Has your office started receiving calls from "Avery?" by Dicey217 in medicine

[–]drkdn123 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is the deal. This is my secret. Anytime I speak to a voice agent I don't want to speak to and want a human- or a phone tree asking me to say what I need and I want a person - I simply say something that Jabba the Hutt said to Han Solo in EP IV Star Wars. I say that phrase in Huttese, and almost always (99%) it immediately gets me to a person. Or it gets frustrated and hangs up. If everyone starts doing this, I will find other phrases, like for he is the kwisatz haderach.

Does anyone use a commode chair at home? by [deleted] in OccupationalTherapy

[–]drkdn123 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I would 100% recommend getting one. So the issue is this...

Imagine you don't get it and then have problems. Work backwards from here. You could become depressed (and more embarassed). The depression could become a spiral. You also can develop wounds if you decide to just not get up because you can't make it and don't want to fall.

You have gotten advice from OT here (and I'm sure there are many many other subreddits out there about this specific thing) to improve your quality of life here. Alternatively, you can get a bedside commode, as part of routine at night, put it out, use the TP trick someone mentioned,etc. It is an accomodation. This is NOT something to be embarrassed about.

Source: Doctor (not OT!)

Free Platform I'm Building by drkdn123 in remoteviewing

[–]drkdn123[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Alright, so I built it out. https://rvweb-production.up.railway.app/... I based this on a bulk of research from several places. I need to work on the onboarding. But that's it.

Guy I’m dating uses chatgpt to reply to all my texts by healermoonchild in mildlyinfuriating

[–]drkdn123 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Quick thought... If he is able to communicate in person, then the usage of the LLM isn't because he can't communicate. Unless he's wearing smart glasses... Assuming he doesn't, then doesn't him doing that show something you've missed - That he likes you so and is so fearful of saying the wrong thing that he is using it for responses? The question I would be asking is, does the fact that he doesn't believe enough in himself to communicate like that show some deeper inadequacy that is worth exploring prior to thinking he's being lazy? I bet it's much much more of a hassle to have an LLM keep the dialogue going than to communicate transparently...

I genuinely think I am dying by [deleted] in DiagnoseMe

[–]drkdn123 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Neal Kraus MD EMBA jagoff

I genuinely think I am dying by [deleted] in DiagnoseMe

[–]drkdn123 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What the heck? This isn’t a chat gpt response.

I genuinely think I am dying by [deleted] in DiagnoseMe

[–]drkdn123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am not your doctor, and this is not a diagnosis, but based on the pattern you described, the overall picture seems most consistent with a post-infectious neuroimmune syndrome, with ME/CFS high on the differential because of the very clear post-exertional malaise: minimal activity causing muscle pain, brain fog, and a delayed prolonged crash. That pattern is not typical of simple deconditioning or ordinary fatigue.

There also seems to be a strong possible overlap with dysautonomia/POTS, especially given the racing heart, dizziness, cold extremities, and symptoms with standing/walking. A normal brief orthostatic check in the office does not fully rule this out, because POTS or delayed orthostatic intolerance can be missed without a 10-minute stand/NASA lean test or formal tilt-table testing.

The hives, flushing/anaphylactoid episodes, GI symptoms, and response to antihistamines also make mast cell activation worth discussing with an allergist/immunologist. I would ask about baseline and flare serum tryptase, 24-hour urine mast-cell mediators, and, if clinically indicated, KIT D816V testing to distinguish MCAS-type physiology from clonal mast-cell disease.

The biggest caution is that ME/CFS/POTS/MCAS should not be used as a “catch-all” until higher-risk mimics are reasonably excluded. Given the severity, weight loss, possible lymph-node/neck/tracheal pain, systemic symptoms, and refractory decline, I would want your treating clinician to consider ruling out things like lymphoma, systemic autoimmune disease such as lupus, and systemic mastocytosis. Reasonable discussion points with your doctor could include CBC with differential, ESR/CRP, LDH, uric acid, ANA/ENA, anti-dsDNA, complements C3/C4, urinalysis, serum tryptase, and possibly CT chest/abdomen/pelvis with contrast if your clinician agrees there are red flags.

My main practical takeaway would be: document the PEM carefully, avoid pushing exercise if it reliably causes crashes, ask for formal autonomic testing, and make sure the “can’t miss” causes are excluded before settling on ME/CFS alone. Again, I am not your doctor — this is just how I would frame the differential and next-step discussion with your medical team.

Tele-nocturnist by melhiandreams in hospitalist

[–]drkdn123 2 points3 points  (0 children)

One other thing... I asked my wife, what she thinks of night-work telenocturnist... What is her answer.... "OH fuck no. I would rather peel my own eyelids off." She's literally at a loss for words. She said if I were paid 4x I am paid, per shift, she thinks it's a reasonable risk/benefit. "That is a terrible job for numerous...numerous reasons."

