Wheat is the basis of our diet. World Celiac Day, May 16, is an opportunity to take stock of its involvement in several pathologies. Wheat allergy, gluten sensitivity or intolerance, how to navigate it? A gastroenterologist helps us see things more clearly.

Celiac disease (gluten intolerance)

Its causes
This autoimmune disease specifically linked to gluten (notably gliadin ) occurs in a genetically predisposed area . We also talk about gluten intolerance.

Its symptoms

Celiac disease can begin at any age, including in the elderly (20% of people affected are over 60 years old) and affects women more frequently than men.
The diagnostic assessment is less and less often carried out (less than 20% of cases) in the face of classic manifestations: weight loss, bloating, diarrhea, deficiencies, etc. It is most often carried out in the face of non-specific digestive symptoms, symptoms extra digestive (sterility, alopecia, early or severe osteoporosis, recurrent mouth ulcers), or even biological abnormalities (iron deficiency anemia, liver problems, etc.).

The treatment

Strict exclusion of gluten (wheat, spelled, wheat, kamut, rye, barley) for life.
Oatsare tolerated if they are certified gluten-free .

Wheat allergyWheat allergy

Its causesIts causes
Different proteins contained in wheat can cause an allergy: albumins, globulins and gliadins and glutenins (gluten proteins).
Its symptomsIts symptoms
In infants, it can manifest in a chronic form, such as enteropathy, with symptoms similar to those of celiac disease: weight loss, abdominal pain, bloating. ..
In children, various symptoms occur within 2 to 4 hours after ingestion, often within the first year of life. They are similar to those of a classic food allergy : burning and itching in the mouth, rhinoconjunctivitis, eczema, skin rashes, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and even in severe forms anaphylactic shock.
In adolescents and adults, wheat allergy generally takes a particular form which results in symptoms which only appear when the ingestion of wheat is associated with rather intense physical effort, or after taking alcohol or anti-inflammatories. They are varied: digestive disorders, generalized urticaria, difficulty breathing, even anaphylactic shock.
The treatmentThe treatment
In children: elimination of wheat, rye, barley and oats. After the age of 16, 96% of adolescents become tolerant and recover.
In the case of exercise-related allergy: no consumption of wheat in the 4 to 5 hours before or after significant physical exercise.

Non-celiac wheat sensitivity (gluten sensitivity)Non-celiac wheat sensitivity (gluten sensitivity)

Its causesIts causes
It has no clearly defined basis at the moment. The following are implicated: gluten, ATIs (amylase/trypsin inhibitors) and fructans (which are fermentable carbohydrates falling into the category of FODMAPs.
The diagnosis is only made after elimination of wheat allergy and celiac disease.
Its symptomsIts symptoms
Sensitivity to wheat combines:

• digestive signs :abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloating, etc.,
• extradigestive signs :significant fatigue, particularly after a meal, joint and sometimes muscle pain, skin rash (eczema, etc.).

The treatmentThe treatment
After the elimination of celiac disease and wheat allergy (essential condition), start with a strict gluten-free diet (wheat, rye, barley, oats) for 6 weeks, to confirm the diagnosis in case of disappearance of symptoms.
Then, reintroduction, starting with foods containing traces of gluten and, depending on tolerance, with very gradually increasing quantities, each person having to find their tolerance threshold.

