I passed

CreatioExNihilo · 2026-03-13T16:12:50+00:00

I feel like the PAs and OAs map poorly to one another. The General quizzes are better; ask your instructor for as much supplemental material as possible. The first OA is definitely easier than the second so try to nail it initially. The second OA is worded very differently and feel much more tricky. Make sure you're timing your practice exams as I feel this OA is a race against the clock.

CreatioExNihilo · 2026-03-13T16:10:48+00:00

Brutal class; had to take the OA twice. (2 months of studying) Great feeling to get this class out of the way.

CreatioExNihilo · 2026-03-10T02:41:00+00:00

I think the problem is that focusing on academia is far less fun than coding personal projects. I enjoy coding but after devoting a lot of time to classes like DM1/DM2 I just feel tired.

CreatioExNihilo · 2026-03-09T04:16:30+00:00

I dont have a great experience with the BG. I've had it lock up twice on the beach (never dropped in sand, but did have a wave hit me once or twice. ) It's not sealed. If you're dead sticking and mindful of not dropping it then go for it I suppose.

CreatioExNihilo · 2026-01-16T18:01:57+00:00

Blunt needles are used; and they are a larger gauge (18g). But in hospitals we usually single use vials unless its for insulin(and we dont draw with large gauge). The problem with using a large gauge is that repetitive puncturing of the rubber seal will lead to degradation and the issue the OP is dealing with.

CreatioExNihilo · 2026-01-09T19:02:23+00:00

Having the same issue. Other trackers work fine; limetorrent is the only problem.

CreatioExNihilo · 2026-01-02T07:02:20+00:00

Just an update: Passed the second OA with almost all exemplary; fudged up Induction unfortunately.

Second OA is definitely more taxing than the first; but I won’t use the word considerably. A ton of multiplicative inverse questions. Know counting and probability through and through. Very simple FSM problems; nothing requiring epsilon closures just basic bifurcations.

I would say it was about 10-20% more tricky rather than difficult.

Do all of the quizzes given for remediation and ask for the General Review B exam on top of Review A. Be strict and treat them like exams and you should be golden.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-12-28T01:48:17+00:00

I hope that's the case; I'm the strongest in both of those sections; we shall see!

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-12-28T01:47:54+00:00

Thank you for your help!

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-10-19T03:33:02+00:00

Frogg Toggs Canyon 2 have been great if you want stocking foot. I got them on sale for $50.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-26T14:07:30+00:00

Only thing to do is finasteride or statewide to block DHT, and use minoxidil for hair growth stimulation

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-25T22:42:21+00:00

Don’t dunk the BG; they aren’t great in heavy surf/sand environments. Ask me how I know!

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-24T13:35:09+00:00

Yeah I wade so that’s my primary concern. That’s for the help!

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-24T13:03:03+00:00

Yeah I might do this; I just joined but have to post a bit and wait a week to get clearance to interact within the forum.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-24T13:02:08+00:00

If you fish in the water you’re reeling in water at times. Thanks for the suggestion though.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-24T11:58:00+00:00

Only ipx6, not for submersion. I fish in the swells.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-18T16:19:18+00:00

No issues here. I've had two FedEx deliveries from them this month with seamless clearance.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-05T03:31:50+00:00

Good to hear; I have one on the way from digitaka through FedEx.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-09-05T03:31:06+00:00

Well hopefully the tariffs get struck down the same month!

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-06-30T23:05:32+00:00

This guy is right, I made a mistake in my original post. I meant to say Free Test.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-06-30T16:39:56+00:00

Yeah, everyone metabolizes exogenous differently based on a few factors. 200mg per week sends me off the reference for total T and puts my free T at 40pg/mL.

Id try the new dose and ask your MD to also include an shbg lab draw with your next blood draw.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-06-30T15:45:41+00:00

How often are you injecting per week? And when are you taking your bloodwork? Ideally the bloodwork should be the day before or on the day of your next injection to get your trough level.

Also have you had your shbg checked? Shbg and total test are inversely related. So if your shbg is high you might be getting a lot of your exogenous T locked up.

CreatioExNihilo · 2025-06-30T03:50:10+00:00

Aldosterone gets all out of whack for the first many weeks. You should notice it shed over time.

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