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[hedgiehog]

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The only way I can get rid of them is take 3 ibuprofen and go to bed, praying I don't get nauseous before the ibuprofen has metabolized.

Ibuprofen doesn't do anything for me when I have migraines. I usually just hang out in a dark room and try to nap. If it's too bad I'll take a tramadol. I've just never been dizzy like this before.

 

[EngrSC]

Yesterday I was really dizzy and was hoping it would go away. When I woke up this morning I was getting a migraine but I wasn't dizzy so I went to shadow my vet. Everything was cool until I left for lunch and the road started tilting. That was the scariest drive of my life. I wish it would go back to normal.

I get vertigo immediately prior to getting a migraine. My vertigo has been so bad that I couldn't walk without my hands on the wall. I got it once while driving on the freeway and pulled over immediately. I just sat there until it it got a little better then drove home, took meds, and knocked out

 

[ky261682]

My sister's dog has been drinking and peeing lots for the 4 months she's had him. His urine has always been dilute. She had blood work and a UA done 3 weeks ago and he had high phosphorus and WBC levels plus low protein levels. Vet thought it might be a kidney infection, prescribed antibiotics, 2 weeks later blood work is normal and the urine is still clear. Did a water deprivation test, no problems, they think it is behavioral. So what is my sister's response? "I wish the vet hadn't lied to me and said it was medical. They probably did all those tests just for the money".
I nearly exploded! I'm so upset with her attitude right now. She will not be one of my clients when I graduate 🙄

 

[Emiloo4]

My sister's dog has been drinking and peeing lots for the 4 months she's had him. His urine has always been dilute. She had blood work and a UA done 3 weeks ago and he had high phosphorus and WBC levels plus low protein levels. Vet thought it might be a kidney infection, prescribed antibiotics, 2 weeks later blood work is normal and the urine is still clear. Did a water deprivation test, no problems, they think it is behavioral. So what is my sister's response? "I wish the vet hadn't lied to me and said it was medical. They probably did all those tests just for the money".
I nearly exploded! I'm so upset with her attitude right now. She will not be one of my clients when I graduate 🙄

Because we get so much of the money people spend

 

[Trilt]

I have no idea why I decided to go for a run on two hours of sleep and after a giant test... but it was a horrible, horrible decision that I immediately regret.

 

[wildcatj]

I have no idea why I decided to go for a run on two hours of sleep and after a giant test... but it was a horrible, horrible decision that I immediately regret.

That's how I feel any time I run...

 

[Emiloo4]

That's how I feel any time I run...

👍

 

[485501]

That's how I feel any time I run...

👍👍

 

[EngrSC]

👍

👍👍

When I turn into a zombie, I'm coming after you guys first!

I 😍 running!!!!

 

[DVMDream]

That's how I feel any time I run...

👍 👍 👍

 

[KCgophervet]

When I turn into a zombie, I'm coming after you guys first!

I 😍 running!!!!

I would be a worthy victim.

The last time I ran it was because I was being chased by velociraptors.

In a dream.

I don't run...

 

[DVMDream]

When I turn into a zombie, I'm coming after you guys first!

I 😍 running!!!!

 

[Escalla]

When I turn into a zombie, I'm coming after you guys first!

I 😍 running!!!!

🤣

I would be so dead in a zombie apocalypse.

 

[DVMDream]

I would be a worthy victim.

The last time I ran it was because I was being chased by velociraptors.

In a dream.

I don't run...

I wouldn't be a victim... anyone that tries to run past me, I would trip them... until I was the fastest person and able to run away from the zombies... (at a speed I am comfortable with, that is).

 

[485501]

When I turn into a zombie, I'm coming after you guys first!

I 😍 running!!!!

Hey now, running is not the only method of survival come zombie apocalypse time. I have a lawn mower and I'm not afraid to use it.

