Getting old sucks

[Armybrat 40,920]

Already live with one.

 

[Bozo_Casanova 26,579]

My achilles and hamstring are fucked up. You know, from ... living. On the other hand: I have money and guns. 

[SHOOTER12 8,833]

Well hell I'm looking for information from docs, victims or patients familiar with a real shitty situation. For about the last four months I've been dealing with diarrhea.  At first it was one or two times a week, but kept getting worse.  At first I thought it might be junk food ect. because it seemed to stop when I'd go home on the weekend, and by late Monday it would be back again.  For the last two or three weeks it's been nearly every day.  I talked to my doctor on the phone who referred me to a GI specialist who I'll see the 19th.   Could this possibly be a developing gluten allergy that's advancing to celiac disease?  I know I can't keep going on like this.  I'm losing weight, afraid to eat...I know darned well I'm dehydrated.  Add exhausted to the list also, there's times it's so bad I'm afraid to go to sleep.

Thoughts?

[tbone_ 14,183]

Damn that sounds rough. Good luck.

[Bozo_Casanova 26,579]

 

7 hours ago, SHOOTER12 said:

Well hell I'm looking for information from docs, victims or patients familiar with a real shitty situation. For about the last four months I've been dealing with diarrhea.  At first it was one or two times a week, but kept getting worse.  At first I thought it might be junk food ect. because it seemed to stop when I'd go home on the weekend, and by late Monday it would be back again.  For the last two or three weeks it's been nearly every day.  I talked to my doctor on the phone who referred me to a GI specialist who I'll see the 19th.   Could this possibly be a developing gluten allergy that's advancing to celiac disease?  I know I can't keep going on like this.  I'm losing weight, afraid to eat...I know darned well I'm dehydrated.  Add exhausted to the list also, there's times it's so bad I'm afraid to go to sleep.

Thoughts?

Hope everything comes out OK. Sounds like the situation is fluid. 
 

 

 

But seriously, I hope you can get it resolved quickly once you get to a GI.

Edited October 2, 2020 by Bozo_Casanova

[Armybrat 40,920]

Shooter, hope your docs can get it sorted out ASAP.

[Gladeite 375]

Not a doc, but stayed places and such.  Based on my experiences, it could be diverticulitis.  Could be gallbladder issues.  Hopefully easy enough to diagnose and stabilize.  

[NeverMarryAStripper 21,946]

18 hours ago, SHOOTER12 said:

Well hell I'm looking for information from docs, victims or patients familiar with a real shitty situation. For about the last four months I've been dealing with diarrhea.  At first it was one or two times a week, but kept getting worse.  At first I thought it might be junk food ect. because it seemed to stop when I'd go home on the weekend, and by late Monday it would be back again.  For the last two or three weeks it's been nearly every day.  I talked to my doctor on the phone who referred me to a GI specialist who I'll see the 19th.   Could this possibly be a developing gluten allergy that's advancing to celiac disease?  I know I can't keep going on like this.  I'm losing weight, afraid to eat...I know darned well I'm dehydrated.  Add exhausted to the list also, there's times it's so bad I'm afraid to go to sleep.

Thoughts?

First thought - See you in the shart thread

Second thought - You must have done something horrible in a previous life

Third thought - I can't help you, but I hope it gets better soon

[Sbbruin 21,898]

18 hours ago, SHOOTER12 said:

Well hell I'm looking for information from docs, victims or patients familiar with a real shitty situation. For about the last four months I've been dealing with diarrhea.  At first it was one or two times a week, but kept getting worse.  At first I thought it might be junk food ect. because it seemed to stop when I'd go home on the weekend, and by late Monday it would be back again.  For the last two or three weeks it's been nearly every day.  I talked to my doctor on the phone who referred me to a GI specialist who I'll see the 19th.   Could this possibly be a developing gluten allergy that's advancing to celiac disease?  I know I can't keep going on like this.  I'm losing weight, afraid to eat...I know darned well I'm dehydrated.  Add exhausted to the list also, there's times it's so bad I'm afraid to go to sleep.

Thoughts?

Well, start by picking up a few packs of these.

[SHOOTER12 8,833]

2 hours ago, Sbbruin said:

Well, start by picking up a few packs of these.

That's no lie.

