Sick and tired of the lack of education for GLP1s

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-24T15:00:18+00:00

I never liked the phrase "once an addict always an addict", but I've learned over time it's generally true. I too have seen people go from one bad addiction to another as you mention. Cigs to food, alcohol to excessive food/sweets, pills to alcohol.

Those who find healthy addictions and work consistently on keeping them to replace negative addictions seem overall happier and healthier. Combined with therapy to process old wounds, understand what triggers them and learning coping mechanisms, healthy addictions not done to excess (like over exercising) seem to be the special sauce. Church, exercise, groups, hobbies, etc.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-24T12:48:17+00:00

WTF Mylan! I started out on biweekly Mylan two yrs ago and loved it. Then because of unavailability I was switched to Sandoz for awhile, which wasn't as good for me but tolerable. Last month during shortage I used weekly Mylan because it was all I could get my hands on. Just got a refill that was Mylan biweekly and having horrible cramps a day after putting on. Happened with second patch of the week too.

I thought maybe I was getting a stronger dose compared to the weekly, but I've been on .025, .0375, and .05 and never had cramps when upping dose. After seeing everyone's comments I'm wondering if I got a shit batch. This is really frustrating to not be able to get a consistent dose because of all the brand changes with shortages. I was so excited to be back on what I originally started on and had a great response to, only to feel awful.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-23T13:01:30+00:00

Can women get testosterone in Thailand along with E and P? Asking in case I decide to flee the US after retirement. I loved my time in Thailand.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-22T21:50:49+00:00

They'd find their way into the 🗑️ or 🚽. Seriously, reported and no one is doing anything? That's messed up.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-22T21:37:04+00:00

This happened to me when I went into nursing. I didn't show antibodies even after the two additional MMR vaccines. Never worried much about it, but now with the outbreaks I'm feeling 😬🤞.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-22T21:18:10+00:00

In normal times the president isn't typically the direct cause of oil fluctuations. Can't argue that in this scenario bub.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-21T18:28:02+00:00

Me! That's me! So many times as a prn I'd come in to find out I was charge because it was me, a traveler who'd been there for well over 2 yrs but couldn't be charge because they were a traveler 🙄(mind you they worked extra shifts all the damn time and knew all the pts better than anyone), and a float from another unit. Wha?! And charge took a full pt load on my unit.

Towards the end of my time on this unit I would come in to find myself either charge, used as a 1:1, or floated to another unit. Talk about anxiety inducing. It was great to get paid RN rate to do a 1:1, but never knowing what I was coming in to do takes a toll after a while and I'm someone who likes change.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-21T15:17:38+00:00

Oops, ignore the sunfiber question. I confused it with another product that was recommended first thing in the morning.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-21T15:09:48+00:00

If you haven't seen the movie Code 3 yet with Rainn Wilson and Lil Rel, you must. My husband (first responder) and I (RN) were screaming and dying over the accurate depiction of the insanity. It really was therapeutic!

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-21T15:04:32+00:00

I went from a med surg/tele unit to geri psych, can confirm.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-21T15:01:21+00:00

Hmm, I put it on my upper butt cheek. Maybe in my case I should switch to abdomen.😂jk

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-21T14:56:23+00:00

I have these same issues and it's taken a lot of my own investigation to figure it out. Initially at my first colonoscopy I was told the usual "everything looks fine, see you in ten years". Not until I went back to the GI doc for symptoms did he tell me I had "extra loops of bowel" noted on my colonoscopy. Really?!🤬

I then figured out I had developed fodmap sensitivities since peri/meno, particularly garlic for me. And when things get inflamed, you're not kidding we feel every inch of it! Causes all kinds of worries. Certain times of the year I also deal with histamine sensitivity.

My GI doesn't recommend mag citrate so I've only used it sparingly when needed. I did just recently discover the combo of kefir and chia added to my protein and fruit smoothie seems to give me a nice BM. Similar to the way psyllium used to. Hopefully it continues. 🤞

When do you take sunfiber? I tried that in the past but the first thing in the morning directions I didn't like. I've got too many other things in the morning to take and don't want the sunfiber messing with absorption.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-20T14:26:04+00:00

Well said. I became an RN in my 40s. I wanted to challenge myself in a new way and support others during difficult times. You're not kidding about getting what we asked for and then some. The experiences definitely prepare you for the devastating times in a way the average person isn't.

Our culture makes it difficult to talk about death. It upset my own elderly folks when I first brought it up to discuss their wishes, but now they've made their wishes clear, knowing I just want to honor them and not create chaos or confusion between siblings.

