hey, so i had top surgery about 10 days ago and have been noticing some interesting side effects. when looking into them they all seem to be symptoms of hypermetabolism, which is when your body starts burning energy at a much faster rate, and it sometimes happens after surgeries because your body needs to heal
symptoms i've been noticing:
high body temperature/heat sensitivity: i used to keep my apartment around 75 degrees, but ever since my surgery i've had to keep it around 60 degrees or i just burn up, even if i'm just laying down.
night sweats/excessive sweating: even though my room is such a low temperature i'll wake up drenched in sweat, and any kind of activity makes me sweat so much it's crazy
increased appetite: i've never had a very good appetite but i've been noticing i'm a little extra hungry even though i'm not working out. i've also been using the bathroom quite a bit more
migraines: i NEVER used to get migraines but tonight i got a terrible bright migraine aura, and then nausea and a painful headache. this has never happened to me in my entire life, which is why it's so memorable
i also have other common symptoms like shortness of breath, fatigue, etc, and even some brain fog (which can happen because your brain isn't getting enough energy). i'm just wondering if anyone here has had a similar experience and if it is in fact hypermetabolism that i have.

I am a 30 year old male and I have had GERD since I was 21. Caused by H. Pylori infection and some unhealthy eating and drinking habits.
I have a very clean diet now and I know all of my trigger foods and habits that will trigger my symptoms; eating within 3 hours of bed time, eating within 2-3 hours of my last meal, eating too much at once, eating convenient foods (fast food, anything packaged, even “healthy” granola bars, etc).
My issue is that i’ve been skinny all my life, I mean literally all my life and it just seems genetic. Even when I was eating very unhealthy, I couldn’t put on weight.
I managed to gain 10lbs in a year when I was super strict with my diet and workout routine, but I paid the price for that. I got candida overgrowth, had even worse symptoms, and the overeating really wrecked havoc on my stomach.
I recently tried eating more again so I could gain weight, and the same persistent symptoms came back (gas, bloating, heartburn, stomach pain, etc). I don’t want to give up on my dreams of gaining weight, but i cannot be miserable again just to put on 5-10lbs. What advice can you give me to help me gain weight? My current goal is to eat 3000 calories a day to gain 5-10lbs (within 8-12 months). I have a “mass gainer” shake that I make that is very easy on my stomach and has 1000 calories in it. Getting the other 2000 calories on a consistent basis when my digestion just isn’t happy is what’s challenging.

I recently had a big bullseye rash that was swelling and I had a bit of a fever. I called 111 and was told to go to out of hours department. They then gave me a course of doxy. I mentioned to the doctor that I always got this rash in the same place every year for the past 4 ish years. I never had it treated as I was always getting bit by insects and has bad heat rashes, so I never thought anything bad. To be honest lyme disease never crossed my mind, because I wasn't educated on it and no one else mentioned it. The doctor then became concerned that I never had it treated and told me to get in touch with my gp the next morning. I'm currently waiting for them to ring for a review. Because of this reddit sub I realised that all the things I'd been going to the doctors about for the past 4 years (extreme fatigue, dizzy, lightheaded, sickness, pain in joints, hot flushes, extreme sensitivity to light, heart palpitations ect), might actually of been lyme disease. My blood tests all came back ok apart from a slight deficiency in foliate. I've been put on many different medications such as anti depressants and diazapam in the past when I've mentioned these symptoms.
What I wanted to know was, does anyone know the best way to approach talking to my gp as I haven't had much luck getting them to listen to my symptoms in the past. Also is a reoccurring rash in the same place normal as I can't find much online about it?

