I was Admitted into the Hospital Last Night...

[Protosschick99]

And I've been back for a while.

Remember how I told you all about my heart palpitating all crazy and whatnot? Well, it's gotten worse within the last couple weeks where it is getting difficult for me to breathe (We're talk'n every few minutes/few seconds now :() and I told my mom and she told me that we need to go to the Hospital so they could put me on an AKG.

So around 11:00 p.m. we drove down to the Balwin Park Kaiser Permanente Hospital where we went straight to the ER and they did an AKG on me. The readings looked normal they said, but they wanted to see if anything else was up.

So I was admitted into the hospital where they ran a whole grip of tests on me.

They had me change into a gown and the first test I took surprisingly, lolz--Was a pregnancy test :P They had me pee in a cup right before the X-Ray of my heart when I asked, "So what's the cup for?"

"We're gonna see if you're pregnant."

"...But I'm a virgin."

"Well then you have nothing to worry about!" Says the nurse, lolz. He was really cool with me.

After that they wheeled me down to the X-Ray department to take a look at my heart. The lady there was really awesome too. After that I headed back down to my room, well, they wheeled me back in a wheel chair, lolz. Where my nurse was waiting to stick a needle in me for some blood tests. After he drew some blood, he injected me with saline to clean my lines and showed me how the TV worked, how to call him, etc etc. By this time it was already like 3 in the morning >.<

So I watched a little TV then I went to bed. Thank God my dad works at that hospital, because everything that happened only cost like 5 bucks! If we weren't insured by Kaiser, man that would be a lot >.<

Anywayz, since my nurse knew my dad very well he would come and check on me to make sure I was okay. Well, my doctor comes in and tells me that my heart is skipping beats and palpitating because my atrium is sending signals to my heart to do that for some reason.

So they are gonna hook me up to this box thing next week and I have to wear it 24 hours and that box is gonna keep track of my heart. I then take it to the cardiologist and they will run through every single beat.

So until I get that box on Sunday, (Great I get to walk around church with that thing hanging at my side, lolz :P) I have to stay away from caffiene, diet pills, smoking, drinking, over eating, and I gotta get enough sleep.

Ya know that stupid needle thing they stuck in me hurt and made it uncomfortable to sleep last night or even try to, lolz. Cuz they had to leave it there just in case I needed medicine or something.

So I was released this morning at around 5:30 and I got home after 6 and I called Nissa to let her know I was okay.

So that was my visit! I'm just glad nothing serious was found....Well--I actually don't know that yet until my test results come back from my blood and my X-Rays are taken a look at.

Well, I'm sure most of you will say, "You should've went sooner!!" cuz I know a lot of you were telling me to go to the hospital. (GA, BI, BH, Ender, Kong, BST, etc etc :))

My heart has been palpitating all morning and I've felt all sick like I'm gonna throw up--But I'm sure that's because I'm on my period, lolz! Okay yeah, too much info....Whatever, I'm sleepy so I'm not exactly all there yet :P

[Darmago]

They do the pregnancy test so that the xrays won't harm any possible babies. because if you are pregnant and get an xray its really bad for them.

[Black.Ice]

When I first saw this thread, I thought it was because you probably sliced your arm or something with your katana, lol.

Seriously though, I hope you get better, PC. Hopefully it'll turn out to be something benign and temporary, and it'll pass eventually. I'd just say take it easy for the next few days, and relax and try to clear your mind. Your mental health really does effect your physical well being, and if you're stressed out, it'll make you feel worse.

Keep us posted.

Not that I have to write that; you'll do it anyways. :)

[Protosschick99]

They do the pregnancy test so that the xrays won't harm any possible babies. because if you are pregnant and get an xray its really bad for them.

Yeah I know, I forgot to add that, lolz.

And thanks BI :) Appreciate your thoughts :D

[Zeltaris]

I feel the same way as B.I. I hope it's just somebody pulling voodoo on you, cos heart disease is the suck. Stick to what the doctor says, and take it easy. Your heart will appreciate it ^_^

[own3d0406]

Thank God for insurance, huh?

