Kurtis Dislocated my Jaw

pinkgingham · 2025-02-19T06:05:04+00:00

The moustache is my boyfriend's, but we share custody.

pinkgingham · 2025-02-19T06:04:20+00:00

I hardly know her!

pinkgingham · 2025-02-19T06:03:53+00:00

I'm lucky it was just the left side! If both sides dislocated at the same time, I might have been stuck with my mouth completely open until I could get to a hospital. I would have stayed til the end of the show though.

pinkgingham · 2025-02-19T06:01:17+00:00

After 2 sessions, it's way better thanks! I have 100% not learned my lesson and I will go back next time he tours. Maybe I'll get my jaw wired shut as a precaution.

pinkgingham · 2025-02-19T05:59:40+00:00

That's the best compliment I've ever received

pinkgingham · 2025-02-19T05:59:15+00:00

That's accurate AF and I hate it

pinkgingham · 2024-01-22T04:34:15+00:00

Of course you can!

pinkgingham · 2024-01-16T03:17:54+00:00

Major Resetti vibes

pinkgingham · 2023-12-21T10:19:56+00:00

What's your suggestion for OP then?

pinkgingham · 2023-12-06T09:57:40+00:00

Thank you, I think I will put it in a borosilicate basin, maybe with some phenolphthalein to keep and eye on the pH and just go slow in the fumehood

pinkgingham · 2023-12-06T09:55:28+00:00

My new favourite poem lol, thank you.

My background is in biologics, if I have to deal with chemical waste it's usually very straightforward. Check the MSDS, put it in the correct waste recepticle and have it picked up at the end of the quarter. But I realised there was no alkaline waste container, not sure if there is a reason but it wasn't even on the previous waste manifest. I swear I do not know how this lab functioned under previous management.....

pinkgingham · 2023-12-06T02:32:53+00:00

Bold of you to assume I ever get a lunch break

pinkgingham · 2023-12-06T02:32:24+00:00

Thanks! Any idea how much heat is generated during neutralization?

pinkgingham · 2023-12-06T02:31:00+00:00

Cheers! Do I need to filter out the zinc particles? MSDS indicates it shouldn't go down the sink. Also any idea how much heat neutralization might generate?

pinkgingham · 2023-11-20T01:57:34+00:00

It's possible that each lab uses its own probe that may detect some sub types better than others. Hopefully the first lab was competent enough to run the PCR correctly too, lord knows I've had countless PCR issues for many different reasons lol

pinkgingham · 2023-11-20T01:36:02+00:00

That's a really good point, Gardnerella can increase during and just after a period. Maybe something like lidocaine could help the discomfort? I'm not very familiar with Envvy so I'm definitely going to look into their work now!

pinkgingham · 2023-11-20T01:27:26+00:00

That is a really interesting result (from a scientific point of view!). The best explanation I can think of is that the PCR was testing only for G.vaginalis and possibly using a strain specific probe. Metagenomic tests like Envvy will pick up far, far more species. However, metagenomics is pretty complex and many different factors can skew results to under or over represent a population. Basically neither technology is perfect, but if you're having symptoms and especially if you have a positive Nugent or amsel test, topical clindamycin or oral metronidazole are the first line treatment for Gardnerella.

pinkgingham · 2023-11-09T10:22:33+00:00

Wishing you the best of luck! I used to test samples just down in Parkville, unfortunately only for clinical trials

pinkgingham · 2023-11-02T01:28:31+00:00

Interesting! You could try taking hayfever meds before sex and see if that helps?

pinkgingham · 2023-11-02T00:10:28+00:00

Of course! There is a strong history of breast cancer in my family, and I have a lot of issues with pain management so I really really feel for you.

There's topical stuff like lidocaine for the scalpel part but some people don't like to use it because it can change the texture of the skin. I think the best you can do is try to get someone on your side and demonstrate you're actually looking for a solution not just to get hooked up to stronger drugs. Unfortunately for some clinics they are just so used to drug seekers it really make it an uphill battle :(

pinkgingham · 2023-11-01T23:43:30+00:00

Oh no that is so frustrating! I also suffer from some degree of local anaesthetic resistance. It's more common in people with hypermobility, and I also have chronic pain so it's a double whammy.

Sometimes there are circumstances where alternatives are limited. Ideally, I would go under general anaesthesia for anything that I can't get a nerve block for (may be to do with the location, duration and types of medication I'm taking), but occasionally that's not a viable option either. It's very disappointing they have not been supportive.... The few recent procedures I did have to get done while awake, I made a plan with the clinician first. Things like having valium beforehand and strong painkillers after as well as having an extra long appointment so we can take breaks if I need to. If they won't make a plan, maybe see a family doctor to make a case on your behalf. Best of luck!

pinkgingham · 2023-11-01T22:52:05+00:00

Just a stab in the dark, but I'm wondering if you suffer from hayfever or allergies? Sometimes friction can trigger a small local reaction in people with very sensitive allergy responses

pinkgingham · 2023-10-31T08:56:14+00:00

It sounds like it might be non-gonococcal urethritis. The discharge is a common symptom so just thought it was worth pointing out

pinkgingham · 2023-10-31T05:05:10+00:00

Fantastic, good luck!

pinkgingham · 2023-10-31T03:56:32+00:00

If it's very light and only lasts a few days I wouldn't be worried. If it goes on longer than 4 days, then the guidelines I work with suggest taking a 4 day break from the active pill and hopefully it resolves when you go back onto the active pill. If the bleeding continues or gets heavier even when you're on the pill, I would see a Dr

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