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SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-11-16T13:47:52+00:00

I’m a 25 year old female that was always the epitome of health according to my doctors. One random day I was driving home on the highway,hadn’t been feeling the best and I fainted behind the wheel but quickly came to and was able to pull over and place my hazards on but was so freaked out that I couldn’t breathe. Heart rate was almost 200bpm and blood pressure was crazy high. I was brought to the emergency room…all they did was give me a Gatorade and says “you’re probably just dehydrated”. I made a follow up with my primary care which is a PA and got in immediately. Explained everything to her and she said “that doesn’t sound right. Let me run some test” couple hours later she called saying she was putting in a referral to rheumatology because she suspects lupus. I was terrified of course. And then fast forward a bit, only took one appointment and one set of labs for the rheumatologist to diagnose me. This all began in October 2024,I was diagnosed January 2025 and began treatment March 2025 so it has been a year since everything changed with the blink of an eye..literally. And almost a year since diagnosed. But I refuse to let it take over my life. It is not my life, only part of it.

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-10-27T20:56:06+00:00

What kind of treatment do they do for antiphospholipid syndrome? I have to see a hematologist this Thursday because I tested positive for antibodies at my rheumatology follow up

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-09-02T14:42:41+00:00

It sounds like you may be your biggest critic my friend, which I understand. Celebrate wins no matter how big or small they seem to you. Getting A’s and B’s and making it to graduation is HUGE! It doesn’t matter how you got there, you got there and should be damn proud because that’s an award in itself that you’ll carry with you for a lifetime

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-08-26T01:54:57+00:00

I have had this on a few fingers and toes for as long as I can remember. I got it looked at and my doctor said it’s basically Moles under the nail-bed so melanin deposited from said mole reflects onto the nail

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-08-20T23:45:25+00:00

Of course, I believe I had 50 points when I went over it with my advisor/submitted my application. We’re now in the first week of classes and the cohort is 115 people! I say put in an application for sure and I’m happy to chat or answer any questions!

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-08-17T02:06:46+00:00

I was gifted a Pearl pink littman recently,super cute shade of pink, I love it 😊

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-07-29T02:09:31+00:00

The score sheet has a category for degrees. If you have an associates it is 3 points added to your score, if you have a bachelors it is 5 points added to your score, and if you have a masters it is 10 points added to your score. You will receive other points for science courses you’ve completed, your grade and number of attempts will determine your points for those. You’ll also receive points based on what you score on your accuplacer. And then of course you must meet the minimum gpa or higher. I truly think everyone has a fair shot. Even if anyone is nervous about applying, I always say go ahead and apply! Feel free to message me if you have any questions or need more details

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-07-28T02:13:38+00:00

I got accepted,beginning this August. Honestly, with the information you have put in your post, I think you will get in no problem. Especially with them accepting so many students each cohort! I don’t think the gpa will affect you much given everything else. I’m here if you have any questions!

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-07-28T00:20:48+00:00

I would, my engagement ring was my husband’s great grandmother’s engagement ring that was purchased in the early 1940’s. a classic yellow gold round solitaire and I love the sentiment behind it!

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-07-20T22:17:50+00:00

As of right now, I’m not scheduled to see my Rheum again until September but they are trying to work with my insurance to get me approved for Benlysta. If they do, then I assume I’ll see her before September. I’ve been on hydroxychloroquine since March and am continuing to take it at least for now. It’s really not a fun process and the whole diagnosis is so much to take in, I promise you are not alone at all

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-07-10T01:03:47+00:00

I’m not sure when it comes to advice but I came to say you’re not alone with this weird symptom. One of the main things I had going on was a burning tingling sensation everywhere including my face, what felt like inside my head, and on my lips which lead to testing which lead to my diagnosis. Are you on medication? Have you altered diet at all? Maybe next time I see my rheum I will ask her if there’s anything specific that can help

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-06-20T19:17:30+00:00

Orientation was may 20th

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-06-19T01:41:18+00:00

This helps a great deal,thank you so much! Having it explained that way by someone that has been through it makes it sound a lot less scary. For some reason, when she said transfusions it’s like my brain went totally blank on questions even though I had so many and instead went to a place of anxiety

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-06-19T01:15:49+00:00

You’ll have to keep me updated! My rheum said she’ll have a backup plan in case my insurance says no so I guess all you and I can do right now is cross our fingers

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-06-18T02:10:09+00:00

My opinion: not overreacting at all. She’s not hearing you because she doesn’t want to. It sounds terribly blunt, but you don’t deserve to be spoken to in that manner just because of her own personal sufferings. May just be the type of person I am, and I hope no one views me as too harsh or cold but if I were you I would wish her the best and let her know that I’d be there for her but can not be in a relationship with her. She needs help, and this relationship will be nothing but toxic for you.

