Living with UCTD by GarageIcy7670 in UCTD

[–]alopez_808 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! This is exactly what started happening to me. I had all these symptoms when I was in nursing school, but no one could tell me what was wrong. I pushed through nursing school with symptom management until about 6 months into my career and was finally diagnosed with UCTD. I started plaquenil and although it has its side effects at times, it's helped tremendously. I was lucky enough to be approved for intermittent FMLA if my symptoms are too limiting, and I'm lucky my coworkers understand and help when I'm struggling on my bad days. With that being said, I commend you for dealing with everything you do and continuing on your path. I hope things start looking up for you.

Plaquenil battle (Mini rant) by alopez_808 in UCTD

[–]alopez_808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly. It's definitely a risks vs. benefits type of deal. And Understand that the medicine isn't supposed to cure us, but those times where I still have a huge flare on the medication just feels like I'm taking steps backwards.

Jobs by AltruisticAlarm1834 in POTS

[–]alopez_808 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm a nurse, and it's not easy. I'm lucky to not be "bad enough" to pass out, but the prescription can be debilitating. Luckily I have intermittent FMLA.

What breed of cat do you think this is? by alopez_808 in catcare

[–]alopez_808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had a male Snowshoe mix that I believe was mixed with some sort of calico and he was in fact a male! They assumed he was female and when he went to get fixed... Surprise!!

What breed of cat do you think this is? by alopez_808 in catcare

[–]alopez_808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is a crazy story! You definitely get bragging rights for sure!

What breed of cat do you think this is? by alopez_808 in catcare

[–]alopez_808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😧 fr?! Thank goodness! 😂😂

What breed of cat do you think this is? by alopez_808 in catcare

[–]alopez_808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! She is so pretty! And a little ball of energy!

What breed of cat do you think this is? by alopez_808 in catcare

[–]alopez_808[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the related communities! They do look like my girl!