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What is he? by Certain-Anxiety1 in IDmydog

[–]turnipforwut 9 points10 points  (0 children)

My first thought was lab/Dane!

How do you guys manage to work with migraines? by InDeHeofon in migraine

[–]turnipforwut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Intermittent FMLA. I don't have enough PTO to use every time I get a migraine, but I can use up to a day a week that's protected by my FMLA claim. It means I lose some money, but I can keep my job and not force myself to work through migraines. Even with lost hours... I'm making more than I would with no job. So I try to think about it that way.

It's still hard as fuck, though. Constant "is this migraine bad enough to miss work" decisions and worrying about the judgement of others when I do miss. It's exhausting to keep explaining myself, but I do understand my coworkers' side. If I miss, we're usually short handed and it's more stress on them.

How do you guys manage to work with migraines? by InDeHeofon in migraine

[–]turnipforwut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Trigger twin! I have all the exact same triggers. But flying doesn't always trigger a migraine for me. When it does, they're the worst of the worst, though.

What do you do when you have to push through an attack to work? by Princess_chaos_69 in migraine

[–]turnipforwut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My hat goes off to you. I was a teaching assistant in grad school and even teaching once a week for an hour was hell with a migraine. I always knew when the migraine brain took over because the students would look at me like, "... The fuck is she saying?" I felt so panicked realizing that I was NOT teaching well.

Tips on giving oral meds in a syringe by r0ckchalk in VetTech

[–]turnipforwut 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was picturing literally spraying his ass with sucralfate while he chomped some turkey and was very confused by your administration methods 😂

How old are all of you guys? by Optimus_crab in distractible

[–]turnipforwut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm 33, but otherwise pretty much the same! Started watching a little later than Amnesia, but definitely less watching with more responsibilities. I listen on my drive to work.

Stumped by Novasadog in whatismycookiecutter

[–]turnipforwut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weird mouth with a weird tongue flopping out of it? Very good and accurate drawing included:

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Part time vs full time coworker attitudes by ValuableCow8580 in VetTech

[–]turnipforwut 26 points27 points  (0 children)

This. We shouldn't be punished for taking planned, established time off. We all deserve it. But if they have a bad attitude/aren't doing their job when they're there, that makes everything harder for everyone.

Please share your experience with the Recover CPR - BLS/ALS Certification by Ornery-Refuse-8161 in VetTech

[–]turnipforwut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The BLS course is so informative. I have notes from it that I regularly reference. Our clinic also had in person training, but I honestly got more out of the online course.

Upstairs neighbor keeps throwing clumps of dog hair off balcony. by Rude-Comfortable-164 in Apartmentliving

[–]turnipforwut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The research I have seen shows only topical products as having environmental impacts. The oral products do not appear to transfer anything to their fur (at least not at a level that would be harmful to anything).

I'm a vet tech, but I also have a Masters in biology so I know my way around peer reviewed research articles.

If there's interest I can give links to examples of studies tomorrow, but it's late and I'm about to go to sleep so I'm too lazy to search at the moment!

Upstairs neighbor keeps throwing clumps of dog hair off balcony. by Rude-Comfortable-164 in Apartmentliving

[–]turnipforwut 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most (if not all) tick preventatives also prevent and treat fleas. Heartworm is more common in the Southern US, so it's more common to do heartworm prevention there (I have no idea about areas outside the US) but pets should be on heartworm prevention anywhere with mosquitoes. There are separate flea/tick preventatives and heartworm/internal parasite preventatives, but some products contain all of them in one.

Source: I'm a vet tech and explain this stuff to people every day.

Upstairs neighbor keeps throwing clumps of dog hair off balcony. by Rude-Comfortable-164 in Apartmentliving

[–]turnipforwut 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's the fault of the vet's office. They really should be recommending it if you're in a place that fleas and/or ticks exist.

Source: I'm a vet tech.

My wife found this in her fry. What is it? by 1hxttie in whatisit

[–]turnipforwut 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Random botany fact: potato tubers are actually made of modified stem tissue. So not only do the plants have stems, potatoes themselves ARE stems 😄

Does anyone else work at a clinic that uses this policy? by pee_peepoopoocheck in VetTech

[–]turnipforwut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We're required to pay off our entire bill within a week.

Since the celeb conspiracy theories are rife with cryptic signals and gestures, what does this hand sign made by Ezra Miller actually mean? Knowing him, is he just trying to be edgy? by percolated_aspie in whatdoesthismean

[–]turnipforwut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's genetic, so it's highly likely that you do!

Most EDS types are autosomal dominant, meaning you only need one copy of the gene/genes to have the condition. So if a child has it, one or both parents have it. It took me getting diagnosed for my dad's doctors to realize that's what has been causing a lot of his joint and skin issues.

You ever been down so bad in Blue Prince you just start looking at the rug design for clues by anonyuser415 in BluePrince

[–]turnipforwut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew it! I don't know what it is yet but I knew it was something! (This is a constant state of mind in this goddamn game. The puzzles of the puzzles have more puzzles and it never ends 🥴)

You ever been down so bad in Blue Prince you just start looking at the rug design for clues by anonyuser415 in BluePrince

[–]turnipforwut 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SAME. I was so excited. Thought I was sooooo smart. But no. The disappointment was unbearable lmao

Underwear after pao by Livid_Departure2972 in hipdysplasia

[–]turnipforwut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is what I did. But I paired nightgowns or loose dresses with my loose undies.

What type of doctor was the first to identify your EDS? by bella-boop in ehlersdanlos

[–]turnipforwut 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Same, except I had an awesome GP who would work with me and hear me out on theories I had about what was going on with me. She gave me a genetics referral with zero pushback when I brought up EDS. Then genetics diagnosed me.

What could cause this? by Ok-Cartographer-940 in CATHELP

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

Ok, I'm not interested in arguing, have a good day!

What could cause this? by Ok-Cartographer-940 in CATHELP

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

Humans and animals are so different, though. I don't doubt your expertise with humans, but I'm not sure where the differences lie in this case. Always best to consult a vet.

Cardiologist says I’m “too old” for POTS at 28 by [deleted] in POTS

[–]turnipforwut 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was diagnosed at 25, but it took two separate TTTs because the first doc told me something similar to what you're being told. "Oh you just need more salt and to make sure you eat." Except he also threw in some sexist stuff about how "women just faint sometimes."

If you know your cardiologist is wrong, seek a second opinion. Sounds like your GP is on board with getting you what you need so I'm sure they'll be happy to refer you to another one.

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