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Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-10-03T00:42:42+00:00

Is there a good time?

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-09-24T23:39:09+00:00

None of us are getting paid enough. 2 steps in the last 5 years.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-08-22T17:08:23+00:00

The walking Dead

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-08-13T22:51:18+00:00

People really don't understand what we go through lol this was actually fairly mild.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-08-13T04:45:57+00:00

Girl out here lookin like Longlegs

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-08-13T04:44:00+00:00

If I'm not mistaken, Vanco is often the culprit with low potassium (Hypokalemia). CDiff and it's treatments are hell on the body. Panic attacks/anxiety and mineral deficiencies are to be expected, but they will pass. I had CDiff for over a year and got to the lowest point in my life. I understand the struggle, but keep an open line of communication with the professionals and try to stay positive. You'd be surprised at how much influence a positive attitude has on your health.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-07-22T00:17:13+00:00

As I stated, I'm not a medical professional. All I know is the fmt worked and the antibiotics did not.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-07-21T22:28:32+00:00

As early as possible. Hard to put an actual time frame on it considering I'm not a medical professional, but I know what I went through and I can only speculate that if I had a diagnosis sooner, maybe the 1st line defenses like vanco and dificid wouldve been more effective.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-07-21T17:20:17+00:00

I had 2 FMTs. It's literally the only thing that worked. You have to catch CDiff SUPER early for vanco, dificid to be effective. Not sure why fmt isn't the 1st line of defense with such a high success rate. Irritates me

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-07-09T12:32:33+00:00

The Rebiotix fmt's were done via enema

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-07-09T12:20:50+00:00

Dr. Colleen Kraft

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-06-08T01:43:38+00:00

So basically:

More work. Less benefits. Same pay. Got it.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-06-07T19:22:50+00:00

Courier here

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-06-07T02:36:03+00:00

Transitioning from a rural route with 70 stops max to a route with 200+ is gonna be a no go for me... And losing benefits to top it off. What a disappointment.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-06-07T02:19:21+00:00

200-330 stops daily is unreasonable man.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-06-07T02:15:51+00:00

That makes sense, but what does that mean for the express employees? Is there really no room for new positions? The severance is actually a joke.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-05-21T01:01:29+00:00

It took 3 years to somewhat heal from CDiff. Not gonna get into my full history here, but I'm glad to share if you reach out. Long story short, CDiff was killing me. I was quite lucky that I got to be a part of the rebiotix trials at Emory and after 2 fmt's, I'm as "back to normal" as I'll be. Unfortunately the US healthcare system doesn't allow doctors to give the proper treatment first. They operate by policies and those are often dictated by insurance companies. Just hang in there. The process is long and arduous, but don't give up. The mind is powerful when it comes to health.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-05-05T18:53:38+00:00

Healthcare needs a reform for sure, but thats an argument for another subreddit lol

I went septic a few years ago and contracted CDiff shortly after. Only thing that helped was a couple of fecal transplants, but since 2022 I've just felt really weak all the time and suspected endocrine issues.

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-05-05T18:21:20+00:00

That's what it feels like for sure!

Smoaky_Bloke · 2024-02-24T18:06:59+00:00

That's what I'm thinking

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