Comments on: Lab Rat for a Day http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/ Inspiring. Beautiful. Messy. LIFE. Tue, 15 May 2012 11:55:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: S.I.F. http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-441 S.I.F. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 02:10:22 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-441 Have you ever noticed that webmd always gives you the same diagnosis options, regardless of your symptoms? Seriously, I swear I see PMS (or some kind of PMS related disorder) on there every time, no matter what symptoms I put it. Apparently PMS causes brain tumors, who knew? Good luck with your medical stuff. I had a rough year last year where it took 7 months to get a diagnosis, and that diagnosis wasn't great (let's just say I'm planning on pumping myself full of sperm before they proceed with removing my naughty bits so that I at least have the chance of having ONE baby). It sucks knowing something is wrong, but not knowing what. For the record, I would wager your numb pinky toe is causing all the other problems. All will be well; sending happy thoughts your way! :) Have you ever noticed that webmd always gives you the same diagnosis options, regardless of your symptoms? Seriously, I swear I see PMS (or some kind of PMS related disorder) on there every time, no matter what symptoms I put it. Apparently PMS causes brain tumors, who knew?

Good luck with your medical stuff. I had a rough year last year where it took 7 months to get a diagnosis, and that diagnosis wasn’t great (let’s just say I’m planning on pumping myself full of sperm before they proceed with removing my naughty bits so that I at least have the chance of having ONE baby). It sucks knowing something is wrong, but not knowing what. For the record, I would wager your numb pinky toe is causing all the other problems. All will be well; sending happy thoughts your way! :)

]]> By: Allyson http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-440 Allyson Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:12:00 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-440 I'm assuming this is NOT the time for me to lecture you about putting it off, right? :) Hmm...well, I'm glad you're finally going. All of those symptoms look like something straight out of a "House" script. And while my new OBGYN doesn't ask me if I wax or what scent my shaving cream is, my old OBGYN was also my mother's GYN and I was always afraid she would tell me mother what the status of my girldom was. Yes, my mother has seen it, but that was many moons and many men ago. By the way, this appt will go much better if you find a way to reward yourself afterward...new shoes maybe? Or some caffeinated beverage from your favorite barista? Just don't roll up in there without something to look forward to. It will only end badly. I’m assuming this is NOT the time for me to lecture you about putting it off, right? :) Hmm…well, I’m glad you’re finally going. All of those symptoms look like something straight out of a “House” script. And while my new OBGYN doesn’t ask me if I wax or what scent my shaving cream is, my old OBGYN was also my mother’s GYN and I was always afraid she would tell me mother what the status of my girldom was. Yes, my mother has seen it, but that was many moons and many men ago. By the way, this appt will go much better if you find a way to reward yourself afterward…new shoes maybe? Or some caffeinated beverage from your favorite barista? Just don’t roll up in there without something to look forward to. It will only end badly.

]]> By: Sarah and the Gentlemen http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-439 Sarah and the Gentlemen Fri, 15 Jan 2010 01:02:13 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-439 Aw Kallay! I need to update my blogroll! I had you over there at your old website and I kept looking but no, you hadn't written anything new.... yep. I'm going to catch up on my Kallay reading tomorrow. I've got to get ready for work tonight. Aw Kallay! I need to update my blogroll! I had you over there at your old website and I kept looking but no, you hadn’t written anything new…. yep.

I’m going to catch up on my Kallay reading tomorrow. I’ve got to get ready for work tonight.

]]> By: Salt http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-438 Salt Thu, 14 Jan 2010 21:24:28 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-438 Oh NO! Not WebMD! I remember once when I first moved to California and didn't have health insurance yet, but had severe lower back pain I went on WebMD. It diagnosed me with fibromyalgia or cancer. And I am a hypochondriac so I was convinced I had lower back cancer. I go for my "swoop and scoop" (loves it!) on the regular and luckily I'm not due back until June. My doc is super nice so I don't mind going too much. We talk about So You Think You Can Dance and how my family is doing because she knows my mom. I can't imagine how awkward I'd feel if she asked me about my shaving technique. Ew. Good luck! I'm sure you're fine. :) Oh NO! Not WebMD! I remember once when I first moved to California and didn’t have health insurance yet, but had severe lower back pain I went on WebMD. It diagnosed me with fibromyalgia or cancer. And I am a hypochondriac so I was convinced I had lower back cancer.

I go for my “swoop and scoop” (loves it!) on the regular and luckily I’m not due back until June. My doc is super nice so I don’t mind going too much. We talk about So You Think You Can Dance and how my family is doing because she knows my mom. I can’t imagine how awkward I’d feel if she asked me about my shaving technique. Ew.

