nimblemoose2 said:That's poor trolling and unnecessary cynicism. Am I supposed to believe I just imagined my knee issues, my thyroid antibodies, and the physical altercation I went through?
This isn't a joke forum. If you don't have anything substantive or intelligent to contribute, it's better to stay silent.
There’s this one thing you realize when you actually sit down and talk to the older generation. The sheer level of stress they lived through is probably more than most of us could even handle. We're talking genuine trauma, constant fear, and massive losses—famine, violence, wars, dealing with wild animals, just a raw struggle for survival.
It’s also what makes us so fundamentally different and, honestly, kind of broken. They stayed connected, they celebrated, they danced, ate home-cooked food, and shared plenty of hard liquor. They were active from sunrise until basically 3 or 4 in the morning, constantly moving under the sun. Then they’d just crash once the sun went down.
We’re essentially the same people, we’ve just become physically stunted because we lack all those fundamental things. If you actually go to bed at a decent hour, you're letting your body do its job—regenerating and getting your hormones back in check. Nothing beats being an early riser.
We don't get enough sunlight, which completely wrecks our Vitamin D levels—and yeah, it's technically a hormone.
Go get your Vitamin D checked. Spending an hour out doing some Nordic walking in the sun is way better than grinding for hours in a gym. Chopping wood like the old folks used to do is better than any other workout. Even gardening has massive benefits; you're grounding yourself, connecting with soil microbes, boosting your immunity, soaking up the sun, and finding a sense of peace in a whole new world. But man, it blows my mind how we can call ourselves healthy while living like this—drinking out of plastic, eating processed junk... we’re basically preserving ourselves in chemicals with everything we consume.
Everything’s probably gone south by now. And don't get me started on those basic surgical masks; they aren't doing squat if you aren't protecting your eyes too. At this rate, we'll all end up like the Fazlinović family, DIYing masks out of old tarps.
I tried posting this in the politics section, but they scrubbed it immediately. Just focus on boosting your immunity, because sooner or later, you're gonna run right into this virus anyway.
Oregano oil or some Citrofit can help when dealing with rare viruses.
Check out the stuff on Corona virus and Vitamin D from Dr. Cicero Coimbra. If his therapy can pull someone out of a grocery cart, it can probably give your body a fighting chance against a virus.
CORONA VIRUS and VITAMIN D: Urgent message from Dr. Cicero Coimbra regarding the epidemic (ENGLISH SUB)
feralridge3 said:I’ve tried every single remedy under the sun, and honestly, nothing worked. I eventually started asking everyone I knew for advice. It seems like everyone has a story—either they dealt with a plantar fasciitis flare-up themselves or they know someone who did. It’s one of those things where it just comes and goes, sometimes hitting you out of nowhere, sometimes lingering for ages. My doctor actually told me to stay off asphalt as much as possible. 😁 But there's the problem: I live in the middle of a major US city. Because of that, I’ve become incredibly picky about footwear; I exclusively wear sneakers with extra cushioning. The moment I feel even a hint of that familiar ache returning, I swap them out for a different pair. Believe me, there are plenty of things much worse than dealing with foot pain. 🙄
My fifth thorn was massive, looking more like a damn rose thorn than anything else. It basically just trashed everything in its path. When they saw the photo, they actually had to come over and help me get off the table. My knee is still acting up today too—got a nasty bruise that probably happened when I twisted my leg the wrong way.
Los Angeles County only has three machines total that could have possibly fried, and that would be the ones over at the Spa and in Newport, since the unit in Cleveland was already busted back then and would’ve cost a fortune to fix.
I honestly can't wrap my head around how this didn't work for you guys, whether it was some bottom-tier equipment, a technician who clearly had no clue what they were doing, or just whatever specific issue you're dealing with. They basically told me there’s zero chance of anything working unless I either retire or go under the knife. I stopped working around New Year's, spent April doing some spa treatments, and I've been good to go ever since.
Carol Richardson6 said:I’ve honestly never dealt with anything quite like this, and I’m at a loss for what to do. The issue is with my left heel. The pain usually hits after I’ve been active and things start to cool down. That’s when walking becomes a struggle. It isn't so much the weight-bearing that hurts, but rather the actual moment I take a step with that foot. When I apply pressure, the pain is on the side rather than underneath, so I don't think it's a typical plantar fasciitis issue. My job requires me to be on my feet for 10 hours or more at a time wearing AT&T work boots. I'm basically in them for 50 hours a week. I use custom insoles, so I can't rule out the footwear being the culprit. It’s starting to get really bothersome. Every morning, it takes about ten minutes just to get moving properly. Who should I go see? Is an X-ray the way to go, or is there another method I should consider?
