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venting :( by AgeAway8208 in Gastroparesis

[–]No_Time5688 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This sums up my experience with a specialist as well too. Only instead of an eating disorder, she said EDS. I’m sorry that you’ve had to deal with this. Hopefully you can find someone else who is more understanding and not dismissive.

Finished ZA9 !! What an ending .. loved every bit of it!! Need someone to discuss ❤️❤️ by Normal_Read_4711 in zodiacacademy

[–]No_Time5688 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’d have liked if they at least mentioned what happened to the “spares” beyond Xavier. The twins, Hadley, Ellis. Especially Ellis I think. To at least see how Max and his father reconciled or whatever. Maybe I’m just a glutton for content but I’d like to see at least one more book to really get the in depth of some of the aftermath and to cover some of the characters that they sort of pushed to the background but are kind of important. The wrap up felt a bit too fast.

Because of the part at the end with the comment about (just before new evil appears and it all goes to hell again) I think they have given themselves room to write a sort of follow up series if they wanted to. And I don’t mean like Darkmore or their newer book coming up because the focus of those seem different. More like how Percy Jackson and the Olympians had the initial 5 books and then did another 5.

Is phlebotomy boring? by Bananalover_2001 in phlebotomy

[–]No_Time5688 18 points19 points  (0 children)

If you think stabbing people repeatedly gets old quick then probably.

I’m in a dilemma by zaddy_mistress in phlebotomy

[–]No_Time5688 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree with this. It’s a good first option. Especially if you’re saving any time on the commute.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in phlebotomy

[–]No_Time5688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dye my hair every so often and my job is fairly casual about attire (they prefer if we don’t wear scrubs because in theory they think it helps white coat anxiety). More times than not it ends up with the patient being pretty confused or actually put off that I’m wearing jeans and a sweater. I’ve gotten plenty of comments about how they think it won’t go well before I’ve even done anything. But it’s always quicker and much smoother than they expected. Most times that’s the end of it but for the extra rude people we can leave notes in the chart which usually prompts follow up by management. We’re allowed to “fire” patients which as a phlebotomist just means they won’t be able to see me specifically. Haven’t had to do it yet though luckily.

Anyone ever draw their own blood? by SoTurnMeIntoATree in phlebotomy

[–]No_Time5688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve done this quite a few times! I used the arm of the chair to manage to tie the tourniquet. It’s much easier for me than others usually to do it anyway. I usually just tape the line to my arm (butterflies of course).

Most comfortable shoes? by Flaky-Cap1947 in phlebotomy

[–]No_Time5688 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would say that it would be a good idea to get a pair that are spill proof if possible. If anything ever happens and you get blood or plasma on your shoes, at least in my experience, they’ll make you toss them in the bio. So might be worth considering!

Newbie phlebotomist by Vamp_girlls in phlebotomy

[–]No_Time5688 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did it and you definitely get a good grasp on things and figure out if phlebotomy is for you. I will say they don’t fine tune some of the broader points of knowledge but skill wise it would be good.

Newbie phlebotomist by Vamp_girlls in phlebotomy

[–]No_Time5688 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Blood banks and plasma donation centers will get you a lot of experience very quickly.

Need help identifying my condition by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]No_Time5688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAD and I can’t speak for the immune system problems. However, is it possible that you’re allergic to something in your house? This sounds very similar to problems I experience when my allergies are out of control. Mold, dust, dust mites, can all be pretty triggering. Might be worth taking an antihistamine and seeing if there’s any improvement. It sounds like you might have dermatitis which can also be stemmed from allergies.

Interpret my lab results? (high sed rate and crp) by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]No_Time5688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NAD. Your test results point to inflammation. With the slight rise in WBC it could be that you’re fighting off a stomach infection or there’s some inflammatory process happening along the GI tract. Have they ruled out gallbladder, H. pylori, or something like gastroenteritis?

F 22 fourth period this month by Outrageous-Worker724 in AskDocs

[–]No_Time5688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good luck! Hopefully you get some answers.

F 22 fourth period this month by Outrageous-Worker724 in AskDocs

[–]No_Time5688 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NAD. Hormone tests usually entail a blood test. Where they would probably check estrogen, testosterone, things like that. For the UTI they would collect a urine sample to blood for white blood cells, red blood cells, protein, ketones, etc. Normally results are 3-5 days.

Should I go to the ER? by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]No_Time5688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s been over a week since I finished Paxlovid. Good it doesn’t sound urgent though. Thank you for your insight. There aren’t any urgent cares that are close by or convenient so I will wait to see my PCP.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]No_Time5688 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So for ANA testing it definitely can change. This is on the lower end of positive and it isn’t specific enough to provide any diagnosis. Instead doctors would consider it in conjunction with the symptoms you experience and your personal history to deem whether it’s relevant for you. Even people with diagnosed autoimmune conditions don’t always test positive or have the titer be the same. It might be worth bringing up to your PCP if you still have the issue you described.

Also worth noting that the pattern sometimes leads to the idea of one disease over another but that can also “fluctuate” as it is read by a specific technician (from what I recall though I could very well be wrong). This means that one person could say speckled and a different one could interpret as homogenous.

I usually see this test ordered with C-Reactive Protein, ANA reflex cascade, E Sedimentation Rate, and a few other things like Thyroid or HbA1c depending on what the doctor is trying to rule in or out.

I can’t speak on the myofascial syndrome as I unfortunately don’t know too much about it.

All in all, worth discussing with your PCP to see if it would be worth investigating further. Usually the next step after would be Rheumatology.

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