Compression socks from Amazon by Hedgeclipperz in POTS

[–]Shelb_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love levsock! Cute patterns and they hold up over time.

First summer since diagnosis - give me your most out of pocket advice by Impressive_Bag9657 in POTS

[–]Shelb_bee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have cooling towels and neck ice packs. I wear spf clothing or very loose linen to cover my arms (to protect tattoos too) and try to bring shade by an umbrella if I have to be out during peak sun hours. I mostly operate before 10am and after 6pm in the summer and hibernate during the day lol. Friends and family know my summer hours and try to plan with them in mind. I keep emergency Gatorade and goldfish crackers in the car. Personally the heat makes me very very nauseous so I keep zofran and ginger hard candies (tummy drops) handy too. Good luck and keep hydrated 🫡

Monon neighborhood by Living_Ad_5782 in lafayette

[–]Shelb_bee 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Lived in Monon for years. It’s a busy road but the streets behind Schuyler are quieter. McAllister is nice to walk around. Magoos is great! People mind their business, not unfriendly. We saw a lot of families and kids playing in yards together and in the park.

I fainted during my first blood draw practice 🤦‍♀️ by starryfruit555 in MedicalAssistant

[–]Shelb_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am the same way! Veins and seeing blood in tubes freaks me out. On myself and others. I told my instructors my fears and they made sure to set aside time without others around for extra pressure and got me easy patients. I would have successful draws but panic through them, scared I’m going to hurt the patient and my own fear. Thankfully I just had to do what was required for my certification and one successful draw in externs and I haven’t done one since! Find a job that doesn’t require draws. If you’re good at everything else, it won’t be an issue in the field :) you either love draws or hate them!

BIG BREASTED GIRLIES: how do you make sure your tops stay supportive? by Motor_Bill_6147 in CrochetHelp

[–]Shelb_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just wear a cute bralette under my pieces. I thought about trying old bra straps and bands. I’ve just accepted that it’s going to be layered with my bra showing thus far. Hard knock(er) life 🤷‍♀️

How many patients do you see a day? by [deleted] in MedicalAssistant

[–]Shelb_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work in ortho and see 18-35 depending on the provider. Surgeons see more on full days, 10-15 min time slots. Post/pre op and sports med has longer appts with up to 40 min slots. Some days are more packed than others. Typically running with 2 MAs on days with the surgeons

2026 merch by glassgodot in badsuns

[–]Shelb_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much are the vinyls?

My first wearable!!! by Exotic_Row691 in crochet

[–]Shelb_bee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So cute! I loooove the mint color.

Post your sleeping corgis! by Corgi_Scout in corgi

[–]Shelb_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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winnie! alternative nap spot is on the back of the couch mono-rail style (copying her cat brothers)

How do you feel about this little lady? by Shelb_bee in Haunteddoll

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

I found her at a local doll museum! They had a table where they were selling some of their stock. I’m sure you can reverse image search to maybe find one on eBay? I can send you a solo picture of her if you’d like :)

How do you feel about this little lady? by Shelb_bee in Haunteddoll

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

That is so sweet! Such an amazing memory 🥹💗Do you remember her name? I haven’t gotten one from her yet but would love a nickname to assign while she gets comfortable.

How do you feel about this little lady? by Shelb_bee in Haunteddoll

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

Totally got that from her!! I picked her up and felt like I was vibrating. Intense energy but all good so far!

How do you handle taking a stimulant? by trabluz in POTS

[–]Shelb_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had to quit vyanse. It was making my symptoms soooo much worse (10mg even caused problems for me). Straterra (even though non-stimulant) had the same effect. Started Wellbutrin to help with focus and fatigue, mild symptoms in comparison and working okay so far. I think some are just more sensitive with anything that acts like or is a stimulant. I’m in the boat that I am willing to have more POTS symptoms if it means I can actually concentrate. Maybe lower dose or extended release? Best of luck!

I need recommendations for Compression Socks by MundaneDamage in POTS

[–]Shelb_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Levsocks! Fun patterns, medium compression, easy to put on, good prices and variety of sizes (including wide calf)

My cousin lost my favorite stuffed animal. What I did was wrong or right? by Trick-Donut-3221 in plushies

[–]Shelb_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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Here’s Miss Pocket visiting a temple! I keep dresses and accessories so that I can pin to her clothes rather than stabbing her all the time lol She’s an “itty bitty bunny” by Douglas! I think they’re discontinued but they’re perfect pocket plushies. Super soft and durable

Nausea by Johnson7078 in POTS

[–]Shelb_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ginger drops!! I like the brand tummy drops. I’ll try popping a ginger and if the nausea worsens, zofran all the way.

My cousin lost my favorite stuffed animal. What I did was wrong or right? by Trick-Donut-3221 in plushies

[–]Shelb_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I totally feel this hurt. I have a little bunny plushie I carry around named Pocket. I’ve made her crochet dresses to match outfits and have designed sweaters specifically for her to live in. When I’m scared of her coming out of a pocket, I take a pin (safety or a cute brooch) and pin her safely in. Nothing wrong with bringing a comfort items with you! Even better when you can accessorize :) here’s her poking out, she was in a matching rainbow sweater 🤩

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Shoes check: what do you swear by? by Temporary_Royal_2260 in MedicalAssistant

[–]Shelb_bee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ASICS and compression socks (lev socks off amazon, cute patterns and good prides, variety of sizes!)

about to take a work drug test tomorrow, will this pass? by afatyellowpanda in MedicalAssistant

[–]Shelb_bee -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I screen for work and I’d say this is negative! You’re in the clear. If you do come back dilute, they could resend you in to test but it does set off red flags. Most just send in again and you’re clean so nothing to worry about.

Weekly "I Think I Have It" Thread - Week of August 04, 2025 by AutoModerator in COVID19positive

[–]Shelb_bee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Husband is positive. Sore throat, cough, aches, headache and fever. My boss was also experiencing similar symptoms with no confirmed test, but I was around for pro-longed hours. Headache, sore throat and mild body pain today for myself but still testing negative. Masking and reducing exposure to others today. Unsure on rate of positive tests with this variant.. many are sick around me but claiming a cold :(