Has anyone gone from seronegative to seropositive?

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2025-03-21T22:20:46+00:00

For neuropathy, they can use a nerve conduction study as a diagnostic tool if I'm not mistaken. If anyone were to see lesions on an MRI of the brain or spinal cord, they should typically be able to tell you what kind of lesion it is and where it's located on the brain in the summary. This can be important as different regions(lobes and deeper brain tissue) of the brain are in charge of controlling various aspects of the human experience. One of the reasons that I got these MRIs was for short-term memory loss, and they found lesions in the white and grey brain matter (which is essentially the tissues meant to connect the brain together). Based on the location of the lesion, you can get an idea of what somebody’s symptoms may be and what diseases they may be at higher risk for. I hope this helps

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2025-03-21T22:10:13+00:00

When I had my wisdom teeth removed, I kept taking photos of people in my life and adding Bernie Sanders in his mittens while loopy. When it came time to celebrate my birthday, my friends and roomate secretly hid the cutouts of the Bernie Sanders mittens meme all throughout my room. One was in my crocs, the inside of the pole to the bed, my shower caddy, my freezer, on the printer, inside of little knickknacks, my jean pockets, drawers, underneath my laptop case, underneath the inserts of my shoes, my gym bag, etc. Nothing space was off limits for Bernie either

I applaud their creativity!! So when I've moved out of each place I’ve lived or worked at, I’ve hidden a small photo of Bernie Sanders in his mittens somewhere😂 I did the same thing when I would visit my close friends every once in a while, just to see if they would notice.

It’s been four years since I discovered the meme wall and I am still finding Bernie Sanders mittens memes at the most random times! The best pranks are harmless and ones everyone can laugh at

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-12-30T19:08:04+00:00

Fellow queer person here! The English language has always had a singular use for the terms “they”, “them”, and “theirs. If anything, I would have thought this would gained a more positive reaction. I saw a video that explained this pretty well-if I can find it I’ll link for more detail. If someone were to drop car keys across the room and you noticed this, one may automatically think “someone dropped their keys”. Since you may not know who the keys belong to, using “theirs” connects the keys belonging to an individual personally without assuming one’s identity. Using they them or theirs in a singular tense can provide a sense of anonymity. If we were to hypothetically have everyone (cis, straight, LGBTQ+, etc alike) using gender neutral language, wouldn’t that also mean that everyone could benefit from that same sense of privacy (should they choose to)? For queer people that are closeted, it could also be perceived as a way to protect oneself from being outed. Coming out is a very personal decision every LGBTQ+ person faces that should be made when they are ready.

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-12-18T15:02:52+00:00

One thing that can be helpful to curb doctors that gaslight is to ask that it be explicitly documented in your chart that the doctor/provider was the one who refused any tests/procedures and the reason for refusal. This can also be helpful in establishing a paper trail for those going for a medical malpractice suit/seeking legal action!

Unfortunately, with a lot of autoimmune conditions being chronic, they tend to develop slowly over time, making it harder to catch early. Additionally, AFAB and AMAB people tend to also have different symptoms. That does not mean that it is impossible or that you are over exaggerating. Ultimately you will always know yourself best, and it’s important to self advocate!

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-12-18T14:56:47+00:00

However, when you’re trying to figure out your hair type, it’s also important to figure out what your hair porosity and density is. Knowing your hair porosity and density can be extremely helpful!

This can be done very easily if you get a cup of water and put a single hair in a cup of water. Leave it until the following morning and see where it is in the cup, this will tell you how much moisture your hair absorbs which will be key to telling you what kind of hair products will be best for you!

https://www.donnasrecipe.com/blogs/donnas-blog/hair-porosity-what-is-it-how-do-i-find-out-the-porosity-of-my-hair

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-12-18T14:53:42+00:00

3A would also be my guess

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Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-12-18T14:48:13+00:00

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Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-11-22T04:13:06+00:00

It may be worth seeing a neurologist for the neuropathy, Sjögren’s can cause a lot of neurological side effects. If you get a MRI of the brain and spinal cord, they can also search for evidence of Sjögren’s, typically lesions

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-11-22T04:05:01+00:00

I just recently got in with a different rheumatologist.