(Braindead reference anyone? Anyone? No? Ok)

 

[dvmdreamer]

I am so sad. For no reason. I thought it was my PMS/PMDD issues, but now its been two or three weeks and I can't shake it. I am so deeply sad. And so very tired.

And I would totally get eaten by a zombie. I cannot run.

 

[StartingoverVet]

I am so sad. For no reason. I thought it was my PMS/PMDD issues, but now its been two or three weeks and I can't shake it. I am so deeply sad. And so very tired.

And I would totally get eaten by a zombie. I cannot run.

This sounds very much like depression. I suggest you see a psychiatrist for an evaluation (and if you already have one discuss adjusting meds).

These are very classic signs, and best to get treated before it gets worse!

 

[DVMDream]

Can't really breathe well again tonight... 🙁

this isn't going to get any worse or follow the same pattern it did after starting with the this same symptom back in September, I had a lovely couple weeks with close to no problems, I'd like to keep it that way.

 

[StartingoverVet]

Can't really breathe well again tonight... 🙁

this isn't going to get any worse or follow the same pattern it did after starting with the this same symptom back in September, I had a lovely couple weeks with close to no problems, I'd like to keep it that way.

Hang in there. Hope it gets better soon.

 

[MommaFox]

I am so sad. For no reason. I thought it was my PMS/PMDD issues, but now its been two or three weeks and I can't shake it. I am so deeply sad. And so very tired.

And I would totally get eaten by a zombie. I cannot run.

I agree with SOV, please seek some help. This sounds like legit depression.

 

[prevetdreamer]

I am so sad. For no reason. I thought it was my PMS/PMDD issues, but now its been two or three weeks and I can't shake it. I am so deeply sad. And so very tired.

And I would totally get eaten by a zombie. I cannot run.

I've felt like this before. It wasn't like "I want to die" depression, more like all I wanted to do is sleep. All the time. It was very hard to find motivation to do anything besides sleep and sometimes eat. I would agree with the others and go get some help. It might not be a bad idea to go to a doctor to rule out medical problems (I know for me they were concerned about low thyroid), but definitely go see a counselor. It helped me so much when I was going through my problems. Hope you feel better! Feel free to PM me if you need anything.

 

[macita183]

I have a friend that has had a cat for about 6 months (cat is about 1 year old). She was trying to get rid of the cat since she said she suddenly became allergic. Now the cat just had kittens (she had no idea it was pregnant) so now is trying to get rid of a momma cat and kittens via Facebook (doesn't want a shelter to have them since they will get put down. Sure because people on the Internet at so much better...)

Why can't people spay/neuter? Your tabby dsh is not unique. It's not cute you are calling yourself a grandma on Facebook. I'm sure all the kittens will be properly vetted before they are sold (sarcasm). End rant.

 

[PetPony]

Not just feeling like I'm gonna be sick anymore but actually am sick now. I hope it'll be gone in just a few days and not last forever again. Giving speeches with a stuffy nose and scratchy throat is not fun.

 

[Emiloo4]

I've felt like this before. It wasn't like "I want to die" depression, more like all I wanted to do is sleep. All the time. It was very hard to find motivation to do anything besides sleep and sometimes eat. I would agree with the others and go get some help. It might not be a bad idea to go to a doctor to rule out medical problems (I know for me they were concerned about low thyroid), but definitely go see a counselor. It helped me so much when I was going through my problems. Hope you feel better! Feel free to PM me if you need anything.

Yep. I thought I was in a tough depression at one point. They tested my thyroid and I have a rather severe case of hypothyroidism. It makes you really really fatigued. Def talk to a doctor either way.

 

[EngrSC]

Dropped my guinea pig, Rosie, off at the hospital this morning. It appears she is bleeding from her anus. She's 7 or 8 years old so I can't help but feel like this is the end of life for her :cry:

Fingers crossed its something easily fixable. I don't want her to suffer.

