u/Dazzling_Possible911

About 2 years ago, I took Penicillin V for an infection. The day after taking my first dose, I noticed that the left side of my lower lip became swollen. It was only the left side of the lip, and I didn’t have any other symptoms — no rash, hives, breathing problems, throat swelling, dizziness, etc.
I usually break the tablet in my mouth before swallowing it. My family doctor thought that perhaps the tablet had irritated the inside of my mouth/lip because I broke it, while another doctor told me that this was not really possible and that it was more likely an allergic reaction.
I continued taking the Penicillin V for another 5–7 days (I don’t remember the exact duration), and I did not develop any other symptoms. The swelling went away on its own within about 1–2 days.
Afterwards, I had a blood test for penicillin-specific IgE, which was negative. However, I was told that a negative IgE test does not necessarily rule out a penicillin allergy, especially if the reaction was delayed.
What do you think — does this sound like a possible allergic reaction to Penicillin V, or could it realistically have been local irritation from breaking the tablet in my mouth?
Should I avoid Penicillin V and other penicillin antibiotics in the future, or would it be worth seeing an allergist for proper testing/challenge?
I’m also quite anxious about taking other medications now. For example, I need to take medication for parasites and I’m worried because I have heard that some antiparasitic drugs may be chemically related to antibiotics. Is there actually any significant connection between antiparasitic medications and penicillin allergy?
I’d really appreciate opinions from people who have had a similar delayed reaction or from doctors/allergists.

Has anyone here ever had muscle twitching under the lower lip? I’ve been having pretty strong twitching there for the past 40–50 minutes, and it hasn’t stopped at all :((

Hi everyone,
I recently bought a Samsung S90F and I’m using it with a PS5 Pro. I’m wondering what picture settings you recommend for the best image quality in games.
Should I leave settings like Contrast, Sharpness, Color, Shadow Detail, ST.2084, and HDR Tone Mapping at their default values, or are there any changes that noticeably improve the image?
I’m looking for the most accurate and best-looking picture, not necessarily the brightest. Any recommended settings or calibration tips would be greatly appreciated.

I just bought a Samsung S90F OLED and a PS5 Pro, and I want to take good care of the TV.
I leave the house pretty often, sometimes for a few hours, and I don’t really want to fully shut down the PS5 every single time. It’s also a bit annoying to close the game and start it again every time I leave.
If I put the PS5 into Rest Mode, does the TV automatically turn its screen off, or could it still display something and increase the risk of burn-in?
Also, what settings or habits do you recommend to minimize the risk of burn-in or any other OLED-related issues while gaming? I know modern OLEDs are much better than they used to be, but I’d like to keep this TV in great condition for years.

Hi everyone,
I’m a 25-year-old male, and for about the last year I’ve been losing a lot of weight.
At first, it was intentional. I reduced my food intake and went from 82 kg (181 lbs) down to about 74–75 kg (163–165 lbs).
The problem is that I never stopped losing weight. Now I’m down to 68 kg (150 lbs), even though I’m actively trying to gain it back. I’ve been eating much more than before, including high-calorie foods like pizza, sweets, and basically whatever I want, but I still don’t seem to gain any weight.
People who haven’t seen me in a while keep telling me how much weight I’ve lost. It’s noticeable in my face, neck, and I’ve also lost a lot of muscle mass.
I also feel tired most days, especially in the afternoon. Almost every day I need to sleep for about 30–40 minutes, and sometimes I wake up feeling even more exhausted than before.
I’m currently waiting for the results of my routine blood tests, but I’m wondering what other medical evaluations I should consider if those come back normal.
At what point does ongoing weight loss become a red flag? Is losing 1–2 kg (2–4 lbs) per week considered concerning, or is it more about the total amount of unintentional weight loss over time?
Has anyone experienced something similar? If so, what turned out to be the cause, and what tests or specialists helped you find the answer?
Thanks in advance.
Edit: I had a large lunch today: homemade chicken soup with flatbread, followed by grilled chicken breast with rice and more flatbread. Even after eating all of that, I’m still hungry and I feel very weak and low on energy.