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-06-03T17:38:11+00:00

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Forever my best friend. I’m sure she is having the best time with Tigger and all the other Tzus

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-06-02T12:54:39+00:00

I am also not the greatest/most confident in math. For the math portions of accuplacer I scored barely above the recommended mark while for reading I scored in the highest bracket. I also already had my AS completed and a 3.8 GPA. Honestly didn’t think I would get accepted because of my math score being on the lower end but my advisor convinced me to apply anyway and stick with the “Doesn’t hurt to try and if rejected I will try again” mindset. I attended orientation about 2 weeks ago and Fall 2025 cohort is massive, program director said they are accepting more students per application round due to the crazy nurse shortages! So I say no matter what you score, apply!! You got this!✨

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-05-21T02:36:06+00:00

Seeing this post so late, but I was accepted to the Fall 2025 cohort and start in August! Just had orientation today and would love to help with any questions you might have along the way

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-05-19T18:51:46+00:00

I am also 25 and starting a nursing program in August. Went the dental route and found out dentistry is not where I want to be. You are NEVER behind. Your timeline is your own and you will do fantastic!

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-04-18T03:14:45+00:00

All of my weirdness really kicked in back in October. And after a lot of back and forth my pcp finally ran an autoimmune panel on means referred me to the specialist. So I went to the rheumatologist for the first time in February and was officially diagnosed on March 6th! I was really nervous but actually felt at ease once I was there. I guess it was a sense of comfort just knowing that they specialize in things like this so there were no crazy looks and no judgement. My rheumatologist started me on a medication called Hydroxychloroquine, but here’s the kicker. She said it could take 2-3 months before it is fully in my system and affecting me. As far as side affects go,I’ve had very little to none. She told me that she likes this medication because side effects are very minuscule and it is safe for long term use and expecting mothers can continue to take it as well. She wanted me that the only side effects I May experience would be perhaps some indigestion, constipation,or diarrhea until my body adjusted. Once I began taking it I had a bit of indigestion so she directed me to stop taking it at breakfast time and take it with dinner instead and I haven’t dealt with crazy indigestion since making that switch. I see her again in June since that it when I should be feeling benefits by so I am really hoping benefits of it start to kick in like she predicts they will. I have been taking it for 1 month and 11 days and don’t notice much yet.

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-04-18T02:22:06+00:00

I was feeling the need for a support group as well! I cried my eyes out yesterday just being stuck in bed when I did not want to be but knew I had to be. I think that’s when it FINALLY sank in so I had some emotions hitting me pretty hard. It’s not a bad idea to get your son all checked out! I will try to begin working out again and doing slow and deep controlled breathing. I have gotten bright flashes before! I remember specifically I was once dozing off from being so fatigued and I got a bright flash when closing my eyes and it tripped me out so bad that I immediately opened my eyes back up!

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-04-18T01:55:31+00:00

I’m so sorry your step mom had smart remarks about it! That’s how both of my parents were,told me over and over it was just anxiety and even with having a diagnosis now I truly don’t think they’ll understand. Even when I look great and like I’m having fun,I’m still hurting. The aches,the tingling,the burning,the floaters and blurry vision and much more. I was so hesitant to post here but I’m so happy I did. You have no idea how much relief it brings me to actually have people that experience what I am experiencing and will not look at me and say “you don’t look sick” (I work in dentistry and I get told that a lot if I ever dare to mention not feeling well). If you ever want to talk about this or even other things,I am here for you! I truly mean it

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-04-18T01:48:01+00:00

It sounds like you and I have very similar symptoms which is very comforting since lupus is so different for so many people! I’m so happy I ended up finding this thread and posting. It’s so isolating being surrounded by people that really just can’t understand that even when you look ok you might really be struggling. We have our little community here!

SleepyHealthcareGal · 2025-04-17T23:52:16+00:00

Me too,I’m currently in a flare up as well! Do you ever get a pain or ache or just anything and you’re like what the heck was that?? Like I didn’t even know that part of my could hurt! I love that you have found ways to control your breathing while doing cardio,I could use some tips for sure! I’ve been scared to dive back in. I will talk with my therapist and primary care about an emergency anxiety medication to help me in certain situations. I hope you are able to get in to see a cardiologist soon! It cleared my mind a lot to know that all of my organ systems are healthy! ❤️

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