First, hit up a general practitioner and get an X-ray to see if you're dealing with a heel spur. Mine happened because I was severely deficient in Vitamin D and spent 12 hours a day standing. I tried ultrasound and injections, which was a complete waste of time.
Custom orthotics made specifically from a computer analysis are the way to go. In my case, they used a soft insert under the heel to take the pressure off the bone where the spur is. Also, do two rounds of shockwave therapy with a heavy-duty machine—the weak ones are useless. You'll probably need about six visits to a clinic that actually has enough power in their equipment. And watch yourself moving forward; if you're going to be on your feet all day, you need to stay in those insoles.
Those sneakers with the gel cushioning in the heel were a total lifesaver for relieving the pressure.
Carol Richardson6 said:I’ve honestly never dealt with anything quite like this, and I’m at a loss for what to do. The issue is with my left heel. The pain usually hits after I’ve been active and things start to cool down. That’s when walking becomes a struggle. It isn't so much the weight-bearing that hurts, but rather the actual moment I take a step with that foot. When I apply pressure, the pain is on the side rather than underneath, so I don't think it's a typical plantar fasciitis issue. My job requires me to be on my feet for 10 hours or more at a time wearing AT&T work boots. I'm basically in them for 50 hours a week. I use custom insoles, so I can't rule out the footwear being the culprit. It’s starting to get really bothersome. Every morning, it takes about ten minutes just to get moving properly. Who should I go see? Is an X-ray the way to go, or is there another method I should consider?
First, go to a GP and get an X-ray to see if you have a heel spur. Mine happened because I was severely deficient in Vitamin D and standing for 12 hours straight. I tried ultrasound and injections, but that was just a total waste of time.
Custom orthotics made specifically from a computer analysis are the way to go. In my case, they put a soft pad under the heel to take the pressure off the bone where the spur is. Also, do two rounds of shockwave therapy with a heavy-duty machine—the weak ones are useless. You're looking at maybe six sessions at a clinic that actually has decent equipment. And look ahead; if you're going to be on your feet all day, you need to be wearing those inserts constantly.
Those sneakers with the cushioned heel? Absolute heaven for relieving foot pressure.
I heard Move Free worked wonders for someone who could barely even roll out of bed. That’s pretty much all I know about it.
My physical therapist basically told me straight up that there isn't some magic pill or supplement that's going to save your joints. It really just comes down to staying active and getting some sunlight. Vitamin D plays a massive role in bone density and preventing decay.
Movement naturally lubricates your joints, but that doesn't mean you need to go kill yourself at the gym for an hour. Just grab some sneakers and hit the trails; walk for more than an hour in the sun whenever you get the chance. If cycling is more your speed, go for it.
The best proof is seeing people who prevent osteoporosis through regular exercise. Swimming is top-tier for that.
Diet-wise, eating pork tenderloin and consuming pork gelatin is really the only way we can properly get what we need. Back in the day, people used to repair their bones using homemade eggshell powder mixed with lemon juice, letting it sit before eating or drinking it. Real, whole foods and organic products are what the body actually needs. Instead, we've just become obsessed with living on pills. Honestly, it would be better to head out to the countryside, help out on a farm, and load up on home-cooked food rather than wasting money on all this other junk.
Unfortunately, our society is built on exploitation, so nobody has any time for anything; everyone is just desperate for a break. Anyone who can afford to escape the grind and live a normal life working 40 hours a week should just run.
As for extra weight, try carrying an extra 10 or 20 pounds around for a week and see how much your joints suffer. Those extra pounds usually come from processed junk food that wreaks havoc on your entire system.
Nicholas Mendoza60 said:How did the colon biopsy go? What do you mean by genetic stuff?
So they run blood work to hunt for specific genes. I had an expanded panel done, but according to their database, I’m not even showing up in there. It was part of some big international testing donation program or whatever. But honestly, if one doctor tells you it's celiac, what else could it be? Besides, who knows if their gene databases are actually complete or reliable. I found out my specific gene alleles are mostly tied to people with celiac in South America, though you have to look at the actual gene rather than just those alleles.
The biopsy is basically like a gastroscopy. I got lucky because they managed to find enough from three samples. It's such a tiny amount of tissue—you really need closer to ten samples to make sure the test doesn't miss anything or give you a false negative.
Honestly, if I were to go back to it, I’d just be inviting a massive headache down the road. The word is that once you mess things up, if you're gluten-sensitive or have celiac, it takes about five years before you aren't constantly staring down the barrel of colon cancer, and at least a year just to get the inflammation to chill out.
