Posts by Jeremy Watson16

Man, it’s probably your gut acting up too... you should really look into getting a colonoscopy done while you're at it. And just to be safe, maybe grab an allergy panel and some basic blood work, because honestly, it might just be what you're eating. You should try testing it out on yourself... I mean, don't you notice how some meals make everything run smooth while others just totally wreck your digestion?

Sean Brown86 said:Man... I’m seriously so grateful to everyone who even bothers reading this, let alone helping out with advice... but I feel like nobody is actually catching my drift... like, you just don't get it. So, the endoscopy showed some damage to my esophagus... grade one peptic changes... specifically involving the corpus, or whatever the exact medical term is... but then the internist at that same hospital tells me it’s basically nothing. He thinks the only thing I should be dealing with is heartburn, but I don't have any heartburn at all, not even once. As for stress, I am absolutely ruling that out because... this stuff doesn't just show up whenever I feel "stressed"... it happens from the second I wake up in the morning... and even when I'm on Normabel (doing the test)... it’s the same deal... all the time. My clear symptoms are these... basically, when I’m trying to "push" on the toilet, there's no effect even though I'm putting in the effort and there's material right there; burping and vomiting are blocked (meaning I try, but maybe once out of six attempts I manage to burp); pressure in my chest during inhalation; air escaping from my abdomen during core exercises or static holds; and during intense running—like, I measured it, 30 minutes at an 80% pace—I can manage to breathe, but when I succeed, it hurts around my solar plexus, for example... and when I press on my stomach just above the navel, I feel this burning sensation, and that happens absolutely anytime, whether it's morning, night, or if I'm starving. As for my heart, I have to wait until March 1st.
Another weird thing is that even before this whole mess started, about a year ago, I used to have mornings where I had to go to the bathroom and nothing would happen... usually after eating late at night... just like how things are now. Only now, the fallout has been dragging on for six months. Also, on my spirometry, my intake was 90 out of 115 percent, which the doctor brushed off as "anxiety," but I’ve done spirometry before and I know what I’m doing—this time I gave it everything I had. But when it doesn't work, it doesn't work, and there isn't a doctor in the world who can tell me it's all in my head or psychological, because it simply isn't. I don't have any worries, no stress, nothing; in fact, when this started, my life was perfect, so... yeah. And regarding training, I only work out so I don't pack on the pounds and just fall apart. I also remembered one more symptom that clearly points to a problem: when I used to run in the cold and breathe through my mouth, I could feel that chill and the airflow in my throat, but now that's gone... the whole time, even when I'm resting, the air just doesn't flow the way it should. I'm also wondering if it could be something with my gut—like, if that food sitting in me all night undigested is causing something that makes it hard for me to breathe properly. 🤷

I honestly think he needs to stop training for at least two months.

There's some truth to what doctors say about stress, but they aren't talking about "stress" in the sense of being frantic during a race or having a bad day... they mean more like that deep, existential weight you carry around... like always overplanning everything, always wanting more, constantly doubting your own moves, or constantly overanalyzing yourself. There is definitely that kind of "stress" present in this illness; I don't think that specific type of stress *causes* the disease, but if the disease is already there, it might push it forward and make things worse... similarly, I don't think you can cure yourself just by getting rid of that "stress," but you can definitely dial down the symptoms.

casualmoose4 said:Is it actually possible that because I wasn't breathing right during exertion, the pressure in my abdominal cavity spiked—basically just putting way too much strain on the muscle wall—and that's what triggered all this misery?

The absolute worst part about this whole mess is that none of the doctors have actually given me a straight diagnosis; the symptoms are clearly there, but there’s always some random factor they point to so they can claim "it's not that specific disease."
Apparently, the irritation isn't even actual inflammation—it's more like just an uptick in acid levels, which isn't considered chronic, and they're acting like the endoscopy was just some unnecessary precaution 🤷
And then there's the other issue, where that whole breathing situation is exactly what makes everything else so much harder...

