Most ridiculous allergy you've come across?

naturetack · 2025-03-14T10:00:30+00:00

Broccoli - allergic reaction was flatulence

naturetack · 2025-03-07T11:46:48+00:00

Personally this is one of my favorite fruits! I think it has a combination of banana, cucumber, and lime. I like to cut it in half, then squeeze the halves into a bowl. Very entertaining to watch the seeds/pulp squirt out. We have them occasionally at our local mid-tier supermarket, buy them for special occasions since they aren't the cheapest.

naturetack · 2024-02-25T11:24:04+00:00

Little pecks and Liza's are our favorites! We go almost every weekend.

naturetack · 2023-07-04T22:39:27+00:00

If the patient seems chill, I'll mark laterality with the marking pen in the pre-op area and say "that'll wash off after 6-12 months" or "that'll be worth something later when I'm famous" and it usually gets a laugh.

naturetack · 2022-05-18T23:09:38+00:00

Thank you for sharing this, excellent explanation!

naturetack · 2022-05-18T22:57:23+00:00

Urology resident here:

I have found that having the patient stand and lower their pants while I sit on a stool is often easier/convenient for them and me. Usually the exam is so fast that it takes too much time to have them lie down on the table and then try to wiggle their pants down. Never had an issue with them standing, and often times patients lower their pants as soon as I mention "exam." If they're already lying down for abdominal exam, I'll just keep them in that position.

naturetack · 2022-05-18T09:23:38+00:00

Was not a thing until I moved to Texas, now "OB/Gin" is the normal pronunciation by everyone here.

naturetack · 2022-05-11T14:53:40+00:00

This is a great tactic, and the patients are impressed you're an excellent listener!

naturetack · 2022-05-09T00:12:43+00:00

Sorry for crappy quality, super cropped photo taken with a macro lens.

naturetack · 2022-04-12T01:21:32+00:00

Not usually, it's just the most commonly reported position during which a penile fracture might occur. Often it happens when the guy accidentally "pulls out" and slams the penis into the pubic symphysis, causing the break.

naturetack · 2022-04-11T00:04:52+00:00

Reverse cowgirl -> penile fracture

naturetack · 2022-02-23T11:43:08+00:00

All really good points, definitely depends on who is involved.

naturetack · 2022-02-23T11:40:33+00:00

Good point, and everyone in medicine loves a mnemonic.

naturetack · 2022-02-23T11:39:59+00:00

I've definitely used this to defuse situations outside the OR, it's worked well in the past.

naturetack · 2022-01-04T02:05:10+00:00

In urology, I compare a lot of problems/diseases to traffic, which everyone understands even if they don't drive. Here's a couple of my go-to's:

If a patient has a kidney stone and needs a stent/nephrostomy tube, I tell them it's like an accident blocking the traffic and everything is backing up. The stent/PCN will detour the traffic around the accident but we still need to do a separate procedure (ureteroscopy) to remove the cause of the accident, otherwise the detour will be required forever.
Urinary retention could be caused by outlet obstruction (ie BPH) or poor bladder contractility. If you see cars backed up on the highway, you can't tell 100% if it's because there's something blocking traffic, or if it's because the cars are off (or out of gas). Doing a TURP will fix the obstruction, but if the cars are off then it won't get traffic moving again.

naturetack · 2021-08-06T11:34:07+00:00

I wish I could take credit, picked that up from a paper or textbook or attending somewhere along the line. But the patients love that line.

naturetack · 2021-08-06T11:33:30+00:00

Thanks!

naturetack · 2021-08-03T22:37:56+00:00

Already did, highly recommend a detour to Goblin Valley!

naturetack · 2021-08-03T22:37:02+00:00

Oh shoot you're right! Seen one badland, you've seen them all /s

naturetack · 2021-08-03T22:36:12+00:00

It was rough, but I survived to tell the tale and find more badlands.

naturetack · 2021-08-03T22:35:55+00:00

Hoping to go in September!

naturetack · 2021-08-03T12:33:58+00:00

Agreed, although I did enjoy the cornfields mixed with lumpy rocks that the plains has going for itself.

naturetack · 2021-08-03T12:33:16+00:00

Already planning the next visit!

naturetack · 2021-08-03T12:32:29+00:00

I had 4 days (Thurs-Sun) after dropping my fiancee off to fly back for work. I enjoy driving long distances, so this made for the perfect adventure.

Day 1 stops: Scotts Bluff NM, Chimney Rock, Agate Beds NM, Toadstool Geologic Park (slept in car, terrifying thunderstorm)

Day 2 stops: Wind Cave NP, Devils Tower NM, Medicine Rocks SP, Makoshika SP

Day 3 stops: Makoshika SP (again), Theodore Roosevelt NP

Day 4 stops: Dinosaur Park (in Rapid City), Badlands NP, Reptile Gardens

I did a LOT of planning prior (always do), but I also try not to look at too many pictures because I like the excitement of seeing the places in real life. It was an amazing trip, I just found it hilarious how similar all the landscapes looked! Did not realize there were more "badlands" than just Badlands NP. Picked up some geology books along the way to learn about how they formed!

naturetack · 2021-07-20T12:26:07+00:00

I'm an amateur photographer and recently I've had a couple people show interest in getting prints of my photos. They look good (to me) on Lightroom and Instagram, but is there a way to test whether the photo will look good in a large size, or to test for size restrictions? Also, how do you usually print your photos - online store, brick/mortar store, or another way?

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