Random Thoughts

[B-side]

Oh no, I was just playing off the creationism/evolution thing on the last page. That's all. If this theory ends up being substantially supported by evidence, it just moves 'goddidit' back another notch, and will require even more apologetics.

Ah, OK.:P

[MadMan]

All this talk about killer animals and such is funny to me considering I'm watching Joe Dante's Piranha right now.

[Mara]

My car's in the shop today, so I borrowed my mother's car.

So far, three people have come up and said some variation of, "Oh, you FINALLY got a new car. I'm SO glad."

Thanks!

[D_Davis]

You're only as good as your car.

[Scar]

Fuck fuckity fuck fuck fuck.

I should keep track of how many times I've been delayed at STL.

[Spun Lepton]

Anybody have experience with a hernia? I was sick last week and I've been coughing like mad since. (Only now is my cough really subsiding.) But, I either pulled a muscle or I've given myself a hernia from coughing so much.

It's right at my waistline and it hurts a little bit whenever I cough. I don't feel a "bump" the way WebMD suggests hernias present themselves. And I'd rather avoid the doctor if I could. I may give it a week or two and see how it progresses, though.

[Ezee E]

Anybody have experience with a hernia? I was sick last week and I've been coughing like mad since. (Only now is my cough really subsiding.) But, I either pulled a muscle or I've given myself a hernia from coughing so much.

It's right at my waistline and it hurts a little bit whenever I cough. I don't feel a "bump" the way WebMD suggests hernias present themselves. And I'd rather avoid the doctor if I could. I may give it a week or two and see how it progresses, though.

Sounds about right. You probably just can't find the bump. Might as well hit the Doctor, cause you will in 1-2 weeks anyway.

[Spun Lepton]

Sounds about right. You probably just can't find the bump. Might as well hit the Doctor, cause you will in 1-2 weeks anyway.

God damn it, I can't afford surgery...

[Mara]

My friend had a really bad cough once and she bruised a rib. It hurt like hell, but it healed on its own.

[megladon8]

Anybody have experience with a hernia? I was sick last week and I've been coughing like mad since. (Only now is my cough really subsiding.) But, I either pulled a muscle or I've given myself a hernia from coughing so much.

It's right at my waistline and it hurts a little bit whenever I cough. I don't feel a "bump" the way WebMD suggests hernias present themselves. And I'd rather avoid the doctor if I could. I may give it a week or two and see how it progresses, though.

I've always known the identifying characteristic of a hernia to be the bump. Often it juts out so much that wearing regular clothing causes discomfort.

I would suggest doing like you said in your second paragraph - giving it a few days and seeing if it loosens and heals like a pulled muscle.

I wouldn't give it too long, though, because if it is a hernia, you really should have it checked out.

Whatever you choose to do, I hope you're OK.

[Spun Lepton]

I pressed against the spot and coughed a few times. I don't feel anything pushing out, aside from what I think is the muscle. I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TV, either. I'm going to give it the weekend and visit a Minute Clinic on Monday if it's still a bother.

It doesn't hurt unless I cough, and even then it's very slight. More pressure and discomfort than pain. God, I hope it's a pulled muscle ...

[megladon8]

I pressed against the spot and coughed a few times. I don't feel anything pushing out, aside from what I think is the muscle. I'm not a doctor and I don't play one on TV, either. I'm going to give it the weekend and visit a Minute Clinic on Monday if it's still a bother.

It doesn't hurt unless I cough, and even then it's very slight. More pressure and discomfort than pain. God, I hope it's a pulled muscle ...

That really does sound like a pulled muscle, Spun.

Let yourself have a good night's sleep, try to sleep in as comfortable a position as possible. I imagine it'll be better tomorrow

[B-side]

Words can't describe the genius of ICP's new single, "Miracles".

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http://www.cracked.com/blog/learn-yo...e-with-the-icp

[Ezee E]

ICP is still around? Yeesh.

[Winston*]

Yeah, seen that earlier in the week. Lol-worthy.

"Fuckin' magnets, how do they work?"

[B-side]

Yeah, seen that earlier in the week. Lol-worthy.

"Fuckin' magnets, how do they work?"

[Spun Lepton]

Fuckin' rainbows.

[B-side]

The best thing that's spawned from this:

[Winston*]

I wonder who these scientists Shaggy 2 Dope's been talking to that have been lying to him about how magnets work are. Jerks IMO.

[Dead & Messed Up]

Words can't describe the genius of ICP's new single, "Miracles".

[youtube]_-agl0pOQfs[/youtube]

http://www.cracked.com/blog/learn-yo...e-with-the-icp

I think it's brilliant satire.

[thefourthwall]

Blerg. I'm pretty sure I'm stuck in England for awhile. If I just knew, when I'd be able to get home, I think I could take the delay just fine, but not having any clue if it'll be days or weeks (if any of the other volcanoes erupt...) is a bit stressful.

Plus, expensive.

[Scar]

Spun-

I've hacked myself into a pulled muscle before. Hell, I've done a lot of things that have resulted in pulled muscles, bruised bones, etc.

I did have a hernia back in 4th grade or so, and I'll spoil this for those easily grossed out/offended:

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It was a very noticeable bump. It was a inguinal/scrotum hernia, so you can just guess where that sucker was bulging....

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[Skitch]

Spun, I had this flu, my girlfrend did, and my co-worker did. ALL of us had similar pains in our guts a few days after. I too was concerned, but it faded. I would wait a bit before heading to the doctor.

[Ivan Drago]

ICP is still around? Amazing.

[Spun Lepton]

It's still uncomfortable, but the pain hasn't increased, so I think I'm in the clear. I've run and jumped and done all kinds of actions to provoke pain, but it seems to only hurt when I cough and when I sit up. So, probably a pulled muscle? I'm going to wait a few more days.