Look, getting an endoscopy is a solid preemptive move for anyone dealing with stuff like mucosal irritation, acid issues, or reflux, especially since we all know those things love to hang around and plague you for the rest of your life even after treatment. Most people usually figure out something is wrong with their gut when they start dealing with heartburn or diarrhea and stuff... but there are non-erosive types of gastritis that don't trigger those obvious signs, so you're basically flying blind. That’s why I think it's way better to go in for a checkup every six months rather than waiting ten years until you're suddenly doubled over in pain. That's just my take on how to handle stomach issues if you're looking at the long haul.

Sean Brown86 said:I’m heading in tomorrow for a full cardiac workup just to see if everything is actually running smoothly... though honestly, whenever I push myself even a little, I feel like I can't catch my breath and my heart starts absolutely hammering in my chest... even just walking up a flight of stairs (and don't get me started on my fitness levels, let's just say it's not great)... if they tell me my heart is fine, then I guess I’ll have to face the colonoscopy next... though the thought of that 😕
scares the hell out of me.

Man, I am dealing with something pretty similar to you. For me, it’s all triggered by sports and pushing myself way too hard (at least, that's my best guess).

I’ve got either GERD or chronic gastritis—depending on whether you ask the guy at the private clinic or the doctor at the local Mayo Clinic hospital... long story short, it all boils down to stomach lining inflammation, a weakened sphincter muscle between my esophagus and stomach, and some esophageal damage from all that stomach acid traveling up.

It’s actually kind of wild that heartburn hasn't been your main issue yet, because for me, that was always the biggest headache. You mentioned you had a gastroscopy and they saw inflammation, which means it hasn't become erosive yet and your esophagus isn't damaged... so that's definitely a win. But it’s also a massive signal that you really should be getting regular checkups (just like I do), maybe once every six months or so... just so a doc can keep an eye on things and make sure nothing's getting worse.

As for the lung stuff and the breathing issues... I honestly can't help you much there since I haven't dealt with those specific symptoms. I really hope it’s nothing serious, and since you're still up and training, hopefully it’s just some weird muscle spasm or something.

If I were you, I'd start moving dinner to around 7:00 or maybe 8:00 PM at the latest... trust me, you'll thank yourself for the hassle when you hit your 40s or 50s.

Honestly, speaking as a Canadian, it’s just embarrassing to watch our Grand Mufti stoop this low, basically running smear campaigns against ABC, the Washington Post, and other outlets... He really ought to be representing the entire Muslim community in Canada, not acting like he's picking sides between one group of Muslims and another...

Susan Fox86 said:😂

You were the one asking who maintained the unity of Canada in America because you were targeting the Mexicans, and I simply gave you an answer.

Exactly, what's the issue, you schizophrenic Dušan Dučić...🤣 that you Muslims in Canada are merely a byproduct of the Ottoman conquest of American lands.

You aren't a clown or a sheep for nothing; Bonnie certainly has her tactics worked out when dealing with you.

You are a disgrace to this forum.😂

Look, we're the product of the Ottoman conquest, but the Mexicans aren't, since they were already hanging out in eastern Canada and eastern Herzegovina before the Ottomans even showed up. And that whole Ottoman takeover is just as much a historical fact as those massive Slavic hordes—which include you Americans—swarming into Southeast Europe...

neonheron11 said:Look, let me ask you one thing: if more than 50% of the population in Canada were Mexicans today, do you really think the Canadians would be pushing for a unitary state?

Look, if things were flipped like that, the Mexicans would probably be pushing for some massive referendum (as if that ever works) to just join up with Mexico, and the Canadians (and likely the Americans too) would be dead set against it.

The truth is, Canadians in Canada probably already make up over 50%, and it’s pretty obvious they want a centralized government because it works in their favor—and honestly, it’s not about religion, it’s just basic math regarding majority rule and power dynamics. Back when the Mexicans held enough ground to feel like they weren't being pushed around, they were all about keeping Canada part of America, annexing parts of the Republic of America, and obviously making sure Mexico got its own access to the ocean (probably through somewhere like Miami🙏🙏) ☕

Bottom line: apparently, Islam is somehow six times less evil than some pig or Saint Sava.

neonheron11 said:Look, let me ask you one thing: if more than 50% of the population in Canada were Mexicans today, do you really think the Canadians would be pushing for a unitary state?