Hello 19F, l've been experiencing episodes of presyncope. Back in September I went to the doctor because I had feelings of lightheadedness, fatigue, constant thirst, brain fog. my blood test levels were fine, Low BP (95/63) could be the cause of these symptoms. my symptoms persisted, I had a hospital visit because of bad chest pains + palpitations. BP was 89/41 Doctor concluded I didn't have enough potassium/electrolytes.
My symptoms were pretty off and on so I debated going to the doctor for a 2nd time, but then an incident at work occurred, I had become dizzy while climbing up a ladder so I felt it was important to see what was causing this. The 2nd in person doctor visit had suggested that I might have POTS. He did a tilt table test and said I was 5 heart beats off? I think, I can't recall, but he had said I was close to meeting the requirements for POTS. He had me do other test to see if I had Pots, 24 hr holter monitor, echocardiogram. After going through my results with my doctor she said my tests came back normal with slight bradycardia and tachycardia but not enough to meet the pot's requirements. She recommended that if I continue to feel these symptoms to see the cardiologist.
For a moment I didn't have any more symptoms, I had upped my salt intake because. my blood pressure is back to a normal level (around 110/90) And I still continue to feel these lightheaded symptoms/pre-syncope when doing simple tasks like bending over to put clothes away in my drawer, sweeping, tying my shoe, exercising. The only problem is my symptoms are very unpredictable. Some days I'm fine and other days I feel so drained. Not sure if I should see the cardiologist again since they said my levels were fine. Could these symptoms be a sign of any other underlying conditions? I had asked about the possibility of diabetes because I have had frequent urination symptoms, but the doctor ruled that out as well

Im almost certain i have MCAS waiting on a diagnosis. I have had bladder frequency/ irritation for years, then nausea, extreme fatigue and dizziness has come on recently along with hundreds of other symptoms. Often after eating or exposure to chemicals/certain buildings etc. One thing ive noticed is if i eat a lot my symptoms become suppressed? Even if it’s foods that are triggers. I know it sounds odd cause usually we react to most foods but has anyone else experienced anything like this? Please let me know thank you!

I'm a 38 y/o female.
I was diagnosed with asthma as a kid.
Current meds Soprobec 200 two puffs AM, two puffs PM, ventolin as needed.
I moved into this flat in 2022, was fine before I moved and to begin with, then I developed worsening asthma symptoms as the months went on. I spent ages trying to fathom out the possible cause. I found no sign of mold or anything like that. then found out tobacco smoke from the man downstairs was coming into mine, it's been so bad on a couple of occasions my bathroom has 'fogged up' with smoke. I have tried everything, including having the council works department out to see if we could seal up any gaps etc, nope, no way of stopping it. He seems to vanish for long periods of time, leaving his flat empty. During these periods, my asthma symptoms vanish completely.
In response to my worsening asthma symptoms, in Jan 2024 the asthma nurses at my surgery decided to increase my ICS dose of Beclomethasone from 400mg a day to 800mg a day. Now I have high functioning Autism on top of all this, I am far from dumb or stupid, but anything to do with numbers seems to go over my head a lot of the time, even though I am better at maths now, amounts of things can still flummox me.
NOBODY told me this was considered a moderate to high dose and I should be carrying a steroid warning card, nobody, not once. I wrongly guessed it was only a few mg more than the soprobec 100 I was on. The Soprobec 100 was two puffs am, two puffs pm.
Now, since I have been on the Soprobec 200 at 800mg a day, I have developed some extreme and very disruptive possible side effects.
All possible other causes of these symptoms just got ruled out in a complete bloodwork which included diabetes, hypercalcemia, thyroid and iron deficiency, which are all possible causes of the things I have listed below, all tests have come back requiring no further action.
These are:
EXTREME, unquenchable thirst. I am drinking easily over four liters of water per day. I am also waking up several times a night for a drink, and if I go out I must carry water with me otherwise the thirst is VERY distressing. I feel dehydrated on a 'cellular level', like it doesn't matter how much I drink, I feel thirsty WHILE drinking water!.
Fatigue so bad I can hardly get up out of my chair most days and I am asleep by 9pm, where before I would like to chill with my dog watching a film or something till about 12pm. I have gone from waking literal miles through local fields and woodland with my dog, to barely being able to take her on the local park which is only across the road. I hardly ever go out, and if I do, I suffer immensely as my muscles start aching. I live upstairs and I am struggling getting up the stairs.
It feels as if I have lost all muscle tone all over my body. I no longer feel safe walking my dog as she is med size mastiff cross who is quite strong, she has almost pulled me over at times and I cannot even lift my kitchen bin bag or the laundry basket, I have NEVER had this problem before.
I have lost my appetite and have to force myself to eat every meal, often taking hours rather than minutes.
Episodes of vaginal thrush, something I have NOT had for YEARS, started when I went on this high dose of ICS.
My once 'perfect' periods are now very heavy and irregular.
I feel more angry than before. I had to seriously check my anger levels in my adult years, and developed a much more patient and stoical outlook to life, which brought my stress levels down massively. Since I went on this inhaler I have been snapping at people again, including my own family :(
Tingling hands. This can come on anytime, never had it before the inhaler.
A terrible hoarse voice and it feels like my voice is getting deeper and I am starting to sound 'male' other people have noticed this too.
Profuse sweating on my hands and feet. My hands DRIP with sweat, to the point I hide them from people. Never happened before this inhaler.
Salt and red meat cravings. I am not a big fan of either, and due to heart problems in the family I keep my salt intake low. Other day I just felt compelled to walk into the local coop and buy pork loins and a pack of beef biltong, things I haven't eaten in many moons. I recall saying to myself 'this is SO out of character for you'.
Episodes of nausea, two episodes of vomiting in the morning over two months (not preggers before anyone asks lol) which were not related to anything I had eaten.
Dizzy spells and almost fainting, usually happens if I push myself to do even basic stuff like household chores, which I usually enjoy doing.
I know these are listed as 'rare' side effects, but unusual thirst, tiredness and weakness is mentioned both in the patient info leaflet with the inhaler, and in various other information regarding side effects, such as this article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/corticosteroid-inhalation-route/side-effects/drg-20070533?p=1
I take the inhaler via a spacer, my technique is good, I've been doing this whole asthma game all my life, so I am pretty ofay with it all now lol.
I have had a battle over this inhaler with my GP and other asthma services as well. They just do NOT believe ICS can have systemic side effects, in contradiction to what the drug manufacturers say on the leaflet. I think I am going to have to go back to the GP and stand up for myself, which is not something I am good at at all, and present them with this information leaflet, which actually tells you to consult your doctor if you develop any of them!.
Would it be worth asking to try the same dose, as I do not want to risk withdrawal, I have experienced this before from ICS, but on a different steroid with a different inhaler?.
Is there any more bloodwork I could ask for, perhaps adrenal function or cortisol levels?.
I am at a loss, I need to control my asthma, but I also need to be able to live!.
Thank you for taking time to read this, I hope everyone is well and your asthma leaves you alone to enjoy the summer!. :)

