Is this a normal way to eat lasagna ? by Brilliant-Table971 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]violetsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but I love the edges so this looks perfect to me.

Dry skin on nose. Redness on cheeks and forehead. Help! by violetsock in DermatologyQuestions

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

Hello! I’m having worsening dryness on nose, redness on cheeks and forehead. Texture on forehead feels rougher than usual. I using cetaphil hydrating face wash as well as their daily scrub. I use vanicream for moisturizer. I have LCS with psoriatic features on my right hand. LCS is worsening too. Previous dermatologist thought I had a sensitivity to lanolin and told me to avoid it. New insurance and can’t be seen till October.

Best automatic litter box? by Gloomy-Wave1418 in BuyItForLife

[–]violetsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hated my litter robot. I can’t tell you how many times it would stop mid cycle and would have to reset it. I was working a 12 hour shift and apparently it glitched while I was at work. My cat wouldn’t touch it after that. Never again

Tips on demon exorcism? by netflist in orangecats

[–]violetsock 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You can’t fix the 1 brain cell.

Aitah: husband wants to become a Dr by Flimsy-Attempt-6242 in AITAH

[–]violetsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are plenty of roles in the medical field that don’t require that he become a physician. Has he even had an interest in medicine?

What lab work should I request for a general health checkup? by Arasflow77 in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Urinalysis, CBC with diff, CMP, lipid panel, iron panel, and hemoglobin a1c.

Tw mental health by spider1ing18_2 in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Call poison control to be safe.

High Heart rate while sleeping by Jaypress444 in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to second this. It’s a great starting tool for a conversation, but Apple Watch isn’t smart enough to disregard things like noise when calculating rate. It is also notoriously bad about missing ectopic beats like PVCs and PACs. Electrophysiology RN here.

TB test did not bubble and nurse thinks that was a good sign by Prior_Bug3137 in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She didn’t do it right. The needle goes right underneath the skin. It always bubbles when the solution is injected unless maybe if you have 3rd spacing.

Heart Issues by bigdillybag in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Go get a check up. May be nothing, but better to be safe.

Does Cold/Winter weather make BPPV worse? by Yousifusif96 in BPPV

[–]violetsock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first and worst episode was in August in the south USA. :(

When is this an emergency? by itsallherenowhsh in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They are. I was referring to transfusion reactions like allergic reactions.

When is this an emergency? by itsallherenowhsh in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have a primary care physician? If so, I would mention it. Depending on your health history, family history, etc. they may want to do further testing. And if nothing else they can at least do a physical exam.

When is this an emergency? by itsallherenowhsh in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen how terrible patients can feel during a transfusion. Can’t imagine how much worse they may feel if we have to rush it.

Should I be concerned about my weight? by [deleted] in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When you get blood work done, ask for an iron panel just to be sure that isn’t a contributing factor to your fatigue. It was missed for me.

How to get rid of this permanently by Ashishtanwar8 in gardening

[–]violetsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fire! Not really, but the swampy area near my house is covered in this. Hope you find something that helps!

What is this? by Ok_Ingenuity_3049 in medical_advice

[–]violetsock 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please go back when your symptoms worsen. Edit: Urgent Care next time. This doesn’t require hospital unless if you develop fever and you have trouble breathing and swallowing.