Thanks for the info. I have considered a drastic change in my diet to help my PsA. But, seems like such plans result in weight loss. I am in the minority, in that, I need to GAIN weight. Any...
Thank you all for your comments. It is challenging to maintain a proper perspective when you are drowning, when your life has become a succession of domino-like sequence of negative events. I just...
Hi all: Thank you for commenting on my other post regarding coping. I will try to summarize my situation and also ask for your thoughts. I am in a downward spiral of negative circumstances, as such,...
Hi all: I try to read, listen to classical music, walking does help me too. I also like watching B&W old movies. Now, if you ask me, am I happy? I would say, no way. I am not happy. My life is a...
Hi: Thank you for your replies. I have seen my doctor and had several tests. Nothing really special showed up. The primary reason why I am underweight, at least in my opinion, is simple. I am under...
Hello all: My A1C is 5.7. A bit concerning I think. I have read a lot about carbs etc. and how carb restriction and good eating and exercise produces good results. But, such carb restriction usually...
Hi Straydog: Thank you for your reply and the information. The "lump" on the side of my thigh, I would like to rip it out myself. It is a big smaller than a golf ball. I would not mind too much if it...
Hi all: I posted about this before, I think, but, allow me to restate. I have fluid (swelling) around left knee in general AND what appears to be a bakers cyst (a collection of this fluid) located on...
Hi SoulNHearing: Perhaps listening to this will help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne_7BRCAbYM...
Hi Sunny: First, I will pray for you. Second, I find that music helps cheer me up, although, I am going to submit a post about my current blues. Forgive my hypocrisy. But, music does help me feel...
Perhaps the following song will help to cheer us all up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne_7BRCAbYM ...
Hi all: I started having acid issues in 2011, very infrequently. But, lately, it has been bad. Mainly the pain is in my throat. I had endoscopy about 3 years ago, did not show anything except...
Hi Lanie: My daughter also has acanthosis nigricans. Will that go away? And, what is a good target for weight loss each week? Creating a meal plan is so hard, to get her good calories that fill her...
Hi all: Interestingly, I have seen several books on diabetes by doctors who say the ADA "meal plans" are actually bad and are not helpful for those interested in actually reversing diabetes. I am...
Thank you all and thank you Lanie. I will be checking out many books from the library about reversing diabetes. Many books seem to point toward a plant based diet. But, her hunger is a big concern....
My family unit is a bit different. I personally, need to gain a lot of weight, I am very thin, due to poor eating habits, stress, and not enough money to buy a lot of food. My daughter needs to lose...
Thank you all for your comments....
Hi all: The blood test for my daughter reveals she has pre-diabetes. I am assuming type 2. Anyways, she is 50 pounds overweight. I have seen a dietician, but, it was not that helpful, she just said,...
Hi all: To add to my previous post, my throat does not feel well. I am not sure if this is due to post nasal drip or acid reflux. But, it feels raw and burns. I just recently started back on PPI. I...
hi all: i have had Acid Reflux for about 4 years, off an on again. Was off for a few months recently but then came back due to stress and perhaps depression, not sure, and perhaps bad diet. Anyways,...
Hi all: I hope you can help with the following questions: 1. My daughter, 11, is overweight by about 50 pounds. She is extremely tired all the time, falls asleep in the car, on the sofa, etc. Also,...
Pathetic waste? No way. Priceless person made in the image of God? Yes way!...
Love is indeed a special gift. Truth, righteousness, holiness, forgiveness, patience, kindness, are also great....
Thank you all....
Yes, Christmas has been commercialized. But, perhaps it would be good to consider what it is supposed to mean. To me, it is not about buying this or that although, I can get caught up the Western...
My 11 year old daughter has been coughing a lot lately..a dry cough. I think she had a very minor cold about a week ago which started the cough. Right now, no real cold symptoms. But, a long time...
Hi all: Thank you for your comments. I appreciate your encouraging words. I still feel lousy and am worried. But, I have made an appointment with doctor to discuss my latest blood results and to see...
Thank you both for your comments. I really appreciate it. I do not understand why I do not see more people walking around who are underweight, I mean, eating 2,000 cals+ per day seems like a lot of...
Hi all: I think I suffer with anxiety and depression. Granted..my eating habits are not that good. But, I am not starving myself or anything like that, but, have been noticing that I look like I am...
Hi all: I think I suffer with anxiety and depression. My eating habits are not that good. But, I am not starving myself or anything like that, but, have been noticing that I look like I am losing...
Hi all: So, I have stress test. Nothing showed up. My total cholesterol is like 125. I have been wearing a monitor for 2 weeks, a few flutters and racing a little, but, nothing crazy. So, get back to...
Well, my total cholesterol is 125, stress test came back normal. And, am finishing 2 week monitoring. I wonder if my intermittent palpitations/skipped beats/flutter is due to stress, or depression,...
Thank you....
Hi: I was wondering what natural solutions you have found to replace PPIs? I have read about the following: Slippery Elm, PepZin GI, Marshmallow Root, Source Naturals Gastric Soothe. Appreciate your...
Thank you.....
Hi all: I am not an expert, but, I have been experiencing weight loss, and I am wondering why. Please, correct me if I am wrong, but, I am assuming that anxiety and/or depression leads to weight loss...
Thank you all. I think it makes me more mad than sad. Perhaps it is a sign I need to try elsewhere......
Hi all: I decided that it would be good for me to see a counselor. So, I called one. But, got a voice mail. Sadly the voice mail was an old voice mail (referenced an out of office date that had...
Hi all: Right now, I feel like I have Vicks Vapo rub on my chest and around my eyes, and yet, I did not apply any Vicks Vapo Rub. Is this acid? My gastro doc just said take Carafate. I have taken...
Hi all: I am looking for a GERD-friendly weight gain program. I am severely underweight. Appreciate comments. Thanks.....
Hi all: I have a host of health issues. I have read that for chronic conditions, depression can be brought on. I do believe that I am dealing with depression, anxiety, mid-life issues, etc. As such,...
Hi all: I was wondering what hobbies you have that help you to lessen the realities of pain. I find myself quite often seeking refuge from realities via tv..movies..books..music...old time radio. I...
Hi all: Thank you for your encouraging words. I noticed many have a list of their issues under their posts. Allow me to list mine? :) -----------------------------------------------------------...
Thank you all! I had 2 more heart racing palps episodes today! Freaky! I feel like my body is falling apart, which has me quite bummed, depressed and anxious. :( I will get back on my PPI. I have...
Thank you for your reply. I just tried to swallow a Protonix pill. I thought it was down, but it was not, ended up biting it, and then spit it out, most of it I hope. So, I can place in water and...
Hi all: I have been off my PPI (Protonix) for a while due to stress in swallowing pills. i have not really felt that the acid was that bad. And yet, just today while sitting at my computer, my heart...
Hi all: I have been having pain in my legs. Not sure if vein related or not. I read up on DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis) pretty scary stuff. Anyways, I decided to go to hospital and they did ultra sound,...
Hi all: I almost went on the new oral pill for PsA, but, have been having some pill swallowing issues lately, so, did not start that regime. I have bad knee arthritis with fluid and bad bad cervical...