I considered making a burner but ya know what? I WILL NOT BE FART SHAMED.
My rcpd is pretty mild honestly. I’m lucky that I don’t experience a lot of the symptoms most no burpers have likes the gurgles, chest pain, acid reflux etc.
But lord, the flatulence is ruining my life. I toot every 7 seconds during the day and every 3 seconds at night. I could single-handedly power a wind turbine. A full sized one. I avoid making evening plans because holding in my farts is so painful I’m practically doubled over and I look 8 months preggy. I know I’m gonna get busted and publicly shamed for crop dusting a target aisle one of these days and I live in fear.
My partner is super chill about it and we’re both open with stuff like poop and farts, but I feel like if he really knew the extent of my gas, he would call for an exorcism. Whenever we hang out I drink a TON of beverages so I can use the excessive peeing as an excuse to go to the bathroom and play the butt bassoon.
I’m not to the point where I want to seek Botox (I’m not ruling it out) but has anyone found ANYTHING that can help alleviate gas? I’ve tried papaya enzymes, gas-x, beano, some natural sh!t from Whole Foods, and if anything, they’ve all made it worse. I’ve considered things like eating smaller portions and eating more slowly to avoid swallowing air, but I always forget once I start putting the food in my face. Any tips??? I’m going to fart myself into the stratosphere if I don’t get help.

19AMAB, not taking any medications. I’ve often experienced moments in my life where I feel the onset of the following symptoms:
Shaking in the limbs, especially fingers/hands
Sweating
Headache (Frontal)
Lightheadedness (Occasional)
It happens every once in a while (usually a few months in between incidents) and has been happening to me as far as I remember. I remember even being a little kid and experiencing similar symptoms. When I told my parents, they would pour me a small bowl of cereal or something similar and I’d feel better. Can somebody help me identify what this is specifically?

