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Lissarae06 said:
That sucks about having to pay for BC. I just got an IUD and it was 100% covered (thank goodness 'cause those things are expensive!).
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I def did a happy dance when I found that out. Made the decision easy lol. As of January my old BC (which had been $25/month last year when I was on it) dropped down to free. The other BC I tried was still at ~15/a month though.
 
Lissarae06 said:
You can have it taken out whenever you want and can immediately start trying once it's out if you want. They also have a new 3 year one called Skyla.
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Ohhhh... Yeah imma definitely look into that!

ETA: Insurance does cover it for me too, so I have an appt to talk about it next week. Cool.
 
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twelvetigers said:
Ohhhh... Yeah imma definitely look into that!

ETA: Insurance does cover it for me too, so I have an appt to talk about it next week. Cool.
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I have the copper coil.... it is the 10 yr version cause I don't want any children, but it can be taken out at any time... and it is non-hormonal which was key for me... I can't do hormones due to other medication....

It was hell getting it in... well not the actual procedure... I had to go twice... the first dr couldn't get it in, said my uterus was too small.. but the 2nd dr got it.... the aftermath was hell.... I was in so much pain I could not walk... and it was bad for the first week, slowly got better, but took time.... although others who got one (in the lounge) around the same time as me had a much better experience with it.. so I think I am in the minority with it....

The hardest part for me and this is TMI is the increased flow during that time of the month... I used to be very light... like it would last 4 days max.... and was really light... now it last 7 days and is quite heavy... and I have cramping which I never had before... so it has been quite an adjustment for me... I have started taking iron supplements to help as I thinking I becoming anemic....

Otherwise though I am happy I got it, I love not having to worry about BC at all... for the next 10 yrs.. and no hormones is uber nice as well....

if you want to PM me questions feel free.... I saw you asked for info on FB 🙂
 
i have implanon and love it! i would get another one if it wasn't so costly.
 
Yeah, anyone that wants to tell me about it could PM me (or post here, I don't mind) - I like to know what I'm getting into. Although I guess everyone should realize that each person's body will react differently. And also, if someone got pregnant anyway... jeez. I dunno if I wanna hear about that. It's a risk with the pill too, but I've been okay so far, so... I dunno. I just have to hope it works like it's supposed to.

I'd do the 3-5 year version, I'm not sure about copper vs. Mirena. I want to try being away from hormones, but the levels are much lower and I don't want mutant mega periods lol
 
I really do hate the sun. Yes, I am from AZ, but we don't sit outside in AZ in the summer (well, unless you are genuinely insane), so the sun never really "bothered" me before. I always thought of it to be a nuisance but could never really put a finger on why. I know why now... it makes me feel like ****e and no, I don't mean I am sunburned and that hurts, I mean it makes certain autoimmune conditions flare... and I am feeling it. Joint pain, fatigue, muscle weakness (seriously don't think I could lift a feather right now); I will be staying inside this weekend. Have another appointment at the end of the month though and since I STILL don't have an official diagnosis, maybe I will sunbathe a bit before I go to the doctor... really get whatever the hell this is to come out into the open. I really do just want answers, it has only been 10 years since I started trying to figure out what this is... :lame:
 
Is the free bc thing with and without insurance? I don't have insurance right now.
 
DVMDream said:
I really do hate the sun. Yes, I am from AZ, but we don't sit outside in AZ in the summer (well, unless you are genuinely insane), so the sun never really "bothered" me before. I always thought of it to be a nuisance but could never really put a finger on why. I know why now... it makes me feel like ****e and no, I don't mean I am sunburned and that hurts, I mean it makes certain autoimmune conditions flare... and I am feeling it. Joint pain, fatigue, muscle weakness (seriously don't think I could lift a feather right now); I will be staying inside this weekend. Have another appointment at the end of the month though and since I STILL don't have an official diagnosis, maybe I will sunbathe a bit before I go to the doctor... really get whatever the hell this is to come out into the open. I really do just want answers, it has only been 10 years since I started trying to figure out what this is... :lame:
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This is just FYI, but the vet I know that has lupus and has been dealing with it for years... she had to stop eating meat. It was the single thing that made her feel like a normal person again. The protein is just too similar and, for whatever reason, it was her main trigger. I just wanted to let you know so that, if you wanted to, you could try changing your diet to see if it makes a difference. It may not. Just letting you know.

