brainysmurf All American 4762 Posts user info edit post |
If you all have not figured this out yet i will clue you all in.
There are only a handful of us on TWW that are remotely qualified to give any kind of medical advice.
I'm sorry but i got my MD from WebMD doesn't count.
The only advice you are going to get from us is to go to the fucking doctor.
SURE i will have a few ideas on whats ailing you and a few ideas of how to treat it at home, but in order to protect my license(and the rest of the qualified peeps on TWW actually want to obtain their licenses in the near future) so the only advice we can safely give is to go to the fucking doctor.
SO GO TO THE FUCKING DOCTOR
if you do not have insurance or are not a student
you can go to a minute clinic... there are several in the triangle http://www.minuteclinic.com they are cheap and fast and can handle the basics.
the open door health clinic sponsored by urban ministries
the health department
last resort the ED: they have social workers and other people that can help you find ways to pay for your bill 10/30/2007 8:38:16 PM |
Steven All American 6156 Posts user info edit post |
i hate the doctor
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DaveOT All American 11945 Posts user info edit post |
^and yet considering your thread, you really should go see one 10/30/2007 8:47:48 PM |
jackleg All American 170957 Posts user info edit post |
and who would want ANY kind of help from a bitch like you? wow. 10/30/2007 8:48:57 PM |
puppy All American 8888 Posts user info edit post |
sometimes people might want to have an idea of what it is before they see a doctor. You know, so when the doctor says "you gonna die" they aren't so surprised because they heard it first on tww. 10/30/2007 8:50:48 PM |
aaronburro Sup, B 52977 Posts user info edit post |
so, I got this mole on the back of my arm, and it has been kinda buggin me recently. Do you think that it might be cancerous? 10/30/2007 8:51:58 PM |
Yoshiemaster Suspended 9388 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "You know, so when the doctor says "you gonna die" they aren't so surprised because they heard it first on tww." |
ahahaha10/30/2007 8:52:36 PM |
aaronburro Sup, B 52977 Posts user info edit post |
yeah, but we'll always tell you "YOU GONNA DIE!!!" cause that's how we roll, bitch!
"I got a splinter in my finger, whattaido?" "YOU GONNA DIE, BITCH!!!" 10/30/2007 8:53:50 PM |
brainysmurf All American 4762 Posts user info edit post |
the patients of mine who lived to leave the ICU probably
at least i offered SEVERAL low cost
and at least one convenient option(s) for qualified medical advice.
and what annoys me even more is the fact that some of the same people post in all of the ask Dr TWW threads as if they have a wisp of medical training.
Quote : | "You know, so when the doctor says "you gonna die" they aren't so surprised because they heard it first on tww" |
you seriously did not just take the time to type out something that incredibly stupid.... oh, wait.. you did
[Edited on October 30, 2007 at 8:56 PM. Reason : .]10/30/2007 8:54:48 PM |
evan All American 27701 Posts user info edit post |
i hope you aren't talking to me 10/30/2007 8:59:24 PM |
ndmetcal All American 9012 Posts user info edit post |
since i'm a noob this rule does not apply to me, correct? 10/30/2007 9:01:23 PM |
brainysmurf All American 4762 Posts user info edit post |
nope, evan is not who i am referring to.
There are several med students on here
thats it... students, they have no license to practice medicine.
i have a license to practice nursing... which severely limits what advice i can give.
especially advice i am willing to put in writing. 10/30/2007 9:02:34 PM |
ncsuapex SpaceForRent 37776 Posts user info edit post |
^
You take the internet WAAAAAAAAAAAY to seriously. 10/30/2007 9:04:29 PM |
evan All American 27701 Posts user info edit post |
in which case i 100% support this thread
i'm not putting my ass/license on the line for a tdubber. 10/30/2007 9:04:32 PM |
StillFuchsia All American 18941 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "You take the internet WAAAAAAAAAAAY too seriously." |
10/30/2007 9:05:53 PM |
brainysmurf All American 4762 Posts user info edit post |
nope, i just had a shitty last 2 hours at work with a trainwreck of an admission from the OR and im taking it out on you guys 10/30/2007 9:07:04 PM |
puppy All American 8888 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "you seriously did not just take the time to type out something that incredibly stupid.... oh, wait.. you did" |
yeah, because that wasted so much of my time. On a serious note, I didn't know there were doctors or nurses on this site. Only one I knew of was Evan with EMS. And I don't make these threads anyways.10/30/2007 9:07:42 PM |
evan All American 27701 Posts user info edit post |
brainysmurf do you work on the wakemed neuro unit? 10/30/2007 9:08:07 PM |
brainysmurf All American 4762 Posts user info edit post |
no the other level one NICU
looking at wake tho.... they pay better
also looking to move into surgical/trauma... i want crashing patients and codes
and eventually lifeflight -- but i have about 4 more years of experience to gain and several expensive certifications like TNCC CCRN
hell maybe even NR-EMTP 10/30/2007 9:12:58 PM |
evan All American 27701 Posts user info edit post |
i'd love to do lifeflight, did some precepting with them once, 'twas fun
any time you'd like to come ride along with me at cary, you're more than welcome to do so.
we usually get at least a code every other day. 10/30/2007 9:14:55 PM |
brainysmurf All American 4762 Posts user info edit post |
yay, i keep meaning to do the duke lifeflight ride along.... i just never get around to sending the email.
duke lifeflight * Must be 18 years of age or older. * Weight can not exceed 200 lbs (90kg) to fly. We also offer ride-a-long shifts with our ground units. * Ride-a-long candidates are nurses, EMT-B, I, or P, police, fire, doctors, PA’s, PT/OT, and students of those disciplines.