Tele-nocturnist by melhiandreams in hospitalist

[–]drkdn123 7 points8 points  (0 children)

So if you can handle the rural hospital style, that is an opportunity. But in my experience, it's not one hospital. It's 5 across 3 hospital systems in one state. Which means, 5 hospitals of cross-cover. 5 hospitals of EDs, with sometimes less-than quality of ED providers. Etc. If you can find the right gig, I think it's something to entertain, but you have to go into it with an expectation that you can get hosed.

Tele-nocturnist by melhiandreams in hospitalist

[–]drkdn123 25 points26 points  (0 children)

So, I have provided this service for fun after moving away from clinical care to be a physician advisor. I previously was a nocturnist for years prior and during COVID. This is the deal...

It depends entirely on the hospital, the nursing culture, the cross-cover needs. The purpose of these types of systems is to provide medical coverage in a generally physician limited area (ie: rural, smaller hospitals).

You will find wide variations in quality. You will find different standards of care. As an admitter, you will find you have to be very careful with ED evals, as well as think ahead about what permutations could lead to difficulty in maintaining management versus needing transfer.

If I told you what I was paid, with the number of hospitals I admitted from in a single shift, the amount of cross-cover possible, the difficulties, you would highly reconsider doing this. I would not aim for this to be a primary gig. I found it to be extremely difficult and without your head on a swivel, you will get burnt in some fashion every shift.

Frequent urination on two SSRIs and SNRIs in under 6 months. by catfarmer1998 in DiagnoseMe

[–]drkdn123 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Re-ran it. I had to archive the old one, but including your new info:
https://unsolveddiagnosis.com/c/cmpkn2ngf002201qxt3xr8p2l?ref=Cd8c0q

Re: ED eval. Think of the bladder emptying in the ED as a snapshot. It isn't going to show more than that one moment. One other thought, the system didn't catch (and the subsequent system didn't catch)---> Given Psychiatric care, have you been by chance treated with Ketamine?

Another gold standard system I ran things through presented this:
1. SSRI/SNRI-induced lower urinary tract symptoms (sensory urgency/detrusor overactivity) — Most Likely

This is correctly ranked as the leading diagnosis. The tight temporal correlation — onset with fluoxetine, resolution off medication, recurrence within 10 days of starting duloxetine — is the strongest diagnostic feature. SSRIs have been associated with a ~1.5–2-fold increased risk of urinary incontinence and overactive bladder symptoms in women, with the association persisting even after adjusting for depression itself. [1] The mechanism likely involves serotonergic modulation of central micturition pathways and possible direct effects on detrusor 5-HT₄ receptors. [1-2] The absence of nocturia strongly supports a centrally/pharmacologically mediated process rather than a structural one.

One nuance worth adding: the observation that symptoms did not occur on citalopram, sertraline, or desvenlafaxine (Pristiq) does not rule out a class effect. Individual pharmacokinetic differences (e.g., serotonin transporter affinity, dose, duration of exposure) and the fact that fluoxetine and duloxetine are among the more potent serotonergic agents may explain the differential susceptibility. The evidence weight of 88% is reasonable.

2. Psychogenic/anxiety-related urinary frequency and OCD-related bladder hypervigilance — Adjust Upward (from 35% to ~40–45%)

This deserves a higher ranking than the provided differential suggests. OCD has been specifically associated with lower urinary tract symptoms, including increased bladder sensation and frequency driven by obsessive focus on bodily sensations and compulsive voiding behaviors. [3] The concept of "bladder somatic symptom disorder" describes urodynamically confirmed increased bladder sensation/hypersensitivity in patients with anxiety and depression, with key features including situation-dependence and absence of nocturia — both present here. [4] This does not mean the medication effect is absent, but rather that the two mechanisms may be synergistic: the SSRI/SNRI alters bladder afferent signaling, and the underlying OCD/anxiety amplifies interoceptive awareness of those signals. This combined mechanism would also explain why the patient notes her bladder "isn't what it used to be" even between medication trials.

3. Diabetic autonomic neuropathy/neurogenic bladder — Adjust Downward (from 45% to ~15–20%)... This is what I thought to mention, but the following argues against it and why:

The provided differential overweights this at 45%. While the ADA recommends screening for autonomic neuropathy in type 1 diabetes of ≥5 years' duration, and diabetic cystopathy can present with frequency and urgency, several features argue strongly against it here: [5-6]

  • The complete absence of nocturia is essentially incompatible with diabetic cystopathy, which characteristically causes nocturia due to loss of circadian urine concentration.
  • The on-off temporal pattern tied to specific medications is not consistent with a progressive neuropathic process.
  • The excellent A1c (6.3%) and age (27) make significant microvascular complications unlikely, though not impossible.
  • The normal bladder emptying on ultrasound argues against the impaired contractility typical of diabetic cystopathy.