[Protoss_Honor]

I hope it is nothing serious and you are better very soon PC. Obey the doctor.

My heart has been palpitating all morning and I've felt all sick like I'm gonna throw up--But I'm sure that's because I'm on my period, lolz! Okay yeah, too much info....Whatever, I'm sleepy so I'm not exactly all there yet :PThat information should have been kept on a need to know basis. Because I didn't need to know. :D

[U-238]

Gee. Doesn't sound too good. And I was mad because I had a sinus cold. :/

Well I hope you feel better PC. I'll be prayin for ya.

[Yoda]

PC, at least there isn't anything to worry about too much so far. And take things easy for the next few days. Don't run any marathons. As BI said, relax your mind as well. Do not "overexert" yourself.

Hopefully (prayerfully?), this is nothing serious and you won't end up with anything pernament. Stay safe, PC. :) :wave:

[Aquarian]

Hope you feel better in the future PC. Anyway, it seems you can't take caffeine, well, if I was you, I wouldn't survive. :P

[GenocideAlive]

It's EKG, (E)lektro(K)ardio(G)ramm. That's German for electrocardiogram, or ECG. The machine was invented and perfected in Germany, and has somehow maintained its roots into English. In terms of the heart palpitations, you're probably going to get a pacemaker. Weird, huh? You're 40 years ahead of your time.

[Protosschick99]

A pacemaker??

Oh HECK NO!

I rebuke that in Jesus Name! There is no way in all of God's green earth that I am going to get something like that >.< My mom was telling me, "Mija--You're too young to be having heart problems..." And I said, "Yeah tell me about it."

My heart is healthy and strong in Jesus Name and shall remain that way!

I'll keep you all updated with what the doctor's say. They may tell me something like what you said GA--And if that is the case....Well then--It's time for a miracle :D

[TinyDancer]

Sorry PC, but if it's a pacemaker or death (or serious problems your entire life), you'll probably want to choose a pacemaker. That's how they fix heart palpitations. I know a girl younger than you with heart problems, and she's had to have worse things than a pacemaker. You'll have to face it eventually, man (or woman, if you prefer) is mortal. I believe in the power of good energy to a certain extent, but if it comes down to a prayer or a little machine in my chest as my choices concerning my life, you can bet your sweet bippie I'll choose the pacemaker.

I used "pacemaker" many times in that paragraph. Hmm. I need to look up synonyms for it.

[IrishDutchman]

PC, you might want the doctors and Jesus to join forces on this one. :( You have my sympathy.

[mcflurry_1982]

well i hope it turns out to be nothing.

BI, P_H, and GA you all stole what i was gonna say in my post

[LinkTheGameFreak]

yikes... and I thought my night was bad - hang in there Gracie - Heart problems are no fun, I had pluresy a few years back and I remember it just FEELING like stabbing heart pain but not actual heart problems (the most pain I'd ever been in my entire life was that time) - I can only imagine what actual heart problems feel like

It's EKG, (E)lektro(K)ardio(G)ramm. That's German for electrocardiogram, or ECG. The machine was invented and perfected in Germany, and has somehow maintained its roots into English. In terms of the heart palpitations, you're probably going to get a pacemaker. Weird, huh? You're 40 years ahead of your time.
well if that happens lets hope she gets the good kind, not like grampa simpson

"I need 2 double A batteries or I'm gonna die! :o "

[Zenox]

Best wishes of recovery with hopes that your heart turns out ok PC .
Oh and BTW did you like the paper gawn with no back? i know i do:P

[Protosschick99]

Actually mine was cloth, lolz. And they let me keep my pants on, so that was cool :D

[Shortyland05]

I SEE THE INVISIBLE & DO THE IMPOSSIBLE!

Lets hope that you live up to your sig ;)

I pray that your heart gets its act together! I also pray that its only stress and another of other factors that make it only temporary :D

[Protosschick99]

But of course my friend :D

A medical miracle is not out of my grasp :)

[DarkMirror]

Hey, if your heart fails, you can look forward to maybe getting a Heartmate 2!
NO pulse!