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Seotaji All American 34244 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "eventually lifeflight" |
it's fun, pay isn't nearly what it should be, but being in the air all the time has it's benefits.10/30/2007 10:19:22 PM |
brainysmurf All American 4762 Posts user info edit post |
Thats nursing for you, none of the pay is what it should be. 10/31/2007 2:27:06 AM |
wolfpackgrrr All American 39759 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "I'm sorry but i got my MD from WebMD doesn't count." |
Oh yeah, well I got my MD from Mayoclinic.com!10/31/2007 4:18:32 AM |
wdprice3 BinaryBuffonary 45912 Posts user info edit post |
I'm pretty sure everyone knew this.... 10/31/2007 6:05:06 AM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
I only listen to real doctors and anecdotal evidence from random strangers on the internet. If I want the opinion of a nurse I'll call my mom. 10/31/2007 6:58:18 AM |
puppy All American 8888 Posts user info edit post |
It's not like people here expect real medical advice, at least I hope not. 10/31/2007 7:48:51 AM |
eleusis All American 24527 Posts user info edit post |
I'd take the opinion of a vet over that of a nurse. 10/31/2007 7:52:38 AM |
Arab13 Art Vandelay 45166 Posts user info edit post |
^ you're an idiot then 10/31/2007 7:54:46 AM |
baonest All American 47902 Posts user info edit post |
haha, tr00 10/31/2007 7:55:35 AM |
eleusis All American 24527 Posts user info edit post |
I know some really stupid nurses. Coincidentally, they all went to ECU as well. 10/31/2007 7:56:11 AM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
I trust a murse more than I trust a nurse. At least a murse can change it's own oil and not go "OMG! OMG! OMG!" in an emergency.
[Edited on October 31, 2007 at 9:47 AM. Reason : s] 10/31/2007 9:46:39 AM |
Yoshiemaster Suspended 9388 Posts user info edit post |
brainysmurf, judging by your hostile behavior and use of short paragraphs, it is my duty as a doctor to inform you that you may be suffering from that MSRA staff infection that's going around.
i recommend you buy a leg-brace, eat as much ice cream as you can, and take some ibuprofen. should pass in no time. 10/31/2007 9:55:44 AM |
ambrosia1231 eeeeeeeeeevil 76471 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "you seriously did not just take the time to type out something that incredibly stupid.... oh, wait.. you did" |
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Quote : | "You take the internet WAAAAAAAAAAAY to seriously." |
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Quote : | "I'm pretty sure everyone knew this...." |
^you forgot a crucial aspect of treatment...when battling MSRA, tampons must be changed frequently and regularly.
[Edited on October 31, 2007 at 11:05 AM. Reason : asdd]10/31/2007 11:04:56 AM |
TroopofEchos All American 12212 Posts user info edit post |
wtf is this ish 10/31/2007 11:29:37 AM |
Gumbified All American 1304 Posts user info edit post |
god i hate ugly nurses....its already bad enough your at the hospital but then you have to deal w/ an ugly broad on a power trip. 10/31/2007 11:36:27 AM |
evan All American 27701 Posts user info edit post |
i lol'd10/31/2007 12:07:08 PM |
pttyndal WINGS!!!!! 35217 Posts user info edit post |
10/31/2007 12:09:49 PM |
DeeDee21 All American 9905 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "the open door health clinic sponsored by urban ministries" |
just like to throw in that i volunteer here, and to be eligible to use the clinic, you have to be below the poverty line. this ain't no walk in and get it type of deal, unlike some people will have you believe.
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Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
How do you prove it? I dress like a poor person sometimes. 10/31/2007 1:39:08 PM |
baonest All American 47902 Posts user info edit post |
look rough, dress poor, and wet your pants. 10/31/2007 1:45:16 PM |
Skack All American 31140 Posts user info edit post |
No problem. 10/31/2007 2:26:29 PM |
brainysmurf All American 4762 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "i recommend you buy a leg-brace, eat as much ice cream as you can, and take some ibuprofen. should pass in no time." | I smirked at this
so i will weigh 400 lbs, and have a stiff leg!!
MAYBE just maybe there will be enough antiplatelet action in the ibuprofen to keep me from getting a DVT and throwing a gigantic PE from the immobility issues arising from being 400 lbs.10/31/2007 9:16:25 PM |