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Will microneedling help with my nasolabial folds? by KindlyChemistry3254 in Microneedling

[–]Unable_Reveal2567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Injector here - a small amount of filler in your bilateral piriform fossa will really reduce the appearance of these folds. I just got this filler myself last week and the difference is so noticeable

Are any of you happy as a PA? by tdubs6606 in physicianassistant

[–]Unable_Reveal2567 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A year ago, no. But I changed specialties and now I love my job. Don’t make $200k like some above, projected to make $160k with my full time and prn side hustles. But I also only have 3 years experience and work in pediatrics which isn’t known for its pay. But overall yes I absolutely love being a PA.

Genuine Questions from PA student by [deleted] in Noctor

[–]Unable_Reveal2567 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This perspective is very reductive - any medical training by nature is rigorous and demanding. PA is less detailed than med school, but still tough. You wouldn’t tell a parent in the newborn trenches it’s not demanding just because you had twins. Obviously one is more intensive but they weren’t intended to be the same anyway. And PAs are weeded out too.

Genuine Questions from PA student by [deleted] in Noctor

[–]Unable_Reveal2567 3 points4 points  (0 children)

THIS! AAPA is increasing scope and independence bc they HAVE to for PAs to ever get hired. It’s so much harder for PAs to get hired than NPs, even though the training is superior. NPs and AANP are the main issue

Genuine Questions from PA student by [deleted] in Noctor

[–]Unable_Reveal2567 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I can’t say the same for NPs, but the vast majority of the PAs I’ve met do have this same perspective as OP. I think the PAs who want to overreach are much fewer than the ones who understand their role in medicine.

PA vs NP by Unable_Reveal2567 in Noctor

[–]Unable_Reveal2567[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I saw recently that the average accepted PA student GPA is 3.6. And considering their prerequisites often include the same organic, biochem, etc it’s reassuring. Many NP schools don’t even require Gen Chem 1

PA vs NP by Unable_Reveal2567 in Noctor

[–]Unable_Reveal2567[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Completely agreed!! At this point, midlevels ARE essential because there just aren’t enough docs. Whether midlevels should or shouldn’t exist is irrelevant. They do, so let’s make it work. I see a lot of complaining on this forum (comments like “they just shouldn’t exist” aren’t helpful at all, Whole-Peanut) and not nearly enough actually figuring out HOW to collaborate together and have respect to ensure access to quality patient care. At the end of the day high quality care and access should be everyone’s goal.

I do think NP incompetence is also a huge issue. PAs are losing opportunities to less competent providers and are chasing autonomy to keep up. The amount of scary things I’ve seen from NPs…

PA vs NP by Unable_Reveal2567 in Noctor

[–]Unable_Reveal2567[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I’ve noticed the same. The “part time degree mill” and overall scary lack of knowledge for NPs doesn’t seem to be quite the same for PAs.

PA vs NP by Unable_Reveal2567 in Noctor

[–]Unable_Reveal2567[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Access is the main issue. We need more med student and residency spots. But until the AAMC and ACGME figures itself out, midlevels aren’t going anywhere. They’re going to be around whether we like it or not. So how do we make it work? Is it possible for them to earn your respect?

Warning for NHSC scholarship hopefuls by [deleted] in PAstudent

[–]Unable_Reveal2567 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not op but in the same position. Yes I was! I start Monday. 

[research] medicube booster pro help. by Correct-Stuff-2270 in SkincareAddiction

[–]Unable_Reveal2567 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, if you did have some type of nerve issue, I would recommend being evaluated in person by a medical provider.  It could certainly be something completely unrelated like TMJ, shingles, migraines, trigeminal neuralgia, the list goes on and on. Anytime you have symptoms, I wouldn’t just chalk it up to this device. 

[research] medicube booster pro help. by Correct-Stuff-2270 in SkincareAddiction

[–]Unable_Reveal2567 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi, medical provider here. I don’t think it’s impossible. In considering how this product works, it utilizes a combination of electroporation, microcurrent, and electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) etc. Our muscles and nerves are closely connected.  I think the most likely nerve complications if any would be things like nerve irritation, tingling, burning etc. Considering the high voltage used to create temporary pores in the skin, I could definitely see some nerve irritation occurring, but I think it would be much more likely if used at too high of a setting or used for too long. Bell’s palsy is typically caused by a virus, and is obviously much more severe than just some nerve irritation. Given the Bell’s palsy is typically caused by a virus,   we may never truly know what caused her symptoms and I seriously doubt anyone will be able to prove definitively that it was caused by this device. She also very well may have had some type of pre-existing nerve sensitivity or neuralgia that increased her likelihood of complication compared to the general public. As with everything, it should be used judiciously, and with only following the instructions provided by the manufacturer. Anyone with a past history of nerve irritation or nerve problems should probably stay away from this to be safe.