26 female, 200 pounds, 5 months postpartum, diagnosed hypertension, vape, no alcohol.
Currently taking: Labetelol 100mg twice daily, and a water pill (cannot think of name and have a sleeping baby)
So since about 8 weeks gestation I started itching.I have been itching since. It’s mostly at night, and it’s worse on my feet. My other symptoms are dizziness, runny nose, sneezing, headache, brain fog, faintness, feeling my heartbeat, skin crawling, blackness creeping at corner of eyes, shaking, joint pain that comes and goes, frequent UTI, heightened anxiety, overall weakness in joints/muscles.
I have cut out detergent with dyes and fragrance, I have took my BP medicine and water pills, I’ve cut down salt intake, I shower regularly, I’m getting enough sleep when I’m not itching. However I am still ill feeling. I am going to the hospital to take more blood work done as my thyroid hormone is low. However I’ve been going to the clinic over these symptoms for almost 10 months and I cannot live like this anymore as well as my insurance runs out soon. I care for a baby primarily all day feeling like I might faint, and itchy constantly at night causing a loss of sleep sometimes.
I recently had blood work done: (I had my gallbladder removed 2 months ago but all of these symptoms were present before.)
White Blood Count 7.53 x10^3/uL (3.98-10.04)
Red Blood Count 4.60 x10^6/uL (3.93-5.22)
Hemoglobin 12.6 g/dL (11.8-15.3)
Hematocrit 39.2 % (36.9-46.9)
Mean Corpuscular Volume 85.2 fL (79.4-94.8)
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin 27.4 pg (25.6-32.2)
Mean Corpuscular Hemoglobin Concent 32.1 g/dL (32.2-35.5) Low
RDW Standard Deviation 43.7 fL (36.4-46.3)
RDW Coefficient of Variation 13.9 % (11.7-14.4)
Platelet Count 417 x10^3/uL (182-369) High
Mean Platelet Volume 9.3 fL (9.4-12.3) Low
Neutrophils (%) (Auto) 65.1 % (34.0-71.1)
Lymphocytes (%) (Auto) 24.6 % (19.3-51.7)
Monocytes (%) (Auto) 8.8 % (4.7-12.5)
Eosinophils (%) (Auto) 1.1 % (0.7-5.8)
Basophils (%) (Auto) 0.3 % (0.1-1.2)
Neutrophils # (Auto) 4.91 x10^3/uL (1.56-6.13)
Lymphocytes # (Auto) 1.85 x10^3/uL (1.18-3.74)
Monocytes # (Auto) 0.66 x10^3/uL (0.24-0.86)
Eosinophils # (Auto) 0.08 x10^3/uL (0.04-0.36)
Basophils # (Auto) 0.02 x10^3/uL (0.01-0.08)
Absolute Immature Granulocyte (auto 0.0100 X10^3/uL (0-0.0310)
Nucleated Red Blood Cells % (auto) 0.0 /100 WBC (0-0.2)
Immature/Total Granulocytes (auto) 0.100 % (0-0.429)
Nucleated Red Blood Cells # 0.000 x10^3/uL (0-0.012)
Sodium Level 140 mmol/L (136-145)
Potassium Level 4.1 mmol/L (3.5-5.1)
Chloride Level 104 mmol/L (98-107)
Carbon Dioxide Level 28.4 mmol/L (21.0-32)
Anion Gap 7.6 mmol/L (5.0-15.0)
Blood Urea Nitrogen 17 mg/dL (7.0-18.0)
Creatinine 0.51 mg/dL (0.55-1.02) Low
Estimat Glomerular Filtration Rate > 60.0
Estimated GFR (African American) > 60.0 BUN/Creatinine Ratio 33.3 Ratio (6.0-20.0) High
Glucose Level 94 mg/dL (70-99)
Hemoglobin A1c 5.6 % (0-5.6)
Estimated Average Glucose (eAG) 114 mg/dL (70-99) High
Calcium Level 9.2 mg/dL (8.5-10.1)
Magnesium Level 1.9 mg/dL
Total Bilirubin 0.46 mg/dL
Aspartate Amino Transf (AST/SGOT) 105 U/L High
Alanine Aminotransferase 151 U/L High
Alkaline Phosphatase 331 U/L High
Total Protein 7.5g/dL
Albumin 3.4 g/dL
Albumin/Globulin Ratio 0.8 Ratio Low
Triglycerides Level 47mg/dL
Cholesterol Level 157 mg/dL
LDL Cholesterol, Calculated 91 mg/dL
VLDL Cholesterol 9 mg/dL
HDL Cholesterol 57 mg/dL
Cholesterol/HDL Ratio 3 Ratio Low
Vitamin B12 Level 496 pg/mL
25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Total 14.5 ng/mL Low
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) < 0.007 mIU/ Low Urine Color Yellow
Urine Clarity Hazy Abnormal Urine pH 6.0
Urine Specific Gravity > 1.030 High
Urine Protein 1+ Abnormal
Urine Glucose (UA) Negative mg/dL
Urine Ketones Negative
Urine Blood Negative
Urine Nitrite Negative
Urine Bilirubin Negative
Urine Urobilinogen Normal mg/dL
Urine Leukocyte Esterase 1+ Abnormal
Urine RBC None seen grad/HPF
Urine WBC 6-10 grad/HPF Abnormal
Urine Squamous Epithelial Cells 1+ grad/HPF (None/1+)
Urine Bacteria 1+