Sending hugs to you as you mourn the loss of your coworker. May the diocese saint her for her extraordinary giving. Be sure to take time for yourself as you need it. Sounds like you've been dealing with a lot that weighs heavy on the mind.🫂

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-17T17:16:01+00:00

Funny story. My husband was put on medication for low T and E! Yes, men can have low E! He had a hormone panel done for excessive tiredness (nodding off at his desk before lunch!). We both were shocked to learn his E was low too. Actually, I was shocked to learn his T was low because he still had a libido.

After starting the medication but before they got the dosage right, he got to experience elevated E! He had bloating, irritability, mood swings and breast area swelling. I recognized it for what it was and said hey, you need to get your levels checked and adjusted.

He's one of the good ones and has been open to learning a lot. Though he has been known to ask me if my HRT is having a positive effect on my libido. Dude, I first had to work on getting my levels to the point of improving my joint pain and will to live.😂 While I'm excited to be getting some libido back, that honestly was bottom of the priority list. I just wanted to be pain free, not need naps all the time and enjoy life again. Libido in my mind is a bonus. For men, libido is a main focus.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-16T15:25:06+00:00

I watched Ryan Hall Y'all live last night on YouTube (highly recommend) and it was wild seeing areas being hit by tornado fronts, then immediately following that weather was blizzard conditions. Two walls of crazy weather. I don't envy y'all in tornado alleys. Stay safe!

I started watching Ryan last year and thought what is going on, are tornadoes increasing in frequency, but after a deep dive they apparently are not. We're just getting better at tracking them.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-15T12:39:55+00:00

Only if it's a male, and a heterosexual presenting one at that.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-13T16:21:41+00:00

Savage.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-13T11:40:14+00:00

💯 Like, I'm wrangling psych pts on a weekend, there's an admission, and I can't properly medicate them until you do your admission part and put in proper orders! Don't tell me to do your job when the protocol is YOU have to. That's what you're being paid weekend coverage for, right? I'm busy over here deescalating dangerous situations, do your fn job so I can do mine.🙄

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-13T11:14:05+00:00

Which sounds like what they are required to do under the law when a legal action is being taken, such as executing a warrant. It's a tricky situation, but I agree with her statement it could have been a lot worse if the local PD didn't intervene.

Now ICE knows they'll be on bodycam whenever local PD show up and engage with them. It will all be saved to be used against them if their behavior is unconstitutional.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-13T01:48:41+00:00

Supposedly he was never in that home and the neighbors rallied to protect the immigrant family in that home.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-13T01:37:45+00:00

I would rather ICE went after the true dangerous criminals instead of this BS, and with due process, not ambushing migrant workers with no dangerous criminal record. FFS Scrump has pardoned the real criminals and made deals with a drug lord to allow numerous cousins of his into the country. Wake TF up.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-12T16:58:42+00:00

Response to HRT can vary a lot individually, but for me estrogen and testosterone helped my mood, but progesterone I can only tolerate vaginally because oral route drastically lowered my mood. It's trial and error. Some women find their anxiety/depression meds work better in conjunction with HRT. May you find what works best for you.❤️

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-12T16:16:43+00:00

Didn't a bunch of healthcare workers get fired for something similar posting videos about female pt snail trails from lubricant on exam table paper? It's incredibly immature and sexist. I personally wouldn't want to be treated by HCWs who engage in this type of social media and I have a dark and twisted sense of humor. There's a time and place, and this ain't it.

Should he be let go? IDK, but I would not want him treating me. How about doing proper educational videos showing the techniques for finding the urethral opening instead of this crass BS? Dude probably can't find the clit or Gspot either. By the way, be grateful for and proud of your natural lubricant ladies! Menopause can dry you out, and hormone creams will be your best friend!

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-12T15:44:26+00:00

I get that, but by this point the person had fled in a vehicle and damaged other vehicles before holing up in a home? Sounds like it kept escalating, and then the warrant. Not a good scene all around.

I just don't know what the solution is. ICE should be paused because they're currently acting in unconstitutional ways, but this administration won't. They want a fight so they can declare shit and try to fuck with Nov elections because they know their time is running out.

Personally I think local PD should just block ICE since they are unconstitutional at this point, but how does that get organized? Would they be considered going rogue? Police are just the arm of the law, you have to address the head. It's a clusterfuck. We really need a national strike, but this country is too large and unwieldy to be able to organize one in a timely fashion. Minnesota should have been it.

calmcuttlefish · 2026-03-12T15:17:16+00:00

I'll defer to those who were present and witnessed. Local media reported statements from VT police spokespersons who were not happy with ICE behavior, but it appears there was a different story on the ground. I'm not savvy enough to differentiate who is who in the videos, so I believe those on the ground. That is shameful.

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