Posts by nimblehound11

I’m curious if any of you guys have started seeing gray hairs pop up, and if so, when did that whole thing actually kick in?
Also, does anyone know about any preventative stuff to stop them? I heard some hype about this Restoration Hardware product that’s supposed to be a total game-changer.

Luckily, I haven't dealt with any grays yet since I'm only 22, but I've definitely noticed a ton of people in their mid-twenties—some even hitting 25 or 28—who are already sporting those first few silver strands.
I honestly don't get it; I always just assumed you wouldn't really start seeing the silver lining until you hit at least 35 or something...

So, what's the vibe with you guys? How's everyone else holding up on the gray hair front?

Lucky for me, I can’t really handle anything spicy or sour to begin with, and I don't touch alcohol either

If you think getting laser eye surgery in Austria is going to break the bank, honestly, I’m pretty sure you can find much better deals down in Mexico, especially since they’re using the same excimer lasers too.
I actually know of three different clinics over there that offer it.
www.milosklinika.co.yu
www.zenit.org.yu
And then there's the Svet Vid clinic, though they don't even have a website to check out.
Regarding the Miles clinic, from what I've heard, they swear by their results—claiming zero complications and absolutely no issues with light glare afterward.

Anyway, my left eye is sitting at a 0.5 prescription while my right one is basically perfect (0.0), so I was tossing around the idea of just fixing that tiny 0.5 difference. But now I'm wondering if it's even worth the hassle for such a minor correction? What do you guys think?

Thanks for all the input, guys.
Honestly, I got lucky because I haven't dealt with any of those issues you're mentioning, nor have I felt pain nearly as intense as what you described.
Does gastritis always end up turning into an ulcer, or is that just a scary thing people say? And what can I actually do right now to play it safe and make sure an ulcer doesn't become my reality? It’s worth noting that nobody in my family has ever dealt with ulcers.
I'll probably head to the doctor just to be on the safe side.

I'm trying to wrap my head around how stomach ulcers or duodenal ulcers actually feel.
Does it show up as pain or more of a burning sensation? I'm curious if that ache or burn stays moderate or if it hits you really hard—just trying to be proactive about my health here. Also, is it even realistic for a 22-year-old college student to deal with an ulcer, especially since I’m basically living a stress-free life compared to most people my age?

I'm asking because I'm hoping I haven't actually caught something. About an hour ago, I got this weird pain in my upper stomach area. It wasn't anything excruciating, just unusual; it kept coming in waves, like it would hurt for a few minutes and then let up, for maybe half an hour total before finally stopping.
To give some context, about an hour or two before the cramping started, I'd grabbed a sandwich loaded with sausage, cheese, and some gorgonzola.

Best,
and thanks in advance—fingers crossed everything is fine.

Amy Fox97 said:See, that's exactly it! For instance, whenever I'm absolutely swamped at work and feeling completely burnt out, I just tell myself I can't afford to get sick—and somehow, my body actually listens. But the second I finally sit back and relax? Boom, instant sore throat.

Man, I went through the exact same thing back in high school and throughout college. You know that mindset where you're like, "I literally cannot miss a single day of class" or "I absolutely cannot catch anything during finals week"... and honestly, it works. Even when there's a massive flu outbreak going around campus, I'll stay perfectly fine. I remember it vividly.
It’s just like what you said, though—once I actually decompress and don't have any major deadlines hanging over my head, that's when everything hits me at once. As for me, I've been stuck in bed today, but honestly, I'm feeling way better now than I was when I first posted this.

Trust me when I say you should never actually want to pack on the weight. Last year, I was cruising well over 220 pounds, and the worst part was how it all just settled—my stomach, my thighs, even my face; I was basically shaped like a keg. Luckily, I managed to drop about 45 pounds, so now at 6'6", I'm sitting around 175, and honestly, plenty of people tell me I look way too thin, but I feel incredible. Believe me, for the first time in my life, I could actually hit the beach without feeling totally mortified by my gut...

I'm telling you this because keeping the weight off is a whole different beast once you've actually done it. I went through hell trying to maintain it, and frankly, I wouldn't wish that struggle on anyone...

