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Britishcoins:
The hospital is good but the doctors should stop using as an experimental lab with someone's loved ones, last time I was there, I saw how they used patients to experiment, all in the name of teaching all this jenzee students. So much protocols during critacal health challenges... There is also high level of extortion from some emolyed lab and laundry department.

It's called a Teaching Hospital for a reason. It's not compulsory you go there.
If the younger ones are not properly trained, it's still you people that will complain.

Penkelems:
In the last three days I haven't had good night rests due to persistent and uncontrollable itching on my skin.

Though, right from time I've always had itches from time to time, but not as severe as this one currently.

These few days have been hell for me, as I can hardly sleep at night.

Over the years, I used to take a particular drug for Filariasis. It's a tiny drug that is white in color and has the exact size of a Piriton tablet. I would take only two of it for three or so months. But since I left home, I haven't seen where I can go to get those drugs. At my former place of residence, I used to go to a Primary Health care centre to take it. The drugs weren't even allowed to be taken home, you have to swallow it right there. And you must not eat before going to take it. You go in the mornings, take it on an empty stomach and wait till 1pm before you eat. It's being over five years since I relocated to a new city and I don't know where I can get the drugs. The drug is Free, but you will have to pay for a Card there.

I don't bathe with Rain Water or boil water to bath during the harmattan season, to avoid the itching.

My arms, armpits, tommy, behind my neck, scrotum and pubic region itch. When I scratch, It get swollen a bit, then the swell disappears after a few minutes, sometimes I injure myself when I'm scratching. The painful part is it itches me even to my anus. Inside my anus, I have scratched and scratched and the place has become painful. I have to be extremely careful whenever I use the restroom and need to wash my nyash.

This has caused me a lot of discomfort. I'm really depressed. The fact that I'm going through a lot now, makes the whole thing really tormenting. I've always prayed that God should keep my health, so I don't get bedfasted for any reason, because if I'm unable to go to work and provide for myself, nobody will. I'm all I've got.

I really need your inputs here, my brothers and sisters. Health is wealth honestly.

Mods, please help move this to front page. I'm losing it already. It's frustrating.

You need to see a Medical doctor for clinical evaluation.There are many possible causes of pruritus. Don't joke with your health. Social media isn't a Clinic.

FreeStuffsNG:
Nursing is his choice. OP stated it, please refer to it so you will not confuse others.

He can write JAMB again or consider changing choice of institution to one with lesser standards of admission criteria for nursing. The issue with that is that we know why he ended up studying nursing in such mediocre schools.





There is B.Sc Radiology.


I wonder why you are ignorant of the information yet type authoritatively with ignorance. Smh.

All these things are basic knowledge nah. You can study Radiology and obtain B.Sc Radiology.

Spewing ignorance with confidence. It's BSc in Radiography not Radiology. Medical doctors have option of specialising in Radiology during their residency program.

exynos:
Allow him please. Don't attempt to meddle in his pain.

it's annoying seeing them misguiding the public on drug related issues.

FreeStuffsNG:
There would not be need for a Pharmacist if you know that much.

Just mix your saliva with your sweat and brain cells then give it to a patient. Smh.

Ignorance seems like bliss to you so I will not engage with you again.

Stick to your dispensing role bro.
Those who have subpar clues about diagnosis doing the most; treating symptoms rather than diagnosis.
Don't ever compare yourself to Medical Doctors when it comes to patient management.

FreeStuffsNG:
You are absolutely ignorant and clearly out to spread your ignorant view.

There is no drug in the world that is produced without the professional license of a Pharmacist.

It is based on the limited information the Pharmacist shares with other healthcare professional that they act on. That is why it is only the Pharmacist(Drug Production) that will hand over to another Pharmacist who is close to the point of drug adminstration, that must hand over the drug for use.

Some of those drugs above are non-prescription meaning that the Pharmacist may not demand a Prescription from you before handing over the drug to you. I am sure you do not know what non prescription means but you can sound rude even on what you have no clue about.

Finally, there are many of you out there that think medicines are "use and take" and have used such to destroy yourself. Every drug is a poison, only the Pharmacist (especially the Hospital/Clinical/Community) , no other , healthcare professional, not even the one who prescribe, I repeat, can guarantee you rational drug use.

