Random Fail: First World Problems

**Astylla** · 2014-09-17 15:15

Go into doctor today after having on and off issues with left side/leg feeling heavy and going numb at night. Just figured I was sleeping on it wrong, etc. Doctor does exam and finds my left leg strength is very weak compared to right. Suspects possible pinched nerve or possible nerve damage. X-rays of spine taken as well as MRI tomorrow night.

No exercise or strenuous activity until further notice. Fucking terrible way to come back from vacation.

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2014-09-17 18:45

Originally Posted by NynJa

It takes you 20 minutes to do this:

type "airmen" into chrome location/search bar
press enter

first link that pops up on google

Airman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airman
An airman is a member of the air component of a nation's armed service. In the United States Air Force, it can also refer to a specific enlisted rank.
‎Senior airman - ‎Airman basic - ‎Airman first class

Took me 15 seconds

and it also doesn't answer the question i asked, grats on proving my point.

also fuck pinched nerves. theyre awful.

**Abandon** · 2014-09-18 10:56

Originally Posted by RKenshin

If the distinction is such a big deal, they probably should stop lacing all of their army marketing/advertising videos, materials, etc, with clips of the biggest/baddest ships, jet fighters, etc, as if it's implied that a soldier would have anything to do with them (normally).

you are referring to navy commercials, which does apply, as navy is on sea, land, and in the air. so, accurate.

**Abandon** · 2014-09-18 11:15

Originally Posted by BaneTheBrawler

and it also doesn't answer the question i asked, grats on proving my point.

also fuck pinched nerves. theyre awful.

only one of these pics will EVER answer to soldier. if you were to see me in uniform and call me a soldier, i promise to punch you out of sheer ignorance.

googled united states soldier: https://www.google.com.bh/?gws_rd=cr...states+soldier first result says all.

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2014-09-18 11:36

i already accepted your answer why you acting like im arguing

**NynJa** · 2014-09-18 12:37

Cause you said google would give you a bunch of irrelevant bullshit results, when the first result has the answer to your question.

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2014-09-18 12:47

no, i said i'd have to wade through a bunch of bullshit... like 99% of the article you guys insist answers my question. im not fucking reading the entire history of the U.S. armed forces just to get a fucking semantic clarification on whether soldier can be used in the more general sense, which nothing you guys have linked has even answered. A wiki page using the term soldiers to refer to the Army does not preclude the possibility of using it in the general sense as well, and rather than fiddle around trying to find the right combination of search terms to answer that one specific little quirk of military culture, i asked someone actually part of military culture and got the right answer immediately. jesus christ you guys are retarded. not aks though, she's cool. answered the question like a boss without getting all butthurt over it.

**Deadgye** · 2014-09-18 14:02

I'd probably be an insufferable asshole and point out that due to the definitions of "soldier" in the English language, any enlisted member can technically correctly be called a soldier regardless of what they personally want to identify with. It's one thing to be an ignorant asshole who doesn't care, but it's another thing when you're the person who's correct.

**Effluo** · 2014-09-18 14:20

Originally Posted by Abandon

only one of these pics will EVER answer to soldier. if you were to see me in uniform and call me a soldier, i promise to punch you out of sheer ignorance.

Red or Gold stripes?

**Astylla** · 2014-09-18 17:41

X-ray results confirm arthritis of spine. I'm only 36 and now this..fuck. Truth is I can't be angry at anyone but me for part of it. Being overweight a good part of my life has most definitely contributed. Still have the fucking MRI tonight which I am terrified of partly because I don't deal well with loud sudden noises due to my PTSD and also have a nervous twitch in my left elbow. Lately I also have issues with clearing my throat due to an over accumulation of saliva buildup causing me to feel like I am choking half the time when laying down so they are going to love me..ughhhhh.

I feel insanely frustrated because my physical activity level until we know more is on hold. I feel lazy and lethargic , something I never wanted to feel again.
This week fucking blows.