Honestly, I just can't bring myself to be positive about this whole situation...
but then again, I've been sitting here for days wondering if I was actually coming down with something, and wouldn't you know it—my throat started killing me today!

So, I just got my blood work and urine tests back, and now I’ve gotta go get an ultrasound on my stomach. But honestly, looking at the results, it seems pretty clear that my system just can't handle Creatine; it's clearly messing with me, so I'm officially done with it.
I'm really hoping these side effects clear up fast so I can actually get back to eating normally without everything going sideways.

Trust me, I’ve been through this exact same routine before. As for the Creatine, I think it was Twinlab or some similar brand—I just remember seeing Creatine printed on a white tub. I shelled out about $30 a pop for 300 grams back then.

amberorca192 said:Creatine doesn't mess with me at all.

If you want to nerd out on the details, you can read up on Creatine right here.

http://www.bodybuildingforyou.com/cr...onohydrate.htm

Honestly, I just don't get why people dealing with actual medical issues hang out on forums asking for advice instead of just seeing a doctor.😕

I actually went to see my doctor today, and I'm heading back tomorrow to get some blood work and a urine test done.

Let me explain why I’m asking here. I really need some straight answers on this:
Part 1.
Back at the end of June, my buddies at the gym basically talked me into trying out some Creatine (using the Creatine brand). Bad move. Right from day one, I realized my stomach absolutely hated it. I was throwing up all day long. By the second day, things went from bad to worse—diarrhea, nausea, the whole nine yards... I actually started feeling repulsed by food. Against my better judgment, I tried to push through it, but after three days of being nauseous all night long, I just couldn't take it anymore. So, I quit. But the aftermath didn't just vanish. A few days later, I’d finish dinner and feel nauseous for hours.
I started to fear eating. I lost a noticeable amount of weight because I’ve been eating tiny amounts, just a few small meals, and even then, I feel stuffed right after eating—not necessarily nauseous, just this heavy, weighed-down feeling in my gut.
Everything seemed to settle down around mid-July.
But then, on July 20th, I had pizza for lunch. About an hour later, I went out for a bike ride—I figured it would just be a bit of indigestion. To make matters worse, I was already pretty worked up because I’d been getting into it with my mom earlier. It was a scorcher outside, like 95 degrees. After maybe 15 minutes of riding around in that intense heat and sun, my stomach felt incredibly heavy. A couple of hours into the ride, my brother and I headed back home. By then, the nausea had really kicked in. We had the AC blasting, which was honestly the only thing that helped me limp through the ride.
Once I got home, I was a total wreck; I couldn't even move. My face, arms, and legs were twitching and cramping up. I couldn't even walk properly—my brother basically had to carry me. Thankfully, by late that night, the symptoms passed and I didn't end up vomiting (thank God).
Truth be told, I've been terrified of throwing up since I was a little kid.
I haven't dealt with frequent vomiting or sickness before. To give you some context, looking back at stuff from the mid-90s through 2000, my stomach has always been pretty resilient. I used to deal with diarrhea more often, but that calmed down this year (I had issues with the tap water quite a bit over the last two years).
Now, though, I have this massive mental block when it comes to food. No matter what I eat or drink, I’m constantly thinking, "What if this makes me sick?" And every single time I eat, I get that heavy sensation in my stomach for about an hour afterward. I can honestly say I've never felt anything like this before.

Did that Creatine completely wreck my digestive system (keep in mind I only took about 20 grams over four days before stopping), or am I just dealing with psychological issues and the fear of it happening again?

I'm heading in tomorrow to get some blood work done, and I was thinking about trying Acupuncture since I heard it helps with stomach and digestive issues.

Part 2. How to avoid getting sick:
Basically, what should I stay away from eating or drinking?
I’m heading out on vacation at the end of the month, and I am seriously stressed about a repeat of everything I just described.
I'm going to Turkey. What do you guys recommend I avoid eating or drinking (and how much) so my stomach stays calm?

For background, I'm 21, I don't drink, I don't smoke, and until recently, I almost never had stomach issues (maybe once in five years). I've also never had motion sickness.

If anyone knows anything about this, please help a guy out.