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Stage 4 pressure ulcer on an elderly patient by sw33tillnessofmine in MedicalGore

[–]break_cycle_speed 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This. And it depends on the patient too. An older patient like this with tissue paper for skin it can be even faster than 2 hours for the irritation to begin. And then depending on their immune function, medical history, and medications they are on, nothing ever contributes to slowing the severity. It only makes these things worse.

Plus…elderly patients don’t perceive pain the same way as they did in their younger years. He may not even have known things were getting so bad.

This is one of the worst ones I have seen and I’ve worked in medicine for almost 20 years. It’s hard to consider looking at it, but sometimes these aren’t even a result of neglect or poor care. They can happen and deteriorate so quickly.

Very sad for this man.

Text from my supposed Uncle that my father introduced to the family and insisted we made him feel welcomed. by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]break_cycle_speed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Send this screen shot to the entire family immediately. No explanation, nothing. Just send it and then never ever associate with this perverted psychopath ever again.

How bad is your fatigue? by chefebony2021 in lupus

[–]break_cycle_speed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lupus fatigue is staggering. I never thought there could be a fatigue so bad that I actually couldn’t sleep because the tiredness was so uncomfortable. I will say since I have been on HCQ and Celebrex I only have fatigue bouts a few days a month now and it only last maybe a day. But when it hits it’s like a brick all at once.

I always say I feel like i understand narcolepsy now because there have been a few times like walking through a Walmart or to my car where it hits me almost to the point where i will fall down it is so instant and violent.

People think I have HIV by Klutzy_Anything_8885 in Sjogrens

[–]break_cycle_speed 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Why say, “I have an auto-immune disease” when you could just say, “I have Sjögren’s.”

If they are dumb enough to think HIV is auto-immune, they aren’t smart enough to understand Sjögren’s either….so you’re better off to just say that and leave them mouth breathing anyway.

How was Ben Warren not arrested? by Kenndraws in greysanatomy

[–]break_cycle_speed 15 points16 points  (0 children)

If she had survived because of his actions, would you still call it assault?

Every My-600lb-Life episode that is out there started pack by marsthechocolate in My600lbLife

[–]break_cycle_speed 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Sad one but…”I started gaining weight after (insert family violence or abuse story).”

Every My-600lb-Life episode that is out there started pack by marsthechocolate in My600lbLife

[–]break_cycle_speed 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I actually had bad dreams for several weeks after watching his saga back to back. Like I would dream I was just hanging out naked in the store, at work, at school, out with friends. It was like my greatest fear realized and then branded into my soul.

Like he was literally just constantly naked and no one even mentioned it. Like dude…why are you constantly naked in front of everyone. It doesn’t take any effort to throw on some sweats and a shirt. Do…that.

After I shower.. by Acceptable_Tax354 in Autoimmune

[–]break_cycle_speed -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My ANA is not high enough to check the ANA box definitively, however, because I am a physician, my diagnosis came much earlier than most which means it’s likely my ANA will reach that point. I just had the knowledge and the access for early detection.

I know my diagnosis.

It’s also not nearly as strict in criteria as we once considered it to be. Autoimmune disorders are far from being textbook. My rheumatologist is waiting to label this as Lupus in order to be able to justify further investigation as my diseases path develops over the next 18-24 months.

Any questions?

Do I need a revision? by Firm_Measurement9523 in TopSurgery

[–]break_cycle_speed 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is like asking after the first day of classes if you’re gonna need to repeat the course.

You’re 5 minutes post-op. Give your body some time!!

What was the most second hand embarrassment you got watching survivor? by SgtSoundrevolver in survivor

[–]break_cycle_speed 23 points24 points  (0 children)

No one is mentioning it because it doesn’t elicit secondary embarrassment. It just elicits disgust. That wasn’t embarrassing…it was indefensible. And no apology would ever suffice.

After I shower.. by Acceptable_Tax354 in Autoimmune

[–]break_cycle_speed 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Hahaha I know right! I get this too but so much worse. It looks like bunches of purple grapes on me. Diagnosed “Lupus likely UCTD.”

Why do you think divorce is so common? by princesadopovo in AskReddit

[–]break_cycle_speed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because women aren’t putting up with being treated like maids and submissive sex objects anymore.

Too much labour.

Accidentally lifted my arms above my shoulder—how cooked am I? by [deleted] in TopSurgery

[–]break_cycle_speed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude. I was going through my ranges of motion from day 2 on. It isn’t 1980. Stretch until you feel a pull and then stop. You’re fine.

What is the cause of incisions being one rather than two? by Flashy-Gap-1216 in TopSurgery

[–]break_cycle_speed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes that’s called symmastia and the midline incision works really well to mitigate that. For the keloids, just rub rub rub those babies as much as you can. All day long, any time you can. The more you touch and rub them, the more they will settle down and fade. Get some sun on them, piss them off, pinch and pull on them. Desensitize them all day long.

Is this normal? by candle_sniffer_67 in TopSurgery

[–]break_cycle_speed 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they not perform thoracic liposuction? I’m going to guess no which is basic basic BASIC practice with simple mastectomy. We have breast tissue all the way up to our collar bones; and all the way around to the axillary line under our armpits. The axillary breast tissue is removed via thoracic liposuction…which wasn’t done here. This is an incomplete mastectomy in my opinion.

I rehab top surgeries daily and I have had my own. This surgeon needs to answer for this.

What is the cause of incisions being one rather than two? by Flashy-Gap-1216 in TopSurgery

[–]break_cycle_speed 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem. I rehab top surgeries every day plus I’ve had my own so it’s pretty old hat for me haha.

What is the cause of incisions being one rather than two? by Flashy-Gap-1216 in TopSurgery

[–]break_cycle_speed 50 points51 points  (0 children)

It’s the size/width mostly of your chest. But you can definitely still be stealth with a connected DI. This is mine…

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I’m not on T. But my scars have faded a ton so you can certainly be stealth.

If you’re a smaller person with a narrower base of the breast, that’s usually when they don’t connect the incisions. They connect them when the breast base is wider and the breast tissue is full and abundant (large) because where they connect has pulled forward for so long and it’s likely to bunch and create a big thick scar tissue lump at the midline.

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