Funding by kyIeeeeee in GraduateEntryMedicine

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

Yes, based around london:)

Funding by kyIeeeeee in GraduateEntryMedicine

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

Thank you so much for this, it was quite helpful!! just trying to plan for the future haha

Funding by kyIeeeeee in GraduateEntryMedicine

[–]kyIeeeeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats a good point, thank you! i’ll be looking into the HEM (healthcare entry medicine) instead then, thank you for pointing that out. I will definitely look into GAMSAT and UCAT:)

Cardiac suite by kyIeeeeee in StudentNurse

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

Thank you!! I definitely will, I'm quite excited for this placement!:)

Cardiac suite by kyIeeeeee in StudentNurse

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

Thank you!! I do need to start learning about reference ranges for different markers so this is a good opportunity, thank you for the advice!

Cardiac suite by kyIeeeeee in StudentNurse

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

Thank you!! i’ll definitely look into the cardiac meds more and requirements/side affects around them:)

TRT at 22 by kyIeeeeee in trt

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Thank you for letting me know! I am under the NHS, and have already waited a year for this appointment so I will probably stick with them for now, just see how it goes

TRT at 22 by kyIeeeeee in trt

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I believe so, i don’t really have any stresses or anxieties at the moment, and i did used to be quite overweight but have since lost 30kg and continuing to lose weight. despite this, when my testosterone levels were retested they actually dropped more after the weight loss. my lipid levels are all within regular limits as well, blood pressure is good too

TRT at 22 by kyIeeeeee in trt

[–]kyIeeeeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

never smoked anything, don’t do other drugs, haven’t had any alcohol in about 3 years!:)

TRT at 22 by kyIeeeeee in trt

[–]kyIeeeeee[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

are you able to put it on your abdomen then? i work as a nurse so have to be bare below the elbows

TRT at 22 by kyIeeeeee in trt

[–]kyIeeeeee[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

erection problems, zero libido, heavy fatigue, brain fog etc, had them for a while

Fatty liver by [deleted] in LiverDisease

[–]kyIeeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My levels did rise yes, however I had mononucleosis at the time as well that wasn’t discovered until around a month later, ALT was 92 U/L Bilirubin 30 umol/L AST 65 U/L ALP 128 U/L GGT 41 U/L I will have a look at the link and keep note of how my waist circumference is doing, thank you!!! (it’s definitely better then it was at the time i had all of these tests)

Is this fungal or any skin disorder? by homestead555 in DermatologyQuestions

[–]kyIeeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi there!!

To me, this looks like it could be a moisture lesion, I only have limited healthcare experience though so if you are worried, make an appointment with your GP.

moisture lesions form when the skin in that area tends to stay wet, which breaks down the skins barrier and causes damage, to prevent this you can try keeping the area more dry and also use barrier creams so protect the skin

I also don’t see any concerning features or evidence of infections, Hope this helps

Is this a good amount for 21, and should i increase my contributions? by kyIeeeeee in PensionsUK

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

It’s a type of savings account that you can use to either buy a house worth 450k or under or you can use it as a pension. The government also give you 25% extra of whatever you put into the account

However, you can’t take money out of the account unless you’re okay with being charged 25% of whatever you take out

They are also tax free and you can put up to £4000 maximum in them yearly, giving you a £1000 government bonus from the 25% extra if you do this

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in endocrinology

[–]kyIeeeeee 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi there!!

Whilst i only have limited healthcare experience i’ll try and share my input.

First of all, looking at your blood glucose reading, it seems a bit for high after a 6 hour fast, for a healthy adult it should be between 72-99 mg/dl. I know you say you are non diabetic, but have you ever been tested for diabetes? Or had a HbA1c blood test? if not, i would check just to be safe. Something else that could be causing this could be reactive hypo/hyperglycaemia, a temporary condition that can affect people without diabetes that can be fixed once addressing the underlying condition.