I hope you do not learn the hard and irreversible way. Over sabi on what you don't know has landed many of you in serious health problems, some of them ,non reversible.

There wouldn't be a need for Medical doctors if you really know that much.

henrycloud:
This is a follow-up of the thread created by DrMB on medicines and their uses.

We often think of medicines as having only one specific usage, like Paracetamol for a headache or Insulin for diabetes. However, the world of medicine is far more versatile than that. Tramadol, for instance, has been found to be effective for delaying ejaculation. Studies are also considering it as an antidepressant.

When a drug is developed, it undergoes rigorous testing to obtain regulatory approval for a specific condition. However, once a drug is on the market, doctors often discover through clinical experience and research that it can effectively treat other conditions too.

Such usage is termed "off-label". It simply means prescribing an approved drug for a different condition than what it was approved for based on successful clinical evidence.

Here are the off-label uses for the medicines listed in the earlier thread:


50 Medicines & Their Common Off-Label Uses


1 Paracetamol for Patent ductus arteriosus (in neonates)
2 Amoxicillin for Lyme disease (early stage), Chlamydia in pregnancy
3 Omeprazole for Prevention of aspiration pneumonia during surgery
4 Loratadine for Chronic idiopathic urticaria (hives)
5 Amlodipine for Raynaud's phenomenon (cold-induced finger numbness)
6 Metformin for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), weight loss
7 Diazepam for Muscle spasms, alcohol withdrawal symptoms
8 Atorvastatin for Prevention of stroke in patients with normal cholesterol
9 Ciprofloxacin for Anthrax exposure, certain types of plague
10 Ranitidine for Hives/Urticaria (used alongside antihistamines)
11 Ibuprofen for Cystic Fibrosis (high doses to reduce lung inflammation)
12 Levothyroxine for Depression (as an "add-on" to standard antidepressants)
13 Clopidogrel for Prevention of clots during stent procedures
14 Albuterol for Hyperkalemia (critically high potassium levels)
15 Fluoxetine for Premature ejaculation, Bulimia Nervosa
16 Losartan for Marfan syndrome (to prevent aortic root dilation)
17 Doxycycline for Malaria prophylaxis, Acne Rosacea
18 Insulin for Calcium channel blocker or Beta-blocker overdose
19 Tramadol for Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS), Premature ejaculation
20 Pantoprazole for Prevention of NSAID-induced ulcers
21 Cetirizine for Atopic dermatitis (itching relief)
22 Warfarin for Prevention of recurrent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
23 Morphine for Dyspnea (shortness of breath) in palliative care
24 Escitalopram for Hot flashes associated with menopause
25 Furosemide for Hypercalcemia (high calcium levels)
26 Azithromycin for Gastroparesis (stimulates stomach empty
27 Prednisolone for Bell’s Palsy (facial paralysis)
28 Gabapentin for Hot flashes, Alcohol cravings, Fibromyalgia
29 Domperidone for Increasing breast milk supply (lactation induction)
30 Bisoprolol for Performance anxiety (stage fright)
31 Montelukast for Allergic conjunctivitis
32 Digoxin for Fetal tachycardia (administered to the mother)
33 Sertraline for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD)
34 Metronidazole for Rosacea (topical/oral for skin inflammation)
35 Enalapril for Diabetic nephropathy (kidney protection)
36 Lorazepam for Nausea/Vomiting caused by chemotherapy
37 Rosuvastatin for Slowing the progression of atherosclerosis
38 Salbutamol for Prevention of exercise-induced bronchospasm
39 Allopurinol for Inflammatory Bowel Disease (to enhance other meds)
40 Clonazepam for Burning Mouth Syndrome, REM sleep behavior disorder
41 Tamsulosin for Helping pass kidney stones (medical expulsive therapy)
42 Famotidine for Severe allergic reactions (as an H2 blocker)
43 Methotrexate for Ectopic pregnancy (non-surgical management)
44 Hydrochlorothiazide for Calcium kidney stone prevention
45 Sildenafil for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (marketed as Revatio)
46 Levetiracetam for Status Epilepticus (off-label emergency use)
47 Betamethasone for Fetal lung maturation (given to mothers in preterm labor)
48 Ramipril for Reducing cardiovascular risk in high-risk patients
49 Mirtazapine for Insomnia (due to its strong sedative properties)
50 Aspirin for Preeclampsia prevention in high-risk pregnancies




Disclaimer
This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. Never use any medication off-label without a prescription and supervision from a licensed medical professional.