Definitely pay attention to any triggers you can pinpoint and try to avoid them at all costs... probably preaching to the choir here, but damnit, I want to see you feeling better!
 
My 10mo old kitten has lipemic uveitis. The vet student curse is starting. I work at a vet ophtho and I don't think I've seen a cat with it before. Dogs, definitely yes. Cat's no. Maybe now I have an excuse to make my parents actually stick to his diet. He's already pretty chubby, but my parents insist he should be able to eat whatever he wants while living under their roof :lame:.
 
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Someone is giving away a 2 year old St. Bernard and I want him! But he has "behavior problems" according to the post, so I'm telling myself NO. That and I really should not get a second dog. Will be hard enough to find housing for what I already have. 🙁
 
MommaFox said:
Is the free bc thing with and without insurance? I don't have insurance right now.
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Stb1473 said:
I take a generic BC, have health insurance, and still pay for it...
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So from what I just read on the PP website, it's currently only for people with private health insurance and then only certain plans cover it. Eventually everyone with private insurance should receive free generics, but it may take months or even years for it to go fully into effect. :shrug:

Now that I think of it, I do recall being told that my health insurance wouldn't cover the pills and I would have to pay for them out of pocket. I just didn't think anything of it at the time because I assumed that was the way it always went.
 
twelvetigers said:
Ohhhh... Yeah imma definitely look into that!

ETA: Insurance does cover it for me too, so I have an appt to talk about it next week. Cool.
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I have the Mirena IUD and for the most part I've really liked it. The first day was horrible because I had a cyst I didn't know about and it became very angry with the IUD placement and I actually went to the ER because I thought my uterus had been perforated. It will hurt no matter what you get to put it in because your uteran walls are sensitive, but hopefully it won't be as bad for you. I'm just super sensitive and almost everything hurts so I expected it to be painful. Periods will be relatively light but last forever for the first few months, but I haven't had a single one in about 6 months. I've also had occasional cramping, but it's mostly just the annoying kind not the painful kind. I do have to go back to my OB/GYN because I think I have another cyst (risk of the hormones) and for the first time in months I'm just slightly bleeding for the past week which I find odd. Overall, I give it an 8 out of 10 and it's so wonderful not having to worry about birth control and pregnancy all the time. I was taking the pill but I was getting headaches all the time even on the super low doses, which is why I switched. I rarely get headaches now.
 
twelvetigers said:
This is just FYI, but the vet I know that has lupus and has been dealing with it for years... she had to stop eating meat. It was the single thing that made her feel like a normal person again. The protein is just too similar and, for whatever reason, it was her main trigger. I just wanted to let you know so that, if you wanted to, you could try changing your diet to see if it makes a difference. It may not. Just letting you know.

Definitely pay attention to any triggers you can pinpoint and try to avoid them at all costs... probably preaching to the choir here, but damnit, I want to see you feeling better!
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I will definitely keep this in mind. This is the first time I have ever heard anyone mention meat as a trigger. Any specific type of meat or is it all kinds?

I would really be stuck between a rock and a hard place if meat is a trigger for me though, because I have issues with anemia and eating meat somewhat regularly helps, a lot. I have tried iron pills before and they make me so nauseous and sick to my stomach that I will stop eating completely when taking them. But if meat is triggering other symptoms, I don't know, would be hard to decide what is best there.
 
In an order of most to least: pork, beef, chicken, seafood. She still eats seafood, and all dairy is fine, but for some reason, actually eating flesh was enough for her to have problems.

No idea if anyone else has had this work for them... just sharing. And I'm not sure what to do about the anemia bit.

(She sound out by accident - she was going a 'get healthy' thing with her friend and ended up not eating meat for a couple weeks, and that was long enough to tell a difference.)
 
twelvetigers said:
In an order of most to least: pork, beef, chicken, seafood. She still eats seafood, and all dairy is fine, but for some reason, actually eating flesh was enough for her to have problems.

No idea if anyone else has had this work for them... just sharing. And I'm not sure what to do about the anemia bit.

(She sound out by accident - she was going a 'get healthy' thing with her friend and ended up not eating meat for a couple weeks, and that was long enough to tell a difference.)
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Yeah, I am sure the anemia is due to female issues and I could probably go on BC to help with that, but BC can cause lupus to flare... so again, stuck between a rock and a hard place.

