Posts by William Hughes6

Sam Hall15 said:fingers crossed there isn't any 😁

Anyway... let's just hope there's no

Hey there! I was wondering if anyone here is living with aplastic anemia. I know it’s a long shot, but I’d love to connect with someone who actually gets it. 🙄

crimsonharbor16 said:So, here's the deal...

Three years ago, I got into a wreck. Ended up with some fluid leaking around my brain—cerebrospinal fluid, I think—and a hairline fracture in my skull. Spent some time in the hospital, and the doctors gave me the all-clear, saying everything looked fine.

Before the wreck, I was about 5'10" and rocking around 175 lbs. I was in peak shape too—pure athlete muscle. I'm 22.

When I finally crawled out of the hospital after two weeks, I was sitting at about 143 pounds...

Since then, I’ve been back in the game—hitting the gym, grinding through workouts, cleaning up my diet, stacking vitamins, you name it. I've done everything the experts suggested, but I’m hitting a massive wall. I just can't get past 75kg. It's like I've hit a ceiling I can't break through, no matter what I do.

Another thing I’ve noticed? My immune system is basically non-existent right now. Out of the last twelve months, I’ve spent at least four of them dealing with a constant cold. It wasn't always like this—I used to be able to go for runs in the snow in nothing but shorts without catching anything. Now, it's like my body just gives up. I’m constantly wiped out and feeling weak even when I haven't done a damn thing, and these headaches are starting to hit me all the time too.

I’ve been through the wringer with doctors—running tests on everything from my stomach and brain to my heart and circulation. Every single one of them tells me I'm perfectly fine. Honestly? It feels like they don't have a clue what's actually going on with me. And some of these guys even had the nerve to brush me off with that condescending, "Kid, just eat more spinach and quit worrying" kind of crap.

So, I’m asking for a huge favor here—I need some help, any advice, even just a quick word from anyone who's been there. I really want to get my body back on track. Right now, I look like a walking skeleton, and honestly, I need to get my immune system up to speed too.

Thanks!

If you’re dealing with those headaches, you seriously need to go see a doctor. Honestly, I bet your immune system is just tanking because of your weight. Try adding some lard—you know, that white fat from bacon mixed with garlic—to your diet. Just spread it thick on some toast. It’s actually good for you and super healthy.🙂Trust me, the weight will fall off eventually. It’s just a matter of time.🙂

Good luck!

ironlynx41 said:Around here, everyone gets regular checkups. Depending on where you work, it’s either once a year or every two years.
I honestly think every single company should be sending their staff for these. At the very least, they should have a clue about how their 😬 employees
are actually doing!

Eh... let's be real, most bosses couldn't care less about their workers' health. 🙄

Hey, zaboravljena and Melissa Brooks5, could you guys walk me through how you were feeling? What kind of symptoms did you actually deal with?

ironlynx41 said:My pay stub actually lists my job requirements. I know it’s specifically for computer work because I get sent for physical evaluations every single year, and one of them is always for workstation ergonomics! Honestly, it feels like a total waste of time, but hey, if they’re paying me a premium for it, I’m not complaining!
😬

I haven't even been sent for a single evaluation yet, 👎 even though they definitely should be, considering they send everyone doing manual labor over at our company. It's basically just checking to see if you're still fit for duty, but legally, they have to do it. And don't even get me started on those $20 OSHA requirements🙂
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ironlynx41 said:Everyone working at a desk gets that bonus! Pretty sure there isn't even a law covering that.

😕 So they’re basically screwing me over then, $20

ironlynx41 said:He’s basically tossing me a few extra bucks a month $20 for sitting at a computer all day! He thinks he's being generous! As for getting a decent monitor? Yeah, right—not in my dreams!!! 👎

$20??? Seriously, where did he find this supposed legal requirement? If you guys are working under the same conditions, band together and speak up. It's actually required by law. Or just have "someone" give the labor inspectors an anonymous tip.🙂

Look for some filters... I'm not even sure if they still stock them, but they used to be everywhere. Honestly, just push your boss on this—under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, they’re legally required to make sure your workspace is safe and healthy.

slyorca11 said:Man, then I’d have to be way more bald and totally blind than I was even ten years ago. And guess what? I'm not.

Hair loss is all about hormones—basically just genetics, end of story.

Look, sure, you can absolutely wreck your eyesight with a crappy, blurry monitor. But that goes for watching TV, reading, or pretty much anything else too.

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I'm not generalizing, I'm just repeating what I hear. Maybe some people see a connection there.

But hey, what if your hair starts thinning out today?😲 🙂Just kidding.

lonecrane42 said:can monitors cause hair loss?

Apparently, there was some study done over in the Netherlands suggesting that staring at a monitor can actually trigger balding—especially for guys, specifically in the hairline area. As for back pain and eye strain, you really have to stay on top of your posture and stretching routines. From my own experience, my eyesight has gone downhill fast since I started working at a desk, 😢and I’ve only been at it for two years... if this keeps up, I'll be blind by the time I retire. 🙂