Source is Gemini AI

This post should be discouraged as it encourages self medication. Talk to your Doctor or pharmacist on drug related issues.

FreeStuffsNG:
The Pharmacist is the Drug Medicine expert. No other healthcare professional is the drug expert.

Consult your Pharmacist on every medication before you take them or adopt any of these off-label recommendations.


Every drug is a poison. Off-label use will not protect you from unwholesome drug use.

If off-label use goes wrong, you can lose your life so it is better you consult your Pharmacist for alternatives.

This is how you encourage wrong practice. You mean they should consult the pharmacist and not the Doctor who prescribed the medicine? You are the medication expert than Medical doctors with respect to drug production in industries but not in humans. Even prescription labels will say consult your doctor or pharmacists but your ego won't let you say the right thing.

Jackanda1:
I mentioned medical student because I know that medicine requires a high jamb score. I am seeking for admission into medicine. it has been my dream for some time now, but jamb had been making it very difficult. It has been more than 6 years. I had to settle for a course I do not like. I'm a graduate now and done with Nysc. However my dreams remain. I attended three times and give up. I want to try it again with the determination to get it this time. I am seeking advice from people who have pass this stage successfully.

So I am making another attempt at jamb next year. I have started studying with jamb syllables and past questions but my problems are:

1. The textbooks are just too bulky. There are too many things to study if you are following the syllabus. It is very frustrating. Too many things to study in a very short period of time.

2. Tendency to forget easily. Things I studied last month I have forgotten more than 50% of it, because of it bulkiness.So I have to go back to revise them which is time consuming especially when I have new topics to study.

3. I'm currently studying organic compounds in chemistry. And it is it is painful that I couldn't answer all the past questions on that topic. I had to go back to revise the topic. It seems jamb questions are hidden in corners of the textbooks. And you can't find them no matter how hard you cram.

4. I do not know if my brain is a little bit slow because I can spend time on one particular topic and in 3 days time I end up forgetting 70% of what I read in that topic.so Did you people go through this problems cuz I'm tired.

5. Medicine for me is a do or die. I don't intend to give up. I always see myself as a medical doctor. But jamb is jamming me too much.

I need help and encouragement from you guys. How did you do it.

Should I just focus on past questions. Tell me how you did it. if possible break it down summarize it. Even if it's a hard Way. Tell me, I need your help.

As someone who was in your shoes before, I think I can advice you on this.
Admission into Medicine in most federal institutions without connection is by far one of the hardest hurdles to cross while seeking admission, but you have to understand that the level of competition varies across various schools. It is stiffer in UNIBEN, OAU, UI, UNILAG, UNILORIN, UNN and a few other top federal schools but lesser in UNIUYO, UNICAL, UNIABUJA, UNIPORT and a few others too. Competition is lesser or almost not there in private Universities but do you have the funds? I can't vouch for state universities because their method of admissions seems not too clear to me.
These are factors you should consider when making your choices. And pls drop the mindset the the books are bulky because to get MBBS on merit, you must read wide and a have a strong knowledge base. I don't think any o level Textbook can be as big as Keith Moore Anatomy text or Robbins & Contrans pathology text. Read your textbooks from cover to cover as many times as possible and do a lot of past questions.
Don't forget to always believe in yourself and your God.

MedAnon:
Hello everyone 👋🏽
I’m a fellow medical student, and honestly… 2nd MBBS humbled me in ways I never expected 😅.

Looking back, there are so many things I wish someone had told me earlier especially about how to handle the workload, study smarter, and avoid wasting time on the wrong materials.

So let me ask:
What’s one thing you wish someone had told YOU before entering 2nd MBBS… or before starting clinical postings?

It could be about:

Anatomy

Physiology

Biochemistry

Pathology

Pharmacology

Study techniques

Mental health

Time management

Anything at all


I’ll go first:

Mine: I wish someone told me that summarizing each topic with past questions into a clean, organized jotter would save me HOURS of confusion during exam season. I used to read whole textbooks without direction until I later discovered that structured notes coupled with past questions and "must knows" make all the difference. And to add to it... There are always must knows for every course in med school and knowing them is also key.