**Abandon** · 2014-09-18 18:56

Originally Posted by Effluo

Red or Gold stripes?

me, red. wont put on gold for another 7 years, lol

**BaneTheBrawler** · 2014-09-18 20:31

Originally Posted by Astylla

MRI tonight

ask if they can pump in some music? might help keep you focused/relaxed.

**Zetanio** · 2014-09-18 23:18

Originally Posted by Astylla

Bad stuff and MRI.

That really sucks, I'm sorry you're hurting so much.
Is the MRI with or without contrast? Ask them to play some Enya or something for you. I've had a number of them and music helped me a bit.

**Astylla** · 2014-09-18 23:22

Originally Posted by Zetanio

That really sucks, I'm sorry you're hurting so much.
Is the MRI with or without contrast? Ask them to play some Enya or something for you. I've had a number of them and music helped me a bit.

I didn't want to reply due to some issues but appreciate the concern. I had a bad experience and MRI wasn't able to be done. I knew there was a possibility due to my weight /body type even after a significant loss. My arms got stuck due to my wide hips and the techs basically still tried to force me into the tube. Not good times.

The techs were pretty rude to me when I asked questions which didn't help. Emailed my doctor to see other options. I'm mostly upset with myself because I feel like I failed. It's just a shitty situation.

**Zetanio** · 2014-09-18 23:42

I had my MRI with contrast in this and it was much bigger than the previous generation of machines (I think it's Tesla 3 but I can't remember).

If the techs are rude next time, make sure you tell the doctor that ordered it and the people at the check-in area. That shit is fucked up.

**Astylla** · 2014-09-19 00:03

Originally Posted by Zetanio

I had my MRI with contrast in this and it was much bigger than the previous generation of machines (I think it's Tesla 3 but I can't remember).

If the techs are rude next time, make sure you tell the doctor that ordered it and the people at the check-in area. That shit is fucked up.

Yeah well this is Kaiser who are cheap fuck lol. Also the machine looked older and nothing like that link, which is what I was expecting myself after doing research on machines.

I emailed my doctor about the issues and will file a complaint against the techs tomorrow. I was mostly upset that my concerns and questions were met with an attitude. Having severe PTSD with any loud sudden noises not knowing what to expect and trying to be forced through when it was obvious something wasn't okay and it all just got to me.

Also when some asks to be helped outside it doesn't mean point to a door, turn your back and ignore the person. Having dyslexia I was turned around in a hallway several minutes before I found my way to the waiting room.

Unfortunately this has been the norm for me with Kaiser and it's extremely frustrating. I wasn't mad at anyone I had difficulty, I was frustrated that my questions and concerns were met with disdain. I just wanted to be treated with respect.

**Zetanio** · 2014-09-19 00:07

Originally Posted by Astylla

. I just wanted to be treated with respect.

I would have lost my shit. You figure if you have insurance (which I'm assuming you do) they should at least pretend to give a fuck. Now I'm pissed off before bed.

**Astylla** · 2014-09-19 00:12

Originally Posted by Zetanio

I would have lost my shit. You figure if you have insurance (which I'm assuming you do) they should at least pretend to give a fuck. Now I'm pissed off before bed.

I was pretty upset and cried the whole way home in the car. I've worked hard on my weight loss and still knew there was a risk of issues fitting, and that wasn't their fault so I wasn't upset about that. Just the lack of giving a fuck IS what bothers me. Also trying to force someone in that is telling you hey my arms are getting stuck should be a clue.

Yeah I actually have dual coverage insurance but watch them try to bill me anyway. Ugh I like my new doctors but these special appointments suck especially when we have to drive 45 minutes or more away.

**Cream Soda** · 2014-09-19 00:21

I'm one of the most apathetic fucks out there and that even make me angry. Sorry

**Zetanio** · 2014-09-19 00:29

I got caught up and forgot to add my fail. Got out of my sister-in-law's car at my sinus doctor and my phone slips and falls about 2 feet.

Shattered screen. A first for me.

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