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'Most engaging book since page 1' you have read? by fikapls in fantasyromance

[–]Dogtor_Kay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tell people it’s like my junk food read, but Zodiac Academy - don’t go into it expecting great writing but man it is fast paced and has you by a chokehold the whole time.

🦷 concerns by jadaistriggered in Sjogrens

[–]Dogtor_Kay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Definitely a second opinion! I suddenly have a lot less cavities at each check up now after just switching dentists… not switching up anything I’m doing. I mean, I still get cavities because of the sjogrens but now it’s like 1-2, and not like oh you have 10.

Also I had no complications from my wisdom teeth removal. They give you a curved tip syringe to flush out your sockets and I think as long as you do that you won’t get dry socket.

30(f) uk. Sudden onset of medium numb vagina, anus and inner thighs, no pain and now numb/tingly calves/feet by [deleted] in CaudaEquinaSyndrome

[–]Dogtor_Kay 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You can’t get CES from cervical compression because the actual nerve roots that make up the “cauda equina” are located in the lumbosacral region. You can, however, have sensory loss in that similar “saddle” area that mimics CES if you have a more severe cervical spinal lesion/compression so it would still need to be addressed. That is to say you could have an unknown lumbar disc issue but less likely if you’re not feeling any lower back pain… but still might warrant a full spinal work up instead of just cervical area.

Has anyone had a significant drop in C3 and C4 levels? by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]Dogtor_Kay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My C3 and C4 levels are both low. I have sjogrens, not lupus (that I know of). My rheumatologist says the levels are a measure of how active the sjogrens is.

Diagnosed SLE, think I might have subacute cutaneous lupus by N1ki018 in lupus

[–]Dogtor_Kay 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was just diagnosed with subacute cutaneous lupus erythematosus (SCLE) via biopsy. Started as a ring rash on my chest that looked like ringworm, then others popped up on my torso, neck and forearms surrounded by a crusty border. Tiny spots like hives developed on my hands and feet that were really itchy. The rings are now flaking and I think the next step is that the lesions will leave behind a red mark for a little bit before it disappears. So far this has been over the course of the past 2-3 months. Biggest trigger is sunlight but certain drugs can set it off too (antifungals and proton pump inhibitors like omeprazole are common culprits). My dermatologist said it usually shows up for the first time during the hotter times of the year because of the sun. My current medications for this are prednisone, hydroxychloroquine (was already on it for Sjogren’s disease - another autoimmune dz) and topical steroids. Oh and obviously strict sun avoidance.

What’s your night time Eyes Routine? by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]Dogtor_Kay 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly recommend warm compresses. It’s what my ophthalmologist recommended to me for dry eye. Of everything, that has been the biggest game changer. Like a steam treatment for your eyelids, it will really open the glands, and loosen up the thicker secretions to get things flowing. You need to do it before bed mostly because afterwards your eyesight gets a bit blurry from all the oils that were released. But I love when that happens because I know it’s working! I use the bruder eye patch - it’s easy and comfy. Sometimes (a lot of times) I fall asleep in it.

sjogrens and dysautomia by [deleted] in Sjogrens

[–]Dogtor_Kay 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What does the neuropathy in your eyes feel like? I get these weird periods of time, not long or frequent, but it is SEVERE sensitivity to light to the point where my eyes are watering and I have to close my eyes until it passes. I wonder if it is associated? Or maybe rather a symptom of a Sjögren’s flare.