MoFo Health Thread

Preamble: I don't visit doctors, don't plan on it... Don't even care to explain.

Anyway, I've had pain in my gut for 2 months now. The first month seemed to be more sharp, now it's a little less sharp, and more upset, but still enough pain constantly.. Last week I woke up and dry heaved, and I've noticed the same bile in the last few days. If I had to guess, I'd say it's an ulcer, but I'm not sure.

I went online, one site says ginger is great, the other says different. Milk too. I just got back from the grocery store.. I bought tums, bananas, ginger (so spicy), cashews, aloe vera blueberry drink, kale (so nasty, first time having it), romaine..

I've also had chest pains.. Feels like my heart is a tennis ball, and someone grabbing it so hard, it goes inward. It was horrible a few months ago, went away for a few weeks, and it's coming back. I noticed it when I was in bed (I sleep on my right side) and the fear of it prevents me from falling asleep unless I take a painkiller.

If anyone has tips or ideas, I'll read. Thanks.

@matt72582 Tip...chew your food until it's mush. Believe me, it can make all the difference in the world.

Thanks CR. I don't think I do, but then again, I never think about it. I noticed the pains were in correlation with some temporary work I did for my brother (who is a BS'er), opening up an office in Michigan, and I was working day and night for 3 weeks.. But even after I was done, the pain is still around.

But I haven't changed any habits... But I'll try to remember to chew more. Thanks!

I have a bad habit of not chewing my foods, and hard to digest foods like chocolate bars or chips, peanuts and nuts, granola...takes a long time in the stomach to digest which means a lot more stomach acid. But if you avoid those foods and chew everything you eat until it's well broken up, it helps a lot.

My specialist recommended vitamin D because the post cancer hormone therapy I'm on can cause osteoporosis. Not sure if it works because as with all supplements I forget to tke it, but my bone scans are perfect anyway.

Other supplements - naaah. I think they're a bit of a rort to be honest, and that's coming from someone who studied homoeopathy back in my hippy period (wtf was I thinking!). I do have one for night cramping which I get in my feet, but I only think to take it if a foot cramp wakes me up. I think your best bet is to mke sure you have a good diet and decent amount of sunshine, clean water, and I know this sounds like a cliche, a generally positive disposition. If something is making you feel negative, knock that bastard on the head.

Cool thread. I have some anxiety issues, but I think it's primarily because I'm a bit of a dick.

So far on MoFo you dont strike me the least bit dickish.

I remembered another supp I take - cant remember if I mentioned it because I obviously need a supp for my short term memory. Had to take it this morning because my rib area on one side was cramping. An enzyme called CoQ10 which is also supposed to be good for the brain. Cramps dissipated almost immediately. Sadly, the brain not so much.

I heard there has been at least one success story in here about weight loss. I'm planning on getting my weight back down to 160 from 200 lbs. I've studied nutrition and body building for a good two years, but never really lit the flame. Rest, water, lemon, kale, plant proteins, fish oil, garlic, nutmeg, coffee...no dairy, no red meat, lean chicken and tuna in moderation twice a week at most. Cardio, no less than 20 mins in intervals of slow, med, fast, overdrive, medium, fast, medium slow, slow, medium, fast, overdrive etc. 2-4 times weekly.

Weight training, mostly concentrated on thrust squats or careful leg presses or free weight squats snap a hormone in your body like a glow stick enabling muscle growth and rapid weight loss. Hi rep, light weight on the arms, shoulders, back and chest. Push-ups, chair dips, overhead presses and calf raises mixed with lunges and swiss ball crunches every day, alternated, just to taste it, not always full force.

But all of that does not explain the 40 lb weight gain for me. You have to actually do that ***** every day with only one cheat day. Cut way down on empty carbs, replace with whole grains, watch intake of starches like potatoes (chips), sugars and aspartame gum (makes you stupid and messes you up). If I could only chew ginger candies all day, but that's too much sugar, oh what to do...

So, if anyone knows any success stories about weight loss, I'd love to read it for some inspiration.

There are a handful of such stories in The Diet Thread. I've dropped 75-80 pounds over the last two years, and have a bunch of posts there talking about it (starting on page 8).

The short version was that it was done with better eating habits, rather than increased exercise. Exercise is a bigger part of it now, but it was eased into over time. It's mostly been the food.

Are you male or female hon? I'd see a doctor about your chest pain, and your stomach pain could be IBS, a high fibre diet would sort it out, your doctor would diagnose this with a few tests if it's IBS.

@matt72582 really Matt I agree with Danii, you can't mess around with not getting chest pains checked out. Please do it.

I forgot to mention that i work for the British NHS.

Yeh I go with this, Matty. Just get it checked. I mean I'm a fine one to talk and just think things will pass but comes a time when you have to knuckle down. It might be nothing but you need to see a doc for a professional opinion rather than ask Dr google. Just for your own peace of mind. All the best, my friend.

I still have the pains, about 5-10 a day, but it's not as bad as before.. I haven't noticed any pains in bed when I try to sleep.

I realize I treat my body horribly, so I shouldn't expect any good results.

I luv ya, mate. You have been so sweet to me since I came to this board. Look, I always poo poo going to the doctor but some times you just have to in order to figure out why your body is being a bitch. It might be nothing but you are better off finding out otherwise you will stress, and stress is not good. xxx

Give yourself a break Matt, don't be negative luv, your health is a precious thing. Think of that beautiful little niece of yours and how much love you have for her and she for you. Look after yourself x

Any chest pain should be checked out. I'm a trainee doctor, i hate going to see my doctor but at some point we have to seek medical advice.

I was thinking of his beautiful little niece as well. She won't want her beautiful Uncle being stressed.

Do you not wanna speak to me? I'm just tryna be helpful. Your post stood out from those i'd read. Good luck and take care then, pls take my advice,the girls are fond of you from their posts so listen to them if not me.

No no! I just didn't have anything to add