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misanthrope

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25. Speakng as someone who has received weekly infusions for 19 years

Sun Aug 24, 2025, 01:21 PM

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I find it odd they would use the back of his hand. It is easier for my nurses to use the larger veins further up my arm. The back of the hand has only been mentioned as a last resort but we've never gotten to that point, even on days when I've had to be stuck three or four times.

What makes it even more curious as an IV injection site is that Trump is a strongman-type authoritarian. Much of his effectiveness depends on an image of virility and health. So then why wouldn't he opt for an injection site further up his arm where his standard long sleeves would hide it?

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That bandaged hand could be evidence of Alzheimer's [View all] tinrobot Aug 24 OP

So would EDTA drip for clearing arteries bucolic_frolic Aug 24 #1

Or both JCMach1 Aug 24 #27

... Rare but serious complications of chelation therapy for heart disease include: struggle4progress Aug 24 #33

Chelation therapy is ONLY used for heavy metal poisoning. Mosby Aug 24 #46

Chelation therapy is also used for atherosclerosis bucolic_frolic Aug 24 #51

AI Mosby Aug 24 #57

And for supplying future members of Blue Man Group. LastDemocratInSC Monday #65

The pharmacist said he fills prescriptions for Alzheimer's. Blue Full Moon Aug 24 #2

including access to the nuclear codes vapor2 Aug 24 #5

Yes NJCher Aug 24 #13

Link, please.. Ms. Toad Aug 24 #40

Only if stated who. And something like that needs to disclosed. Blue Full Moon Aug 24 #41

I'm asking specifically for a link that a pharmacist said he was filling prescriptions for Alzheimers drugs Ms. Toad Aug 24 #43

French cuffs and diamond cufflinks C_U_L8R Aug 24 #3

Are those infusions daily? Ilsa Aug 24 #4

Nope. Ms. Toad Aug 24 #11

Thank you so much. That's a great summary. nt Ilsa Aug 24 #20

Could be AI or photo shopped too. Can't belive anything. Srkdqltr Aug 24 #6

Here's a link to the AFP photo blogslug Aug 24 #47

No bandage looks that rough. Srkdqltr Aug 24 #7

Yeah, that patch looks like spackle! dhol82 Aug 24 #60

What prevents a reporter asking him about it? Sneederbunk Aug 24 #8

They asked before and the White House Johonny Aug 24 #52

Frequent handshaking, eh? 3catwoman3 Aug 24 #64

First - it's not a bandage. It's a makeup blob. Ms. Toad Aug 24 #9

Looks like Bondo, the stuff auto body shops use. sop Aug 24 #14

I get monthly infusions Melon Aug 24 #21

Rotate being the key. Ms. Toad Aug 24 #38

I agree. Melon Aug 24 #48

My daughter had that experience . . . Ms. Toad Aug 24 #49

If you look closely the "blob" is covered with a thin clear film. pandr32 Aug 24 #23

Dip needs a bigger drip. Kid Berwyn Aug 24 #10

All these armchair doctors KentuckyWoman Aug 24 #12

Yes the anecdotal testimonials are exhausting to read. BannonsLiver Aug 24 #17

I find them invigorating! Especially that Alzheimer's angle, hadn't heard of that one heh Blues Heron Aug 24 #53

Most people can see clearly that Trump is mentally ill and has dementia. Irish_Dem Aug 24 #28

That's fair. KentuckyWoman Aug 24 #34

I guess I should be thankful NJCher Aug 24 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author BannonsLiver Aug 24 #18

I'm agreeing with you. Polly Hennessey Aug 24 #29

mab infusions monoclonal antibodies. Ms. Toad Aug 24 #42

thanks NJCher Aug 24 #50

I'm pretty good at ignoring them - Ms. Toad Aug 24 #61

He disappears every so many days. Blue Full Moon Aug 24 #16

From backhanding Traildogbob Aug 24 #19

Could be the back of his hand was kissed too enthusiastically by grovelling sycophants. sop Aug 24 #22

Good one! Traildogbob Aug 24 #31

Rubio did even worse NJCher Aug 24 #35

For real???? Traildogbob Aug 24 #39

My mother had kidney failure and was on regular dialysis had many of these symptoms. mackdaddy Aug 24 #24

Speakng as someone who has received weekly infusions for 19 years misanthrope Aug 24 #25

could it be NJCher Aug 24 #37

They also have very serious snowybirdie Aug 24 #26

Even if he has Alzheimer's, he can stick around for a long time. His father was allegorical oracle Aug 24 #30

It's makeup, not a bandage. generalbetrayus Aug 24 #32

Unwell in so many ways. Mostly, from the neck up. Sneederbunk Aug 24 #36

6 to 8 Months? Rhiagel Aug 24 #44

IV diuretics? Another good theory. tinrobot Aug 24 #45

If his veins are clogged and collapsing, UpInArms Aug 24 #54

His dementia is obvious. He's nutty as a fruitcake BTW. rickyhall Aug 24 #55

Unlikely iemanja Aug 24 #56

He's low IQ to start with underpants Aug 24 #58

Come sweet death.... Blue Owl Aug 24 #59

Half the shit that comes out of his face hole is evidence of Alzheimer's. Iggo Aug 24 #62

Here's hoping for serious side effects CanonRay Aug 24 #63