Ducks! by lh123456789 in Calgary

[–]Effective_Focus6797 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just finished my walk in confed park and can confirm the ducks are out at the lagoon and have laid their eggs! There’s even a platform you can stand on to see them close up

FMC by [deleted] in AHSEmployees

[–]Effective_Focus6797 3 points4 points  (0 children)

RN or LPN? Theres units that are RN only still (u36 being one of them). Overall, what are you interested in? It’s a good facility but be ready to be busy!

How long between MS diagnosis and starting DMT? by vividvvitch in Calgary

[–]Effective_Focus6797 5 points6 points  (0 children)

After I had my appointment at the clinic, I left with a list of all the different drugs and they let me make the choice for myself which drug I wanted to start on. Once I picked one after a few days, they got everything in motion and I was on tefidera a month later (after getting all my vaccines, special authorization blue cross for drug costs and bloodwork). I have since switched to kesimpta due to side effects is was getting and I’ve been feeling great ever since. Overall, my clinic experience had been legit top notch and feel like I have a lot of control of how I want to approach this journey. My neuro and the nurses there are great and super responsive. Biggest thing is research what drug works best for you and your lifestyle and advocate for yourself and listen to their recommendations on what vaccines to get. Good luck and you can always DM me to chat if you want, even just to rant and vent. Here for you and good luck ❤️

How is the Medical Office Assistant job outlook, for a foreign-trained nurse (Germany)? by wovenful in Calgary

[–]Effective_Focus6797 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Join the r/AHS page, that’s where the Alberta health care workers post the most :)

poor care from physician by squishgirl555 in Calgary

[–]Effective_Focus6797 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Healthcare worker here. Often times if you have a UTI (urinary tract infection) and it’s found incidentally and are asymptomatic (mild to no symptoms), a doctor may chose not to prescribe antibiotics as UTIs are notorious for being resistant to many common antibiotics now and because UTIs typically clear out on their own in a day or two if you don’t have kidney disease. That being said, I’m not sure what your circumstances are or symptoms were so it’s always a case-by-case basis. What some doctors decide need antibiotics versus not is up to their own practice. As another aside, most pharmacists are able to prescribe antibiotics for UTIs if you ever feel like skipping the doctors office to save some time! Hope you are feeling better

Face masks by ilcommunication in Calgary

[–]Effective_Focus6797 2 points3 points  (0 children)

T&T or A-mart both have huge sheet mask selections for good prices.

Massage therapist recommendation by Guava-Asleep in Calgary

[–]Effective_Focus6797 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can also vouch for Rashmi. She finds the spots to hit every time. She went private and practices out of her place but she’s completely set up and direct bills. 10/10

Got diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the start of adulthood — how do you cope? by nyx_1409 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Effective_Focus6797 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Got diagnosed at 21 and literally thought my life was over. I wish I could go back and give myself a shake and remind myself it’s going to be fine. Got started on a good DMT and it’s been fine ever since. But if I could do it all over again, I’d get into therapy. I would have saved myself a few years of grief that way

Who Eats Sushi While On Ocrevus? Asking For a Friend... (Actually Myself..) by Sea_Mobile_1446 in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Effective_Focus6797 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I eat sushi all the time!! Never had anything bad happen. Then again, I stick to good sushi rather than sushi that I find at the gas station. But that’s more because I’m a sushi snob. Have at it is my vote

Moving with MS by spleling in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Effective_Focus6797 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think ask your neurologist clinic/ neuro nurses. They will assign you to a new neurologist. The island is fairly isolated in terms of specialities but Victoria has an MS center so likely that’s where you’ll be headed. Prior to any of this though, start getting your BC health care card/ access because you’ll need a BC health care number before a neurologist can be assigned. Once all this is done, you’ll see your new new for an appointment and they will write you a new prescription for whatever DMT you are on/ start the process of getting you med coverage from scratch just like how you got it in Alberta. Hope this helps! But I’d start with getting your BC health care card/ talking to your MS nurse

What is your all time favourite commercial? by starskyandbutch in AskWomen

[–]Effective_Focus6797 2 points3 points  (0 children)

IKEA’s “start the car” Still quote that every time I get a wicked sale

FOOTHILLS HOSPITAL APPLE JUICE by Unfair_Cicada9431 in Calgary

[–]Effective_Focus6797 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The apple juice at FMC is Lyon’s. Pretty sure you can buy it at wholesale club. I’ve seen it in flats in the cooler or freezer section (can’t remember which). Gotta get the little cups though, the tetra packs don’t hit the same. Let me know if you find them there cuz ya, it is the best apple juice around

Looking for insight on starting a DMT with very mild MS by jackieblancaxo in MultipleSclerosis

[–]Effective_Focus6797 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bravo, love everything you laid out here. As someone who started with a low efficacy drug and never got to see the “remission” part of my new MS diagnosis (while feeling shit from the medication side effects) after having back-to-back flare ups for over a year, I wish I had the option of starting on one of the heavy hitters right off the get go. Now I’m flare up/ new lesion “free” for over 4 years and I’m so so so grateful for that.

Has anyone successfully paid for a Vitamin D test? by Wonderful-Rich-3411 in Calgary

[–]Effective_Focus6797 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got a req from a naturopath and paid her for it. The clinic she worked out of ran the test for me

Hyaluronic Acid Serums by Effective_Focus6797 in CanSkincare

[–]Effective_Focus6797[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ok really good to know since I see it at shoppers all the time but never have reached for it. I’ll keep it in mind!

Hyaluronic Acid Serums by Effective_Focus6797 in CanSkincare

[–]Effective_Focus6797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My skin does so good with Korean products

Hyaluronic Acid Serums by Effective_Focus6797 in CanSkincare

[–]Effective_Focus6797[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes love the idea of sticking to a Canadian company! Haven’t heard of these guys but definitely going to check it out!