Hey all, I have hEDS and took 2 days of cipro and then two weeks of levo. I didn’t know I was supposed to avoid these. I had an initial scary reaction and went to the ED (intense head pressure, extreme dizziness, chest tightness, heart palpations – I could barely walk). After taking magnesium and B vitamins for a couple weeks things calmed down. However two months later I got some virus and had a delayed reaction and now have widespread joint pain, weakness, and constant clicking/popping that’s not going away. I’m not talking like a couple times an hour, but literally any time I move my joints. This includes my back and neck. I also have all the symptoms of CCI/AAI aka floxie neck now which is slowly worsening. My neck symptoms were the first ones I noticed, and I’m going on two months now since the delayed reaction started. My neck is getting worse but my other joints seem to be staying the same. Any expert/veteran tips out there for these types of injuries? I have scoured most of the threads here. Thanks all, from a previously relatively healthy 31 y/o female.

Just curious about other people’s experiences with anxiety and IBS. I’ve struggled with digestive issues since I was in middle school (probably triggered by puberty), and never thought much of it. Digestive issues run in my family, and I self-diagnosed IBS since it never seemed triggered by anything specific and seemed like classic IBS symptoms (anxiety and hormonal triggers, mixed between stretches of constipation and then a “cleansing” bout of diarrhea.) Side note, I AM clinically diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder.
Flash forward 15 years, and I’m having seemingly worse symptoms than I did growing up, despite no major lifestyle changes. I have never had hemorrhoids in my life, but the last 2 months I’ve had itching and sometimes aching down there, and sometimes passing mucus instead of stool, or with passing gas. I’ve never had any blood in my stool or mucus.
I visited a doctor and she wrote me off and just said to try low FODMAP and probably had hemorrhoids, and ran blood tests, all normal. My concerns weren’t addressed so I saw another doctor who said my history really seemed like IBS, and I just need to find a “magic formula” that works for me, and I probably just have hemorrhoids.
Anyways, I’ve been really paranoid that my GI issues are something way worse than IBS, but I’m too anxious to see a doctor in case it’s nothing (that’s expensive and a waste of time, and honestly demoralizing.) But I’m also anxious to ignore a problem, and have it be disastrous down the road, if it was something I could have prevented at the onset.
TLDR: Does anyone else struggle with anxiety, worried your symptoms are too different from “normal IBS” and might be something way worse like colon cancer or Crohns? But is also nervous to waste money on pursuing something that could also just be nothing? Those medical bills and “second opinions” really add up…

So I’ve got a CRX that’s been sitting for a while, currently it’s cranking but no start.
Here’s a list of things I’ve replaced
Plugs and plug wires ICM Dizzy cap and rotor Fuel filter Main relay All the fuses are good
It’s not getting any gas or spark, with no light on the ECU when on or starting. I’m thinking rats chewed through the wire harness.
Is there any other fixes besides a harness? It has 2 ecus sitting in and both don’t light up.