There are just no easy answers and I still don't have a definite diagnosis that it is lupus. It is just frustrating. I left the place I have been working at early today because there are so many people there today and the last 2 days I have basically been standing outside doing nothing because there are so many people. So, I left. Told them I wasn't feeling well and got myself out of the sun for today and this weekend. Hopefully that will help some, but I have to go back next week and according to the weather forecast, it is supposed to be sunny next week too... I thought it was supposed to rain all the time here... :laugh:
 
Well, as a tip back to the previous conversation, Mirena (the hormonal IUD) usually slows or stops periods and is a possible treatment for anemia resulting from periods. I just learned that like a day ago.
 
twelvetigers said:
Well, as a tip back to the previous conversation, Mirena (the hormonal IUD) usually slows or stops periods and is a possible treatment for anemia resulting from periods. I just learned that like a day ago.
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FB, SDN... can't get away from reading these IUD posts.

SMH.

Let's go back to the bra discussions.
 
I had my last day at work today... almost 6 years working there (except while being away at school) and been full time this past year... and nothing. Not a card, farewell gift... anything. I am so upset right now. Did those 5 years mean nothing to anyone? I've been so loyal to them, never called in sick or missed a day of work, been flexible with helping them out.... I'm not even sure what to think. I'm home and in tears. Especially since someone else left earlier this year and people made food and we all pitched in some money for a card (including myself).
 
Rainheart said:
I had my last day at work today... almost 6 years working there (except while being away at school) and been full time this past year... and nothing. Not a card, farewell gift... anything. I am so upset right now. Did those 5 years mean nothing to anyone? I've been so loyal to them, never called in sick or missed a day of work, been flexible with helping them out.... I'm not even sure what to think. I'm home and in tears. Especially since someone else left earlier this year and people made food and we all pitched in some money for a card (including myself).
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Oh rainheart I'm so sorry 🙁 That's really rough.
 
My family, boyfriend, and friends have all been out of town the last 2-3 weeks... I am bored out of my mind. There is only so much SDN/Facebook/Pinterest one can do in a day without going insane.... I "almost" wish I had schoolwork to pass the time...
 
Relatively Unimportant Rant: I think I've officially lost my watch. It was teal and matched my stethoscope perfectly. And now I am sad. (I'm picky about my watches...) 🙁
 
Rainheart said:
I had my last day at work today... almost 6 years working there (except while being away at school) and been full time this past year... and nothing. Not a card, farewell gift... anything. I am so upset right now. Did those 5 years mean nothing to anyone? I've been so loyal to them, never called in sick or missed a day of work, been flexible with helping them out.... I'm not even sure what to think. I'm home and in tears. Especially since someone else left earlier this year and people made food and we all pitched in some money for a card (including myself).
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Ugh, that sucks. I'm so sorry. Sounds like the whole staff decided to be uncharitable douchecanoes today.
 
DVMDream said:
I will definitely keep this in mind. This is the first time I have ever heard anyone mention meat as a trigger. Any specific type of meat or is it all kinds?

I would really be stuck between a rock and a hard place if meat is a trigger for me though, because I have issues with anemia and eating meat somewhat regularly helps, a lot. I have tried iron pills before and they make me so nauseous and sick to my stomach that I will stop eating completely when taking them. But if meat is triggering other symptoms, I don't know, would be hard to decide what is best there.
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I have a tendancy towards anemia and trouble with iron pills too! Have you tried taking the pills with a chewable vitamin C tablet at the end of a big meal? That helps me keep them down. I'm also working on some recipes for "nutrition cookies" that include lots of molasses, which is high in iron.

But yeah, I have to eat red meat on a regular basis or I get cranky and lethargic. I tried to go vegetarian once. Didn't work out so well.
 
Rainheart said:
I had my last day at work today... almost 6 years working there (except while being away at school) and been full time this past year... and nothing. Not a card, farewell gift... anything. I am so upset right now. Did those 5 years mean nothing to anyone? I've been so loyal to them, never called in sick or missed a day of work, been flexible with helping them out.... I'm not even sure what to think. I'm home and in tears. Especially since someone else left earlier this year and people made food and we all pitched in some money for a card (including myself).
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Oh Rainheart, I'm sorry! That's really crappy! I'd be upset too. 🙁
 
Thanks for all the kind words, guys. I'm still upset about it. I mean, I was at least expecting a good luck card or something from everyone, that would have been simple and easy. I took a nap and I feel a bit better now, but still forgotten and worthless.
 
