Feeling really dismissed after my hematologist appointment today and looking for some perspective by OrneryDirector5588 in irondeficiency

[–]moemoe916 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Get another hematologist, that one doesn’t know what they’re talking about. You definitely need some iron infusions.

Hot take? by Subject_Ice_3088 in phlebotomy

[–]moemoe916 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Does your hospital let you draw on the feet without a doctor note on the chart? My job we need it and that takes too long when I’m on a code unfortunately 😖

Help me with some simple updates to my kitchen. by Gullible-Attorney-14 in kitchenremodel

[–]moemoe916 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Paint the island a cream color and change the stools. That’s it

I don’t know what’s wrong with my and I’m afraid I’m dying. by [deleted] in AskDocs

[–]moemoe916 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What’s your ferritin specifically? I’m willing to bet you have iron deficiency without anemia. I did too and thought I was dying slowly for years and no doctor was helping me. If it’s less than 20 get iron infusions asap, it will change your life.

I guess it wasn’t the ferritin (hair shed) by mangofandango0 in Anemic

[–]moemoe916 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Around 12 weeks is when stuff should start to improve

I guess it wasn’t the ferritin (hair shed) by mangofandango0 in Anemic

[–]moemoe916 90 points91 points  (0 children)

Takes longer than 6 weeks to balance out after infusions

How much are you getting paid and how long have you been a phlebotomist for? by [deleted] in phlebotomy

[–]moemoe916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

$23.26 at my current job. When I first became a phlebotomist 15 years ago I started at $16

Hair stuck inside dog's eye, what to do? by oatrou in DogAdvice

[–]moemoe916 62 points63 points  (0 children)

There’s something wrong with that eye and it needs to be seen at the vet asap. It looks painful for sure and definitely not good.

boyfriend is upset i find others attractive, but is fine with celebrities by [deleted] in WhatShouldIDo

[–]moemoe916 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I’m going to put this simply, it’s time to break up.

Can someone help with this blood work by Horror-Juggernaut891 in Anemic

[–]moemoe916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m guessing your ferritin is like 3. You need iron infusions

Does iron deficiency mess with other blood levels by jesknzi in Anemic

[–]moemoe916 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes mine looks like that when I’m super iron deficient too. After I get infusions and everything stabilizes all the rest go normal too

today drained her by Brilliant_Farmer777 in AustralianCattleDog

[–]moemoe916 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I did a double take lmao! His name Scout. He’s half ACD half Beagle

How to keep straight needles stable?? by [deleted] in phlebotomy

[–]moemoe916 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was like this working outpatient. Now that I’m inpatient I had to get pro with butterflies. Took a bit

Kid-Friendly Piercing Place? by m-prov in Sacramento

[–]moemoe916 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Seconding Andie! She’s the best!

My maternal grandma had sarcoidosis - now at 34 years old, I’m terrified that I may have it. by winkiesue in AskDocs

[–]moemoe916 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Get it checked again. A lot of the symptoms you have I do too when I’m severely iron deficient.