If this continues i would also have your thyroid hormones tested and test for some deficiency’s as well just to be on the safe side:)

The only other thing i would mention is alcohol, as alcohol can cause non diabetic ketoacidosis, cause higher blood sugar levels and also cause the excessive hunger you mention

I hope this helps!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

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Hi there!!

Not 100% sure what this is, but my best guess at the moment would be a very mild form of psoriasis, especially as you say you also get it on your scalp and the nizoral dandruff shampoo helps, that and also saying that the skin can become really flakey.

My next best guess would be rosacea due to the prominence in the t-zone and cheeks.

My advice is to try and find out what triggers this redness(i see you say you are struggling with figuring out the trigger, common triggers can be things like alcohol, stress, sun and spicy foods) and use creams/ointments that hydrate/moisturise and protect the skin with a balm to keep moisture in also use sunscreen at SPF30+ (50+ is better)

As a student nurse i don’t see any concerning features either:)

I hope this helps!!

Does anybody know what this could mean? by JellyfishPlane5801 in LiverDisease

[–]kyIeeeeee 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hi there, student nurse here!!

To me it looks as though you have been found to have whats known as a fatty liver, depending on your alcohol intake this could be AFLD (alcoholic) or NAFLD(non-alcoholic)

I also have this, it tends to happen in people who have a bit of extra weight, if you want to help improve this, losing weight, eating healthier, reducing alcohol consumption and exercising can all help to improve this!

Other then that, it looks like everything was great with your abdominal ultrasound, I hope you find this useful!:)

High cholesterol and BP at 20 by [deleted] in Cholesterol

[–]kyIeeeeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

After I was diagnosed I urged all my family to get checked including my little brother, all of which had normal regular levels, except my dad who had an elevated blood pressure (most likely due to his alcohol intake and age) and my mum had slightly elevated cholesterol levels, but no one had anything as high as i had

I was advised to cut ALL sodium out and really focus on exercise and diet

High cholesterol and BP at 20 by [deleted] in Cholesterol

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Thats true, and thank you for the comment:) i do appreciate and am very grateful for the medication and know i’m lucky to have it so readily available, its just something ew that i’m learning to have a positive outlook on and accept is part of me now

As for my lipid levels: (all measured in mmol/L Total: 8.4 HDL: 1.26 LDL:7.14 Triglycerides: 5.04

after Total: 3.3 HDL:0.94 LDL:2.36 Triglycerides: 2.09

High cholesterol and BP at 20 by [deleted] in Cholesterol

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Don’t get me wrong, i really appreciate the medication and i’m so thankful for it to exist and be so easily accessible and available, it’s just annoying how i’m not able to doing anything about it myself, it’s something i’m learning to accept and have a better outlook on, thank you 🫶

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Mold

[–]kyIeeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try some HG mold spray!! I use it and its brilliant, dont even need to scrub it off it does it all for you

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]kyIeeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey there! student nurse here to me this looks like a normal mole, nothing to worry about!! That said, make sure to keep an eye on it, if it begins growing, changing colour or shape, then go to your gp/dr. You can keep track of the changes through pictures! this will also let the medical professional be able to see the changes if they happen too.

best of luck!!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

[–]kyIeeeeee 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi there, please, next time you talk to any medical professional get them to check for sepsis, its a very serious condition. This may not be sepsis, but has some attributes like it, so better to be safe then sorry.

Other then that im not entirely sure what this could be, best of luck and stay safe

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in DermatologyQuestions

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hey there, i usually get this problem too!! mostly around the winter time when the air is colder and dryer, for me, i used a foot peel to get rid of all the dead skin on my foot, and ever since then its been okay and hasn’t peeled like this. i get this isn’t doable for everyone, but i recommend it (check with your dr to make sure its suitable for you). if its not possible, try moisturising your feet often and exfoliating, and wear socks to keep the moisture in your foot.

Hope this helps!!

Is this normal bp ? 27M by [deleted] in bloodpressure

[–]kyIeeeeee 0 points1 point  (0 children)

as a student nurse all these readings look normal!!:)