 

[Trilt]

Yep. I thought I was in a tough depression at one point. They tested my thyroid and I have a rather severe case of hypothyroidism. It makes you really really fatigued. Def talk to a doctor either way.

Ugh I need to do this. My mother's endocrinologist ultrasounded my thyroid and told me I needed to get some bloodwork done... haven't gotten around to it and I'm definitely really blah and fatigued compared to "normal me" over the last couple months. I'm the worst patient. 🙄

 

[jmo1012]

Dropped my guinea pig, Rosie, off at the hospital this morning. It appears she is bleeding from her anus. She's 7 or 8 years old so I can't help but feel like this is the end of life for her :cry:

Fingers crossed its something easily fixable. I don't want her to suffer.

🙁 sending good piggie vibes your way 😍

 

[EngrSC]

🙁 sending good piggie vibes your way 😍

Thanks, I haven't heard anything yet. I work with the vet part time but I'm not there today and she's squeezing Rosie in between appointments.

On a side note, one of my engineering colleagues thought hamsters and piggies were the same thing.

 

[ky261682]

Thanks, I haven't heard anything yet. I work with the vet part time but I'm not there today and she's squeezing Rosie in between appointments.

On a side note, one of my engineering colleagues thought hamsters and piggies were the same thing.

for Rosie

 

[KCgophervet]

Been sick for the past few days and finding it hard to sleep. This morning I got a call from an unknown number at quarter to 8am so (thinking it might be UW Madison) I tried to clear out my flu-ravaged throat, answered the phone, and it was some stupid spam call. I couldn't get back to sleep afterwards and keep thinking/dreaming that I'm missing a phone call. Come on immune system, kick this disease!

 

[EngrSC]

Rosie's right kidney is enlarged (doc felt it upon palpation and rads confirmed it). She thinks the blood is in her urine and suspects kidney and/or bladder stones. They're going to give her fluids and start her on some antibiotics. Hopefully that clears it up

She's acting like herself and her appetite is great, so cooooome ooonnnnn abx and fluids!

 

[DVMDream]

I am so sad. For no reason.

These are my exact same feelings tonight.... It really sucks... To feel so deeply sad for no good reason. 🙁

 

[PetPony]

These are my exact same feelings tonight.... It really sucks... To feel so deeply sad for no good reason. 🙁

I had that two days ago. No motivation to do anything. Just wanted to sit around and mope for no reason.

 

[tropictuco]

So I applied to Banfield online as a veterinary assistant, then we went on vacation. Turns out I don't get service here on my cell and they called SATURDAY and I didn't get the message until yesterday (Tuesday). Now I'm frantically trying to get in touch with the person who called but so far no dice. I keep telling myself it's not that big of a deal but for me it's like having those dreams where you show up in class and there's a test you didn't know existed...I just get physically nervous even though mentally I know it's all probably fine.

 

[jmo1012]

Rosie's right kidney is enlarged (doc felt it upon palpation and rads confirmed it). She thinks the blood is in her urine and suspects kidney and/or bladder stones. They're going to give her fluids and start her on some antibiotics. Hopefully that clears it up

She's acting like herself and her appetite is great, so cooooome ooonnnnn abx and fluids!

aww poor piggie!! time for snuggles, treats, and TLC 😍

 

[ky261682]

Rosie's right kidney is enlarged (doc felt it upon palpation and rads confirmed it). She thinks the blood is in her urine and suspects kidney and/or bladder stones. They're going to give her fluids and start her on some antibiotics. Hopefully that clears it up

She's acting like herself and her appetite is great, so cooooome ooonnnnn abx and fluids!

Aww, I'm rooting for her! I love tiny (anything smaller than a cat) pets. I miss my hamster so much 🙁 I'm thinking of getting another hamster or perhaps a guinea pig. to Rosie!

