u/Agreeable-Race8818

Hey All,

I recently finished a day shadowing the radiography dept. at my local hospital. I spent a few hours with X-ray, MRI, Nuc. Med, and in the OR, ER & ICU. I am really drawn to this field because I find it interesting and stable. However, I find it really daunting. I am currently taking pre-reqs to enter a program in the aforementioned modalities– hopefully MRI. I had a few questions I wanted to ask you all,

For starters, MRI can be super dangerous for people who have metal implants or accessories. How do you make it through each day without killing/hurting anyone by mistake? This is honestly my #1 fear with Nuc. Med/MRI. One clumsy mistake can end someone else's life and ruin mine.

Second, I didn't realize how integral proficiency in IV insertion is for this field until I shadowed. How is the skill curve with that? Do some people never really get the hang of it?

Furthermore, everyone has off days where they're extremely tired, groggy, or brain fogged. How do you make sure that you are on-top of your shit during such days?

Lastly, how long did it take you to feel competent as an MRI tech? How long for that stress of the job to simmer and stabilize?

I wish I had asked these while shadowing, but hindsight 20/20 as they say! I appreciate all and every response here. Thanks!

I am meeting with my PCP in a few days to discuss with him what I’ve found (GPCR antibodies, commercial antibody panel, covid viral reservoir, etc.). Im in the process of brainstorming what tests to ask for, and im hoping to take tests that are clinically validated (i.e, lead to some sort of treatment options covered by insurance).

I’m particularly focused on the immune system since that’s where I’m finding most abnormalities and success in treatment. Does anyone have any suggestions?

I am meeting with my PCP in a few days to discuss with him what I’ve found (GPCR antibodies, commercial antibody panel, covid viral reservoir, etc.). Im in the process of brainstorming what tests to ask for, and im hoping to take tests that are clinically validated (i.e, lead to some sort of treatment options covered by insurance).

I’m particularly focused on the immune system since that’s where I’m finding most abnormalities and success in treatment. Does anyone have any suggestions?

hey all,

I am in a particularly unlucky spot with a PSSD and Long Covid dual diagnosis. Through lots of interaction to others in the community, I realized there is a lot of overlap between the two conditions. I wanted to ask if anyone here also suffers from sexual dysfunction and profound anhedonia? Ive been stuck like this since 2020, and it’s really screwed up with my development since I’m 24. The last time I felt relatively healthy was 11th grade.