Now over to you...
What do you wish you knew earlier?
Your answer might help another student survive. 💛

You really have to read wide when the exams are still far but when it's getting closer to the exams, you can streamline your focus to some important areas especially areas of emphasis from your lectures & postings. Study past questions too. That helps a lot lot.

Jman06:
I know the aspects of drugs far more than them ! And mind you, I'm not talking about one off mistakes but gross errors that shows a clear lack of drug knowledge. It is more common among graduates of private universities!

This clearly shows you don't know what management of a patient totally entails. Drugs or treatment is just one aspect of the management and it doesn't end there. Knowledge base of people may differ based on the school they attend no doubt, but some of those errors you presume they make might not be errors. No one understands the management of a patient than the person who took the history. I'm done!

Jman06:
Very soon they'll start churning out half-baked medical doctors who'll be giving us extra works in hospital pharmacies due to their lack of knowledge of drugs.

NUC and MDCN should be very careful with the way they dish out accreditations for medicine and other healthcare courses. My eyes have seen it all with the gross lack of drug knowledge our resident doctors and even 'consultants' display in my facility. It's too mind boggling!

so you are telling us that you know the management of a patient more than the person who took the history of the patient and must have even done Examinations and investigations??
Everyone makes mistakes. Don't think you know their job more than them.

HenryThegreat1:
Complete fake data.
Do u know how many languages we have in delta state?

I was looking for Delta on the list but couldn't find it. It's obvious it's a fake list. The number of languages in Delta North alone is something else.

kinguwem:
Yea, it's the same challenges that occurred when universities refused to admit students with NECO certificates.

Which university is that one? don't say what you are not sure of.

Kukutente23:
Unfortunately, what can 20k do for the students in a month? Indomie alone is 15k per carton now. Won't the student transport himself to school? What about other needs of the student? This is more like blowing air into the eyes of a blind man. It makes no difference!!

And the students will be expected to start paying back two years after they complete their NYSC. Talk about double wahala for dead body.

This is a good definition of you can never satisfy human beings no matter what you do.

Rybnyk:
The list tells a lot about the choices of the candidates. Unilorin is known for less disruption in academic sessions and it's also affordable. Covenant uni is very expensive. Most students would likely go for an affordable school that also has somewhat decent standards.

In addition, Ilorin accepts 180 unlike UI, Benin, Ife.

FreeStuffsNG:
The handwriting is clear and legible to the Pharmacist enough that he can interpret and correct errors and intervene if the treatment goals are not clear or going to counter one another leading to wastage of time and resources. It is also necessary for regulatory filing just in case a case comes up

Most professionals do not have great handwriting. I have met few exceptions though and I still marvel at their beautiful handwriting till date.

In this prescription, there are already errors on it and a Pharmacist must intervene. If not, that patient is just wasting his time and money
Most people are in hospitals to manage the side effects of their medications and that's why you need the Pharmacist to see your prescription first and foremost even before getting and/or taking your medications. Prescription errors are not uncommon.

There is a reason why they are called Medical doctors as they are primarily in charge of the patients. It will have been easier to swap responsiblity if you think you know better.
There are certain details they know about the patient that you might not be aware of. As far as I'm concerned, they have superior knowledge of Pathophysiology basis of Diseases hence some of the alterations which may look wrong when you see them that's where comprehensive history taking from the patients comes in.
If you think the doctor prescription is wrong, the right thing to do is to call his attention to it rather changing his prescription when YOU did not even get Patient detailed history in the first place. In saner climes, you'd be arrested before you even think of doing that.

Cocopopsss:
Hey guys. So I just recently repeated a class in med school and I don't really know how to move past this. I worked really hard and still ended up repeating with 0.05 mark. I am terribly sad and I really do not know how to move past this

First and foremost, you are not the first and will definitely not be the last to repeat a class in Medical school. It's time for you to reflect on why you repeated and make the necessary adjustments. Don't joke with classes and attend group discussions if you have the opportunity even when you're not a member of the group. And finally, Read as if you want to have a distinction; this should reflect in your attitudes towards classes, practicals and your personal study. Do a lot of reading and rereading; multiple revisions. Don't be downtrodden because you'll forget all this when in few years time when you start practising.