 

[Minnerbelle]

So I applied to Banfield online as a veterinary assistant, then we went on vacation. Turns out I don't get service here on my cell and they called SATURDAY and I didn't get the message until yesterday (Tuesday). Now I'm frantically trying to get in touch with the person who called but so far no dice. I keep telling myself it's not that big of a deal but for me it's like having those dreams where you show up in class and there's a test you didn't know existed...I just get physically nervous even though mentally I know it's all probably fine.

I applied to like 100 different research jobs during January my senior year of college. I only heard back from a couple by March so I figured the rest were all silent rejections, and didn't think much of it when I went back to Japan for a week during spring break. As soon as I touched down back in Boston and turned my phone back on, I had like 10 phone calls about possible interviews! Seriously almost had a heart attack.

 

[tropictuco]

I applied to like 100 different research jobs during January my senior year of college. I only heard back from a couple by March so I figured the rest were all silent rejections, and didn't think much of it when I went back to Japan for a week during spring break. As soon as I touched down back in Boston and turned my phone back on, I had like 10 phone calls about possible interviews! Seriously almost had a heart attack.

Wow that sucks! I would've been a nervous wreck. Were any of them like "erm...no" after you explained things?

 

[felinelvr44]

Does any one else feel like your fur-babies are ignored due to their crazy vet school/pre-vet schedule? I work full time and this semester I'm only in classes two nights a week (last semester it was four) and all I want to do right now is snuggle on the couch with my guys (of the feline variety). My husband is around to feed them on time and all that but I'm jealous that he gets to hang with them so much. Blergh.

 

[EngrSC]

aww poor piggie!! time for snuggles, treats, and TLC 😍

Aww, I'm rooting for her! I love tiny (anything smaller than a cat) pets. I miss my hamster so much 🙁 I'm thinking of getting another hamster or perhaps a guinea pig. to Rosie!

Thanks guys!

I've had mice, rats, and hamsters before but Rosie is my first piggie, and I must say they are really neat creatures. When I come home from work my dogs are at the door full of excitement and I can hear her "wheeking" from the other room. She "wheeks" at veggie time (every morning) and when she hears us in the refrigerator. I didn't realize piggies have so much personality until I got Rosie ... the house would be eerily quiet without her! 😍

 

[EngrSC]

Does any one else feel like your fur-babies are ignored due to their crazy vet school/pre-vet schedule? I work full time and this semester I'm only in classes two nights a week (last semester it was four) and all I want to do right now is snuggle on the couch with my guys (of the feline variety). My husband is around to feed them on time and all that but I'm jealous that he gets to hang with them so much. Blergh.

Yes Yes YES! 👍 I feel the same way and have similar circumstances

 

[orcagirl]

Rosie's right kidney is enlarged (doc felt it upon palpation and rads confirmed it). She thinks the blood is in her urine and suspects kidney and/or bladder stones. They're going to give her fluids and start her on some antibiotics. Hopefully that clears it up

She's acting like herself and her appetite is great, so cooooome ooonnnnn abx and fluids!

They are prone to those kinds of things. Here's to hoping it'll be okay.

Does any one else feel like your fur-babies are ignored due to their crazy vet school/pre-vet schedule? I work full time and this semester I'm only in classes two nights a week (last semester it was four) and all I want to do right now is snuggle on the couch with my guys (of the feline variety). My husband is around to feed them on time and all that but I'm jealous that he gets to hang with them so much. Blergh.

I feel like they get more attention now than they did in undergrad. I was way too busy then.

 

[jmo1012]

Thanks guys!

I've had mice, rats, and hamsters before but Rosie is my first piggie, and I must say they are really neat creatures. When I come home from work my dogs are at the door full of excitement and I can hear her "wheeking" from the other room. She "wheeks" at veggie time (every morning) and when she hears us in the refrigerator. I didn't realize piggies have so much personality until I got Rosie ... the house would be eerily quiet without her! 😍

Penny is SUPER chatty too - always voicing her love or demanding a snack! i heart my piggie 🙂

to the person above re: neglected dogs, i feel like my dog doesnt get as much attention as she deserves/wants (as made very clear by her heavy sighs paced throughout the evening ) but she lives a good life. food is always on time, walks are sporadic but present (mainly because she's on exercise restriction for an injury), and the love is always there.