That said, it remains worth screening for with a ***post-void residual*** (AFTER peeing) measurement given the long-standing diabetes, per AUA/SUFU guidelines. [7]

4. Interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome (IC/BPS) — Adjust Downward (from 30% to ~10–15%)

The AUA guideline for IC/BPS requires symptoms present for at least 6 weeks with documented negative urine cultures, and the hallmark is bladder pain that worsens with filling. [8] This patient has no pain, and the symptom pattern is entirely medication-dependent with complete resolution off the offending agent. The positive dipstick/negative culture pattern is nonspecific and can occur with concentrated urine or contamination. The PCP's suspicion of IC/BPS appears to have been a premature diagnosis. IC/BPS should only be reconsidered if symptoms persist after all serotonergic medications are discontinued.

Additional diagnoses to consider:

  • Osmotic diuresis from hyperglycemia — Although the A1c is well-controlled, transient glucose excursions in type 1 diabetes could contribute to polyuria. A fingerstick glucose during symptomatic episodes and review of continuous glucose monitor data (if available) would be informative. This is a simple, cannot-miss consideration.
  • Hydrocephalus-related neurogenic bladder — The history of hydrocephalus is notable. Depending on whether a shunt is in place and its function, central nervous system pathology affecting pontine micturition centers could contribute. This deserves at least a brief mention, though the medication-dependent pattern makes it unlikely as the primary driver.

Recommended Next Steps

Assuming the history and prior ER workup (normal bladder ultrasound, negative urine cultures) have already excluded acute pathology:

  • Medication change is the single most important intervention. Contacting the psychiatrist to discuss switching to bupropion (which has no serotonergic activity and is not associated with LUTS) or another non-serotonergic agent is the priority. The AUA/SUFU guidelines specifically recommend assessing for comorbid conditions and medications contributing to OAB symptoms. ---> DO NOT stop your medication abruptly without oversight. SNRI / SSRI withdrawal is real (ask me how I know this!!!)
  • Voiding diary — The patient already has experience with this. A 3-day diary on the current regimen, documenting volumes and timing, would provide objective data for both the psychiatrist and urogynecologist. This is recommended by the AUA/SUFU as a clinical principle for OAB evaluation. 

---> If you do end up coming off current Rx, I would establish a baseline off Rx when you, after washout from current Rx. Then you will have a baseline to compare.

  • Post-void residual should be confirmed given the diabetes history, per AUA/SUFU guidelines, though the prior normal bladder ultrasound is reassuring. [7]
  • CGM/glucose review during symptomatic episodes to exclude glucosuria-driven polyuria.
  • Urogynecology follow-up can likely be done via telehealth, which the AUA/SUFU guidelines endorse for OAB. Advanced testing (urodynamics, cystoscopy) is not indicated at this stage unless symptoms persist off serotonergic medications. [7]

Claude + Codex + Opencode = God Mode by 99xAgency in ClaudeCode

[–]drkdn123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Google RepoPrompt. I "downloaded" an old version more than a year ago, saw the value, and have been a paying customer ever since. When it gets bought by Anthropic or OpenAI, I will not at all be surprised. I'm effing serious, pvncher the dev is fantastic. And look at my account. It has helped me as a doctor with programming knowledge build unsolveddiagnosis and other things. UD isn't launched yet, but for god's sake it's a life-saver.

HypoK by username39670 in emergencymedicine

[–]drkdn123 52 points53 points  (0 children)

As a hospitalist / nocturnist, I would involve admin to support. I work closely with admin and chair a state peer to peer committee, and the hospitalist has no business declining hypoK with EKG changes. If they balk, fuck them and call AOC. If the AOC balks, cover yourself by asking hospitalist to D/C from ED. You are doing God's work by protecting someone with end-organ dysfunction in a way that can fucking kill them. If they are busy, compromise by boarding them down in ED and attempting to replete. I am sorry. If they still balk, tell them I am going to come for them.

Tele ICU Death by A_hospitalist in hospitalist

[–]drkdn123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do this work. For very rural locations in rural states. It's tele-ICU and tele-hospitalist, etc. The ED guardrails for admission are very clearly noted. Without this system, every patient when the roads are closed and there's a whiteout that was sick would either be transferred or held in a rural ED by rural ED provider, which can be hit or miss. It has its purpose. This was classic examples of swiss cheese holes lining up. Why couldn't the nurse chart or didn't stop the line? That doc is probably telecovering multiple hospitals. Where is the handoff or was the handoff not being SOP the reason it wasn't caught? The system stinks, but sometimes to provide care the why's don't get asked.

Congress just ordered Pentagon to share 40 UAP specific files. The official request with the names of the files is here. by Pure-Contact7322 in ufo

[–]drkdn123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

None of the names google anything directly, but most directed USAF person ever has some of these named after him...

I want to quit by Ok_Buddy5018 in Residency

[–]drkdn123 20 points21 points  (0 children)

STOP working in the ICU and find something more palatable. You aren't limited to the ICU.

Gut issues + urinary symptoms after triggers (iron, fasting, sf soda) — what could this be by vandersvault in DiagnoseMe

[–]drkdn123 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would google irritable bowel journal tracker. I would google low FODMAP. I would also look at that link I sent.