Rainheart said:
Thanks for all the kind words, guys. I'm still upset about it. I mean, I was at least expecting a good luck card or something from everyone, that would have been simple and easy. I took a nap and I feel a bit better now, but still forgotten and worthless.
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I'm so sorry Rainheart, what jerks. If it makes you feel any better we got our performance reviews today and I got an 84% (boss wants everyone at 95%+), so disappointing. I love the vet hospital I work at and I work hard and try to be the best I can be. Anonymous comments from my co-workers included nice attitude, nice smile, considerate, and truly caring ... Then the bad - difficulty under pressure and lacking in skills (pretty much I'm in rooms or reception 80% of the time and I only work part time because of my full time engineering job so I don't have lots of opportunities to get better at tech skills). I am bummed 🙁
 
Spent 15 hours at work today and was planning to finish some paperwork before crashing. So of course my internet is refusing to work.

At least I have tomorrow off :/
 
EngrSC said:
I'm so sorry Rainheart, what jerks. If it makes you feel any better we got our performance reviews today and I got an 84% (boss wants everyone at 95%+), so disappointing. I love the vet hospital I work at and I work hard and try to be the best I can be. Anonymous comments from my co-workers included nice attitude, nice smile, considerate, and truly caring ... Then the bad - difficulty under pressure and lacking in skills (pretty much I'm in rooms or reception 80% of the time and I only work part time because of my full time engineering job so I don't have lots of opportunities to get better at tech skills). I am bummed 🙁
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Meep that sucks I'm sure they understand that you cant be there all the time.

I had my performance review, too. They wanted to do it before I left. I got all good things except, intense and intimidating in situations. Mainly serious emergencies that roll in the door. We have a lot of new trainees and when I'm the only one that knows all stages of CPR or stabilization of critical patients. I'm going to tell you what to do, after its over though I make a point to tell people they did a good job. Anyway performance reviews. 😳
 
We had a rough night at the ER clinic.. Our triage person didn't show up- leaving us a man down. We had a transfer show up in critical condition- already had a E-Tube in place... That patient coded once and we revived him and got him stable enough to get some rads.. Then he crashed 2 hrs later and the owner decided to discontinue CPR. Then we had another 3 patients come in that ultimately were PTS. 4 total loses overnight 🙁

It's time for bed, hopefully tonight goes better... Only 2 more nights of work and I'm done.
 
Stayed up too late last night ranting to my best friend about relationship stuff, and it didn't make me feel any better. Miserable birthday to me. 🙁
 
Rainheart said:
Thanks for all the kind words, guys. I'm still upset about it. I mean, I was at least expecting a good luck card or something from everyone, that would have been simple and easy. I took a nap and I feel a bit better now, but still forgotten and worthless.
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You're not worthless. And you do have a right to be upset. Very upset. I am sure that it was not done intentionally, but for your sake I wish that they didn't overlook that.
 
WelshCob said:
Meep that sucks I'm sure they understand that you cant be there all the time.

I had my performance review, too. They wanted to do it before I left. I got all good things except, intense and intimidating in situations. Mainly serious emergencies that roll in the door. We have a lot of new trainees and when I'm the only one that knows all stages of CPR or stabilization of critical patients. I'm going to tell you what to do, after its over though I make a point to tell people they did a good job. Anyway performance reviews. 😳
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To me that's silly because you need people that will take charge during a crisis. Being the newbie (only been working part time in the vet hospital for a year and a half) I step aside when an emergency comes in, let the experienced techs do their thing and just grab things as needed. Most of the techs I work with have been doing this for 8+ years and I realize I have a lot to learn but feeling like I suck at this is not what I had in mind 🙁
 
I've been trying to put this stupid rant into words and I just can't. I'm so confused by everything that has been going on the past few days and I don't even know where to turn. Half the problem should have an easy solution but I cant bring myself to do it. I know it would be the best thing and I would feel so much better but at the same time, I keep hoping that things have changed from what they were before.. The other half is probably more me getting my hopes out about something that has no chance, but I can't help it. Sometimes the timing of everything really sucks majorly.

Ugh.
 
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