 

[orcagirl]

I need to expand my group of friends. I'm tired of being the support system for people who say they know what they are doing wrong, but then don't change. I'm tired of not being able to say I did well on an exam and have people not be truly happy for me. I know it sucks when you get a bad grade, but your negativity is bringing me down. You can't keep saying that it's all about your attitude and then change nothing. Either work on it and study better (harder and more efficiently) or stop complaining. We all feel the same stress, but some of us handle it differently. I've become happier with who I am, since starting vet school. I'm just tired of everyone around me being so negative and hating on professors (which yes I'll do occasionally, so what if I'm a hypocrite) and just keep an open mind. Some people think they've gone through a lot and have an open mind, but I listen to you talk and I can't believe how you aren't who you say you are. My grades so far this semester have been better than last semester, and no one is here to celebrate with me. I miss my best friend from high school. She's the only really good friend I've ever had for a long period of time. We've just started emailing again which is great and my husband is so supportive, but I just don't know how to distance myself from someone who relies on me so much. That and I'm quiet and a little shy. I know groups are completely established, but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. Maybe it's time to break out the journal again.

/end rant

 

[tropictuco]

I need to expand my group of friends. I'm tired of being the support system for people who say they know what they are doing wrong, but then don't change. I'm tired of not being able to say I did well on an exam and have people not be truly happy for me. I know it sucks when you get a bad grade, but your negativity is bringing me down. You can't keep saying that it's all about your attitude and then change nothing. Either work on it and study better (harder and more efficiently) or stop complaining. We all feel the same stress, but some of us handle it differently. I've become happier with who I am, since starting vet school. I'm just tired of everyone around me being so negative and hating on professors (which yes I'll do occasionally, so what if I'm a hypocrite) and just keep an open mind. Some people think they've gone through a lot and have an open mind, but I listen to you talk and I can't believe how you aren't who you say you are. My grades so far this semester have been better than last semester, and no one is here to celebrate with me. I miss my best friend from high school. She's the only really good friend I've ever had for a long period of time. We've just started emailing again which is great and my husband is so supportive, but I just don't know how to distance myself from someone who relies on me so much. That and I'm quiet and a little shy. I know groups are completely established, but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. Maybe it's time to break out the journal again.

/end rant

Hugs for you!

I'm a very easygoing person and get along well with most everyone EXCEPT people who are constantly negative. Think about it this way--iIf you distance yourself from this person, you might give them the wake up call they need to rely on themself a little more.

 

[Camelidcrazy]

I need to expand my group of friends. I'm tired of being the support system for people who say they know what they are doing wrong, but then don't change. I'm tired of not being able to say I did well on an exam and have people not be truly happy for me. I know it sucks when you get a bad grade, but your negativity is bringing me down. You can't keep saying that it's all about your attitude and then change nothing. Either work on it and study better (harder and more efficiently) or stop complaining. We all feel the same stress, but some of us handle it differently. I've become happier with who I am, since starting vet school. I'm just tired of everyone around me being so negative and hating on professors (which yes I'll do occasionally, so what if I'm a hypocrite) and just keep an open mind. Some people think they've gone through a lot and have an open mind, but I listen to you talk and I can't believe how you aren't who you say you are. My grades so far this semester have been better than last semester, and no one is here to celebrate with me. I miss my best friend from high school. She's the only really good friend I've ever had for a long period of time. We've just started emailing again which is great and my husband is so supportive, but I just don't know how to distance myself from someone who relies on me so much. That and I'm quiet and a little shy. I know groups are completely established, but I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings. Maybe it's time to break out the journal again.

