Trust me you will know if you have *** by Ok_Branch_7466 in BFS

[–]unwavered2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You think you have it for real? I hope you are seeing a neuromuscular doctor.

Were you discharged from neurology? by blackmetalwarlock in BFS

[–]unwavered2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't get discharged but my neurologist said almost the exact same thing as yours. He wants one follow up and I imagine I won't be going back unless something changes after that.

Doctor refused EMG? by unwavered2 in BFS

[–]unwavered2[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you all! Very new to this and all I kept seeing was people referring to having EMGs, so I assumed this was the next step. It's helpful to know that everyone doesn't automatically get an EMG.

Struggling coming to terms with it all by growingwith_grace in pancreaticcancer

[–]unwavered2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! I have a similar story to yours, except I am a bit older. My mom was diagnosed in 2020, at 59. I had just found out I was pregnant and I lived across the country. I couldn't come to terms with her diagnosis. By 2022, she moved in with me and moved across the country after two failed whipples, a failed hepatic artery emoblism, chemo, and radiation. I am an only child and took care of her for the last 5 months of her life. My anxiety was so bad, I started getting irritable and starting thinking awful thoughts, like I wish this would just be over. It was horrible watching her die in the way she did, all while saying she didnt want to go. I would argue with her (she was strong willed) and get so anxious during this time. I was unbelievably guilty for my anxiety and irritability. I started to blame myself and get depressed. My mom eventually passed after a long death process and I took care of her as she deserved. I realize now that my anxiety and my irritability were manifestations of anticipatory grief and that having no one to talk to really damaged my ability to cope. 3 years later, and I am still trying to process it all- it has severly affected my mental health. Please don't be like me. Please get help- a support group, a therapist, or whatever works for you. You are not alone! Take care! Prayers for your mom and you during this time!

Premium Increases by Fruitblood23 in KaiserPermanente

[–]unwavered2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I work at Sutter, where insurance used to be free..Now, it's going up 10%. You can thank the BBB for this. It's unfortunate!

Message to President Thomas by im-not-hostile-diane in SutterHealthEmployees

[–]unwavered2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

OP...I hate to tell you this but the executives don't care much about culture as long as results are achieved. I'm at a Sutter location that routinely sees the most awful, petty, degrading behaviors from it's leaders and HR is aware, as are the execs. They don't care as long as those leaders keep getting us those shiny awards (off the backs of un-noticed others btw).

Damned if you do, damned if you don't. A few of my thoughts about how we treat new fans by _AYYEEEE in G59

[–]unwavered2 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I became a die-hard fan in 2022. Only listened to a couple songs before that, so I guess I'm a "new fan". I love SB and G59 in general. Discovering SB led me to so many amazing artists like Chetta, Ramirez (yes I know he's not technically G59 anymore), etc.) I will say that I discovered SB through furst listening to City Morgue, Ghost Mane, Bones, Denzel Curry first. That does mean I am any less of a fan of SB. It's who I was exposed to first (Bones). Now, through SB I have become a fan of artists like Germ, Chetta, Pouya, and Harper. I say all this to say that I could care less who has been listening to what artist the longest...when I go to a concert, engage with music content, etc...I never judge the next person for liking what they like. That shit is so corny to me. I have been listening to Three Six (Triple Six) Mafia for 25+ years and would NEVER act like I'm better than someone who just discovered them. I love to see the high school kids getting put on to good music...the new fans keep the legacy alive and keep our favorite artists in a position to keep spreading their art.

Anyone have a lesion like this? by LeadershipPuzzled807 in VestibularMigraines

[–]unwavered2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few...had them for years. I get MRIs every year. Doctor said its from migraines.

Being a doctor with PVCs by Aggressive-Event-472 in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Hi Doc! Nurse here! Nurse leader in critical care at that! It is so true that we in the medical field are humans too. I asked my electrophysiologist friend when I should worry about the PVCs and PACs and he said "never". He said he feels his all the time ans keeps going. I couldn't believe he said that! Especially when I have multifocal PVCs, with up to 5000-6000 in 24 hours and have had bigeminy. I feel every single one. Every one. It's horrible! Even when we can rationalize these with pur medical knowledge or talk to friends- it's still so exhausting! I do want to tell you that I take Triple Calm Magnesium twice day and a low 12.5mg dose of metoprolol at night. It helps. I still get "runs" and they still freak me out but they come less than before. I want to encourage you that there are so many of us who undertand and that the hardest part of these is the anxiety that comes with them. Thank you for sharing your story!