I'm talking greasy stools, diarrhea, random food allergies because your gut is basically trashed, localized intestinal pain, liver inflammation, wonky pancreatic numbers, rheumatoid arthritis, anti-thyroid antibodies, high blood pressure, kidney issues, dizzy spells, and this intense head pressure that landed me in neurology for absolutely no reason—just wasted time. Plus, my hormones went haywire... and then there was the malabsorption. My potassium and sodium levels were always bottoming out, and I had such a magnesium deficiency that my hands, feet, and back were cramping up constantly. Then there was the bloating, weird skin flare-ups that were super uncomfortable and painful, including large patches and dermatitis that looked just like herpes.
Most of that stuff cleared up once I cut gluten entirely. A gut biopsy confirmed the damage. Interestingly, I don't actually have the celiac gene, no gluten antibodies, and zero grain allergies on my skin prick tests. But the biopsy showed enough intestinal damage that they initially diagnosed me with celiac.
You can still find Einkorn flour out there today, and spelt too.
Here’s a post I put up recently. It’s not some deep philosophical debate about whether you should eat healthy or just starve; it's pretty simple. Anything that's soft and fluffy is basically just a gluten bomb—I'm talking about all those pastries. Most "certified" gluten-free products are nothing more than pure starch and soy..
casualbadger22 said:...
Don't go buying that starchy garbage they push so aggressively. If you're going to indulge in gluten-free stuff, stick to buckwheat, millet, amaranth, or quinoa....
Unless you actually have a medical diagnosis saying you can't touch gluten, obsessing over complicated substitutes is a waste of time. Just switch to a decent diet. Try using Einkorn or spelt flour instead of the processed junk.
I personally only touch carbs at breakfast and it works fine for me. I make my own bread using buckwheat, millet, chickpea flour, flax, cooked quinoa, baking soda, eggs, olive oil, pumpkin seeds, teff flour... basically whatever I have in the pantry.
From what I gather, you typically see this kind of treatment when there's spinal stuff going on, and honestly, getting Voltaren via injection is the way to go. I remember people used to say that just three days of Voltaren injections (or Ibuprofen, or Ketorolac...) could basically save someone from long-term damage. You can't just swap out Voltaren for Tylenol in a regimen like this.
Both things they gave you are targeting inflammation, so you aren't going to be in any trouble after three days—if anything, you'll actually feel better.
Trying to fix major vitamin deficiencies with just pills is usually a losing battle because people ignore the actual cause.
I remember my cousin dealing with a massive B12 deficiency, and the real issue was his body just wasn't absorbing it properly. He ended up in the hospital with some pretty serious complications. He went through all the standard doctors with zero luck, until he finally saw a specialist who actually figured out what was going on. I vividly remember him dealing with skin rashes and constant pain because of it. Now, he’s stuck having to supplement for the rest of his life just to stay functional.
Angela Ramirez96 said:Looking at the whole checklist of B12 deficiency symptoms... yeah, I’ve got the lot. Vision issues, tingling in my feet, that constant, bone-deep exhaustion, memory lapses, weakness, feeling totally disoriented... you name it. I’ve been going through the ringer lately—running endless tests like blood work, EEGs, color Doppler, carotid scans, the whole nine yards. My wife is convinced that pills won't cut it and that the only way to actually get my levels back up is through injections, since oral supplements apparently don't do a damn thing.
Everything you just described is exactly what I went through when I was low on Vitamin D. My B12 levels are actually sitting right at the top end of the normal range. The vision stuff hit me over eleven months ago, and honestly, supplementing with Vitamin D cleared it right up. I don't even need glasses anymore. I actually had to get my first pair made about eleven months back because I couldn't read a single word without everything looking blurry and distorted.
You really need to hit up a doctor to check if you’re dealing with any underlying inflammatory issues or autoimmune stuff. If they’ll let you, ask them to run a Vitamin D test, or just go get one done yourself—it usually runs about $67. Low levels can be a total trigger for joint pain, at least that was the case for me.
I’ve been on Estrofem for 4 years now since I went into menopause early after having a hysterectomy. Honestly, this medication is a lifesaver; I’d rather take it than deal with the chaos of hormonal shifts, even if it means my life might be a bit shorter.
For fighting joint inflammation, you’ve got options like Dexedrine, Advil, Voltaren, or Anacin... but obviously, you need a doctor to call the shots on that. As far as supplements go, you could give Osteo Bi-Flex a shot.