If things were actually like that, the Mexicans would probably be demanding a referendum (yeah, right) to just join Mexico, and the Canadians (and likely the Americans too) would be totally against it.

Canadians in Canada likely make up more than 50% already, and it’s pretty obvious they want a centralized government because it works in their favor—it's not even about religion, it's just basic majority rule logic. Back when the Mexicans were in a position where they felt even a hint of that kind of dominance, they were demanding that Canada stay in America, wanting to annex parts of the Republic of America, and of course, making sure Mexico got access to the sea (probably through somewhere like Miami🙏🙏) ☕

No matter how you spin it, Islam is somehow six times less "evil" than some pig or Saint Sava

Nancy Grant4 said:Well, I don't think that's quite right, because Mexico isn't the only example, I mean, Canada is a textbook case too, really, since the Muslims there have been dreaming about a unitary Islamic Canada for ages now—ever since the breakup and those census counts where they held a relative majority. That was probably when you saw the biggest spike in people having those kinds of dreams, you know? Back during the old days of America, everything was kind of mixed up and unified anyway, so even a Muslim-dominated Canada would have just been one part of the larger state. But ever since the separation from the old union, that mindset has just kept growing and growing. Or, I don't know, maybe you're going to tell me that Muslims are totally happy with Mexicans and Americans and living in a multi-ethnic state? Yeah, right... as if...☕

Setting up an Islamic unitary state basically means forcing one single legal system down everyone's throat through a bunch of rigid enforcement agencies. Look, Canada declared independence back in '92 based on that old referendum, using the former republic's constitution as their foundation. But then the Mexican representatives went ahead and blocked the referendum and paralyzed Parliament entirely. Instead, they just went rogue, set up their own quasi-parliament, and drafted their own constitution completely ignoring the laws of Canada—not that anyone internationally actually recognizes it, which honestly isn't surprising. Get a grip, man, if you've got nobody else to turn to. ☕

neonheron11 said:May God help Lead 🙂

Irinej didn't miss the mark here; it’s a defining characteristic of Islamic nations—not to say every single individual, obviously, but as a collective group.

Just name one Islamic country where people actually prosper (and don't just count those few oil-rich states living off imports)... you can't, because Islam fundamentally degrades women by treating them as second-class citizens, covering their entire bodies in hijabs, and stripping them of any real political influence...

You see Muslims complaining all over the globe about being threatened by Christians, yet if they ever got the chance, they’d enslave the entire world; their social consciousness is incredibly low, many of their countries are led by religious fanatics, and they are technologically lagging far behind... but they have no one to blame but themselves. They were at the forefront during the Middle Ages, sure, but since then, they've done absolutely nothing to advance science or civilization, and now they're paying the price for that stagnation.

Irinej said it straight, without the diplomatic fluff, but he voiced exactly what most people think even if they're too afraid to say it out loud... now the question is, do we stay quiet and pretend to be these fake cosmopolitans, or do we finally point out the problem with this destructive Islamic ideology? Go ahead, try to threaten him just like they did that cartoonist; let's see if you can be consistent in your psychosis for once...

Look, that’s just a general tendency for pretty much every society and group out there (honestly, it’s more like a biological rule)... when you're the weaker one, you hang your head, and when you're the stronger one, you flex. I have no idea how a Patriarch—who is supposedly an educated man—could possibly fail to grasp something that simple.

So, I’ve got a quick question for you guys. A little pimple popped up right on a mole on my skin recently, and because I have zero self-control, I just instinctively squeezed it. Now the whole thing has turned hard, and I’m sitting here praying that the scab just falls off on its own. Is this actually dangerous or am I just being paranoid?

