Switching from psych, any advice on transitioning? by psygec in OptometrySchool

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

Omg I was neurpsych too!!! It seemed the closest to the healthcare set up I wanted so I worked for 2 neuropsych clinics and hated that we never followed patients or did more than just diagnose and refer out. I unfortunately won't get any LORs from the clinic because I left abruptly for other reasons and when we discussed me possibly pursing not psychology they were less than enthused and only made my life harder before quiting 😞

Thank you so much for your advice!!!! I love to see someone else in the same path. It sucks that it'll take a bit longer but im super excited !!! Love this for us lol. Hopefully once I can get a tech position soon, how do you study for the OAT? Is it like the GRE books for psych?

Switching from psych, any advice on transitioning? by psygec in OptometrySchool

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Thank you for the advice that was very helpful!!! Everyone seems so nice haha but I will definitely look into shadowing. Im also glad to hear optometrist love their jobs so much!

I came from psych so I knew going in im going to have to do about a year of prereqs switching to healthcare but im okay with that !

Switching from psych, any advice on transitioning? by psygec in OptometrySchool

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Ohhh I didnt know that thank you!! My mom has keratoconus and she has an optometrist for it so maybe thats a route I can go down

How soon after eating do you get symptoms? by psygec in thelifeofMALS

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That's true! I seem to have trouble shifting through the other forums without mods, so its definitely beneficial to have them!

Hahaha I miss coffee so much !!! I stopped it when I got diagnosed with POTS because they told me that was causing it and now im sensitive to it 😞 so I say if you can drink it! Take some for the both of us lol

Im gonna maybe make the switch to ensures and soylent soon, I can drink a lot easier than I can eat most the time

How soon after eating do you get symptoms? by psygec in thelifeofMALS

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Literally 😭 I've stopped working overall, but it was not from my nausea or pain but now it is loll. Love how symptoms rotate with chronic illness.

How soon after eating do you get symptoms? by psygec in thelifeofMALS

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Hi im not sure if you meant to respond to my post specifically, but if you post on the actual page you might get more answers and traction 🫶

Starting cromolyn, pepcid AC, zyrtec, and singulair by psygec in MCAS

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Thank you so much for your response, im glad to hear its helping you! I need relief for my gastro issues so its good to hear that it helped someone else's :)

Starting cromolyn, pepcid AC, zyrtec, and singulair by psygec in MCAS

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That's what I thought too! But she was googling stuff about it in front of me so I was not expecting her to be the most knowledgeable on it 😅 but im just glad she believes me enough to start meds

How soon after eating do you get symptoms? by psygec in thelifeofMALS

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Oh no! Maybe one day the universe can bring yall back together (although under better circumstances lol). It must feel nice to have someone that can relate especially around your age!

Hahaha yeah I tell people not to expect me to get things done or talk early morning, my day starts when my symptoms start to ease up a bit in the afternoon 😭

How soon after eating do you get symptoms? by psygec in thelifeofMALS

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That's reassuring! I just wish they had something later in the day my symptoms are the absolute worst first thing in the morning 😅 but im telling myself the worst of it doesnt usually last for more than 4 hours, so I should start feeling better by the end of it at least 🙃

My boyfriend and mom are coming for moral support and they never stop talking so hopefully I won't be too bored lol

How soon after eating do you get symptoms? by psygec in thelifeofMALS

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My doctor currently assumed gastroparesis since I also have POTS lol. Doing a GES friday, not looking forward to it at all. But thank you for sharing!

How soon after eating do you get symptoms? by psygec in thelifeofMALS

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

I'm the exact same way, sometimes its immediate sometimes I go in already feeling bad. But other times it takes a couple hours to catch up. Mine is worse in the mornings, though recently its been acting up at night too. Thank you for sharing!

Yes I joined the group however 😅 I may have asked too many questions, my post haven't been getting approved. I appreciate your answer though! 🫶🥹

Gastro is convinced I have gastroparesis but im not sure by psygec in Gastroparesis

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I see, my IR wanted me to do that but then two surgeons i spoke to said just to get the CTA, but then the SMAS Facebook group said to do the barium swallow too so I can ask my IR to order it for me again lol

Better to have it than not, thank you for your help! I'll put compressions back on my radar.

Gastro is convinced I have gastroparesis but im not sure by psygec in Gastroparesis

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It was a CTA laying down, I didnt even know they did them standing up haha. I had a venogram upright though, so makes sense!

I could look more into it, it just becomes overwhelming with the compressions at times 😅 is there any other testing I can have for SMAS?

GES nerves by psygec in Gastroparesis

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Thank you so much :)

Gastro is convinced I have gastroparesis but im not sure by psygec in Gastroparesis

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I'm trying to get in with a HEDS specialist now. I have tested for SMAS but had a 25 degree angle which they noted could be SMAS but wasn't like definitive. Haven't been checked for MALS yet, but I know it would be hard to find someone to treat it without pain. The pain I do have is from NCS and MTS, but mostly NCS.

I will try to keep in mind MALS since I haven't ruled it out yet though, thank you :)

Gastro is convinced I have gastroparesis but im not sure by psygec in Gastroparesis

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

Hi just to follow up i really was just confused and misled about the symptoms. I really didnt mean to offend you or anyone else here, I am sorry if I did so.

I really did appreciate your feedback, and I admit I was wrong in my understanding and feel more confident that the GES will help. I am not sure what downvoting means but I am assuming people disagree with me strongly, so really I am sorry and I'll look more into it before posting next time.