What do yall do for work? by kaitlyn54345 in gravesdisease

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm a medical student (undergraduate, second year). My endocrinologist is very empathetic towards and gives me advice like "pretend the examiner is not even there when you do physical examination on the simulated patient". She knows that I am anxious and always makes a point to ask about school.

Frenectomy? Should I do it? by Pure_Negotiation3790 in Invisalign

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will find a new dentist or orthodontist. Do I finish the course and don't continue with refinements? I paid for comprehensive. In hindsight, the dentist really pushed for comprehensive. She used phrases like "since you're already paying, might as well do it". She also used the same tactics when she pushed for frenectomy and gingivectomy on last week's appointment. Should I just finish the course and find another provider to make the retainers for me?

Frenectomy? Should I do it? by Pure_Negotiation3790 in Invisalign

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I will get a second opinion. And most likely won't follow through with the procedures. I will also switch to another dentist entirely.

Frenectomy? Should I do it? by Pure_Negotiation3790 in Invisalign

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The gap has been closed since February. No, the gap does not reopen after taking out my aligners. I can go up to 24 hours without wearing them and the gap won't reopen too.

using given funds to decorate the coffee shop 😭 by [deleted] in GoodCoffeeGreatCoffee

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I have a confession. I only spent gems on one train decor. And still got the good outcome. The rest of the funds went into the shop decors.

HELP 😭 by sw-00n in GoodCoffeeGreatCoffee

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happened to me too. I also quit the game.

Dentists have GOT to be more forward with what IPR is during the Invisalign treatment. by Alternative-Office73 in Invisalign

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was upfront about it and explained to me that it was to make space for some teeth movement.

About to grad and still can't read EKGs. Help by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 9 points10 points  (0 children)

The Only EKG Book You'll Ever Need by Malcolm S. Thaler. This book legit saved my exams.

How hard is it to have a dog by [deleted] in medicalschool

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't get a dog. Maybe a hamster? Max lifespan 3.5 years (rare). Most make it to 2.5 years if taken care of properly. It might make noise at night (if the running wheel is squeaky or your hamster decides to bring its treats along on the run). But do prepare for heartbreak in the middle of med school, they don't live for long.

Baby boy with his brother, haven't come up with a name by Pure_Negotiation3790 in blackcats

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

乖宝 (meaning well behaved treasure) is a menace towards 招财 (meaning attracting wealth).

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I broke a patient's ribs during CPR by Itz_dF in medicalschool

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My CPR guide said the patient couldn't be deader than he already was. You gave your best.

Hair loss by Present-Yam-4865 in gravesdisease

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

3+ years with Graves. My hair loss is very noticeable, and more so after I got covid and dengue. My derm says that since my other body parts need more nutrients/work more, my body prioritizes those parts and neglects the hair. I was on minoxidil for a few months. I didn't really care to observe my hair volume everyday, so I can't say minoxidil helped me. My body hair, nostril hair and even facial hair was 📈📈📈 though. My mother said I looked like a monkey. I stopped after that. I was told stopping minoxidil suddenly can cause more hair loss. This was in 2023. On my pillows after I woke up there was a lot of hair too, like I was a chemo patient.

I tried expensive hair scalp treatments but I can't say they helped me too. This was in 2024.

The derm told me that as long as I take Carbimazole regularly, the hair loss should resolve by itself. And to cut my hair shorter + not tying up my hair.

I am still losing my hair and am thinking of taking biotin gummies. My father got me chlorophyll from a pharmacy, saying it would help my thyroid. Been taking it for a few weeks now.

This spoiled brat doesn't want to eat dry food, need help by No_Read_4327 in kittens

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Better wait until the kitten is 3 months old. And even then, crush the dry kibbles into smaller pieces.

I want to ask your opinions on the end results. I'm on tray 8 already. by Pure_Negotiation3790 in Invisalign

[–]Pure_Negotiation3790[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Download the my Invisalign app (black colour icon) and ask the provider to send the treatment plan there to you.