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re: Medical Issues Making Me Want To Just Give Up
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:17 pm to TheFirstSaints
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:17 pm to TheFirstSaints
Hey man, I just wanted to say that I get what you're feeling. Trust me, you're not alone here. I'm a little younger than you and I've struggled with similar issues. A mystery illness that stunted my growth because I was essentially malnourished wasn't diagnosed until 27 years later as Crohn's disease. I've got eosinophilic esophagitis. In grad school I almost died from a perforated ulcer. It was right before finals. It sucked. I take 8 medicines or supplements on a daily basis (allergies and Crohn's-related, mostly). I have to get infusions every 8 weeks that suppress my immune system and significantly raise my chance of getting certain cancers. I have arthritis that is way advanced for my age. But shite man, it is what it is. You weren't put here to give up. Humans got here by being the toughest, smartest, most resilient motherfrickers around. I don't sit around pitying myself, and you shouldn't either. Sure, there will be a down day here and there, but modern medicines make our problems manageable when they would have been worse in different times(I'm so g-d thankful for ibuprofen, antihistamines, and Remicade). Being so intimately involved with our healthcare system sucks for most people who unfortunately end up there, but it's made me a more empathetic person and ultimately a better healthcare provider myself. You've got to look at the silver linings with your health, as with many things in life, or eventually you'll drown in the negativity. Again, you're not alone. There are so many other people on this board with severe physical or mental ailments who deal with what we deal with or worse. My advice? Move. Eat reasonable portions of reasonable foods. Lots of my patients have lost impressive amounts of weight with one or a combination of: counting calories, intermittent fasting (like only eating from 12PM-6PM), or a keto/low carb diet. Do whatever you can to get the best sleep you can get. If you can routinely do those three things I promise you will feel better quicker than you realize.
This post was edited on 11/20/19 at 9:20 pm
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Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:17 pm to northshorebamaman
quote:
And there are a bunch of kids that would think the same about you. I'm only a couple years older than you and I'd trade for your health in a second.
I really think the elephant in the room here is that you sound like depression is actually your biggest issue.
I actually did see a therapist for almost 2 years after suffering a job loss. I did ask if she thought I suffered from depression and she said i didn't. She did advise that I do suffer from general anxiety.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:18 pm to TheFirstSaints
Hang in there
There’s always karate
There’s always karate
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:20 pm to TheFirstSaints
Everything mentioned you don’t know about is found in google. At some point, this just a troll if you’re unwilling to google or YouTube to get the answers that work for you.
Also get a full blood panel work up. Everything. Then learn what it take to move the needle on each individual item until they are in the normal zones.
Then do the work it takes. You will make a huge difference in your life as time passes.
Good luck.
Also get a full blood panel work up. Everything. Then learn what it take to move the needle on each individual item until they are in the normal zones.
Then do the work it takes. You will make a huge difference in your life as time passes.
Good luck.
This post was edited on 11/20/19 at 9:24 pm
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:22 pm to TheFirstSaints
Rub some dirt on it dude.
There a lot of people with a lot worse issues than you, even at a younger age. I was one. Suck it up. Chances are things will get better. Listen to your doctors and do your own research. But not from a bunch of idiots on Tiger Droppings.
Best of luck...
There a lot of people with a lot worse issues than you, even at a younger age. I was one. Suck it up. Chances are things will get better. Listen to your doctors and do your own research. But not from a bunch of idiots on Tiger Droppings.
Best of luck...
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:23 pm to Koach K
FWIW, I agree with all these suggestions. You need to discuss these issues with your physician. Hypertension is easily controlled. Asthma too. Hospitalizations every now and then shouldn't make you throw in the towel. You're gonna do fine.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:23 pm to TheFirstSaints
quote:
I am also trying to work out more and just joined Orange Theory a few months ago, trying to do 8 classes a month
Ain’t gonna cut it. You need to go run 3-4 times a week
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:24 pm to cwil177
quote:
Hey man, I just wanted to say that I get what you're feeling. Trust me, you're not alone here. I'm a little younger than you and I've struggled with similar issues. A mystery illness that stunted my growth because I was essentially malnourished wasn't diagnosed until 27 years later as Crohn's disease. I've got eosinophilic esophagitis. In grad school I almost died from a perforated ulcer. It was right before finals. It sucked. I take 8 medicines or supplements on a daily basis (allergies and Crohn's-related, mostly). I have to get infusions every 8 weeks that suppress my immune system and significantly raise my chance of getting certain cancers. But shite man, it is what it is. You weren't put here to give up. Humans got here by being the toughest, smartest, most resilient motherfrickers around. I don't sit around pitying myself, and you shouldn't either. Sure, there will be a down day here and there, but modern medicines make our problems manageable when they would have been worse in different times. Being so intimately involved with our healthcare system sucks for most people who unfortunately end up there, but it's made me a more empathetic person and ultimately a better healthcare provider myself. You've got to look at the silver linings with your health, as with many things in life, or eventually you'll drown in the negativity. Again, you're not alone. There are so many other people on this board with severe physical or mental ailments. My advice? Move. Eat reasonable portions of reasonable foods. Lots of my patients have lost impressive amounts of weight with one or a combination of: counting calories, intermittent fasting (like only eating from 12PM-6PM), or a keto/low carb diet. Do whatever you can to get the best sleep you can get. If you can do routinely do those three things I promise you will feel better quicker than you realize.
Thank you, this is nice to hear. I think that's the part I've been struggling with the most, just feeling very alone.