Good luck! I’m sure you’re fine. :)

]]> By: kallaydoscope http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-437 kallaydoscope Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:25:06 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-437 i'm totally cheery! i should be worried, but i'm not. i'm more confused and tired than sad about all of this. i just want some answers. AND... omg. that chick is hilarious. *subscribed* lol have fun workin! i’m totally cheery! i should be worried, but i’m not. i’m more confused and tired than sad about all of this. i just want some answers.

AND… omg. that chick is hilarious. *subscribed* lol

have fun workin!

]]> By: kallaydoscope http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-436 kallaydoscope Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:12:38 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-436 well, that gives new meaning to "the foxy den"! haha! i am jealous though, i've never seen my uterus! also... ugh! never a tell a woman she's getting old. ever. well, that gives new meaning to “the foxy den”! haha! i am jealous though, i’ve never seen my uterus!

also… ugh! never a tell a woman she’s getting old. ever.

]]> By: foxy http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-435 foxy Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:09:56 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-435 So, I had some of those symptoms a couple of years ago and it turned out it was HORMONAL CHANGES. Like I was GETTING OLDER hormonal changes. Which is just rude and WHATEVER. But that shit happens girl. Hope that's all it is. And about inappropriate remarks, I used to have a female gyno doctor and, one time, after she did her business, she said, "You really have a beautiful uterus. Have you ever seen it?" To which I of course responded, "Um, thanks and no." "Well, would you like to?" To which I had to respond, "ABSOLUTELY!" And she went and got a mirror through which to show me my lovely uterus. Nice huh? Awkward, maybe, but that uterus was the prettiest one I've seen to date. Okay, it's the only one I've seen, but it was OUTSTANDING. Are you jealous yet?? So, I had some of those symptoms a couple of years ago and it turned out it was HORMONAL CHANGES. Like I was GETTING OLDER hormonal changes. Which is just rude and WHATEVER. But that shit happens girl. Hope that’s all it is.

And about inappropriate remarks, I used to have a female gyno doctor and, one time, after she did her business, she said, “You really have a beautiful uterus. Have you ever seen it?” To which I of course responded, “Um, thanks and no.” “Well, would you like to?” To which I had to respond, “ABSOLUTELY!” And she went and got a mirror through which to show me my lovely uterus. Nice huh? Awkward, maybe, but that uterus was the prettiest one I’ve seen to date. Okay, it’s the only one I’ve seen, but it was OUTSTANDING. Are you jealous yet??

]]> By: sarah http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-434 sarah Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:29:41 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-434 okay, good. glad you're not dying. now that we've cleared that up. yeah PPH is the way to go but i've been holding out for real insurance. if the job fairy doesn't come soon, i promise i'll go. also... http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/ if you haven't already, please read her. she is HA-LARIOUS and maybe it'll cheer you up a bit. k, seriously. back to work. for realz this time. okay, good. glad you’re not dying. now that we’ve cleared that up. yeah PPH is the way to go but i’ve been holding out for real insurance. if the job fairy doesn’t come soon, i promise i’ll go.

also… http://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/

if you haven’t already, please read her. she is HA-LARIOUS and maybe it’ll cheer you up a bit.

k, seriously. back to work. for realz this time.

]]> By: kallaydoscope http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-433 kallaydoscope Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:07:50 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-433 aww sarah! i totally get the no health insurance thing. (un)planned parenthood is great for that. they have a sliding scale and they will bill you so you don't have to pay right away. check it out. you're scaring me with that "not since high school" nonsense. but i get it. i really do. money sucks when you really honest to God need something. also... aspirin! good idea! and i promise i'm not dying. i'm sure whatever it is can be fixed. aww sarah! i totally get the no health insurance thing. (un)planned parenthood is great for that. they have a sliding scale and they will bill you so you don’t have to pay right away. check it out. you’re scaring me with that “not since high school” nonsense. but i get it. i really do. money sucks when you really honest to God need something.

also… aspirin! good idea! and i promise i’m not dying. i’m sure whatever it is can be fixed.

]]> By: kallaydoscope http://www.kallaydoscope.com/2010/01/13/lab-rat-for-a-day/#comment-432 kallaydoscope Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:04:58 +0000 http://kallaydoscope.com/?p=452#comment-432 Tricare was a God send when I was married to the military. ER visits are ridiculously expensive but better safe than sorry, ya know? Not being able to breath and chest pains are not something to giggle about. Especially since heart disease is the number one killer of women. :/ I really hope you get some answers sweetie. That is terrifying. Tricare was a God send when I was married to the military.

ER visits are ridiculously expensive but better safe than sorry, ya know? Not being able to breath and chest pains are not something to giggle about. Especially since heart disease is the number one killer of women. :/ I really hope you get some answers sweetie. That is terrifying.

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