https://www.patientcare.va.gov/lgbt/
I get 100% of my healthcare through the VA. I have no service connections (disability). It’s pretty crazy how much they have under one roof. All providers are able to see your entire chart and I’ve been helped out by many with getting referred to specialists I would never have thought to ask for, simply because they’re all able to see everything.
General primary healthcare
Nutritionist
Case management (super helpful for navigating the VA system as well as getting veteran resources outside the VA)
Hormones
Therapy
Psychiatry
Voice feminization training
Laser hair removal
And several other things including various therapeutic group things
Another fun bonus thing is that your health information can be synchronized to your Health app on your phone. I have a complete medical history right there for me to keep track of including all bloodwork and diagnostic stuff and literally any bit of information that they add to your chart. Right there.
Sadly they don’t yet offer gender affirming surgical services yet except for every specific cases. See link down below.
You’d be surprised what things count as a disability. I’m about to be connected for having astigmatism in my right eye caused by months of being on a periscope. I didn’t think simply “now I wear glasses” would count as a disability but hey I’m not complaining.
You can also be referred to civilian providers on the VA’s dime if they don’t have the means to provide it themselves within a reasonable drive distance.
You can get reimbursed for literally any mile you drive to any scheduled appointment. My VA doesn’t have the equipment so I drive from Albany to the Manhattan clinic for laser and get roughly $180 back every time.
I completely get the skepticism of the VA but for real they’ve changed A LOT especially for LGBT vets.
Each clinic has an LGBT coordinator who can be a fantastic way to start the process.
https://www.patientcare.va.gov/LGBT/VAFacilities.asp
Copied from their website:
Gender Affirming Care at VA Information for Veterans VA provides a wide range of treatments to all eligible Veterans. Gender-affirming transition-related care plans are personalized based on your goals and your health. Talk to your treatment team to see if these services are right for you.
• Gender-Affirming Hormones: Your primary care team can help you with hormone therapy if it is right for you. Medications aren’t a goal for everyone and they have both risks and benefits. The team may involve an Endocrinologist. Talk to your treatment team about your family building goals and fertility before starting treatment.
• Pre-treatment Assessments for Gender-Affirming Hormones: In the U.S., all prescriptions are linked to a diagnosis the medication is treating. Providers will talk to you about your gender identity and your goals for treatment and consider if a diagnosis is appropriate. Blood work and other tests may be needed before hormones are prescribed.
• Voice and Communication Training: Speech Language Pathologists trained in gender- affirming treatments can help you train your voice and movements to align with your identity. This care is sometimes delivered through telehealth to your home.
• Fertility Preservation/Family Planning/Lactation Support: VA has services to help Veterans store eggs and sperm, as well as build and support families. These are coordinated through VA Women’s Health. Talk to your doctor about your options.
• Gender-Affirming Prosthetics: Several items are available through the VA when medically needed. These can include, but are not limited to, breast forms, chest binders, dilator sets for post-vaginoplasty, gaffs, packers, surgical compression vests, and wigs. Talk to your treatment team about what is right for you.
• Medically Necessary Hair Removal: Hair removal often happens through referrals to community-based centers. While availability varies, VA is working to improve access for all eligible Veterans.
• Letters of Support for Gender-Affirming Surgery (outside of VA): Some Veterans use their private health insurance or pay out-of-pocket for surgical treatments. Most surgeons and private health insurance companies require letters from your current treatment team, both medical and mental health (if applicable). VA providers can coordinate care with your surgeon.
While VA cannot yet provide initial gender-affirming surgical procedures, VA does provide surgical care for the following:
Some complications of surgeries, including revision surgeries for unexpected problems
Removing testicles or ovaries for hormone management if prescription hormones aren’t an option for you
Needed surgeries for other medical reasons (e.g., cancer, back pain) that are also consistent with your transition goals