I've just felt for the last 2 years now that I've been alone. That everyone else out there my age and younger is living their lives without a care in the world about health. I was angry because in some ways I felt like the prime years of my life were being taken away from me. Part of me would think "what other person in their mid 30s has to take as many medications as I do on a regular basis". Part of me would think "what other person in their mid 30s not only has a PCP but also has to see gastro, ENT and pulmonology specialists." I guess in some ways I have started to just give myself a lot of self-pity. I had truly convinced myself that no one my age or younger suffers from the variety of issues I have.
Heck I'm 36 and I've already had 2 colonoscopies in my life due to hemorrhoids. The second time they did a colonoscopy and endoscopy (my ENT wanted it done since I was clearing my throat a lot) and that's when they said I had some minor gastritis/GERD.
I guess I've spent too much time lately just feeling sorry for myself and I need to focus that energy in making my body the best it can possibly be.
But thank you for the kind comments, it means a lot.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:25 pm to TheFirstSaints
quote:just be taller
TheFirstSaints
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:25 pm to djrunner
quote:Hey now man! Only some of us are idiots.
a bunch of idiots on Tiger Droppings.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:26 pm to Bullfrog
quote:no,, all of you are
Only some of us are idiots.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:26 pm to TheFirstSaints
I agree with the diet and exercise changes you have planned. The fungal laryngitis is a side effect of the corticosteroids for your eosinophilia esophagitis. Intermittent fasting is a method guaranteed to reduce inflammation. Also checking for sleep apnea is a great idea with blood pressure high at this young age. The whole 30 is a good suggestion too. There are also fasting mimicking diets from Prolon out of California if intermittent fasting does not help. Cutting carbs and processed foods while adding vegetables and fruits is great. Ditching sugar great too. All not easy though. Reducing red meat is also helpful but not likely to be popular on this site. There are inflammation markers your dr can check. Most with eosinophilia esophagitis have elevated c reactive protein that will normalize in fasting intermittently or with the fasting mimicking diet. Don’t eat after 7/8pm or before 12 noon. Then you are fasting 16 hrs. Try once a week and there are lots of guides for this online.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:27 pm to danilo
quote:
Ain’t gonna cut it. You need to go run 3-4 times a week
Well I've done other workouts outside of that. Luckily my employer has a pretty decent gym with some instructors that come in certain times of the week to teach 30 minute classes.
My plan all along has been to do some sort of group workout (like Orange Theory) and then supplement it with other workouts at the gym as well.
Before this last illness that took me out for about a week and a half I was actually doing that.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:29 pm to OWLFAN86
quote:nuh-uhh.
no,, all of you are
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:29 pm to TheFirstSaints
quote:
any tips will be helpful.
First off, STFU. Stop whining and complaining and spending your days thinking about excuses for why you’re struggling. That ends today. Tomorrow you are a doer and no longer someone who contemplates anything besides the agenda for the day.
Your issues aren’t that bad and aren’t abnormal for someone 30+ pounds overweight. You say you aren’t obese, but you’re pretty damn close for your height and (lack of) fitness level. I say that as a fellow 5’7 short man.
Second, Orange Theory isn’t going to cut it. Especially not 2 times a week. Your goal is to start lifting and get strong. Add in cardio as you can (don’t push it with the asthma issues). Try to work up to lifting 3 days a week and running 3 days a week.
You’re right that refined carbs need to be cut. That will lead to some huge changes for you. Also, try to get adequate sleep each night. Regular bed times and wake up times.
And no alcohol until you can reward yourself for dropping ten pounds. Then don’t touch it again until you drop another ten pounds.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:29 pm to Dothan Tiger
quote:
I agree with the diet and exercise changes you have planned. The fungal laryngitis is a side effect of the corticosteroids for your eosinophilia esophagitis. Intermittent fasting is a method guaranteed to reduce inflammation. Also checking for sleep apnea is a great idea with blood pressure high at this young age. The whole 30 is a good suggestion too. There are also fasting mimicking diets from Prolon out of California if intermittent fasting does not help. Cutting carbs and processed foods while adding vegetables and fruits is great. Ditching sugar great too. All not easy though. Reducing red meat is also helpful but not likely to be popular on this site. There are inflammation markers your dr can check. Most with eosinophilia esophagitis have elevated c reactive protein that will normalize in fasting intermittently or with the fasting mimicking diet. Don’t eat after 7/8pm or before 12 noon. Then you are fasting 16 hrs. Try once a week and there are lots of guides for this online.
I have thought about the fasting diet. To clarify are you saying I should only eat between 12 noon and 7/8 p.m. every day or just a couple days a week?
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:31 pm to TheFirstSaints
Daily if your want best results.
This post was edited on 11/20/19 at 9:32 pm
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:31 pm to Bullfrog
quote:I pretty much solved this dudes(?) issue and not one thank you
no,, all of you are
nuh-uhh.
Posted on 11/20/19 at 9:31 pm to TheFirstSaints
quote:Dude I had my first one at 21. I know people who had them in their early teens. People around here act like it's some big ordeal but to me it's just another day of dealing with the shite I have to deal with. But frick, man, I live in America and my health insurance is decent and I have easy access to doctors and the best medicines ever made. It could be so much worse.
Heck I'm 36 and I've already had 2 colonoscopies in my life due to hemorrhoids. The second time they did a colonoscopy and endoscopy (my ENT wanted it done since I was clearing my throat a lot) and that's when they said I had some minor gastritis/GERD.
quote:
I guess I've spent too much time lately just feeling sorry for myself and I need to focus that energy in making my body the best it can possibly be.
Focus your thoughts elsewhere. Make a list of goals. Just pick a new one each week to work on. Fix sleep first, then diet the next week, etc. Use one of those weeks to focus on your mental health. My gf had a super defeatist attitude about things and I could tell it was anxiety causing it. She finally saw someone about it and it's made a world of a difference.
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