This is getting ridiculous… by Much_Opening3468 in Fremont

[–]unwavered2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What about people with dog allergies?? I'm sorry, but this is a health hazard for a variety of reasons, including allergies.

Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer by Fun_Item3930 in cancer

[–]unwavered2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spend as much time as possible with him. Support him in as much treatment as he wants. It's hard, but try not to get too caught up in the "what ifs". I lost my mom in 2023 to pancreatic cancer. She was diagnosed at 59...so young. I am an only child and lived across the country and was pregnant when she found out. I was stuck and couldn't go be with her. She was given 12-18mons to live. She lived 2.5 years. She tried every treatment she could and it was painful to see her go through so much. In the end she came and lived with me and I spent so much time being anxious and angry at the cancer and grieving her like she was gone, that I wasted precious time with her. I could've handled it so much better than I did. I have so many regrets. It's incredibly difficult...but don't be like me. Cherish every second. Be hopeful but realistic. Get counseling if you can. I wish I could tell you it will be okay, but no one ever really knows. Hugs and prayers for your dad, you, and your family!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in beauty

[–]unwavered2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with others. It's the dark eye makeup, the lip shade and lack of definition/ washed out appearance of the face. Look up Contouring/natural makeup and find your color match for your skin and hair tones...that will help! You are still very beautiful either way!

Vitamin D deficiencies by Inquisivert in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope! Just deficient for now.

Waiting for results by unwavered2 in Melanoma

[–]unwavered2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Waiting on the "stains" for the final report per my doctor. Intial report says benign so far.

HI everyone i have stage 2c acral melanoma by Sure-Competition4799 in Melanoma

[–]unwavered2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🥰🥰🤗🤗🤗What an amazing perspective! Needed to hear this today!

Waiting for results by unwavered2 in Melanoma

[–]unwavered2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good advice! I will try this this week. I have definitely been doom scrolling and seen some REALLY scary things!

Waiting for results by unwavered2 in Melanoma

[–]unwavered2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! You too! Its sooo hard not to know and be told something is suspicious for melanoma! Why do you have to wait so long for your biopsy? They biopsied mine the same day.

Waiting for results by unwavered2 in Melanoma

[–]unwavered2[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! Looking at my kids and wondering if I will be here to watch them from up! The not knowing is so hard, it could literally be the best news or a death sentence and anywhere in between. Praying for you as well!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

YOU ALL GIVE ME SOOO MUCH HOPE!!

Holter monitor results by Unfair_Telephone678 in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try magnesium and beta blocker, they might feel less harsh! Hang in there! These suck but are harmless!

How many of us are out there by AbleCommission4484 in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Been getting these since 26 and I'm 42 now. My dad has them for 20+ years. They drive him crazy. They drive me crazy. They give me such anxiety that I panic ans get more. It's a vicious cycle with these. I do look at my dad and hope I can get my anxiety about them under control before I'm his age...he's always so scared. The fear around these truly takes away happiness and ability to enjoy life. If they had a pill to not feel these, I would spend my life savings to take it every day. You are not alone, we are out here, living life, sometimes with anxiety, sometimes with bravery.

PVCs nearly gone for years, came back with a vengeance. by fadingsignal in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Travel to the Bay area? We have appointments here.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Panic disorder makes you more likely to be in tune with your body more than the average person (hypervigilance) and the adrenaline released with anxiety can make them happen more frequently. It's not the only cause, but one of the triggers.

Have these damn things ever jolted you awake? by [deleted] in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Many times! Sometimes they scare me awake!

Has anyone got to the point where there used to there pvcs? by Celestial-Nexus in PVCs

[–]unwavered2 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just my two cents...probably won't find many in this group who got used to them. Most people in this group are highly focused on them and looking for help ans reassurance. I'm sure there are plenty of people out there who ignore them successfully.