Ok, I'm going to try and sum this up as quickly as possible. In December my doctor prescribed me 325 mg iron pills for ongoing anemia. They destroyed my stomach and exacerbated my GERD/LPR. I decided to get an upper endoscopy which was done on Jan 4th. They found a small hiatal hernia and mild chronic gastritis (No infections i.e parasites or H.pylori, no celiac disease either), was sent home with 40mg of Nexium twice a day and Carafate (also checked gallbladder all clear). After 2 months I didn't see much relief so I was switched to dexliant and then omeprazole which also showed no relief. My main symptoms are pain in the upper left quadrant of my abdomen, feeling of food being stuck (tight throat), burning in stomach and chest, as well as severe reflux (refluxes up into throat causing burning with regurgitation). Currently, I can't eat much without exacerbating my hiatal hernia, reflux, or stomach pain. I tried to start the gastritis diet (I have the book) but those foods were causing me pain. Currently, the only foods that cause me the LEAST amount of distress are potatoes and white fish but I still experience some symptoms like reflux and tight throat feeling. I tried zucchini and carrots last week boiled to a mush and it was horrible on my stomach and reflux but they are suppose to be safe??? I've tried white rice which gives me reflux, left abdominal pain, and tight throat as well. Also cannot tolerate gluten of course lol. And bone broth gives me heartburn made with just bones and salt (my body won't give me a break)!
I am writing this post to ask if this seems normal at all for chemical-induced chronic gastritis or if something else is potentially going on. I know gastritis can take a while to heal and in the beginning, everything hurts but it has been almost 6 months and I'm not getting any relief. I want to follow the gastritis diet but even that causes me pain. I went to get a second opinion and they want to do a CT scan but do you all think that is necessary? Do I need to just keep holding on and it will get better? If you have any advice or have experienced something similar please chime in. I'm losing hope! Thank you all.

So I’ve had my ups and downs with breastfeeding from initial latch issues, frenectomy (lip and tongue), having to see a chiropractor because my baby was so tense at the breast, multiple blebs and clogs, being hospitalized for mastitis. At 6 months pp, I was finally in a groove and getting the hang of it, still able to EBF through it all despite baby not following her growth curve super closely (she was still gaining). My daughter is now 7 months and we had a visit from our IBCLC, did the weigh in only to find out she has lost weight. 😔 I’m so emotional about it because I had a goal to EBF for at least 1 years and it seems we can’t catch a break and this journey has been so fucking difficult. However, I don’t want to allow my ego to get in the way of getting her what she needs because ultimately it’s about feeding the baby for her growth and development. We have a pediatrician visit next week for another weigh in and potentially bloodwork to determine if there are any underlying causes of the weight loss. For context, I WFH, nurse on demand and we started to incorporate a 4-6oz bottle of expressed milk before she goes to bed each night (she sleeps thru the night in her crib). IBCLC also suggested incorporating additional expressed bottles throughout the day to ensure she is getting a certain amount.
Pumping issues: I simply don’t make enough. And my freezer stash is quickly dwindling. The more frequently I pump, the less there is per pump if that makes sense. If I go a while without pumping, I can get a good 4-6 oz total. But if I pump around the clock for multiple days I’m only getting 1-2 per pump and it’s just not worth the sore, raw nipples for me. Plus I’m still nursing on demand so it’s like an all day irritation and pain for the same amount of milk.
I should also add that baby is meeting all her milestones like rolling, sitting, crawling, and she is even pulling up now at 7 months. She is just a tiny thing I guess.
Any suggestions from mamas who experienced dips in weight while EBF? It pains me to know she may be losing weight because my milk is not enough for her. Thanks so much.

asking here on behalf of my spouse, but some background here:
my spouse has been on remicade for a couple of years now. some increases in dosage, and time between infusions. there's a pesky spot of inflammation that increases and decreases in how severe it is, and a colonoscopy is coming up to determine if it warrants a resection. they also recently had a seton placed for a fistula that came back (my spouse has also inquired about switching to a different biologic because they feel as though the remicade isnt really doing its job, but to no avail).
this past week i came with them to their most recent GI appointment because they feel their doctor dismisses them, and frankly i agree with them. figured my being there would 1) make her less dismissive because now there's someone else there and 2) i could speak up for my spouse, as they struggle with asserting themselves in medical settings
we discussed weight loss, of which theyve lost about 20-30ish lbs or so since February - spouse is fat, so the GI kinda responded with "well it'll make surgery easier" which is kind of disheartening to hear considering weight loss is a pretty big red flag for CD patients (as far as ive been made aware, anyway). i kinda pushed the topic and she agreed to doing some bloodwork, at least. then onto pain management, my spouse has two spots on their stomach that often cause trouble. they have dicyclomine, but its not something they can take before work or anything since it makes them incredibly drowsy. they only take it if we're at home and there's no problem if they nod off. i had asked about some other options for pain management, expecting a better option for medication in particular. the GI suggested that their pain is either psychosomatic or entirely external, plus something about other Crohn's patients she see "having it worse" than them, and to ice the area. her only other suggestions were peppermint oil and IBGuard. the peppermint oil felt a bit of an odd suggestion considering my spouse has reflux issues she literally prescribes omeprazole for, and i'm not overly familiar with IBGuard other than its marketed for IBS....so not sure how well it would work for CD.
anyway, long winded post to ask about some pain management yall do that is probably more holistic since we can't seem to get their GI to do much for that. being told it's essentially in their head was a bit of a slap in the face considering she's supposed to be a crohn's specialist. i'm looking for a new GI for my spouse, but it will likely take some time before any in our area can take them and we unfortunately don't have a vehicle that can do longer distance driving at this time.
TL;DR spouse's GI sucks and makes my spouse feel unheard, and isn't really providing us with any real options to address pain. what do yall do that isn't prescribed but helps at least somewhat?
thanks in advance!

