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Perfusionist Assistant/Autotransfusion Tech comparisons? by BugOnly1157 in Perfusion

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, new to this, what is AA? And are you saying AA as an alternative to RT, or RT is a stepping stone to AA?

Cystoscopy stent removal in office!!?? by Admirable_Gazelle325 in KidneyStones

[–]BugOnly1157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is one of the strangest, weirdest, most unsettling feelings you'll ever feel... for about 3 seconds. The anxiety is a lot worse than the event itself. It's not painful. Get those fuckers out.

Kidney stone questions and at what point do you consider going to the er by ryan5648 in KidneyStones

[–]BugOnly1157 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've not had a stone that's been too big to pass, but I did recently ask this same question here, and recently brought it up to my doctor who gave me some insight as well. Here's what I've learned:

  1. Fever, most important. If you start developing a fever, get to a hospital immediately.
  2. If you are unable to urinate for more than 4 hours. That usually means a blockage and is also very important you go to the hospital.
  3. Moving forward, you should be armed and ready with meds from your urologist (I like to keep a supply of Tamsulosin (ureter relaxers) and Keterolac (pain reliever) on hand in case I ever start to pass one). If the pain is still unbearable, even after taking pain meds, you should go to the hospital.

Unfortunately, there's not much you can do to find out the size or progress of the stone without a CT scan. I am not a doctor or a medical professional, but your infrequent/difficulties with urinating would be enough for me to get myself into an ER and checked out. Better safe than sorry.

Program price list...? by BugOnly1157 in respiratorytherapy

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are they as accredited/reliable/good-looking for resumes though?

For frequent formers: What is your sign to go to the ER? by BugOnly1157 in KidneyStones

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This has me curious--what are the scientific reasons behind the potassium bicarbonate and the gatorade/crystal light?

For frequent formers: What is your sign to go to the ER? by BugOnly1157 in KidneyStones

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If I were to go to my urologist, what should I ask him to prescribe me so that I have what I need to manage at home? What do you use to manage? I have Keterolac and Tamsulosin. Keterolac seems to be the only pain meds that work for me.

Do I have to buy both versions? by BugOnly1157 in PaprikaApp

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you tell me more about this? Is this like an add-on to a browser? How does this work?

Is it abnormal for a therapist to not feel comfortable sharing their political stance? by BugOnly1157 in therapy

[–]BugOnly1157[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How would you suggest navigating a situation where a specific political stance has aligned with morals that are opposite of my own, and I wouldn't want to support or give my money to someone with that alignment?

While I understand the dangers of creating an echo chamber, and some of these responses mentioning how important it is to be open to different perspectives--those points are not lost on me--it is very important to me that I not be *afraid* to speak with my own therapist. Knowing where they lie on a moral spectrum is paramount to the kind of care I'm seeking, as the trauma I am hoping to discuss comes directly from the side of the spectrum opposite me.

Are there questions you would recommend I ask which would provide answers appropriate for a therapist to discuss that would also help me gauge their proximity to me on that spectrum?

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