[U-238]

a pacemaker wouldn't be all that bad. After all "How do you know it wasn't divine providence that inspired (whoever it was that invented it) to make it?"

/guy with a fake eye from poc. >.<

[Schwitzer]

I'm a little concerned that you seem thoroughly convinced that your belief in God ensures that you won't need a pacemaker soon, PC. Or rather, that if you do need one that you expect him to meet your demands and give you an obligatory miracle.

[GrassDragon]

"Is that Grace calling on me again? Dammit, not another miracle!"

[hammocksleeper]

I seriously would not worry about getting a pacemaker, PC. When GA says you "probably" will get one, he either doesn't know what he's talking about or is purposely pulling your chain. Pacemakers are only used in chronic sustained cases of atrial fibrillation (what it's called when you have an irregular heartbeat) and when the probability of it recurring after correction is high.

What you should know is palpitations are very often caused by stress or sometimes thyroid issues. What you are wearing is a portable EKG and will help the cardiologist see if these are isolated occurences or part of a chronic arrhythmia. If you do have an arrhythmia, there are all kinds of medicines to choose from that help to control this. But if you don't, your problems are likely caused by stress or other factors and there is a great chance your problems will go away with time or when you change your lifestyle.

Of course, make no mistake: I'm not an expert by any means (I just happen to have a lot of friends who are on the med-school track). You should always consult your doctor.

[GenocideAlive]

Part of what makes every good joke funny is that it has a ring of truth.

As far as pacemakers go, PC, I think your understanding of them is fairly dated. They're not giant clunky things that take open heart surgery. Most people that get them go home the same day.

As far as your heart condition goes, if it's going too fast you're probably just going to get some "blocker" pills. They've got several different kinds, nerve based (potassium, sodium), muscle based (calcium), etc. If it's going too slow you're probably going to get a pacemaker. I don't know what the big deal is, it's not the end of the world.

If you really do have the ability to invoke miracles, I'd save them for something important. A pacemaker is harmless.

[dunchy]

Good thing you didn't see me. I wink at women and they become pregnant, that's how fucking potent my sperm is.

My great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great-grandfather winked at Mary M.

[Neo]

PC, I'm one of those who is going to say "It's about time..."

I understand your faith in God, and I personally believe that "mind over matter" is very possible (there are to many "miracles" to discount such an event) however I was thinking as I read your little rant about not getting a Pacemaker // your heart is strong enough because of Jesus, etc... about a "joke" I've heard before, but was recently reminded of from that happyness movie.

There is a guy drowning in the ocean, and he prays to god to save him, up comes a boat, and the guy is asked "Do you need help?" the guy replies "No, God will save me!" a little while later a 2nd boat appears, and again they ask the guy if he needs help, and again he replies that "No, God will save me" -- eventually he drowns, dies, and goes to heaven. He then asks God, "Why didn't you save me? I prayed to you God!" -- God then replies, "Silly, I sent 2 boats for you!"

...Ah well, corny I know, but I've always been somewhat distressed by your belief that Jesus will protect you from ANY health related issues. If I prayed (I imagine if I did so now, it wouldn't really matter) I would definetly thank Jesus that you were able to get to the hospital before things got worse. Palpitations seem like they can get pretty severe y'know?

While I would be interested to say I'll pray for you Gracie, I will make sure to keep you in my thoughts. Let us know how things go 'kay?

-Kupa

[EvilEggCracker]

I agree with Neo/Kupa. It's stupid, honestly. "No way am i going to get a pacemaker, God will save me!!!1" I cannoth fathom how anyone can be so... so... Ugh.

[Neo]

I agree with Neo/Kupa. It's stupid, honestly. "No way am i going to get a pacemaker, God will save me!!!1" I cannoth fathom how anyone can be so... so... Ugh.

Thats very unfair man, its one thing to be worried about someone, but another to diss on them for what they believe in ;/

-Kupa

[Wick3d]

Arab proverb:

“Trust in Allah, but tie your camel.”