I am seeking advice on supplementing with DHEA. Specifically, it would be helpful to know whether other folks who also have diminished ovarian reserve have found it helpful, and if so, what dose you would recommend given my situation (described below). How DHEA supplementation affected your AMH (especially if you took too much, like me) would also be helpful to know.
I started supplementing with 75mg DHEA per day about two months ago, and a recent lab test showed that this caused my DHEA-S and total testosterone levels to skyrocket. I reduced my dose to 25mg/day a couple days ago upon receiving my test results, but I'm worried this may still be too high. I haven't had any of the nasty side effects people talk about with DHEA (acne, new body hair, etc.). For reference, here is the test history:
March 13 (before DHEA supplementation):

• DHEA-S: 115 mcg/dL
• Total testosterone: <12 ng/dL

May 9 (7 weeks after starting DHEA):

• DHEA-S: 638 mcg/dL
• Total testosterone: 78 ng/dL

I started taking DHEA because my DHEA-S and total testosterone levels were previously on the low side and (my understanding is that) DHEA has been shown to help with aneuploidy (at least 1 of my 3 miscarriages was due to a genetic abnormality, though fetal tissue from the other 2 pregnancies was never tested). I was following the guidance on DHEA from It Starts with the Egg. They list the optimal DHEA-S level for fertility as around 180 mcg/dL and for testosterone around 25 to 45 ng/dL. They also say DHEA supplementation "may be helpful if your total testosterone is below 25 ng/dL [and your DHEA-S is over 90 mcg/dL but below 180mcg]," which was my situation pre-supplementation, hence why I started taking DHEA.
My RE, who I just started seeing in April, told me he doesn’t recommend DHEA and that he suggests I stop raking it given the change in my DHEA-S and testosterone levels. However, he also told me DHEA “is not associated with improving aneuploidy rates,” which I don’t think is true. Maybe it hasn't been tested directly but this study at least hints at aneuploidy reductions, noting that "DHEA supplementation improves pregnancy chances in women with diminished ovarian reserve (DOR), by possibly reducing aneuploidy." This more recent study also documents a number of benefits of DHEA. I generally like my RE and feel awkward being at odds with him on this. Though I clearly need to reduce my dose, I feel like there's good evidence DHEA could help me, so I would like to keep taking it (but in a smaller dose) and try testing my DHEA-S and testosterone levels again in a few months. I don't know whether he would mind if I told him I want to continue taking it, but I certainly need to tread carefully since he is the expert here.
Also, as I wrote in another post, my AMH dropped to 0.31 in May 2024 (it was 0.67 in December 2023). Could taking too much DHEA have played a role in this drop? I know DHEA is supposed to raise, not lower, AMH, but I’m wondering if the relationship can invert if one takes too much. Any information on this would be super helpful.

