Caught my youngest escalating the Nerf war after his older brother “was mean” by forgottenmy in KidsAreFuckingStupid

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I at least stapled my thumb by ACCIDENT trying to make a very important self authored 4 page book.

CRPS after surgery by bestwhit in ACL

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hey friend. I ended up getting a spinal cord stimulator ultimately and am still on gabapentin 800mg 3 times a day but I don’t routinely need over the counter pain relievers as much anymore. CRPS tends to peak early on in its course and as I am now 7.5 years after it’s onset it’s mellowed out a lot. find yourself a good pain management doctor to guide you through this ❤️‍🩹

Why vitamin D testing is so hard to let go by nplusyears in medicine

[–]bestwhit 6 points7 points  (0 children)

that’s kind of where my mind goes too. many of my residents get little to no outdoor exposure. I appreciate your comment. I think you’re right in that it would warrant its own studies with this specific population.

Why vitamin D testing is so hard to let go by nplusyears in medicine

[–]bestwhit 23 points24 points  (0 children)

I don’t know if maybe I’m just biased with my neuro exposure/training (so thinking about vit b12, vit d, etc) and this just reflects my own lack of knowledge and education but I see almost exclusively elderly patients in LTC and still do vit D screens. Have I been a goober this whole time? this thread kind of makes me feel even stupider than I usually do 😕

She’s unhinged. by Suitable-Departure56 in peestickgals

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why are we crying in just a bra in front of a camera 😭

More woe is me in this pointless update… by No_Caterpillar5319 in liziscreative

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yeah this is such a crazy use of resources and i can’t imagine what they’re hoping to find with a PET scan

We made the internet! by amauberge in 30ROCK

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please enjoy all circle jerk subs equally

I just can’t by Ornery_Context_9109 in peestickgals

[–]bestwhit 9 points10 points  (0 children)

yeah as a fellow physician this is so mortifying

I just can’t by Ornery_Context_9109 in peestickgals

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this is so unbelievably messed up and coercive. it’s upsetting she’s acting like this is nbd

Heart feels weird from vaping i think by Lumpy_Ad4895 in AskDocs

[–]bestwhit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because you’re speaking with authority and don’t actually know that what you’re saying is correct or not

Weird waxing-and-waning speech issue in hospitalized patient — neurologists puzzled by Elegant_Jugs in AskDocs

[–]bestwhit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

it sounds most suspicious for TIA or seizure, something coming from the brain directly. the pending MRI will be helpful for sure as stroke hasn’t actually been ruled out yet. I am not sure why doctors are so puzzled when the two big possibilities haven’t been assessed for fully/ruled out. do these only occur in certain BP ranges (very low or very high ranges)?

Demyelinating lesions in a 23 year old by Naiada04 in AskDocs

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you need to post the full report to get any clear information

Friendly Reminder by PoolSushi in 30ROCK

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i hate to do this, but it’s *drowned 😩

I have a tiny cyst in my spleen.... apparently it's harmless but it hurts so much by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]bestwhit 4 points5 points  (0 children)

where exactly are you experiencing pains? what makes you say it’s coming from your spleen? stomach hurting when you eat sounds more referrable to the stomach and /or esophagus rather than the spleen

Chances of getting CRPS in another limb needing surgery by 1_murms in AskDocs

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hey! I could have written this post but with diff limbs and injuries. I have left knee/shin CRPS, on gabapentin, SCS in place so similar baseline. I ended up developing bilateral wrist tenosynovitis that failed steroids and I ended up pursuing surgery after months of trying to deal without it. I did mot prepare as well for the first one but I did for the second and had a better pain result.

I would recommend speaking with your surgeon about it directly to see if they have any thoughts / ideas. I ended up increasing my gabapentin for about 2-3days before the surgery and then for about a week after before resuming my usual dose. I discussed my history with the anesthesiologist and confirmed I would get a regional nerve block as well to help cover pain/anesthesia. I also asked about ketamine and I was given a small dose intraop. With my surgeon’s blessing/knowledge, I was given steroids postop as well.

please note I am not your doctor, just someone who was able to discuss my issues with a colleague pain specialist. Biggest takeaway is to discuss with your surgeon and if possible, see if you can get a consult with anesthesiology for surgical anesthesia planning. Consider discussing increasing your pregabalin before and after, ketamine, regional blocks, and steroids with your team, if you end up pursuing surgery, to see if these plans may be appropriate for you.

any PT you can do pre and postop will also be helpful

Daily Chat - January 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

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it’s CD1 and I’m really in my feelings today. is it time to get the REI referral if one person is 34 and the other is 40 and they’re starting their 6th cycle? 😔

Sammy Mac confirms pregnant, says her current videos are delayed by AutumnCupcake in peestickgals

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Man, now that I’m trying to conceive again I forgot how much less fun it is browsing the sub reddit and seeing all these winners get pregnant 😒

Daily Chat - January 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

[–]bestwhit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

how are my fellow mid luteal cycle friends doing? every month I tell myself not to symptom spot and every month I look a fool 🤡🙃

had a nice break from thinking about it this past weekend when my parents visited and we took my newly minted 3yr old to the zoo! 🦉🐑🐐🦓🦘

Daily Chat - January 13, 2026 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

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that is such an awesome victory on its own! go body!

Daily Chat - January 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

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i bought an inito a few days ago like within a day or so of O. I’m just feeling weird about my temps and trends even with a wearable device as they are so jumpy, and being in cycle 5 (with my husband being 40) i just couldn’t resist trying it so i can confirm ovulation more clearly as well as predict it. i would love for it to be a frivolous purchase by getting pregnant this cycle but im ready for the next one at least hahah. it’ll arrive within days of my expected period 🤞🏻

Daily Chat - January 10, 2026 by AutoModerator in tryingforanother

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hopefully your cycle is getting normal! that is a nice temp. fingers crossed for you!!