Juoflife1:
My niece brought home her own of 355 . She said the jamb tutorial center manufactured the result. Her real score is 246. Some of these children will have their admissions revoked in final year or when they are about to go for nysc. Not nice
This is concerning.

Happened in Ogun State.

She can't escape that in UNIBEN Post UTME application not to talk of gaining admission into UNIBEN with the fake score. UNIBEN requires you to input your Jamb Reg No and your scores and other vital details will automatically be generated from JAMB portal. The same is applicable in most Federal Universities. It's only some Mushroom State and private institutions she can gave admission into with the fake score as some of them only require submission of the hard copies of UTME results.

Goalnaldo:
He doesnt deserve it. Mahrez merited it with the treble.

Do they African Best from the Bench? How many matches did he start last season?

TONYE001:
Hi Medics,

It's been a very long walk for me. I recall when I first found this thread, it was when I was looking for admission into medschool. I once wrote then that I'd be back here one day to share my testimony. Today is that day. As of yesterday, I qualified as a medical doctor.

The past seven years have really been interesting. I was supposed to finish medschool in 5 years as I was a DE student. But Nigeria happened to me, I got two more years even though I did not repeat any class. But here I am today celebrating success.

I thank you all for all you do here. I thank the creator of this thread (Chief Lagusta). I thank the posters. I thank those that ensured this page didn't die. This thread helped me, it helped many before me, and it will help many after me. I've just concluded my medschool diary, if interested, you may want to read through it.

For all those still in the training, and for those still trying to get in, I wish you all success. It's possible, just continue trying.

Best wishes, friends. Have a great evening.

Dr. Tonye001.

Congratulations Doc.

Biletaste:
What did he do when he was governor?
I must talk syndrome.

Many of you just type in ignorance. This man record in the healthcare and education systems of Ondo state is still the very best in the history of the state. He established University of Medical sciences the first of its kinds in West Africa atleast and the university just churned out its first doctors. It's not Everytime you critize people, proper research and some level of objectivity is important.

monakii:
Understood. But, what did he do to help the situation while he was the Governor? A typical Nigerian, always pointing towards problem without any effort to proffer solutions.

BTW, our problem is not peculiar to the health sector alone. We need to tackle our problems head-on, especially with new hope, faith and passion for the project Nigeria. Successive governments are to blame. We hope is will stop henceforth.

However, Nigerians are terrible people who have little or no fondness for their job and responsibility, rather, they are concerned about the salaries and income. Imagine the investment on the education of these health professionals... This lack of commitment is everywhere including the health sector and sometimes one wonders how and why some of our health practitioners are so dispassionate and unethical. If babalawos will save lives and stay faithful to our national cause, isn't it better for government to support them?

Don't tell me Doctors are paid peanuts o! We are all Nigerians and some of us have never benefitted anything from government, to say the least, a job!

We must stop the habit of jumping ship when it's down. Let's fix our country together!

He was responsible for the establishment of University of Medical sciences during his time as the governor of the state, so he has contributed to a reasonable extent.

saweide:
Good moring everyone in the house please I need a medical advise to know if I need to see a doctor.

My name is segun I reside somewhere in lagos.
Please I need advise and no insult please.
I noticed that am too sexually active these days.

I operate a long distance relationship and anytime I visited my girlfriend for like 4 days I noticed I have sex with her moring afternoon and night and most times I go up to 45 minutes to an hour sex after the first come, I find It hard to come on second round and I go up to 45 minutes to an hour before she will cry for tiredness and it causes fight like she will tell me its OK but yet am not satisfied.

I do moring afternoon and night and even at midnight I don't allow her sleep, even my last relationships ladies complain too much of my longterm sexual drive and is giving me concern.

Tho my cucumber is not big is at medium size but if I handle a woman they always scream for help after my long sexual activity.

There was a time I went an hour marathon sex on my woman I nearly fainted that day because have exhausted all my energy.

Please should i see a doctor or there is a pill I can take? I shall appreciate you all for Good advise.

Thanks all.

There's no issue here. After the first ejaculation which normally takes place within 10 minutes of sex, the 2nd ejaculation takes very long to come out or sometimes it wouldn't come out till you get wearied and withdraw. It will take some time to produce and accumulate semen for the next ejaculation, that's why.