[nnm 36,670]

20 hours ago, SHOOTER12 said:

Well hell I'm looking for information from docs, victims or patients familiar with a real shitty situation. For about the last four months I've been dealing with diarrhea.  At first it was one or two times a week, but kept getting worse.  At first I thought it might be junk food ect. because it seemed to stop when I'd go home on the weekend, and by late Monday it would be back again.  For the last two or three weeks it's been nearly every day.  I talked to my doctor on the phone who referred me to a GI specialist who I'll see the 19th.   Could this possibly be a developing gluten allergy that's advancing to celiac disease?  I know I can't keep going on like this.  I'm losing weight, afraid to eat...I know darned well I'm dehydrated.  Add exhausted to the list also, there's times it's so bad I'm afraid to go to sleep.

Thoughts?

Sounds a lot like gall bladder issues. So sorry, no fun at all, particularly after you almost bought the farm last week on a frontage road. Hope your GI doc gets you straightened out ASAP.

Might cost you an arm and a leg (another one). 

[SHOOTER12 8,833]

1 hour ago, nnm said:

Sounds a lot like gall bladder issues. So sorry, no fun at all, particularly after you almost bought the farm last week on a frontage road. Hope your GI doc gets you straightened out ASAP.

Might cost you an arm and a leg (another one). 

Ohhh noooo Mr Bill

[dcbc 14,531]

On 10/2/2020 at 2:30 PM, nnm said:

Sounds a lot like gall bladder issues. So sorry, no fun at all, particularly after you almost bought the farm last week on a frontage road. Hope your GI doc gets you straightened out ASAP.

Might cost you an arm and a leg (another one). 

I've got a friend with gall bladder squirt infraction, which usually gets inflamed when he drinks too much and eats like shit.  Definitely no fun.  But he hasn't mentioned mudbutt as a side effect.

[SHOOTER12 8,833]

1 hour ago, dcbc said:

I've got a friend with gall bladder squirt infraction, which usually gets inflamed when he drinks too much and eats like shit.  Definitely no fun.  But he hasn't mentioned mudbutt as a side effect.

Hmmm, I have been drinking way more than usual the last few months.

[Dbeasy 15,095]

Every guy under 55 needs to read this post. If you’ve been putting off fun activities that require some strenuous physical activity, like hiking, skiing, etc. GO DO THEM STARTING NOW. You will be very bummed out when your body just seems to break down all of a sudden, making it difficult for you to do things. It can come out of nowhere and happen immediately.

[SHOOTER12 8,833]

1 hour ago, Dbeasy said:

Every guy under 55 needs to read this post. If you’ve been putting off fun activities that require some strenuous physical activity, like hiking, skiing, etc. GO DO THEM STARTING NOW. You will be very bummed out when your body just seems to break down all of a sudden, making it difficult for you to do things. It can come out of nowhere and happen immediately.

Amen...

[tbone_ 14,183]

Every guy under 55 needs to read this post. If you’ve been putting off fun activities that require some strenuous physical activity, like hiking, skiing, etc. GO DO THEM STARTING NOW. You will be very bummed out when your body just seems to break down all of a sudden, making it difficult for you to do things. It can come out of nowhere and happen immediately.

Agreed. Also, if you don’t stretch regularly, start now. It’s important.

[Lone Star Horn 2,018]

On 10/1/2020 at 3:42 PM, SHOOTER12 said:

Well hell I'm looking for information from docs, victims or patients familiar with a real shitty situation. For about the last four months I've been dealing with diarrhea.  At first it was one or two times a week, but kept getting worse.  At first I thought it might be junk food ect. because it seemed to stop when I'd go home on the weekend, and by late Monday it would be back again.  For the last two or three weeks it's been nearly every day.  I talked to my doctor on the phone who referred me to a GI specialist who I'll see the 19th.   Could this possibly be a developing gluten allergy that's advancing to celiac disease?  I know I can't keep going on like this.  I'm losing weight, afraid to eat...I know darned well I'm dehydrated.  Add exhausted to the list also, there's times it's so bad I'm afraid to go to sleep.

Thoughts?