Here's hoping a speedy and painless recovery and future for you.

[Black.Ice]

I agree, your post wasn't truly trollish but it was just negative. If you don't have anything good to say, don't say it at all.

I don't see what the problem is with PC wishing that she doesn't have to get a pacemaker. I looked more into palpitations and it seems that a pacemaker isn't even necessary for the most of the cases. I admit, my research into it was brief and I may be incorrect, but that's what I found.

[Yoda]

There is a guy drowning in the ocean, and he prays to god to save him, up comes a boat, and the guy is asked "Do you need help?" the guy replies "No, God will save me!" a little while later a 2nd boat appears, and again they ask the guy if he needs help, and again he replies that "No, God will save me" -- eventually he drowns, dies, and goes to heaven. He then asks God, "Why didn't you save me? I prayed to you God!" -- God then replies, "Silly, I sent 2 boats for you!"


How come I didn't think of bringing that up beforehand? PC, God certainly cares about you, but He does want you to actually look after yourself. "Thou shalt not put the Lord to the test."

[Shortyland05]

Wow, PC has such the circle of mates in Warboards (or has positively affected most people!)!

[IrishDutchman]

Wow, PC has such the circle of mates in Warboards (or has positively affected most people!)!

She seems loved because she makes a thread about every problem she has in her life, gaining people's sympathy, which gives the idea that she's great friends with everyone. ;)

That, and she's a girl. :P

[Nostradamus]

Hey PC, havent spoken to you in a while, but anyway, I hope it is nothing too serious and i'll make sure to pray to "The Powers That Be" for you

RPGuy6

[GenocideAlive]

Wow, PC has such the circle of mates in Warboards (or has positively affected most people!)!
I wonder at how one person could be so blind.

[IrishDutchman]

I wonder at how one person could be so blind.

Only GA could insult two people in once sentence like that. :P

[Protoss_Honor]

Only GA could insult two people in once sentence like that. :PIt's GA. You expected something different?

[WeekendLazyness]

You probably won't need a pacemaker, but some medication to regulate your heartbeats. If you do need a pacemaker though, remember to stay away from microwaves.

Also, it's nice having a parent work in a hospital. My mom used to be one of the head nurses at one hospital, and everyone knew who she was (which made visits fun).


EDIT:
As far as pacemakers go, PC, I think your understanding of them is fairly dated. They're not giant clunky things that take open heart surgery. Most people that get them go home the same day.
You'd be surprised at how many seemingly intensive surgeries are outpatient these days.

[Pisces]

The way I intrepreted PC's comment was that she was hoping that she won't have to get a pace maker not that she wouldn't get one if there was no other choice so no need to be so harsh, besides she is a smart girl, she knows when to when god is working through mortals.

How come I didn't think of bringing that up beforehand? PC, God certainly cares about you, but He does want you to actually look after yourself. "Thou shalt not put the Lord to the test."

I was going to quote it but he bet me to it too. But atleast I thought of quoting it, and I'm not even Christian:P

[Protosschick99]

PC, I'm one of those who is going to say "It's about time..."

I understand your faith in God, and I personally believe that "mind over matter" is very possible (there are to many "miracles" to discount such an event) however I was thinking as I read your little rant about not getting a Pacemaker // your heart is strong enough because of Jesus, etc... about a "joke" I've heard before, but was recently reminded of from that happyness movie.

There is a guy drowning in the ocean, and he prays to god to save him, up comes a boat, and the guy is asked "Do you need help?" the guy replies "No, God will save me!" a little while later a 2nd boat appears, and again they ask the guy if he needs help, and again he replies that "No, God will save me" -- eventually he drowns, dies, and goes to heaven. He then asks God, "Why didn't you save me? I prayed to you God!" -- God then replies, "Silly, I sent 2 boats for you!"

...Ah well, corny I know, but I've always been somewhat distressed by your belief that Jesus will protect you from ANY health related issues. If I prayed (I imagine if I did so now, it wouldn't really matter) I would definetly thank Jesus that you were able to get to the hospital before things got worse. Palpitations seem like they can get pretty severe y'know?