Hi everyone,
I’m trying to figure out what’s going on with my Dog, 3 years old, male, neutered, mixed breed, 8.7 kg.
He has been very itchy for a while and keeps scratching different parts of his body.
He has:
Small black spots/crusts and a few bumps on his belly (see photo).
A wound/skin lesion on his neck, just below the ear, from scratching.
Hair loss and irritated skin around that area.
He scratches several areas of his body, not just one spot.
I gave him a Bravecto tablet a few days ago, so fleas should be treated, but the itching has continued. My other dog doesn’t have any skin problems.
Could this be allergies, mites (mange), a bacterial or fungal skin infection, or something else? Has anyone experienced something similar?
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

I want to move to another country with my two dogs. Do you think I could manage on a single salary? If so, which country would you recommend? I’m also worried that finding long-term accommodation that allows two dogs will be more expensive and much more difficult.

I have allergic asthma triggered by ragweed and several types of grass pollen. Wearing a well-fitting mask outside seems to help reduce my symptoms, especially during pollen season.
The problem is that I live in a very small town where almost everyone knows each other. Whenever I wear a mask, people laugh at me, make jokes, or tell me things like, “No girl will ever want to be with you if you wear a mask.” Even some friends and family don’t understand that I’m wearing it because of a medical condition, not because I’m scared of everything.
It makes me feel embarrassed, and sometimes I avoid going outside just because I don’t want to deal with the comments. At the same time, I know wearing a mask could help me avoid asthma flare-ups during high pollen days.
Has anyone else been in a similar situation? How did you get over feeling judged by other people? Did you keep wearing the mask anyway, or did you find another way to manage your allergies?
I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences. Thank you.

Unfortunately, I’m posting again…
I just noticed something about my left calf. It’s harder for me to flex it compared to my right calf, and there’s also a noticeable indentation that makes me worry it could be muscle atrophy.
I’ve been having fasciculations since January, and I had a clean EMG about two months after they started (in March). What scares me is the possibility that the EMG might have been done too early. I know that in most cases EMG can detect abnormalities even before obvious clinical weakness appears, but I’ve also read about a few cases where the initial EMG was normal and ALS was diagnosed later.
Since then, I’ve also developed new symptoms, including muscle spasms, which has made my anxiety much worse.
What do you guys think? Does this sound concerning, or could the indentation simply be a normal anatomical difference?

https://imgur.com/a/QIOlaGy left leg

https://imgur.com/a/UB33Nuo another photo left leg

I’m 25 years old and I’ve been struggling with a lot of anxiety about ALS.
My symptoms started back in January with widespread muscle fasciculations. They were most noticeable in my calves and thighs, but I’ve also had them in my back, arms, triceps, hands, and even my tongue. Honestly, I’ve had twitches almost everywhere.
About 2–3 months after the fasciculations started, I had a very thorough EMG performed by a neurologist. The EMG included my tongue, both arms, both legs, and several different muscles. The neurologist told me the EMG was completely normal. She even said she couldn’t detect any fasciculations on the EMG, even though I could visibly see them myself. According to her, everything looked perfect, and there was no sign of a motor neuron disease.
That reassured me for a while.
However, about 2–3 weeks ago, I started having very painful cramps in my toes. My toes would curl on their own, and the cramps were quite painful. I didn’t think much of it at first.
A few days later, I woke up one morning with a very strong cramp/spasm in my right calf. It was painful, but I massaged it and it went away. I started taking magnesium afterward.
Then, about two or three mornings later, I felt another cramp starting in my left calf. I massaged it immediately, and it didn’t become as severe.
Since then, I’ve developed persistent pain in both calves and the soles of my feet. As soon as I get up from a chair and start walking, my calves and the bottoms of my feet begin to hurt. They also feel heavy and fatigued when I walk.
Now my anxiety is back, and I’m terrified that weakness will be the next symptom. I keep looking at my legs and worrying that they look atrophied, even though I honestly don’t know if they are or if it’s just my anxiety.
Has anyone experienced something similar after having a completely clean EMG? Does this pattern sound typical of ALS, or does it sound more like something else? I’m feeling really desperate and would appreciate any honest opinions or experiences.