Wife had similar issues, went to GI specialist, was told it was IBS, and to do the Low-FODMAP diet. It's helped when she follows it.

https://gi.org/topics/low-fodmap-diet/

 

[Ignatius 4,036]

On 10/4/2020 at 7:52 PM, Dbeasy said:

Every guy under 55 needs to read this post. If you’ve been putting off fun activities that require some strenuous physical activity, like hiking, skiing, etc. GO DO THEM STARTING NOW. You will be very bummed out when your body just seems to break down all of a sudden, making it difficult for you to do things. It can come out of nowhere and happen immediately.

This is why I jerk off 8 times a day...

[Scheiss Meister 8,413]

Tore a disk in my lower back about 10 years ago.  After about two months of hellish pain, something settled the right way and poof, the pain is gone!  In the intervening years there were minor flare-ups, but nothing serious.  A couple of weeks ago I had just fixed a toilet that wouldn't stop running and straightening up when my back spasms like all of the imps and demons in hell are screwing it down tight.  For the last two weeks it has been like this off and on.  Just about the time everything relaxes and I feel good to go, it tightens up again.  

The pain has overwhelmed my stubbornness, and I am going to the doctor tomorrow.  If it doesn't kill me today.  Y'all young 'uns listen up.  Stay in decent shape, follow all of the rules about protecting your back, and don't take anything for granted.

[Horn_Spanker 524]

Just returned home from HEB.  Bought everything I needed to make meatloaf and mashed potatoes tonight, except the meat.  FML

[NeverMarryAStripper 21,946]

Meatless loaf it is then

[Dennis Taylor 18,876]

 

 

[General Specific 3,271]

Meatless loaf it is then

Meatless Meatloaf, Is that not classical music?

[nnm 36,670]

56 minutes ago, General Specific said:

Meatless Meatloaf, Is that not classical music?

 

[Guest]

I turn 50 next week. Fuck it.

better’n havin dirt shoveled on ya. 

[tbone_ 14,183]

50 is the new 35.

[GhostOfTomJoad 9,358]

I've got my first colonoscopy scheduled for this Tuesday, just shy of turning 51. Tried to get it back in March but COVID nixed that for several months. When I was finally able to reschedule I had two options: 1:30PM on Nov 17th or after the 1st of the year. I said 'fuck it, let's do it now.'

So I'm on the low fiber diet now and ready to start the prep tomorrow. Looking forward to a night on the shitter, and being pissed off and hungry all day Tuesday.

[CycleTex87 2,981]

yeah, an afternoon appointment for the colonoscopy is not ideal.

[nnm 36,670]

23 hours ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

I've got my first colonoscopy scheduled for this Tuesday, just shy of turning 51. Tried to get it back in March but COVID nixed that for several months. When I was finally able to reschedule I had two options: 1:30PM on Nov 17th or after the 1st of the year. I said 'fuck it, let's do it now.'

So I'm on the low fiber diet now and ready to start the prep tomorrow. Looking forward to a night on the shitter, and being pissed off and hungry all day Tuesday.

The hunger is fine, no big deal. 
The timing of evacuating your bowels is the unfortunate part. You’ll be on the throne all night. So you’ll be hungry AND cranky from no sleep. Looking forward to your posts in the bidet and insomnia threads. 

[NeverMarryAStripper 21,946]

And possibly the shart thread

[Armybrat 40,920]

[Sbbruin 21,898]

On 11/15/2020 at 4:36 AM, GhostOfTomJoad said:

I've got my first colonoscopy scheduled for this Tuesday, just shy of turning 51. Tried to get it back in March but COVID nixed that for several months. When I was finally able to reschedule I had two options: 1:30PM on Nov 17th or after the 1st of the year. I said 'fuck it, let's do it now.'

So I'm on the low fiber diet now and ready to start the prep tomorrow. Looking forward to a night on the shitter, and being pissed off and hungry all day Tuesday.

 

[GhostOfTomJoad 9,358]

And possibly the shart thread

I've never once looked at any of the shart threads. I'm not overly superstitious, but I'm not gonna whistle while walking through the graveyard.

[RPM 26,360]

After fighting with my local VA quack for years, I finally got an appointment with a podiatrist. 2 cortisone shots and I can fucking walk again! I'm going to run this sob thru the wringer after finding out about patient advocates. There was no need for this bs.

 

[Hate 20,146]

Cortisone is a miracle drug. There is almost nothing it can’t fix.

