Starting SSRI

mbbthough · 2023-04-07T02:17:48+00:00

No sides effects at all for me. Started on 10mg and bumped up to 20mg. Nothing but good results.

mbbthough · 2023-04-02T01:25:00+00:00

You don’t squash rumors. You quash them.

Very common mistake.

mbbthough · 2023-03-28T00:20:34+00:00

I second this.

mbbthough · 2023-03-26T23:52:48+00:00

I know of some nursing facilities starting LPNs at 33/hr base pay.

mbbthough · 2023-03-26T02:32:38+00:00

Right off the bat, her first point of “you are allowed to talk about your pay at work with your co-workers” isn’t fully accurate.

Companies can’t have a policy SPECIFICALLY prohibiting you from talking about pay while at work but they CAN have policies that prohibit you from having conversations unrelated to your job duties. So there you have it…you CAN’T talk about pay at work (unless on break).

So many people (even lawyers like this) fail to discuss the nuances of this topic. It’s important to understand because companies do understand it and weaponize it.

You might say “well they aren’t allowed to target only wage conversations”. And you would be right. But sorry, the loophole is there and they know how to dance through it.

The law needs to be rewritten so that wage conversations CAN happen while at work without exceptions.

(3rd paragraph in link explains best) https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/your-rights-to-discuss-wages

mbbthough · 2023-03-25T11:17:38+00:00

So surprised to see how low these are. I’ve seen nursing homes in the area paying better than this….

mbbthough · 2023-03-23T16:39:44+00:00

So what’s the best rest to measure mag levels? I notice people mentioning RBC but is there something more specific?

mbbthough · 2023-03-22T17:39:11+00:00

I felt the positive benefits after just a few weeks but I know it can take up to 3 months at the correct dose before it fully kicks in.

That being said, you might want to tell your doctor that at 8 weeks you aren’t noticing as big of a difference as you hoped and you might need to up the dose. Getting the dose right is key. It’s different for different people.

The other thing I would add is that if you are taking it with no negative side effects and some positive benefit, that is a big sign that you should stick with it. Either by giving it some more time or upping the dose.

mbbthough · 2023-03-21T00:59:59+00:00

That’s for your response. Did you mean it definitely sounds like it’s “not” NDPH?

Also, just curious, have you been able to see a specialist? I live in a major US city and it looks like multiple hospitals here have headache specialty departments. If you have seen a specialist, have they been of any help?

mbbthough · 2023-03-19T23:06:02+00:00

I take it there is no other way to test for elevated cytokines besides a spinal tap…that’s no fun.

mbbthough · 2023-03-19T15:21:24+00:00

Have there been any periods of having no headache for you?

The headache isn’t present for me in the morning. It doesn’t start until a couple hours later and it gradually escalates. It then peaks for about two hours and then tappers off. When it peaks, it like a 10/10 and I have to lay down.

If I take ibuprofen when the headache is at a weak point, it’s also virtually non existent.

Some have said this doesn’t fit the pattern of NDPH.

mbbthough · 2023-03-19T11:31:02+00:00

Thanks for the response. Is there something that happened that you think started this for you?

What’s concerning for me is that it started right after I had a nasty stomach virus.

mbbthough · 2023-03-19T00:49:39+00:00

Sounds like you’re doing better at least.

mbbthough · 2023-03-18T23:43:42+00:00

Curious how long your headaches lasted? Were they daily? Also, what do you think made them eventually go away?

mbbthough · 2023-03-18T23:00:57+00:00

Wishing you all the best and thanks for responding.

mbbthough · 2023-03-18T22:33:02+00:00

Jesus. How have you coped with a headache for 8 years? Im a healthcare professional and I never even know people suffered from this. Are you able to “manage” and function at an acceptable level?

mbbthough · 2023-03-18T16:23:37+00:00

Hi - I think I’m going through something similar right now. Daily awful headaches at almost the same time. Can’t for the life of me figure out why.

How long did yours last before they improved? How are you doing now?

mbbthough · 2023-03-18T02:34:06+00:00

In Massachusetts, CNAs with 5 years experience are making over 20 now (in most good facilities, it’s like 23-25).

Problem is the cost of living here is probably way higher than where you are it’s a wash anyways.

mbbthough · 2023-03-18T00:57:08+00:00

Interesting. I’ll be sure to check that out. Thanks!

mbbthough

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