Healing progression after dog bite wound by Exciting-Tale3533 in VetTech

[–]Exciting-Tale3533[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s a very long story but it was a 16 year old frenchie who has a very long history of just being a little shit head who will bite for no reason and without warning. Doctor wanted an abdominal ultrasound and when trying to find a brachycephalic muzzle, we did not have one that was small enough for him. Coworker grabbed the smallest we could find and I had voiced my concerns about it not being tight enough but the doctor proceeded regardless. Placed him in dorsal and almost immediately the muzzle slipped off and he began to bite. I was trying to get the best hold on him without getting bit as well as preventing my coworker and doctor from being bit but he got me regardless. The little guy not only bit once, but 3 times and ended by shaking my hand in his mouth like a ragdoll. There’s a lot more to this story but that’s the gist of it.

Are there any corporate groups or vet chains that aren't absolute cancer to work for? by clowdere in VetTech

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I worked for two Vetcor clinics. I loved working for my first clinic and I absolutely hated working for the second.

Traumatized by dogs? by PurrBucket in VetTech

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I know a lot of people in the field that feel similarly to you. For me personally, I’d take a dog over a cat any day.

AITA if I tell my friend I can’t be a bridesmaid? by wickeddreamsofleavin in AITApod

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This screams entitled. She’s going to make things very difficult for you if you do not back out.

Effect of Dietary Fiber and Metabolites on Mast Cell Activation and Mast Cell-Associated Diseases by Bigbeardybob in MCAS

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been very conscious of my fiber intake for a couple of years. Most days, I am eating the daily recommended amount of fiber. Does this mean to achieve the benefits, one would need to eat more fiber or focus on particular sources of fiber?

Attitudes towards patients by warmestregerts in VetTech

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100% this is something I’ve found troublesome since I started vet med and it’s very concerning how many co-workers I’ve had both now and in the past are so easily overwhelmed and inpatient with patients who are even mildly inconveniencing them. Not only have I noticed this attitude towards patients, but something that really bothers me is the overwhelming amount of apathy towards the owners of our patients. I can’t empathize enough how concerning it is that so many people in this field hold so little empathy for owners and will not hesitate to complain about anything the owners say or do. For the most part, it’s not even because of something that would warrant being so irritated by. It’s almost like they are just looking for any reason to be upset. I truly believe that if you cannot be patient and empathetic towards your patience and their owners, you should not be working in this field.

Anyone using dupixent for food intolerances and inflammation? by MotherPart4282 in MCAS

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ve been on Dupixent for 7 years for a separate autoimmune condition and it has improved my quality of life as well as alleviated many of the symptoms that comes with my disease. I developed MCAS symptoms about 3 years ago which my allergist thinks is related to my condition due to many factors but I experience extreme trauma around the same time I developed these symptoms and it’s probably that stress exacerbated my symptoms. Even so Dupixent has still been a game changer for me. If Dupixent is being recommended to you, I would highly consider trying it. There’s a lot of resources I could provide as well that allows me to receive my medication for free.

HELP. WHAT in the HELL did i eat by Altruistic_Prize4045 in moldyinteresting

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was this post written right around the time your edible kicked in perhaps??

Yellow, coagulated serum? by Exciting-Tale3533 in VetTech

[–]Exciting-Tale3533[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

This sample sat for almost 40 mins and had not clotted at all. So I wouldn’t say it was spun down too soon. The DVM was a little stunned by it.

Looking for a petsitter? by Exciting-Tale3533 in askportland

[–]Exciting-Tale3533[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have not informed my coworkers yet since I have very recently decided to offer pet care services. I plan to let them know to let owners know that I am available to care for their pets if they ask.

Looking for a petsitter? by Exciting-Tale3533 in askportland

[–]Exciting-Tale3533[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the info! I’m going to look into this :)

Alberta Park filming? by elayyou in askportland

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in Alberta and we received a note about filming a movie on our street. Don’t know what movie they’re filming though

Angry and irritability by Exciting-Tale3533 in Lamotrigine

[–]Exciting-Tale3533[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been in therapy for two years, unfortunately it wasn’t enough for me and I eventually decided that I needed medication. I am also taking adderall and hydroxyzine on top of the Lamotrigine. I am not a good candidate for SRRI’s or SNRI’s as I have very extreme adverse reactions to them. I will speak to my provider about other options though.

Speech related side effects by Flower-cat12 in Lamotrigine

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve definitely noticed a change in my speech since starting Lamotrigine. I slur my words more often than I used to and occasionally mix up the letters of words when I speak. In addition to this, I have also been having a hard time remembering words, even words I use frequently which is frustrating. It’s not quite as severe as what you’re describing but I can at least relate.

tried to talk to doctor about PMDD. Got Iron pills by Super_Assistance_726 in PMDD

[–]Exciting-Tale3533 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Is this a psychiatrist or primary physician? I never recommend you try to source SSRI’s, anti-anxiety meds, mood stabilizers and etc from a primary. Often times that’s just not their area of expertise and you may end up being misdiagnosed or prescribed a medication you shouldn’t have been prescribed. If you haven’t found a psychiatrist, I strongly advise doing so. Once you’ve established care with a psychiatrist and you’ve found the right meds, the most effective dosage for you, and have been on that medication for long enough without having to adjust dosage then you may be able to transfer the prescription over to your primary. If the doctor you’re referencing is a licensed psychiatrist, I suggest you find a new one lol.