[Dennis Taylor 18,876]

2 hours ago, GhostOfTomJoad said:

8 hours ago, NeverMarryAStripper said:

And possibly the shart thread

I've never once looked at any of the shart threads. I'm not overly superstitious, but I'm not gonna whistle while walking through the graveyard.

So you're not superstitious,  but you're a little stitious

[Shoxthemonkey 1,983]

I was scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow at 8:00 AM. The clinic called on Saturday to tell me that the doctor was now in quarantine and I will be rescheduled for December 1.

At 2:00 PM. Not optimal but whatchagonnado?

[Jerry Callo 8,734]

1 hour ago, Shoxthemonkey said:

I was scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow at 8:00 AM. The clinic called on Saturday to tell me that the doctor was now in quarantine and I will be rescheduled for December 1.

At 2:00 PM. Not optimal but whatchagonnado?

Better than finding out tomorrow morning.

[Armybrat 40,920]

5 hours ago, Shoxthemonkey said:

I was scheduled for a colonoscopy tomorrow at 8:00 AM. The clinic called on Saturday to tell me that the doctor was now in quarantine and I will be rescheduled for December 1.

At 2:00 PM. Not optimal but whatchagonnado?

Go eat some breakfast tacos.

[High Plains Drifter 11,052]

12 hours ago, RPM said:

After fighting with my local VA quack for years, I finally got an appointment with a podiatrist. 2 cortisone shots and I can fucking walk again! I'm going to run this sob thru the wringer after finding out about patient advocates. There was no need for this bs.

 

 

There is a reason pro athletes line up in the training room for cortisone shots some hours before the big game.

Unfortunately, they are only a temporary fix.

 

[SHOOTER12 8,833]

19 hours ago, nnm said:

The hunger is fine, no big deal. 
The timing of evacuating your bowels is the unfortunate part. You’ll be on the throne all night. So you’ll be hungry AND cranky from no sleep. Looking forward to your posts in the bidet and insomnia threads. 

Don't forget the shart thread

[High Plains Drifter 11,052]

 

When ever I get lazy and start skipping the exercise, I read this thread, and I'm back in the saddle, so to speak, the next day.

 

[troph 24,913]

On 11/17/2020 at 1:10 AM, High Plains Drifter said:

 

There is a reason pro athletes line up in the training room for cortisone shots some hours before the big game.

Unfortunately, they are only a temporary fix.

 

When I hurt my elbow playing tennis I stayed way away from corisone shots.  did some platlet plasma therapy and PT.  I've got some topical CBD stuff that actually does fucking wonders.  YMMV with various products, a lot of bullshit out there.  but the good stuff is pretty remarkable if the injury is inflammation related. 

[troph 24,913]

On 11/17/2020 at 1:12 AM, High Plains Drifter said:

 

When ever I get lazy and start skipping the exercise, I read this thread, and I'm back in the saddle, so to speak, the next day.

 

the last 18 months seems to be much harder.  I was in peak shape and it was a breeze, I'm still not back after that injury and covid.  suuuuucks.  some days I can tell my muscles are begging for some weights.  need to drop 15 lbs at least.  doesn't seem to want to happen.

Edited December 10, 2020 by troph

[Crapinon 2,276]

Getting old and having Covid sucks. I can't shake the fever and have had it for over two weeks.

[tbone_ 14,183]

Getting old and having Covid sucks. I can't shake the fever and have had it for over two weeks.

Damn man. Best of luck and stay strong.

[tbone_ 14,183]

When I hurt my elbow playing tennis I stayed way away from corisone shots.  did some platlet plasma therapy and PT.  I've got some topical CBD stuff that actually does fucking wonders.  YMMV with various products, a lot of bullshit out there.  but the good stuff is pretty remarkable if the injury is inflammation related. 

Details on awesome CBD stuff?

[Gil Bang 26,049]

2 hours ago, Crapinon said:

Getting old and having Covid sucks. I can't shake the fever and have had it for over two weeks.

Never had the fever, but 5 weeks later, I'm still coughing like a motherfucker.   I literally coughed so hard this morning that I puked.  Former trumpet player, non-smoker.   This sucks. 

[troph 24,913]

Details on awesome CBD stuff?

Under development actually. Formula needs some work. But would be happy to get you some soon. No catch.