hello all, frustrated and turning to the hive mind to see if anyone has any experience or insight into abnormal causes of hypertension. i am 35 male, Bmi is normal, i exercise regularly, usually get 8 hours sleep, eat fairly healthy, generally appear healthy. for over a year now i have had mild hypertension like 140-60/90 ish. started taking medicine and it hasn't helped really. I have no family history of hypertension, my parents don't have it nothing. I can't just accept the doctors shrug off of this just happens who knows why, I can't help but feel there's some underlying imbalance vitamin mineral gut health testosterone, parasites who knows?? i'm generally healthy and not overweight don't smoke exercise etc. so i'm wondering if anyone has any experience with a similar situation that they solved. also been taking TMG for a few weeks cause that's supposed to lower homocysteine levels which can be a cause, to no avail. thanks for any insight/ help! i'll try anything, any naturopaths, experts whatever.

Well, I'll give a little insight into my journey. My brother has been diagnosed with Meniere's but i haven't yet. I have an appointment scheduled with ENT in July, pretty certain I have it though. I have constant tinnitus and a almost constant weighted feeling that starts from my right eye which feels like it has been punched and this feeling connects to the full feeling of my inner right ear, also i get vertigo after tilting my head or making a sudden or jarring movement. I'm almost 47 and I just started experiencing these symptoms, which sounds almost common with the disease but I've also happened to be pretty sedated and anxious for the last 20 years. I was honorably discharged from the army and diagnosed with ptsd and general anxiety disorder and right away fed benzos and i anxiety can mask dizziness but i think benzos can also turn off transmitters in your brain or sedate them at least. Anyways, i quit Clonazepam about two years ago now and seems that the neurotransmitters have fired back up a bit and i feel these sensations just fine now. I also see that my underlying condition of anxiety is very much still there.
So to begin this new chapter in my battle with anxiety i went to see my mental health doctor who prescribed me Buspar for it and has subsided it somewhat again but not sedated me so much that i can still feel my arthritis, which has helped me discover psoriasis and good old restless leg syndrome. I have appointments scheduled with rheumatology and neurology. I was diagnosed with the psoriasis from dermatology but was told it wasn't severe enough to put my body in fight or flight mode. I'm not sure how they can tell that by just looking at the skin though. I have had lab work done which said i have inflammation and all my life I've had abnormally high white blood cell count. I know that psoriasis alone is a autoimmune disease and thought it could be the cause of my anxiety but i guess my whole purpose of this rant is to see if anyone else has had this experience and if maybe by luck they got a clue to look at it a way i haven't yet. I've been called a hypochondriac and I've gotten my blood pressure super high from researching this but i feel it's up to me, my doctors are too busy.. they just want to put me back on klonopin. So yeah if you have any guidance for general anxiety disorder with Meniere's and how to help it.. i'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

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About 6-8 weeks ago I noticed a lump on my lower left testicle. I already had an appointment scheduled with my doctor as a follow up to medication I was taking and so I brought it up to her at the appointment a few weeks later as the lump hadn’t gone away and felt like it was getting bigger. Initially it felt like a bug bite on the surface of my scrotum, then I started noticing my groin was very sensitive and was having heaviness in my pelvis. I began examining more closely and I could feel a mass inside the scrotum that was more than just a surface level lump. I didn’t think to mention it to my doctor as she didn’t seem concerned about the lump at the time and she gave me a requisition for an ultrasound.
Over the next week the heaviness in the pelvic area became painful at times. Not excruciating but enough where one night I couldn’t sleep so I drove myself to the hospital. They ran a urine test and ruled out infection and told me I may have a hernia but wanted me to expedite my ultrasound appointment so they did it in house the next day (was supposed to be a week later).
They did find some small fat hernias and an 8mm nodule that they said was likely a granuloma but neoplasm couldn’t be ruled out and was still possible but less likely. The doctor told me it was extremely unlikely that the small hernias I had were causing the pain I was describing.
Since that appointment, the lump has grown some more. I used to be able to touch the lump with just a single finger tip but now I need two to feel the whole lump. The pain has gotten consistently worse over time and I’ve started to get weird stabbing pains all over my body that come and go and vary in intensity. I’ve also noticed they sometimes happen in my testicles at the same time as other parts of my body. I’m still waiting to see a urologist but while I was waiting I was taken to hospital by ambulance for severe chest pains. It was like no other chest pain I felt before, I couldn’t breathe well and it got better when I sat down. They ran bloodwork on me and a chest xray, ruling out infection again and blood clots among a bunch of other things.
Not once have I had blood work done for cancer markers though and I’m wondering why. I’ve seen four doctors now in the span of 8 weeks and they keep feeling me I’m fine but the pain keeps getting worse. I have another appointment tomorrow but I’m getting annoyed with the lack of answers I’m getting about my pain. I also had issues with my testicles descending as a kid which I know puts me at an increased risk.
Should I just be waiting for the urologist to confirm or should I get another opinion and ask for other tests? Or am I just worrying for nothing?

