Doctors can't find the answer, please give your opinions.
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I'm 20 years old, when I was in 3rd grade I was diagnosed with reactive arthritis. It only ever afftected me badly one time, I couldn't walk because my ankle hurt so bad, the doctors took x-rays to find nothing. For weeks I would cry to my legs hurt and my parents thought they were growing pains until I colapsed in the middle of the night in the hall way going to the bathroom, my legs just gave out- I remember that to this day. For almost a month durning this whole time I was going to get my blood drawn twice maybe three times a week come to find out I had strep throat the entire time and it was extremely bad, I did have my toncils at the time, they were HUGE but I didn't feel any pain in my throat that entire time. Now that I am 20 I'm experiencing some health issues doctors cannot seem to find the answer to.. a year ago (age 19) I weighed 193lbs 5' 7" female now 20 I weigh 140 lbs and I didn't change anything about my diet OR excersize, before weighing 193lbs i never weighed over 160 I gained all of the weight after high school witch was understandable, change, no more sports(I was very active in high school), no excersizing at all literally. When I started to gain weight I started to get sick not feel very good never want to do anything and then one day I started to wake up feeling sick every morning, thought maybe pregnant but nope. I was not. I started to feel and get sick during the day keeping down anything was hard. The doctor, a GI specialist had me get a colonoscopy done ( I was 19, 183lbs at this time) the only thing he found was inflammation in my stomach which led him to believe I may have celiacs disease, I started to drink a shake call thrive (gluten free) and I started to get sick less but I was still always so tired, a year later after letting my diet slip back and doing everything the same the doctor was shocked to see I weighed 140lbs I realized I had lost weight but not THAT MUCH and how?! I have to clue
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bill92494 Lexisredmond
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Hello ... as a female you should be aware that arthritis seems to strike you "folk" more often than males. I have been to many arthritis support groups in the past. I noticed that the women were predominantly over-weight and the men predominantly under-weight, although I wouldn't necessarily conclude that observation as "damning".
You MUST control your weight; otherwise, you will experience what I saw among those in the support groups: more weight, more depression, more pain, and increasingly poor posture and poor self-esteem. Those are just "starters".
Do NOT let weight gain discourage or prevent you from exercise. I have found that during my attacks when I must reduce my level of exercise that I feel somewhat depressed and somewhat more tired. When you are active most likely you will be among other people. That in itself boosts your self-esteem and confidence. Plus, exercise encourages you to drink more water that helps your skin, your kidneys, your blood, and basically your entire body. So, check the web for more information and get off your butt. 😃
Check with your doctors, dieticians, and friends.
hope I have given your some help and information!
grighlth Lexisredmond
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Hey there,
Exercising is truly good and in no circumstance should you stop. Not only is it good to lose weight but also to be healthy. The advantages are numerous.
You might want to consider taking joint supplements and vitamins if you are having pains
bill92494 Lexisredmond
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Hello,
Be careful with joint supplements and vitamins. Check with your doctor/PCP. Personally, I found taking calcium pills for my bones added calcium to my system (dooohhh) that my kidneys had to filter. That "filtered" calcium became calcium oxalate stones. OUCH!!!
I can't remember which vitamin I was taking but it affected one of my blood levels. My neuro called me and told me to stop it ASAP.
I hope this brief post helps!
bill92494 Lexisredmond
Posted
Hello,
Be careful with joint supplements and vitamins. Check with your doctor/PCP. Personally, I found taking calcium pills for my bones added calcium to my system (dooohhh) that my kidneys had to filter. That "filtered" calcium became calcium oxalate stones. OUCH!!!
I can't remember which vitamin I was taking but it affected one of my blood levels. My neuro called me and told me to stop it ASAP.
I hope this brief post helps!
grighlth bill92494
Posted
Hi Bill,
It would be great if you could remember the exact product you used. Much like any medical products, one has to make a careful choice when it comes to vitamins and supplements. And to take it in the right dosage.
there are some from natural minerals and herbs that are quite harmless and on the contrary even recommended by most medical practitioners.