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It Just Makes SenseAuthor: Samantha Smith and Jeffrey Siefert
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Chit Chat 186 Mercury Tuna, Medical Mix-ups, and Dog-Sitting Drama
Episode 186
Friday, 16 January, 2026
Sam's been experiencing headaches, tingling in their extremities, and persistent fatigue. The culprit? Could seven cans of high-mercury albacore tuna weekly for three months straight be it? With help from their nurse friend Evangeline, they self-diagnosed mercury poisoning and have since stopped the tuna habit (though they admit it's been challenging). Sam actually had elevated mercury levels as a child from similar tuna consumption, making this a recurring pattern worth noting.Could comfort food ever be worth the risk of poisoning yourself twice?The conversation meanders through restaurant memories and favorite tuna preparations before diving into a frustrating medical saga. Jeff goes all KAREN again and vents about a cancelled kidney stone procedure because of semaglutide medication interfering with anesthesia and then describes his nightmare experience with Western New York Urology's scheduling department. Between rude staff members who yelled at them and appointment cancellations, they're planning to visit the office tomorrow determined to secure a confirmed procedure date.He's also running on fumes caring for his sister's two energetic rescue dogs while juggling bartending shifts and planning a Denver trip for an upcoming game.Tune in to hear the full story of medical mishaps, mercury poisoning, and exhausting dog-sitting duties.