Dental fear and avoidance, commonly known as dental anxiety or dental phobia, can have significant impacts on oral health and overall well-being. Here’s an overview of its causes, symptoms, and implications:

Causes of Dental Fear and Avoidance

1. Previous Traumatic Experiences:
   • Painful or unpleasant dental visits in the past.
   • Negative experiences during childhood dental visits.
2. Fear of Pain:
   • Anticipation of pain during dental procedures.
   • Sensitivity to oral discomfort.
3. Loss of Control:
   • Feeling vulnerable or helpless in the dental chair.
   • Inability to see what’s happening or communicate easily.
4. Embarrassment:
   • Concerns about the state of oral health.
   • Fear of being judged by the dentist or staff.
5. Negative Stereotypes and Media:
   • Influence of negative portrayals of dentists in movies or TV.
   • Hearing horror stories from friends or family.
6. General Anxiety Disorders:
   • People with generalized anxiety, panic disorders, or other phobias may be more prone to dental anxiety.
7. Inherited Traits:
   • Some studies suggest a genetic predisposition to anxiety and phobias.

Symptoms of Dental Fear and Avoidance

1. Physical Symptoms:
   • Increased heart rate and sweating.
   • Nausea or stomach distress.
   • Shortness of breath or hyperventilation.
   • Trembling or shaking.
2. Psychological Symptoms:
   • Overwhelming feelings of dread or terror at the thought of visiting the dentist.
   • Sleep disturbances before a dental appointment.
   • Persistent worry or obsessive thoughts about dental visits.
3. Behavioral Symptoms:
   • Avoiding dental appointments altogether.
   • Cancelling or postponing scheduled visits.
   • Difficulty sitting through a dental examination or procedure.
4. Emotional Symptoms:
   • Irritability or mood swings related to dental visits.
   • Feelings of helplessness or being overwhelmed.

Implications of Dental Fear and Avoidance

1. Poor Oral Health:
   • Increased risk of cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss due to infrequent dental care.
   • Development of complex dental issues that require more extensive and invasive treatments.
2. Overall Health Impact:
   • Poor oral health is linked to systemic health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections.
3. Quality of Life:
   • Chronic pain and discomfort from untreated dental issues.
   • Impact on self-esteem and social interactions due to poor oral health.

Managing Dental Fear and Avoidance

1. Communication:
   • Open discussions with the dentist about fears and anxieties.
   • Seeking a dentist who is empathetic and patient-friendly.
2. Relaxation Techniques:
   • Deep breathing exercises, meditation, or listening to calming music during appointments.
   • Progressive muscle relaxation techniques.
3. Sedation Dentistry:
   • Use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedatives, or intravenous sedation to ease anxiety during procedures.
4. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
   • Psychological techniques to reframe negative thoughts and reduce fear.
5. Gradual Exposure:
   • Slowly increasing exposure to the dental environment to build tolerance and reduce fear.

Understanding the causes and symptoms of dental fear and avoidance is crucial for addressing this common issue. By adopting a compassionate and tailored approach, dental professionals can help patients overcome their anxieties, ensuring better oral and overall health.
Dental fear and avoidance, commonly known as dental anxiety or dental phobia, can have significant impacts on oral health and overall well-being. Here’s an overview of its causes, symptoms, and implications:

Causes of Dental Fear and Avoidance

1. Previous Traumatic Experiences:
   • Painful or unpleasant dental visits in the past.
   • Negative experiences during childhood dental visits.
2. Fear of Pain:
   • Anticipation of pain during dental procedures.
   • Sensitivity to oral discomfort.
3. Loss of Control:
   • Feeling vulnerable or helpless in the dental chair.
   • Inability to see what’s happening or communicate easily.
4. Embarrassment:
   • Concerns about the state of oral health.
   • Fear of being judged by the dentist or staff.
5. Negative Stereotypes and Media:
   • Influence of negative portrayals of dentists in movies or TV.
   • Hearing horror stories from friends or family.
6. General Anxiety Disorders:
   • People with generalized anxiety, panic disorders, or other phobias may be more prone to dental anxiety.
7. Inherited Traits:
   • Some studies suggest a genetic predisposition to anxiety and phobias.