I’m 36(f) and my husband is 43(m). We have a healthy 2 year old son conceived naturally. We’ve been trying for baby 2 since the fall last year and have had 2 losses due to chromosomal abnormalities. We are getting ready to start ivf but wanted to make sure it wasn’t my husbands sperm causing these losses. The dr just called and said his sperm is excellent.
What are your thoughts? They suggest conventional ivf and not using icsi.
If we want Zymot we have to use another clinic that is literally triple the price so I’m hoping we can just do conventional ivf or ivf with icsi.
Thoughts??

I'm suspected mainly for AxSpa but I have some peripheral involvement as well. I would generally consider it mild - a bit of pain and stiffness, only on a few occasions I had my finger joints red and swollen (and clearly small joints rather than dactilitis, although that happens too).
What worries me is that it feels like I'm losing some precision in my hands and fingers. At the beginning I noticed that only during flare ups and with very specific activities (like building Lego with my kids). But recently I have noticed that everyday I've had problems with using a computer mouse as previously as I used to, missing keyboard buttons or clicking then twice (and I've been a software developer for my whole life, I know how to use a mouse and a keyboard!). I don't have any other neurological symptoms and I've had a basic neurological exam recently and it didn't show any abnormalities (like reflexes and stuff).
Has anyone experienced this? Should I be worried? I'm still fighting for SpA diagnosis (we all know it really can be a fight). I dread thinking I'd have to now tell my doctor that something else is wrong with me. They already consider me a hypochondriac (cause you know, my blood tests are normal, which OBVIOUSLY mean that years of my working hip and back pain is anxiety; I just need to sleep more and eat better 😒).

OK, so first I will include the information on the piercing. The age of the piercing is past the two month mark by most likely a few weeks I believe I have a Labret metal, but I’m not entirely sure what it’s called, it’s the one that curves. I have two kinds of the metal bar one is longer and one is shorter and I prefer the shorter one and so does my piercer. It’s a really sweet family run local piercing place where absolutely everyone gets their piercings done where I live. In my aftercare process I was just spraying saline on it and padding a dry. I never ever took the piercing out and the only time it came out was when I was given the shorter bars. And I have no clue what this threading business means all I know is that this piercing is internal.
Now, I’m going to get into what actually happened on why my piercing is even out. So I received a comment from my friend yesterday and she told me I should shave my mustache because it’s really bad and I explained to her I can’t really do that with the piercing when I got home I decided I was gonna shave it because I was embarrassed of my mustache so I took them out. I shave my mustache. It hurt a little bit when taking the piercings out but nothing abnormally painful just a little sting.
And when I tried to put them in one went in, but I had to push it through and I struck a nerve in my mouth, causing me to become faint and drowsy in the moment. I also heard a really loud noise in both of my ears. I don’t remember what the noise sounded like, but there was a very loud noise. The top of my head also felt like I was suffering from a chemical burn.
My grandpa threw or lost one of the two piercings.
Please please please help me on what to do. I really don’t want to get rid of this piercing and I don’t want to go anywhere without the piercing in and I have to go somewhere very soon so if anybody has any tips or help on what I can do, please let me know and I tried contacting the piercing shop, but they are closed today until 11 so when they open, I will try to message them.
Thank you for reading this post, if you have any suggestions, please let me know because I’m willing to try anything. All I’ve been doing is crying for yesterday and today because I just want these piercings back and I’m terrified that if I wait too long, I’m gonna have to pay to get them re-pierced and I really don’t have the kind of money for that.

