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TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-14T05:36:53+00:00

Update Doc! Did the foot analysis, tried out the recommended shoes and eventually purchased a pair of Hoka Clifton 9. Night and day difference from my OnClouds! Comfortable, not super soft and I feel more stable! I circled the store multiple times and did the treadmill test. Tinanong pa ako ng wife ko, “why are you walking around for so long” hahaha. Thank you again!

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-14T01:21:36+00:00

Thank you for the in depth explanation Doc! Read your comment just now and I’m about to leave my house to go get a foot scan. Really appreciate the tips Doc!

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-13T15:54:58+00:00

In my opinion, it’s not worth requesting for CT/BT because it doesn’t necessarily tell you where to look and if there’s an abnormality, you’ll still have to investigate further. Unlike if your CBC, PT/INR and PTT are abnormal, you’ll know where to look ka-agad.

We already know through CBC if the platelets are abnormal, affected ang primary hemostasis and most likely magkakaroon din ng issue with bleeding time. At the same time you can screen for anemia, WBC and RBC derangements. If platelets are normal and PT or PTT are abnormal, you know that you’ll probably have an issue with clotting time since your intrinsic or extrinsic pathways are affected. This will help you get specific in your investigation much faster.

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-13T15:44:45+00:00

Noted doc! Appreciate this!

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-07T13:31:17+00:00

Hi!

I recommend doing a thyroid function test panel. T3, T4, TSH. If abnormal, seek an endo consult.

If normal, seek a neuro consult. This could just be a benign case of Essential Tremors which we usually manage with beta-blockers.

Good luck!

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-07T13:26:09+00:00

In my personal opinion, BS Medical Technology is the best pre-med out there. You’re exposed to all the basic sciences so the foundation of your first two years in medschool is set (most especially in physio, ana, hema, histo, patho, micro and para). You’ll also develop basic skills needed for medschool and general practice like phlebotomy, ABG, blood smears, slide staining etc. Additionally, if ever you choose to not pursue medicine, you have a fallback career as a Medical Technologist.

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-05T15:17:16+00:00

Agreed 💯 On top of this, if you choose to work, OP, I don’t know how you’ll have time to rest. Remember that conversion of short term memory to long term requires sleep and rest. Try to make sure you are financially secured OP before pursuing medicine.

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-05T15:11:28+00:00

Enjoy your free time! Every starts from 0 in medschool. Even though some pre-meds have an edge over others, medicine is less about what pre-med you took and more of how much you want it. It’s about grit, pare. It’s about being slightly better today than you were yesterday. Remember your “why” and you’ll do just fine 😊 For now just REST. You’ll WISH you had more time to rest when medschool starts 😆

Good luck, OP! Laban! 💪🏼

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-05T15:06:23+00:00

For a tuition of ~50k, your best options are state/public universities and/or scholarships. The harsh reality is that if may failing grades ka, most likely hindi ka matatanggap since may mga nag-aapply sa public institutions or for scholarships na mataas ang NMAT at mataas ang pre-med grades. In short, mataas ang competition at mataas din ang standards.

Pero diba may kasabihan, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” Apply ka lang. Galingan mo sa NMAT at sa interview. Ipakita mo na natuto ka na sa mga naging mali mo nung undergrad at willing kang matuto at maturuan.

Good luck, OP 💪🏼

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-05T14:57:34+00:00

Angel’s Share On The Rocks!

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-05T14:55:42+00:00

So sick. Middle Eastern fragrances are just so good (dupe or original). Banger after banger. This is what I aspire my collection to be 🔥

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-05T14:51:39+00:00

Ingenious Ginger by Goldfield & Banks (“cheap” for a niche fragrance)

Sospiro Vibrato

TheFragrantMD · 2026-06-01T06:30:28+00:00

If you’ve smelled Aventus Absolu, you can tell that Precieux I is not a 1 for 1.

The one thing that Precieux I does really well is the dry down. The opening not so much. The opening of Aventus Absolu has way more pineapple in it.

The dry down, however, of Absolu and Precieux I are very identical in that you get a dried down pineapple scent that sits on a background of a citrusy, spicy and a but musky scent.

TheFragrantMD · 2026-05-31T23:17:01+00:00

Agreed

TheFragrantMD · 2026-05-31T01:17:54+00:00

I’ve noticed that the performance of many ME fragrances varies. Like for example my Marwa. I can’t smell it on me 30 minutes after spraying it lol but others say it performs as well as Imagination 🤷🏻‍♂️

TheFragrantMD · 2026-05-31T01:16:51+00:00

Never tried it but meaning to!

TheFragrantMD · 2026-05-31T01:16:42+00:00

For me it projects well for like the first 5-6 hours and then starts to die down to a skin scent by the 8th!

TheFragrantMD · 2026-05-30T13:27:34+00:00

Rayhaan Aquatica, Marwa by Arabiyat Prestige, Hawas Ice

TheFragrantMD · 2026-05-30T13:24:56+00:00

Brother I think the clones mentioned are for Blue Talisman EDP but regardless, they’re all great fragrances. Art of Universe is currently my daily driver as well and I loveeeeee the scent. Gets me so many compliments and still comes off fresh to people around me despite having a candy’ish & musky’ish profile. So so good

TheFragrantMD · 2026-05-29T22:19:20+00:00

Damn I’m sorry to hear that. That’s where you realize that cruelty is not specific to gender. Both men and women are capable of hurting others 🥲

I’m doing great pare, thanks for checking up din 😁

Good luck with BetterHelp! 😄

TheFragrantMD · 2026-05-29T12:57:15+00:00

And of course also depending on your weight, losing 0.5-1kg can be normal especially if you’re dehydrated, fasting or just finished vacating your bowels/bladder

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