While I would be interested to say I'll pray for you Gracie, I will make sure to keep you in my thoughts. Let us know how things go 'kay?

-Kupa

I've heard that one before Neo ;)

And if what was needed to help me was a pacemaker then of course I'd take it--IF God told me too. But if He has me obtaining my healing through other means--Then I will go there.

Thanks everyone :)

Wow, PC has such the circle of mates in Warboards (or has positively affected most people!)!

lolz--I wish :P Not too many ppl like me, but that's okay cuz I like them :D

[GenocideAlive]

I've heard that one before Neo
And yet, it still doesn't register.

[xodkrm]

And yet, it still doesn't register.
Hah.
I hope your baby is doing okay, PC.

[Protosschick99]

My baby?

Dude I'm not pregnant -_-

[own3d0406]

My baby?

Dude I'm not pregnant -_-

That's what my mom told my dad, but then...

[Protosschick99]

Well--Unless some sort of immaculate conception happens, there is no way that I'm gonna be popping out a baby anytime soon ;) lolz

[Subjukator]

Well--Unless some sort of immaculate conception happens, there is no way that I'm gonna be popping out a baby anytime soon ;) lolz

thank goodness for birth control then ^.^

lol? no? :)

[Protosschick99]

Omgosh whatever, lolz :P

[Protoss_Honor]

Well--Unless some sort of immaculate conception happens, there is no way that I'm gonna be popping out a baby anytime soon ;) lolzJust so you know, you used the term immaculate conception in the wrong way. It does not refer to divine intervention to make you pregnant (I am operation under the assumption that that is how you were using the phrase). It means: Virgin Mary's sinlessness: in the Roman Catholic Church, the doctrine that the Virgin Mary's soul was free from the stain of original sin from the moment of her soul's conception. The term does not, contrary to popular belief, refer to the conception of Jesus Christ






Yeah, just a little piece of info that will have no influence on your life in general whatsoever. I am full of them, if you want more. :D

[TinyDancer]

Right. So if you had an immaculate conception, it would just mean your child would be pure. You could still be a slut. ;)

The phrase doesn't mean her sinlessness though, the words "immaculate" and "conception" still mean the same things. They just refer to her conception, not Jesus'.

[GenocideAlive]

On a related note, we have a similar saying in STD: "immaculate infection", referring to people that swear up and down they haven't had sex or that they use condoms every time religiously, yet show up with STDs.

[Protoss_Honor]

On a related note, we have a similar saying in STD: "immaculate infection", referring to people that swear up and down they haven't had sex or that they use condoms every time religiously, yet show up with STDs.That term sounds familiar. I must read too much. I also read that condoms don't always stop all STD's. If that is true, maybe that's how they get them, eh?

[Protosschick99]

Alrighty! Anywayz.....I've got myself strapped onto a holter moniter now and so far...It burns >.<

They had to put rubbing alcohol over my skin and then scratch my skin with this course sandpaper where they were gonna stick those thingies on and when they put those sticky patches on--Man it stung and burn! >.<

It doesn't burn as bad, but my skin is all red where it's at. The nurse told me that as soon as they take these things off tomorrow, I need to clean the area with rubbing alcohol because these patches are gonna burn me, well--Already have burned me and it'll be painful they say....But...Yeah I'll get over it :)

So anywayz, that is my update.

[Shortyland05]

ouch!





whats a holter monitor?

[TinyDancer]

On a related note, we have a similar saying in STD: "immaculate infection", referring to people that swear up and down they haven't had sex or that they use condoms every time religiously, yet show up with STDs.

My mom got chlamydia when she was a virgin, not all STDs are only transferred through sex. She shared a drink with someone.

[hammocksleeper]

That term sounds familiar. I must read too much. I also read that condoms don't always stop all STD's. If that is true, maybe that's how they get them, eh?

Well yeah, like herpes, which if you have an outbreak can occur in genital areas that are uncovered by the rubber. And so if you come in contact with it, then it can spread that way.