SF123:
Does it really worth it, this year will be my third UTMEs attempt to getting medicine and surgery after all the struggles, tutoring, massive reading, studying extensively and burning mid night candle yet MBBS is not forthcoming despite the frequent energy and commitment i ignited in my previous UTME preparation. This is extremely painful mehn, i am just deppresed right now.

Don't give up. Many of us here have toured the same path and it's now all history. Medicine is the most competitive course to get, so it's understandable if it doesn't come in handy. There are many less competitive institutions you can always pick. Maybe you just need to start making wise and smart decisions.

JayFredo:
Boss please is it possible to applyDE (300 level) into MBBS with a b.tech in micribiology(2.1)

You'll always start from 200L. And yes, you can apply for MBBS DE with B.tech.

Righteousness2:
The height at which the devil is deceiving and destroying young folks in the Name of one devilish Nonsense or the other is alarming.

So many young men and ladies are being led astray.
Many others are sent to their graves and quickly to Hell due to engaging in one satanic scheme or the other.

Listen young men and Ladies,
There is a way that looks balling, hopping and sweet, the End is Destruction !

There is Life after Death.
Heaven and Hell are Real!
Flee from these evils, Run to JESUS Christ.
Live for JESUS Christ. It is more Profitable here on Earth and in Eternity.

I'm sure you didn't read the message. Na you holy pass.

AlexBells:
I find it really complicated but my friend's character is likely going to be stained, I'm also concerned about his emotional stability afterwards if there's no proof of his innocence as at this point no one would believe him.

It was an old school group where we both belonged, I didn't know him much back in school to vouch for his character but the incidence has thrown everyone in complex puzzle.

Yesterday, a hospital document surfaced in our old school WhatsApp soliciting for funds, stating that he has apendix and needs it removed, while some of our course mates sent money, some were skeptical and made further inquiries by calling the hospital, the hospital didn't have any such person under admission, a call was placed to the sister who recieved same message of hospital documents and fund demand.


Later on, there was several intriguing aspect to the story but today our course mate resurfaced, at first we made conjectures that he was the one behind the heist but he said he was held against his will by some gang who did the hospital documents, forced him on a video call and used his phone to message his contacts and group with the fund soliciting broadcast.

I called him few minutes ago, he is stating that he is a victim and feeling disappointed that people believed he would do a thing like that and that it is his first time in Lagos.

I don't really know what to believe but I wish to know if anyone ever had this sort of scam approach in Lagos. Could my course mate be innocent or a culprit?

Someone created a topic of this nature a few days ago.
https://www.nairaland.com/7510802/new-scam-town-lagos-ph#119732925

zedegit:
It happens whether qualified or not. I nearly lost my life in a private clinic run by a qualified doctor.

Instead of recommending oral medicine, they went and chook me injection, the so called nurses couldn't even locate my veins and chooked it directly into my body. My hands became swollen.


That I didn't die that day is one of the seven wonders of the world.

So many tales of Nigerian doctors forgetting a surgical instrument in the stomach after surgery which has caused several deaths.

No wonder our politicians fly out of the country because they don't even trust our health institutions.

It's the poor man that suffers it. Yet the poor will collect as small as #2000 just to allow corrupt politicians to continue suppressing the growth and advancement of Nigeria.

Im referring to his thread. From the content of the news, the headline is misleading.

2mercy:
https://guardian.ng/news/kano-doctor-allegedly-transfuses-woman-with-infected-blood/

All these our nairaland mods sef. This topic is wrong in all fronts. It should have been " A Quack or Fake Doctor in Kano state" and not " Kano Doctor". You people should stop allowing nonsense topics on the front page pls, it's damaging our profession.

malel1:
God saved me , when I was returning home for Xmas , I slept off , lucky for me my girl on the passenger sit noticed the car heading to the bush she tapped me, I woke up immediately and controlled the car.

Make una thank God for me oo

This is actually the most common cause of road accidents.

Thank God for your Life.

Ecoxix:
Please I need help guys my dick won't get hard, it's so frustrating.

Stop masturbating if you do and reduce your sugar intake. You can consult your doctor if you're not satisfied with my advice.