OK, so first I will include the information on the piercing. The age of the piercing is past the two month mark by most likely a few weeks I believe I have a Labret metal, but I’m not entirely sure what it’s called, it’s the one that curves. I have two kinds of the metal bar one is longer and one is shorter and I prefer the shorter one and so does my piercer distortio two kinds of the metal bar one is longer and one is shorter and I prefer the shorter one and so does my piercer distortion piercings and polish. It’s a really sweet family run local piercing place where absolutely everyone gets their piercings done where I live. In my aftercare process was just spring sailing on it and padding a dry I never ever took the piercing out and the only time it came out was when I was given the shorter bars. And I have no clue what this threading business means all I know is that this piercing is internal.
No, I’m going to get into what actually happened on why my piercing is even out. So I received a comment from my friend yesterday and she told me I should shave my mustache because it’s really bad and I explained to her I can’t really do that with the piercing when I got home I decided I was gonna shave it because I was embarrassed of my mustache so I took them out. I shave my mustache. It hurt a little bit when taking the piercings out but nothing abnormally painful just a little sting.
And when I tried to put them in one went in, but I had to push it through and I struck a nerve in my mouth, causing me to become faint and drowsy in the moment. I also heard a really loud noise in both of my ears. I don’t remember what the noise sounded like, but there was a very loud noise. The top of my head also felt like I was suffering from a chemical burn.
My grandpa threw or lost one of the two piercings.
Please please please help me on what to do. I really don’t want to get rid of this piercing and I don’t want to go anywhere without the piercing in and I have to go somewhere very soon so if anybody has any tips or help on what I can do, please let me know and I tried contacting the piercing shop, but they are closed today until 11 so when they open, I will try to message them.
Thank you for reading this post, if you have any suggestions, please let me know because I’m willing to try anything. All I’ve been doing is crying for yesterday and today because I just want these piercings back and I’m terrified that if I wait too long, I’m gonna have to pay to get them re-pierced and I really don’t have the kind of money for that.

Hi all! I have kind of a unique situation and am wondering if anyone has any advice or experience with something similar.
In 2022, I had two breast biospies on my left breast. The first after my OB felt a lump at my annual exam and the second after a follow up ultrasound showed another spot of concern. Since then I have been following with the breast doctor and having scans every 6 months to check for any other abnormalities. I had my baby in April of 2023 and have been exclusively breastfeeding him since, pumping 2-3x a day during the week after I returned to work in September.
My December 2023 ultrasound showed a spot of concern that the doctor agreed to watch for a few months before deciding to biopsy it since I was still breastfeeding. It was still visible on a scan in March of 2023 so the doctor said it should be biopsied and that she wanted me to wean on that side because having the biopsy done while still breastfeeding could cause a milk fistula or abscess. I agreed and weaned over a few weeks, having the biopsy done this past Monday. I got the results back yesterday that the area is nothing abnormal, the tissue just showed hormonal changes consistent with lactation, so that is a relief.
So, as my biopsy site heals, I'm wondering if it's possible to relactate my left breast? If so, how would I go about doing this? My baby is 12.5 months old and between still pumping/nursing, I'm removing milk about 5 times a day total. I have no plans to wean him at this point.
ETA: The last time I nursed him on the left was one session before bed about one week ago, on Wed 5/8.