[GenocideAlive]

My mom got chlamydia when she was a virgin, not all STDs are only transferred through sex. She shared a drink with someone.
<3 for your mom and all, but I'll take the word of every major expert in the world over hers.

You can't get Chlamydia from sharing a drink, unless you're rubbing it on your crotch.

Your mother was probably talking about a different kind of Chlamydia, which affects the lungs and isn't an STD.

If not and otherwise, I'm sorry but your mother is probably lying.

[Schwitzer]

That term sounds familiar. I must read too much. I also read that condoms don't always stop all STD's. If that is true, maybe that's how they get them, eh?
Doesn't count if the condom breaks.

[TinyDancer]

I tend to trust personal experience over what I read, if something happens, it happens, whether an "expert" says it does or not. They tell you you don't get sick from vaccinations, when I went to public school they made me get an MMR. The next day, I was sick with the measles. There are often exceptions to rules.

My mom wasn't even considering becoming sexually active when she got it.

I suppose it could have been the lung sort, but that's not the way she talked about it, she brought it up during one of "those talks."

[GenocideAlive]

I tend to trust personal experience over what I read, if something happens, it happens, whether an "expert" says it does or not. They tell you you don't get sick from vaccinations, when I went to public school they made me get an MMR. The next day, I was sick with the measles. There are often exceptions to rules.
Any and every single expert on vaccinations will tell you that all attenuated strains of vaccinations have the possibility of becoming virile again. They even make you sign a waiver when you get the vaccination saying that you understand that this is possible and that you aren't going to sue them (or the manufacturer) for contraction of the disease after you've been vaccinated. The possibility is low, but it's common enough that they make you sign waivers to avoid litigation.

But don't let the fact that you obviously had to be given the opportunity to educate yourself interrupt your completely false diatribe against expertise. After all, your ignorant 16 year old interpretation of events is far more reliable than scientific documentation by people that have spent your lifetime in study.
My mom wasn't even considering becoming sexually active when she got it. I suppose it could have been the lung sort, but that's not the way she talked about it, she brought it up during one of "those talks."
I suggest you ask, for purposes of your education. Because if your mother is serious about having contracted Chlamydia from a drink, I'm afraid she might as well be saying that she walked through a group of starving sharks wearing bloody perfume.

You see, Chlamydia trachomatis doesn't have any defenses against gut conditions--if you swallowed it, it would immediately die. It cannot survive in the GI tract. It needs moist, warm (37C) conditions with a mid-range pH (4.0-6.0). It cannot survive in wet, warm conditions with acid (pH 1.0), it has no glycocalyx to protect it from exposure. Bacteria that infect humans from the oral route rely on heavily modified exterior coatings to prevent them from being completely destroyed by stomach acid. This is why you could swallow a drink of AIDS infected water and probably be just fine.

It is simply mechanically unable to survive, much less go through your entire GI tract, come out your ass, and then somehow manage to work its way into a vagina in enough numbers to start an infection. Your mother was either misdiagnosed (seems probable), or has a severely maladapted understanding of how she came about getting that infection.

[TinyDancer]

*shrug*

It's not worth debating here, especially with you.

Arguing over the internet is like being in the special olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded.

[GenocideAlive]

*shrug*

It's not worth debating here, especially with you.

Arguing over the internet is like being in the special olympics. Even if you win, you're still retarded.
Oh, wow. You won't argue your non-existant point because you have a witty Internet saying from 1996. That's deep. Of course, you were going to come back with something to refute the education and knowledge of a bachleor's microbiologist with something from your high school junior biology class, but because it's me and we're on the Internet, you're "above" it.

Give me a fucking break, kid.

[Pisces]

As a Microbiologist you should know what other part of the body has similar enough conditions as the vagina for bacteria to survive, the mouth, once the bacteria is contracted from most likely oral sex it will survive in the mouth for a short period of time, but long enough to be passed on through kissing or sharing a drink, in rare cases it can become established for a period of days. Once in a mouth it is free to do what bacteria does best, evolve, reproduce and share its DNA with other friendly bacteria in the mouth, skipping the boring bits, the Chlamydia can pass to the vagina on the hands in the act using a tampon among other things, or be carried on by a host through the blood stream; you may not have experimented to see how easily DNA can be transferred between habitats since you just have a bachelor but you've surely read about it.