Symptoms of Dental Fear and Avoidance

1. Physical Symptoms:
   • Increased heart rate and sweating.
   • Nausea or stomach distress.
   • Shortness of breath or hyperventilation.
   • Trembling or shaking.
2. Psychological Symptoms:
   • Overwhelming feelings of dread or terror at the thought of visiting the dentist.
   • Sleep disturbances before a dental appointment.
   • Persistent worry or obsessive thoughts about dental visits.
3. Behavioral Symptoms:
   • Avoiding dental appointments altogether.
   • Cancelling or postponing scheduled visits.
   • Difficulty sitting through a dental examination or procedure.
4. Emotional Symptoms:
   • Irritability or mood swings related to dental visits.
   • Feelings of helplessness or being overwhelmed.

Implications of Dental Fear and Avoidance

1. Poor Oral Health:
   • Increased risk of cavities, gum disease, and tooth loss due to infrequent dental care.
   • Development of complex dental issues that require more extensive and invasive treatments.
2. Overall Health Impact:
   • Poor oral health is linked to systemic health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and respiratory infections.
3. Quality of Life:
   • Chronic pain and discomfort from untreated dental issues.
   • Impact on self-esteem and social interactions due to poor oral health.

Managing Dental Fear and Avoidance

1. Communication:
   • Open discussions with the dentist about fears and anxieties.
   • Seeking a dentist who is empathetic and patient-friendly.
2. Relaxation Techniques:
   • Deep breathing exercises, meditation, or listening to calming music during appointments.
   • Progressive muscle relaxation techniques.
3. Sedation Dentistry:
   • Use of nitrous oxide (laughing gas), oral sedatives, or intravenous sedation to ease anxiety during procedures.
4. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT):
   • Psychological techniques to reframe negative thoughts and reduce fear.
5. Gradual Exposure:
   • Slowly increasing exposure to the dental environment to build tolerance and reduce fear.

Understanding the causes and symptoms of dental fear and avoidance is crucial for addressing this common issue. By adopting a compassionate and tailored approach, dental professionals can help patients overcome their anxieties, ensuring better oral and overall health.

I tend to sleep late because of my anxiety and by late I mean that my sleep time can range from 12am-3am nothing more and nothing less. So recently I have been having these weird symptoms I’m getting concerned about. I have serious dark circles even though I sleep late I sleep through the whole night and wake up at whatever time I want. I feel dizzy and sometimes I lose balance (I have never fallen I just stumble). I wake up tired and at first I thought it’s because I sleep with a sleep mask over my eyes but I’m not entirely sure. I have a weird headache that comes in the middle of the day and I feel tired at the same time even though I eat 2 entire meals a day with snacks in between at times. Is this just anxiety because of emetophobia or…?

Not a doctor but a biologist which makes me an incredibly annoying patient.
So it feels like every woman I know has this or has gone through this, but I am having really bad early satiety, distention, pain/pressure mostly under my left ribs, reflux, and frequent burping. My doctor put me on omeprazole which is helping with the reflux and is supposed to help with the bloating too but it isn't really. And now I'm just really curious about why I'm having upper GI bloating at all and why a PPI would help. I guess the distention is from gas because I'm burping so much but where is it coming from? I'm not having gas pains or passing gas in my lower GI, or having diarrhea or constipation. I don't think I'm swallowing extra air. Why will lowering the stomach acid decrease the gas in my stomach? Is the early satiety because there's gas taking up space in my stomach?
I was trying low fodmap for this for a while and it didn't seem to help much, but I also was having trouble adhering to it perfectly. But I am also wondering if it even makes sense because the idea is that fermentable sugars cause bacteria in the gut to produce a bunch of gas and lead to digestive problems - but in that case wouldn't I also expect lower GI symptoms? Does that logic make sense, or could there be something going on in the lower GI that is affecting my upper GI?
Lastly, this all started around the time I started an SSRI and has gotten progressively worse over the last few months. This led me to think that the dyspepsia could possibly be a side effect. My doctor is telling me that SSRIs don't cause dyspepsia and I'm just having anxiety and told me to double my omeprazole and my SSRI. My gut is telling me (no pun intended) this is not good advice and I don't like that she is not considering any other possibilities. I'm also extremely drug sensitive and it was incredibly hard for me to adjust to the current dose I'm on, and I'm already having other bothersome side effects to the SSRI. I also don't really get why the dyspepsia would keep getting worse as the anxiety has significantly improved. I tried to ask for some nutritional advice because I'm worried I'm not getting enough calories, let alone fiber, protein, etc. and was told "maybe this is a fun excuse to eat some calorie dense foods." So I honestly have no idea what to do right now. I feel like this isn't the right forum to ask for advice about what meds to take, but like, I'm not being crazy right? My doctor should be giving me better guidance than this right? And does anyone have advice on what I should be eating so that I can keep functioning at work, etc.?

