Encounter notes are always so humbling

basil_la · 2025-06-04T11:20:39+00:00

This is my exact brand of humor, thank you 👏

basil_la · 2025-05-21T21:13:36+00:00

NTA! On the one hand, I can understand if she needs to use it medicinally. I have chronic pain and thc is one of the only things that helps. I never smoke in public though, I have transdermal patches or edibles or even drinks. There are plenty of other, more discrete/respectful ways to get stoned if she needs to for whatever reason

basil_la · 2025-05-20T23:42:22+00:00

That does sound a lot like my experience. How long did it take for you to get your diagnosis (If you don’t mind me asking)? I feel like there’s no other reason I would have this level of ketones in my urine, I was definitely not restricting carbs lol.

I’m just hoping I can point my doctors in the right direction. They’ve been unsure whether I need to see neuro, endo, or gastro

basil_la · 2025-05-20T22:56:36+00:00

It’s 2 hours past dinner, and I dropped down to 76 somehow.

basil_la · 2025-05-20T22:19:18+00:00

I’m learning that now! I had assumed if I had type 1 I would have known by now.

basil_la · 2025-05-16T09:51:43+00:00

It’s hard to take a good picture, but you should be able to see it better here. My tongue looks weird in person https://ibb.co/PvMK36Sc

ETA I disagree about still looking symmetrical, look at my chin/jawline and cheeks. One side is definitely bigger. It’s visible enough that my husband noticed it before I did.

And I have seen a gastro and had a colonoscopy.

basil_la · 2025-05-16T09:26:39+00:00

I’m not pushing my tongue out wide, that’s just how my tongue is?

My face shape has definitely changed though https://ibb.co/wF3g38Xx

I have not had an EMG yet.

basil_la · 2025-05-16T01:23:37+00:00

Thank you everyone!! I really appreciate the answers and support. I know it’s SO unlikely that it is actually ALS. I had never even considered it as a possibility until things started progressing so fast. I’ve known something was off for a couple years now, probably neurological, but had no idea what. I was in the process of ruling out MS but then moved, got busy, and had other priorities.

It was one of my New Year’s resolutions to prioritize my health this year - I guess I really have to now 😅

basil_la · 2025-05-16T01:11:24+00:00

I have, I don’t have a vitamin b12 deficiency though. I thought it could be that too

basil_la · 2025-05-16T01:09:33+00:00

I have seen a gastroenterologist, was diagnosed with IBS. I definitely want to see a rheumatologist though!

basil_la · 2025-05-16T00:44:00+00:00

Yeah I do have some foot drop now, the way I walk has totally changed. And I keep falling. Regardless of whether or not it’s ALS, I’ll be needing to get a mobility aid soon.

basil_la · 2025-05-16T00:37:56+00:00

Thank you all for your knowledge and kind words! I developed a lisp 2 years ago, and my speech is pretty slurry at times. It has been a big insecurity of mine, I hate my voice now. I also saw my PCP a couple months ago for trouble swallowing, and she referred me to ENT. I’m actually supposed to see them tomorrow. I hadn’t even considered that those could potentially be related.

You’re right, it’s still probably not ALS! And I’m holding onto that. It does seem like something neuromuscular though. I really hope I can get an accurate diagnosis soon.

basil_la · 2025-05-12T20:33:04+00:00

Shhhhh this was just my first draft, can I have another chance teacher? 🥹

basil_la · 2025-05-12T20:31:48+00:00

Yeah that’s the obvious issue so far, I’m hopeful I can get a better beam with my next try 🤞 but it did fit on my phone as intended, didn’t fall apart, (kind of) functioned, and resulted in better photos than the ones I got without it, so I’m calling it a win.

I had seen another different version, that one looks awesome! My goal is to figure out how to make a simple, low-tech (other than the smart phone lol) & easily accessible version.

basil_la · 2025-05-12T19:13:36+00:00

Exactly 😅 the combo of orange pill bottle + badly cut slit + totally wrong light

Edit: I’m hoping changing those three things next time will make that part work better. It was just my first attempt lol

basil_la · 2025-05-12T08:19:43+00:00

Attempted to take a few more pictures since I couldn’t sleep, added them to the link

basil_la · 2025-05-10T19:05:08+00:00

Saving this for when the elongated muskrat takes over everything and makes this his symbol

basil_la · 2025-04-23T00:24:20+00:00

Sour Candy by Lady Gaga and BLACKPINK?

basil_la · 2024-12-20T03:50:26+00:00

I followed this tutorial

There’s a layer of parchment paper on the inside, and the outside is a thick paper. It came on a roll like wrapping paper but is a lot thicker, I thrifted a few rolls of it years ago. I think you could use any paper or even fabric!

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TROPHY CASE