I’ve been dealing with body-wide fasciculations since January. About 2–3 months after my symptoms started, I had an EMG, and it came back completely clean. The neurologist tested multiple areas, including my tongue, arm, and leg.
About two weeks ago, I had my first muscle cramp/spasm. It started in the toes of my right foot. It was extremely painful, and I could actually see my toes curling on their own. I didn’t think much of it because I assumed it was a one-time thing.
Then, a few mornings later, I woke up because of a very painful cramp in my left calf. Since then, I’ve also had one in my right calf. It’s been several days since that episode, but I still have constant soreness in my left calf, and I feel like I have to keep massaging it or stretching it throughout the day.
Is it normal for muscle cramps/spasms to start after months of fasciculations? Is this something that can happen with BFS?
Also, I may have low vitamin D3 levels (I’m waiting for my results). Can vitamin D deficiency also cause muscle cramps like this?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who’s experienced something similar.

Has anyone else with long-term fasciculations experienced a sudden calf cramp like this? Is this something that can happen with benign fasciculation syndrome (BFS), or should I be more concerned?

Hi everyone, I’m 25 years old, male, and I have allergic asthma and anxiety (which is currently pretty well controlled).
About 3–5 weeks ago I started having a horrible sensation where I felt like I was choking or suffocating in my throat. It feels like something is closing inside, almost like my vocal cords are touching or like a laryngospasm. The strange thing is that I can still breathe through my nose during these episodes.
The sensation was almost constant throughout the day. After a few days I went to an ENT doctor, and they looked at my throat/larynx with a scope through my nose. They told me my larynx was inflamed and that I had a small cyst or something that looked like a cyst, but it was not very large.
They gave me Revoice lozenges, and after a few days the sensation completely went away. Now, after a few weeks, it is slowly starting to come back again, and tonight it felt worse.
My asthma inhaler doesn’t help this sensation, and neither does the antihistamine I take for allergies.
I honestly don’t know what else to do or how to find out what is actually causing this. Has anyone experienced something similar? Could it be related to larynx inflammation, allergies, reflux, anxiety, or something else?
I would really appreciate any advice or experiences because this is one of the most horrible sensations I’ve ever felt and it is affecting my daily life a lot.

Caut 4 jucatori sa facem echipa pe cs go 2 faceit premier ce vreti voi am 8k pe premier, sa ne invatam calumea etc, macar trio sa facem daca e intersat cineva mesaj pe discord yzee07

Hi guys,

I’m trying to start taking CS2 seriously. Last season I only played a little, and after my first 10 Premier matches I got around 7k rating.

Now I’d like to start playing FACEIT and improve my skills. What maps do you recommend for practicing aim, crosshair placement, and overall mechanics?

Also, I have a curved 4K monitor. Is that a disadvantage in CS2? I’ve heard that stretched resolutions are commonly recommended, but I’ve also heard they don’t work as well on 4K curved monitors.

What resolution would you recommend for someone trying to improve and eventually play FACEIT seriously?

Vrea cineva sa joace niste cs go? Sezonul trecut am avut 7k si ceva la premier nu sunt asa bun dar nici al mai slab :)) Putem sta pe discord si sa dam niste meciuri zilnic daca se baga careva mesaj direct pe discord yzee07

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice or experiences from people who may have gone through something similar.

About 7–8 days ago, I ate 5–6 slices of fresh pineapple, and shortly afterward I started feeling a constant sensation that my throat/larynx is tightening or partially closing. It feels like a partial laryngospasm and it has been present ever since.

I have allergic asthma and currently use Borenar in the morning and Foster, but neither seems to help with this throat symptom.

I saw an ENT specialist who examined my throat and found what appears to be a small cyst on my vocal cords, and my larynx was described as red and inflamed. I was prescribed RegainVoice lozenges, but so far they have not helped at all.

The sensation is really affecting my daily life and causing a lot of distress. Has anyone here experienced a prolonged feeling of throat tightness, laryngeal irritation, or partial laryngospasm after food irritation, allergies, reflux, or a vocal cord issue? If so, what was the cause and how long did it take to improve?

I would be very grateful to hear from anyone who has had something similar and managed to recover. Thank you.

https://imgur.com/a/uX3DaxK