A really quick rundown: 22F, chronic pelvic pain and other symptoms for 2+ years.
I had a TVU (transvaginal ultrasound) and this is the first thing they’ve actually found from a scan or test, before the specialists and Drs were just guessing based on symptoms.
Can someone firstly help me understand my report?
Anteverted uterus. My metric is homogeneous. No abnormalities in the cervix. Endometrium is regular and measures 9mm in thickness. My right and left ovaries are both immobile. No free fluid in the pouch of Douglas. Adhesions have been found.
I’ve never had surgery before or anything relatable to that area that could’ve caused adhesions so is it pretty much likely it’s endo? The doctor said this but of course, I know it is only diagnosed via a laparoscopy. PCOS, PID and Adenomyosis have been confirmed not present according to doctors.
I’m following up with a specialist but I just thought I’d ask for advice and share. I’ve waited 2 YEARS for some validation of my pain, I feel scared but relieved. I’m not crazy. My pain is real despite not knowing the 100% cause, I just feel a little acknowledged.
My mother has the same symptoms as me but never bothered getting diagnosed and now she’s in diagnosis but they’re telling her she can’t possibly have endometriosis because she’s in menopause. My younger sister is now experiencing similar pains but nothing diagnosed. I’m terrified of surgery and hormonal bc really messed with my mental health despite me trying it for majority of my life!
How likely is it to be endo? Do immobile ovaries, lots of adhesions and “normal” cysts raise a lot of concerns for endo? The doctor basically said there’s no other reason I would have these adhesions.

A really quick rundown: 22F, chronic pelvic pain and other symptoms for 2+ years.
I had a TVU (transvaginal ultrasound) and this is the first thing they’ve actually found from a scan or test, before the specialists and Drs were just guessing based on symptoms.
Can someone firstly help me understand my report?
Anteverted uterus. My metric is homogeneous. No abnormalities in the cervix. Endometrium is regular and measures 9mm in thickness. My right and left ovaries are both immobile. No free fluid in the pouch of Douglas. Adhesions have been found.
I’ve never had surgery before or anything relatable to that area that could’ve caused adhesions so is it pretty much likely it’s endo? The doctor said this but of course, I know it is only diagnosed via a laparoscopy. PCOS, PID and Adenomyosis have been confirmed not present according to doctors.
I’m following up with a specialist but I just thought I’d ask for advice and share. I’ve waited 2 YEARS for some validation of my pain, I feel scared but relieved. I’m not crazy. My pain is real despite not knowing the 100% cause, I just feel a little acknowledged.
My mother has the same symptoms as me but never bothered getting diagnosed and now she’s in diagnosis but they’re telling her she can’t possibly have endometriosis because she’s in menopause. My younger sister is now experiencing similar pains but nothing diagnosed. I’m terrified of surgery and hormonal bc really messed with my mental health despite me trying it for majority of my life!
How likely is it to be endo? Do immobile ovaries, lots of adhesions and “normal” cysts raise a lot of concerns for endo? The doctor basically said there’s no other reason I would have these adhesions.

My question was ‘Why do people seem to now speed a lot in vehicles? I feel like they've done it more since the pandemic, but I could be wrong.’
These 2 answers were collapsed and they read: ‘Because it is really, really hard to speed on foot?’ and ‘Maybe the pandemic has caused your abnormally slow mind to speed up to normal.’
This other answer wasn’t collapsed but it’s been getting on my nerves for some reason (maybe the person who wrote it was trying to be funny or something): ‘They want to get from point A to point B a fast as possible since they don’t know when the next pandemic will take them out of this world. A live for today mentality!’
I’m not sure if this person was bullying me or anything but I asked another question which read: ‘How can I make my fridges silent? If saying what brand they are, they seem to be Hotpoint. They make mooing/knocking noises (I’m not sure how to describe it any better than that) when running and it’s really stressing me out.’, they asked me if I’m a TI (it was collapsed) and I’m not sure what that could mean.
I’m struggling to tell if they were and if something about my question caused them to answer like that. It doesn’t help that you can’t delete your own question on Quora if it has answers and I’m worried people might see it and share it or criticise what I asked.