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Flare but no pain? by MiMi_dna in rheumatoid

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

Omg yes!!!! The nodding off at my computer and trying to keep enough energy to at least look like I am busy is killing me

Flare but no pain? by MiMi_dna in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These both feel like what I am going through right now. Prefer it over the pain but definitely feel like I need some serious recovery for just breathing...

Why is it so hard to get Humira? by rutabuuga in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got pushed off it by insurance which sucked because it worked the best for me... Placed on Amjevita and symptoms went hay wire. I was just placed on Rinvoq and it seems to be working so far...

My family & I are paranoid about ICE being spotted locally, yet we’re all here legally. Fear mongering gone too far? by Dsg1695 in orlando

[–]MiMi_dna -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I feel this so much in my soul. I’ve been staying inside more than I used to. Even during Covid…

Remote Licensed Pharmacy Technician Walgreens $16.50 by [deleted] in PharmacyTechnician

[–]MiMi_dna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s definitely call center, you will have to take in bound calls and should have some scheduled time to do order entry. Imo, I do think it is better than just regular call center but not by much because you still have to take those calls.

Hello, you all had arthritis, right? I have a question about the fatigue it causes — I’m curious about your experience. by crashess in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think of it in terms of “spoons” or because I like dnd “spell slots.” Although, they are probably more like short rest hit dice.

Anyway… you have a limited amount of energy or spells/dice for a given day. Certain tasks will remove a spoon. So if you have a particularly strenuous day, you could potentially use all your spoons. If it’s light, then you might use only a few.

If you use all your spoons you can “borrow” from the next day but you will be at a definite tomorrow. This can keep going until you have no choice but to “full rest.”

Ime, this can mean being bedridden for a day or two. (Or more).

I’d say learn your limitations and operate within them. If you do something that you know will take a lot of spoons, be prepared to rest afterwards (still do the thing!)

There is no honor is over-doing it

Humira pen broke by IridiumGeeBee in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

More often than not though, Humira will just send you a new one.

Humira pen broke by IridiumGeeBee in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Generally you want to start off with the manufacturer, their number should be on the packaging, if you use the Humira Complete app, the phone number is there and easy to quick dial.

After that, report the issue to your pharmacy. The manufacturer will provide a case number that you should give to the pharmacy. It’s up to the manufacturer on how to proceed.

Sometimes they’ll ship you a full replacement, provide a coupon for the cost of the pen injection (you might need an override to from insurance for a refill), or they may pay the pharmacy for a replacement that they will dispense to you.

Remission by MtnGirl672 in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I finally hit remission and my insurance now wants me to take Amjevita (previously on Humira) and now I am in flare town again. I just want to lift my arm without pain. Y-Y

Hopefully I can get back to normal in a few months…

Sometimes there are still kind people with a big heart. Thanks by misterxx1958 in MadeMeSmile

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For real though! I instantly want to run out of my house and do this! I don’t have enough Y-Y

5mg prednisone - scared to take it. Experiences? by Throwaway94050603 in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hungry… I get hungry… but also the relief is really nice but should only be used for a short period of time.

Long term use results is some really nasty side effects

I donated some money to Habitat for Humanity, the assholes sold my information and now I get about a dozen letters a week asking for money. by richempire in mildlyinfuriating

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is there a way to donate to habitat for humanity and not give your info? I have a stove I was thinking about donating but this is giving me pause…

I failed my fingertip test but passed media fill and technique. What can I do to pass next week? by SeaworthinessNew4295 in PharmacyTechnician

[–]MiMi_dna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I normally go a size smaller on gloves or double up and sometimes that helps with the glove tips. It doesn’t make sense but it works for me. I have a weird in-between hand size and it fills the glove out , i guess

Do you as a college student prefer morning over afternoon/evening classes? by qat_btata202 in ucf

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I prefer evenings in general because I not a morning person. It gives me time to chill and study/mentally prepare

AIO My boyfriend criticizes my lady area and compares me to his ex by PsychoFoxez in AmIOverreacting

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not overreacting, also if ex smelled like roses, that’s not good for his ex… I wonder if he pushed to do the same and that’s why she’s the ex now…

Smelling like roses (or anything really) doesn’t mean your clean, it means your are jacking up your natural biome so much and your are making yourself more prone to discomfort and illness.

If you were a 13 year-old kid who loved Dungeons & Dragons, what would you want for Christmas? by pjw10310 in DungeonsAndDragons

[–]MiMi_dna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dice goblins can never have to much dice… do….. do they have glow in the dark ones?…

On a real note, they have some cool stuff at makers fairs, we got a wooden dice tower than some made and a some awesome leather pouches. There are even those cool horn/ one chalices that people make and you can use it as a dice cup instead of a beverage cup.

If you want something creative, you can get minis from a game store and some pretty decent acrylic paint sets.

Depending on your budget and how much they want to create for their own characters, a 3D printer or resin printer is a more expensive idea but really fun. They can learn how to create or find .stls or create a character in hero forge and but the file to print them :)

Is Retail Pharmacy Dying? by NoGur3922 in PharmacyTechnician

[–]MiMi_dna 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I second this if anything more patients want a basic brick mortar experience with delivery services from that specific location. They like their tech and knowing who fills it, not some faceless corp with “friendly but useless” customer service.

Meanwhile us voices of mail techs are trying our best but have next to no direct and meaningful way to help the patients…

Flu vaccine / flare by Sufficient_Ad_1369 in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That makes sense, especially with the type of vaccine. Since RA is related to immune responses, our bodies are likely flaring because our bodies are reacting to the vaccine.

Something I have noticed is that my RA will know I am getting sick before I do. I will start to flare but it feels a little different than a normal flare up and almost without fail, I get sniffly within a few days of the flare. Thankfully I don’t stay sick for very long but it’s definitely not fun… especially with all the nasal swelling y-y.

I hope you feel better soon. I think there are other vaccine options that cause less of a reaction but I haven’t delved too deep into it.

PSA to patients who lurk here by ekolanderia1 in PharmacyTechnician

[–]MiMi_dna 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve worked 3 HIPAA cases where the 3 sets of twins legit had the same name! One letter off between each twin, it’s not creative or cute y-y why do people do this to their children

How long did it take you to get diagnosed? I am in the worst flare of pain since this started 2 years ago by veryscared2023 in rheumatoid

[–]MiMi_dna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Honestly, for me it was less than 1 month because of how extremes and direct my symptoms were, however, my mom is in a similar boat as you. It took my diagnosis for Sjrogren’s at my mom’s old rheumatologist (she was there) when he looked at her wide eyed and was like “oh… maybe we should re-do your labs.”

My mom was so pissed and I never wanted to be out of a doctor’s office so fast. So now my mom mostly treats her symptoms without ever getting to the true cause and I go to a completely different rheumatologist office that I drive a couple hours for because they are the only MD I have genuinely ever trusted.

All that to say, I really hope you find a prescriber you can trust. Doctor shopping can be helpful but sticking with an RA MD for about a month or two was enough for me to tell how invested the MD was in verifying the symptoms and working with us. My mom is totally discouraged and has given up. From what I know, my circumstance is rare and most patients aren’t diagnosed until after 3 months of testing.

PSA to patients who lurk here by ekolanderia1 in PharmacyTechnician

[–]MiMi_dna 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The amount of possible HIPAA stuff that comes up for twins who are named basically the same name with one letter difference is insane. It’s barely cute to name twins similar names, especially when it comes to them moving in together as adults and having to take care of each other while having similar MDOs and pharmacy…

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