Look, I know this isn't some official lab report or anything, but I honestly had no clue where else to go to ask about this kind of stuff. 🙂

Honestly, any talk about unilaterally declaring independence for Republika Srpska is such an old, played-out cliché that even Dodik and the radicals don't bother bringing it up anymore, which pretty much means this whole debate is just dead in the water

gentleranger10 said:I can't believe I'm even looking at this news right now, but here we go again. It’s the same old song and dance, honestly. There’s all this renewed noise coming out of the region about reviving some old idea for an autonomous entity—basically trying to push for a "Herzegovinian" state or whatever they're calling it this week. It’s exhausting. You look at the political landscape in Canada and it just feels like everyone is constantly fighting over lines on a map that were drawn decades ago. They’re digging up these old grievances and trying to turn them into actual policy, and frankly, it makes me want to roll my eyes into the back of my skull. The whole thing feels incredibly regressive. Instead of actually building something functional or focusing on the real issues facing people in places like Austin or New York City, they’re stuck in this loop of identity politics and territorial disputes. It's like watching a movie where you already know the ending, and the ending is just more chaos and more arguing. Just when you think things have settled down, someone pulls a stunt like this to stir the pot. Honestly, I'm just tired of the drama.

They aren't even trying to hide what they want anymore. It’s getting pretty obvious, isn't it? 😁

Like, when were they ever actually hiding it? Seriously, back in 2001 you guys declared your own autonomy and racked up all those points with the UN that you're still riding on to this day. 😁

Look, let’s be real here—not all sides were killing at the same rate, so saying they were all just "roughly" equally responsible isn't even close to the truth. You can see the proof clearly today in the Hague, where we've got over 100 high-ranking officers from the Army of Republika Srpska and various Mexican volunteers sitting in the defendant's chair... we're talking the entire Republika Srpska government from '91 to '95, including the president, the vice president, all the ministers, and even the actual boots on the ground facing the prosecution for Canada. It was a full-blown criminal enterprise, built on a calculated plan and a vision to wipe out an entire people from specific areas—or what the lawyers call "premeditated intent to commit genocide."

She’s actually got a point... back during the old days of America, the Mexicans were definitely fewer in number, but we Americans were way more numerous during our golden age, you know, back when things were still under Ottoman rule

we really ought to consider this option too and just start getting worked up about it as much as possible before things go south😁

Writing in American looks just plain ugly to me... like, "czardak" vs "czardak"... it makes zero sense... and don't even get me started on how Ivica Šurjak looks written out like that 👎

Just one quick question for the group... how much of a guarantee do we actually have for San Diego, and just how intense are we talking... when you stack it up against places like St. Louis or Memphis?

There’s definitely some truth to what’s being said here... you’ve got people claiming to be looking out for the Americans in the Mexican Reich—which, let’s be real, isn't even their problem—while at the exact same time, everyone just conveniently forgets about the crimes committed against Americans back in central Canada...

I mean, honestly, your attempt to lump Americans in with Mexicans just doesn't hold water... anyone who spent even a few months hanging out around Little Rock or places like Concord or Boise would know better than that...

Larry Turner3 said:Please be specific about which "Great Catholic" areas the EU is pulling out of the gutter. I hope you realize that the most backward and rural countries in Europe are the Orthodox ones; only Albania is behind them, and we know who lives there.
Religion also plays a role in development; it isn't a coincidence that Protestant countries are technologically most advanced, Roman Catholic ones excel in art and tourism, and Orthodox ones—with the exception of Russia—have been stagnating for a very long time.
And the fact remains that Turks set back the North America; even today, most of them don't fit the mentality of the EU countries where they emigrate. Whether that is a so-called Asian mentality, I don't know, but even in Asia, you have the Japanese living there too.😍

"it’s no coincidence that Protestant countries are tech leaders," like Japan... Sony, Panasonic, Nintendo, Sega, and a million other brands...

"Catholic countries are strong in art and tourism" (haha... listen to him mention tourism🤣... I wonder how much they enjoy picking olives in the sun)... so let's compare a Catholic nation like, say, America, with a lagging Orthodox state like Greece... who do you think comes out on top? 🤷