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What do you guys think about how effective aerobics actually is when it comes to dropping extra pounds...
It’s basically the only thing available here in town, so I don't really have much of a choice... though if you ask me, it just looks like a bunch of pointless arm waving...
Quick question for my medical folks out there.
How often does a little accidental needle poke happen while you're handing out meds? Does it actually cause panic, or is it really nothing to worry about?
So, I was busy prepping some treatments, and right in the middle of everything, I nicked myself with an ampule. It was barely even a scratch, honestly, but once I applied some pressure, a few drops of blood came out. There aren't any known cases of Hepatitis B, C, or HIV on our unit, but if someone were to be hiding something... what are the actual odds of catching something? I had already hooked up a couple of IVs before this happened, and there wasn't any fresh blood around...
The colleague working the shift with me also got a tiny nick, but he’s telling me I’d have better luck getting struck by lightning twice than catching anything from this.
Waiting to hear what you guys think, thanks!
vividpilot47 said:Hey everyone, I need some advice if anyone here knows what they're talking about.
Basically, I took a hit to my left ear and ruptured my eardrum. The doctor says there's a hole about 1mm wide. My hearing is muffled, and I can't pick up bass or those deep tones at all. It’s a disgusting feeling. This actually happened once before five years ago, but the drum healed on its own back then. I even went for hearing tests which came out okay, even though my left side was weaker. The drum healed completely and worked fine until now.
Questions:
* Can an eardrum heal normally again, or is it harder since this is the second time?
* Are there any supplements or meds that help speed up the healing process?
* Roughly how long does this take? I have a trip to Florida coming up and I don't want it ruined.😢
* If it doesn't heal, has anyone dealt with surgery? How's the sound quality afterward? I happen to be a DJ, so this is pretty bad news for me..
Thanks for any input. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go bang my head against a wall.😢
I think you can definitely pull it off, just be super careful about getting water stuck in your ear... that's the worst. But honestly? You're probably better off just heading to the doctor to be safe!