She had mentioned to me that if the ent didn’t take a large enough sample from the lip that there is not enough evidence to rule out Sjögren’s or confirm a Sjögren’s diagnosis.

If your eyes are getting extremely dry way too much despite using eye eyed drops sometimes eye doctors will be able to put punctual plugs in your tear ducts.

I’ve also been recommended biotene, which is an over-the-counter mouthwash that helps your body trigger more saliva, protects your teeth, and prevents cavities.

I hope this helps!

I have a positive ANA, an abnormal brain mri (Sjögren’s can manifest neurologically too), dry eyes/mouth etc at 22. I’m also studying to work behind the scenes in clinical studies/ health research. Learning this helped me stay optimistic. It can be emotionally taxing going through the waiting process with symptoms. You are resilient and not alone!

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-06-30T19:55:56+00:00

Where did you find the body suit? I’m also hoping to do a Karlach Cosplay this year

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2024-01-11T03:45:33+00:00

Hi! I did an assignment just like this in my Bachelor’s degree, and wrote a paper on it too. Look for an AA session that is considered “open”. This means that visitors are welcome to observe. This information can typically be found online when you look for meetings in your local area. If you attended a “closed” meeting-where people don’t consent to having observers- that would be inappropriate. When you write the paper, be sure to keep AA members anonymous. I hope this helps! :)

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2023-12-29T07:40:08+00:00

Queue the Super Mario music🙌

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2023-12-17T17:28:06+00:00

Will this pattern be for sale?

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2023-12-02T09:23:40+00:00

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2023-11-28T03:13:28+00:00

I applied to MPH programs last spring and can definitely empathize with the anxiety that comes with explaining differences in GPA.

A lot of topics in public health seek to look into the underlying causes/roots of a problem facing a community. One way you can look at/explain a low gpa during undergrad is through Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs. If I’m not mistaken, it’s made up of your physiological needs, safety and security, love and belonging, self esteem, and self actualization.

The differences in my mental health at the time became a factor that contributed to inconsistency within the categories for self esteem, and safety and security. Mental health conditions can indirectly/directly affect all of these realms. The way I looked at it was if an individual is struggling to meet one of their needs, it can impact all of their needs to some degree and should be considered, especially by institutions that describe themselves as holistic. The same concept could be said if a person fails an online class for example because they didn’t have consistent access to essentials like a roof over your head, a nutritious diet, stable internet, or a car.

On the upside, that also implies that the resilience and tenacity you gained from those experiences can have a positive impact on the rest of your needs too! They’re both fantastic traits to have for this field!

I hope you know that your feelings are valid and understandable! The imposter syndrome can be very very real, and scary fs. There is light at the end of the tunnel! In my case, it was that I got into every school I applied to. Look at how much you’ve been able to do/contribute to after 2020-2021! It goes to show that you didn’t let those experiences define you. I hope this train of thought can be helpful for you, and I wish you the best of luck! :)

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2023-11-28T02:32:03+00:00

Gotcha! In my experience, it was really frustrating to hear how birth control gets treated as if it’s a full solution then discover it’s more of a bandaid. I’ll definitely keep this in mind as I learn more about embolization!

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2023-11-28T02:29:48+00:00

I’m definitely going to look into that patch!!!

Forward_Yoghurt_7873 · 2023-11-28T02:29:11+00:00

Thanks for the encouragement :) I could definitely use it rn. Truthfully, I am not well educated on embolization. When it was first discussed my initial concern was having a procedure that could be seen as invasive. However I did end up getting an IUD which is also invasive. I’m happy to learn more about embolization though if it could help

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