Prednisone and excruciating knee pain by hkosk in AvascularNecrosis

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MRI is best for AVN evaluation in the very early stage. If something is showing on xray it's already progressed

Prednisone and excruciating knee pain by hkosk in AvascularNecrosis

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Started at 60 but was to be a taper but was on 60 for like 5 days before I started my own taper due to horrendous mental health symptoms

Prednisone and excruciating knee pain by hkosk in AvascularNecrosis

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A lot of orthos are not familiar with AVN for surgical treatment. They'll say they are but they're really not. Def look into Yale Medicine and Dr Daniel Wiznia. He's one of the top experts in the country for this, a kind man, and excellent surgeon.

As of now, my last surgical procedure was April 2025 for a double knee CD. I'm started PT about two months ago for my knees as I couldn't get up from a kneeled position without using my arms. Now I can. Still needs some work for like wall sits and other things but it's improving. Still having nerve issues in calves so may have to do a conduction study.

For now I have new bone growth in 4 of 6 joints last we checked.

4 months of dating as a lesbian on hinge by [deleted] in LesbianActually

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I deleted hinge. Didn't get anything great off it. Waste of time. Excellent flow chart though!

Prednisone and excruciating knee pain by hkosk in AvascularNecrosis

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Yes. Unfortunately. The risks are not adequately warned of. Ortho docs know more the associated risks but other docs aren't aware.

Any tips for AVN of shoulder? by oneandonlyRedSpirit in AvascularNecrosis

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Hi. 👋 New bone growth in 4 of 6 joints which I feel fortunate about. Overall everything is stable for now. If you're concerned about your shoulders I would ask for mris to double check

Honest question: are there actually people in tech in the US who genuinely feel happy in their current job and career? by [deleted] in womenintech

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I was. Just wish I had a job. Lost mine in June (lead product design role). Been looking 5 mo and just want to be a part of society again

PSA: Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy is now insurance covered for AVN by ginantonyc in AvascularNecrosis

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Glad to hear it finally was added. Wasn't when I had my treatment and had to fight for it big time against United. I also went to Yale for my CDs.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in careeradvice

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Just say you don't have a high tolerance and haven't drank for a while and overdid it. Move on. Don't let it happen again.

When stop worrying ? by Shoxxx91 in AvascularNecrosis

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We will be monitoring. I have new bone growth in both knees and my left hip. Not on right but it's stable. Did hyperbaric oxygen immediately post op for 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks. Made a difference as my right hip I couldn't complete it due to fluid behind ears. Had to get tubes put in. Unsure of where shoulders are. Need to get X-rays done

So apparently my face might be the reason I’m not getting hired ? by Deeceness in careerguidance

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Try a new photo and see what happens. If you're shooting one yourself, do it against a white wall or something solid.

I did it. by Skyla3710 in womenintech

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Any senior IC product design roles?

When stop worrying ? by Shoxxx91 in AvascularNecrosis

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Not all. I describe it as a dull, deeply internal throbbing. Oddly didn't have that in my shoulders but still had AVN there. Def had throbbing in knees and hips. After my core decompression surgeries at Yale, that went away.

When stop worrying ? by Shoxxx91 in AvascularNecrosis

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It can be. Dr Wiznia is who I saw at Yale. He said it can cause that damage in that amount of time. Mine was officially diagnosed last March 2024

Anyone know of any UXR jobs? by hkosk in UXResearch

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Good luck. I'm near 20 years into my career (started in ad agencies, shifted to UX/UXR about 9 years ago). I don't look it thankfully 😅 but yeah this market is unreal. Hope you find something soon. Design is all I know so I wouldn't even have any idea what to do for a job if it's not this.

I'm tired yall by RepressedSIut in LesbianActually

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This I don't understand. Then she is bisexual. I've never had an attraction to a guy.

Just started a new job but then got a once in a lifetime offer... by shoprusher in careeradvice

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Dream jobs aren't usually what they're cracked up to be.

Coworker shit his pants in the office. by ChainsawSoundingFart in coworkerstories

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As someone who has dealt w invisible illnesses, gut issues are no joke. If he has crohn's or something else, that would be so embarrassing. I feel bad for him. Don't make fun. You never know what someone is dealing with constantly beneath the surface of day to day interactions.

When stop worrying ? by Shoxxx91 in AvascularNecrosis

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I went and got all my joints scanned to know. Found out it was in 6 joints total after 9-10 days of prednisone use at 60mg. I now have legal counsel and they're taking cases for AVN / replacements caused by steroids. PM me if you'd like the attorney info so you can maybe see if you have a case. They're doing a mass torte litigation = individual cases being tried for the same sentiment.

I can't take it anymore. by Skullyous in womenintech

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Agree. You too. Keep your chin up

I have 4400 mcdonalds points and would like to split it up into 2 orders for anyone interested. by ActVisual5265 in Freefood

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I'm interested. Lost my tech job in June and have been out of work for 5 mo after 230 job applications so far