/end rant

I completely understand. I know I can be a negative-nancy on occasion but I try really REALLY hard to stay positive (we did sign up for this, after all and complaining accomplishes roughly zero). One of my upperclassmen mentors says she handles negative attitudes by saying truthful things in a funny way. For example "Yeah having 8 tests in one week is really rough. It's like they're training us to be doctors or something".

It is a fairly confrontation free way to remind your classmates why we are here and gently let them know that their complaining is getting old.

I am so happy you are doing well in school! Classes are extremely hard and it is tough having almost exclusively classmate friends who it's not really appropriate to discuss your joy at that awesome grade on the anatomy midterm with. And family/non-vet friends don't really get why you are crying tears of joy that you aced (didn't fail or whatever) immuno 😀

 

[Minnerbelle]

Wow that sucks! I would've been a nervous wreck. Were any of them like "erm...no" after you explained things?

It turned out fine🙂. A few had already filled their positions, but I'd blindly applied to a ton of labs (and hence 100 apps) so I didn't even know what those jobs were exactly so I didn't really care. Hope you hear back soon!

My real rant:

So I had this friend who I had to cut ties with because this excruciatingly painful friendship was affecting my mental health. Essentially she was an attention ***** who would make up inappropriate lies (like really bad) to draw attention to herself. And I tried really hard to ignore those as to not enable her... but that ended up with her projecting sh** onto me. So if I got snippy with her because she was annoying the crap out of me, she would start asking anyone who would talk to her about how stressed I am about school, and how horribly i'm managing my stress, and how she's so worried about me, yada yada yada.

Long story short, a lot of crap precipitated since, and I ended up saying enough is enough after she completely ignored everything I said in a last ditch heart-to-heart I tried to have with her. Ever since I cut ties, life could not have been better! She was seriously the one bag of garbage weighing me down in an otherwise perfectly happy life.

Apparently she's still obsessing about me, and she feels the need to infer random conclusions about my life from my facebook pictures/statuses, discuss her worries with mutual "friends" about my future aspirations, how things must be horribly wrong with my life, if I'm alright, etc... GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. Note, I never said anything close to negative in my fb posts. Nothing to remotely suggest that I'm anything but peachy and happy. I'm soooo limiting my facebook content so that she's on restricted view soon.

 

[orcagirl]

Hugs for you!

I'm a very easygoing person and get along well with most everyone EXCEPT people who are constantly negative. Think about it this way--iIf you distance yourself from this person, you might give them the wake up call they need to rely on themself a little more.

I completely understand. I know I can be a negative-nancy on occasion but I try really REALLY hard to stay positive (we did sign up for this, after all and complaining accomplishes roughly zero). One of my upperclassmen mentors says she handles negative attitudes by saying truthful things in a funny way. For example "Yeah having 8 tests in one week is really rough. It's like they're training us to be doctors or something".

It is a fairly confrontation free way to remind your classmates why we are here and gently let them know that their complaining is getting old.

I am so happy you are doing well in school! Classes are extremely hard and it is tough having almost exclusively classmate friends who it's not really appropriate to discuss your joy at that awesome grade on the anatomy midterm with. And family/non-vet friends don't really get why you are crying tears of joy that you aced (didn't fail or whatever) immuno 😀

Thank you both. I've got a wonderful husband who is always telling me how proud of me he is and my parents do understand, but it's different to be able to talk about it with someone who is actually going through it with you.

 

[Trematode]

Aww, I'm rooting for her! I love tiny (anything smaller than a cat) pets. I miss my hamster so much 🙁 I'm thinking of getting another hamster or perhaps a guinea pig. to Rosie!

Don't piggies do better in pairs? *thinks back to research I did when thinking of taking a piggie from someone*

 

[ky261682]

Don't piggies do better in pairs? *thinks back to research I did when thinking of taking a piggie from someone*

Generally yes but some won't get along with others. There have been a few up for adoption at the humane society in the past year who needed to be the only guinea pig in the house.