99% chance Tinydancer is wrong but you can stop pretending you know everything about medicine and we'll call you if we have a question about fucking E.Coli.

[GenocideAlive]

As a Microbiologist you should know what other part of the body has similar enough conditions as the vagina for bacteria to survive, the mouth, once the bacteria is contracted from most likely oral sex it will survive in the mouth for a short period of time, but long enough to be passed on through kissing or sharing a drink, in rare cases it can become established for a period of HOURS.
This is correct, though extremely rare.
Once in a mouth it is free to do what bacteria does best, evolve, reproduce and share its DNA with other friendly bacteria in the mouth
I would like to see your sources and your scientific basis for this. Bacteria do not have "friends", they don't "share" their DNA, and Chlamydia sure as hell doesn't thrive or evolve in the mouth. It can hang out there until it dies, but there's ~0% of oral infection with Chlamydia. It simply doesn't have the tools to live outside of the body or even outside of its natural environment for any appreciable amount of time.
skipping the boring bits, the Chlamydia can pass to the vagina on the hands in the act using a tampon among other things, or be carried on by a host through the blood stream; you may not have experimented to see how easily DNA can be transferred between habitats since you just have a bachelor but you've surely read about it.
Let's not "skip the boring bits", here, because I'm EXTREMELY interested to hear how Chlamydia trachomatis can infect the blood, or how Chlamydia would manage to get an ID (Infectious Dose, since you clearly have no clue as to what you're talking about) on someone's hands while they're sharing a drink then manage to hang on long enough for them to remove clothing.
99% chance Tinydancer is wrong but you can stop pretending you know everything about medicine and we'll call you if we have a question about fucking E.Coli.
I professionally diagnose Chlamydia infections for a Health Department. I can tell you right now, either TD's mom was misdiagnosed (likely, if this is circa 1960), she's lying, or she doesn't remember and has filled in a convienent truth.

You can call me when you know S. hit from S. hineola.

[Schwitzer]

Well this thread turned into a surprisingly fascinating and enlightening read. I just had to pop by to say that.

[Basan]

I suppose it could have been the lung sort, but that's not the way she talked about it, she brought it up during one of "those talks."

Has anyone considered the possibility that she might be tying to educate you to avoid pre-marital sex through fear? :_poke: Then again, I don't exactly know our mother... so I could be wrong. ;)

[TinyDancer]

Haha, it's not a fear thing. She's told me that she'd like me to wait until marriage, but that she really doesn't expect me to, so if I do have sex, she'd rather wait until I'm 18 so I'm legally responsible for care, yadda yadda yadda.

[Neo]

I thought I would mention that Basan is confusing the hell out of me with the whole PC sig/avy :/

-Kupa

[TinyDancer]

I thought I would mention that Basan is confusing the hell out of me with the whole PC sig/avy :/

-Kupa

Woahh....I didn't even notice that until you said something. I knew it was Basan who posted, but I didn't notice that he had PC's stuff, even though I knew that stuff was hers..agh I'm being confusing. Anyway, weird.

[own3d0406]

I thought I would mention that Basan is confusing the hell out of me with the whole PC sig/avy :/

-Kupa

True dat. It seems everyone is stealing other people's sigs/avatar. B.I, Zeltaris, etc.

[Basan]

I thought I would mention that Basan is confusing the hell out of me with the whole PC sig/avy :/

*Lawl* Just decided to make it more interesting around here... and making noticed the gang avy swap occurring. :rolleyes:
Edit add: Furthermore, I've already had set tiny discrepancies between us just to bring that parody flair we once had. :) - End edit

True dat. It seems everyone is stealing other people's sigs/avatar. B.I, Zeltaris, etc.

And that has happened from this week's beginnings, I might add. I just decided to drop the cherry. ;)