so really my opinion on this matter is worthless. Therefore my advice would be to go see a trained medical professional first and only then get a second opinion from us or possibly 4chan.

[Raining_again]

I don't think clicking joints are a problem and I think anal lumps could have a number of causes, but then I'm not a doctor so really my opinion on this matter is worthless. Therefore my advice would be to go see a trained medical professional first and only then get a second opinion from us or possibly 4chan.

4chan for pr0 advice.


clicking joints is usually air escaping and harmless in itself..

overclicking them on purpose is not good because it stretches the tendons attached to the joint (you are effectively pulling the joint out of place and all connective tissue stretches with it) which wears them down and can cause a lot of pain/disease in older life.

[tapedeck]

Due to three years of constant, intense, fever-inducing, muscular back pain (and an NHS experience that can best be described as mentally exhausting), I've decided to go private and start new physiotherapy treatment tomorrow.
Trouble is, the physiotherapy is £40 for £45 minutes but I've got to the point where I'm trying to not focus on the price and kind of accept that you cant put a price on your own health. Even if the NHS seems to think I'm not worthy of certain treatments due to costs.

I have come to the conclusion that constant pain leads to mild bouts of what I would say is depression. It beats you down constantly and reminds you with every passing moment that your body is one thing and your own mental strength is another entity itself. I for one hope we all experience good health and those that don't I believe that your mental strength or, strength of character, sees you through your bodily pain.

It has only been through pain that I have come to accept the power of my own mind and how mental strength is a huge factor in pain management.

[Raining_again]

Due to three years of constant, intense, fever-inducing, muscular back pain (and an NHS experience that can best be described as mentally exhausting), I've decided to go private and start new physiotherapy treatment tomorrow.
Trouble is, the physiotherapy is £40 for £45 minutes but I've got to the point where I'm trying to not focus on the price and kind of accept that you cant put a price on your own health. Even if the NHS seems to think I'm not worthy of certain treatments due to costs.

I have come to the conclusion that constant pain leads to mild bouts of what I would say is depression. It beats you down constantly and reminds you with every passing moment that your body is one thing and your own mental strength is another entity itself. I for one hope we all experience good health and those that don't I believe that your mental strength or, strength of character, sees you through your bodily pain.

It has only been through pain that I have come to accept the power of my own mind and how mental strength is a huge factor in pain management.

Have you considered paying for private health care policy?


*sends lots of hugs and loves your way for a speedy recovery!* :(

[tapedeck]

Oh and stuwii, if you are concerned enough to come onto a forum and ask for opinions on your own health, I suggest you go and at least chat to your GP.

Yeah raining but as I already have pre-existing conditions it is a nightmare. I will ask about it tomorrow with my new physio guy.

[Raining_again]

Oh and stuwii, if you are concerned enough to come onto a forum and ask for opinions on your own health, I suggest you go and at least chat to your GP.

Yeah raining but as I already have pre-existing conditions it is a nightmare. I will ask about it tomorrow with my new physio guy.

Yeah I'm exactly the same, and a lot of companies won't cover certain chronic conditions either! Which sorta defeats the idea of comprehensive medical cover :heh:

[stuwii]

Now it's serious, black specks in the urine. 18, and it looks like i have prostate cancer

[martinist]

I have a lump that can be felt outside near my anus. And I am quite worried it is prostate cancer

lol I had something like that, was shitting myself thinking it was bowel cancer. Turned out to be a haemorrhoid though. Stick some Xyloproct up your butt and you'll be fine. Also there's a way to cut your risk of prostate cancer. Its called regular masturbation!

[chairdriver]

Well quickly go to the doctor and get treatment.

[stuwii]

Oh trust me I will, but is it prostate cancer.

[Ellmeister]

Are stuwii and Canand the same people? I've always wondered.

[Emasher]

I don't think there are any doctors here.

Although, a quick google search will give you a list of symptoms, one is blood in urine. Is it possible that the specks are really dark red and are blood? I haven't seen anything that suggests that having black specs in your urine is a symptom of prostate cancer though.


Are stuwii and Canand the same people? I've always wondered.

I don't think so. Stuwii can spell, and has decent grammar. Or at least uses some form of spell check.

[Shino]

Oh trust me I will, but is it prostate cancer.

YOU. ARE. DYING.

[martinist]

Having quite a large bout of diarrhoea, my tummeh hurts and I feel like puking, other than that I'm fine.

[Ten10]

I have a health issue also. Should the first post have left me laughing for such a long period of time. I think I fail to understand the severity of the issue.

[MoogleViper]

I have a health issue also. Should the first post have left me laughing for such a long period of time. I think I fail to understand the severity of the issue.

This thread is about physical health not mental.


And in answer to your question; yes, yes it should.

[martinist]

booooh, getting blood taken to test for Crohns disease. Curse my unpredictable bowels! Also need to give a stool sample, this sucks total balls!

[Raining_again]

booooh, getting blood taken to test for Crohns disease. Curse my unpredictable bowels! Also need to give a stool sample, this sucks total balls!

that is so bizarre! I am going through the same thing, are you getting a biopsy?

I was doing random podiatry referrals at work, and came across a patient with a very similar medical history to me (except his is more advanced)

psoriatic arthritis (one of the rarer arthopathies) is pretty unusual in itself without bowel problems! Spooky!

[martinist]

that is so bizarre! I am going through the same thing, are you getting a biopsy?

says he'll refer me to a specialist if the blood test comes back positive. Might have to get a colonoscopy. I don't want to be violated by a camera >_<

[Raining_again]

says he'll refer me to a specialist if the blood test comes back positive. Might have to get a colonoscopy. I don't want to be violated by a camera >_<

I think I have to have one regardless.. >_<

Apparently you get sedation during the procedure (my colleague had one for cancer screening) so you're away with the clouds for most of it, wooo! :P

[Wesley]

We should start a crohns club.

Don't be worried by the ass cam.

A little embarrassing but it's fine.

You'll learn to make a joke afterwards.

Like, "Hey, I've had a camera up my ass!"

[Raining_again]

We should start a crohns club.

Don't be worried by the ass cam.

A little embarrassing but it's fine.

You'll learn to make a joke afterwards.

Like, "Hey, I've had a camera up my ass!"


I'm more worried about what they might find than the actual process, wish it was over with :(

Most of my mums siblings have crohns, and my granny has a bad case of IBS... I was always going to be screwed genetically :P

but yes camera-up-the-bum club sounds awesomefunsies

[Mr_Odwin]

Well I'm starting an asthma club then. The Respies.
We can have gang fights. (Slow gentle ones.)

[Raining_again]

::shrug:
iVe aLso GoT A lUmp NeaR My AnUS Nd My mUM saID iT mIghT bE CerVICAl CanCeR, WHat DO yoU ThInk sTUwii? hAS yOur Lump GONe dOWn Yet? iT hUrTs wHEN i peE.
:cry:

cervical cancer in your anus? Right ok....

[nightwolf]

cervical cancer in your anus? Right ok....

Out of all that, thats what you picked on? :p