I’m begging, as I can already see it happening in other threads I’ve tried to post this too; to not do what my doctor is doing to me and just say “sounds like you have the sad or the worried” I’ve been suffering for years and this isn’t funny, I’ve been on antidepressants and anti anxiety medication, along with sleep medication because I go days at a time unable to rest, I have a range of symptoms ranging from severe abdominal pain, pain in my bladder while urinating, vomiting, dizziness and fainting, my fingers are physically cold to the touch to the extent they hurt they change color often. Aches and pains all throughout my body, severe lethargy, unable to breathe through my nose due to swelling that is nearly omnipresent.
I’ve had screenings for almost everything, kidneys, thyroid, liver, stool samples, urine, etc, at this point my doctor has chalked it up to being part of my mental health.
However, my mother and I are celebrating Mother’s Day late, I’m not a drinker, but I bought her some wine she loves.
After sitting down and having a single drink, no more than 6oz, almost all my symptoms are completely gone… I don’t know what’s wrong with me, and have no plan to drink as treatment, but I was hoping someone would have an idea so I can get through this without suffering every day.
As additional context I drink incredibly rarely, I’ve been suffering with these more severe symptoms for 2 years now, but I’ve had issues with nausea, fainting, headaches and body pain since I was a child. this is my first drink during those two years time while symptoms have advanced.
At 6ft and 160 lbs and no prior drinking, I imagine my tolerance is fairly low but I don’t feel any of the buzzy or intoxicated feelings… in fact I feel the most mentally clear I have in months, my mother even noting after I caught multiple things falling that my reaction time was better, she told me I even looked like my balance was better.
Both her and I have been sitting here completely in awe at the concept that a glass of wine has made me fully functional with no impairment.

Why do I get so fucking irritable if I don’t eat? If I go over 12 hours without eating I turn into the worst person alive. To be honest I think he’s the real me because they say the real you is what comes out at your worst. Any narcissist can be nice when all their excessive needs are met. A good person is good all the time.
I do not have the money to eat on a regular basis. I’m not a fucking rich kid. My parents pretty much disowned me so I’ve been totally on my own since 2019 scraping by on minimum wage like the toxic life draining parasite I am.
I don’t physically feel hunger or thirst. I only notice the symptoms when I start shaking, cant remember what I was doing five minutes ago, get super clumsy and irritable. Irritable isn’t even the word. Evil is.
When i finally do find something which isn’t often to eat i calm back down, don’t shake anymore and my brain works again.
Unfortunately when I haven’t eaten around the 12 hour mark I get nasty. I am an inconsiderate douche because I get all spaced out and forget things. I do douchebag things like leaving the fan in my room on which pisses off my roommate because he hates the noise. I get clumsy and usually end up hurting myself trying to do the simplest things because I’m a stupid worthless piece of shut who needs to be locked up. Like this morning when all I was trying to do was get a towel from the cabinet and ended up hitting my head on the cabinet (right in the eye) then screaming because of how much it hurt. Then getting acne medication in my eyes during my skin prep which had me screaming for 10 minutes while I tried to rinse them out.
Then hating myself and feeling like the most disgusting thing in the world because when i go too long without eating anything I sweat uncontrollably and kept sweating through everything I put on, fucking smelling like vinegar and cat piss afterwards and having to shower AGAIN because I wasn’t going out like that.
Yeah I’m ok now that I had scrambled eggs. Because I’m no longer uncomfortable and the shaking and sweating has mostly stopped. But no one’s a monster on a full stomach. I’m pretty sure ever deals with these same symptoms and is just fine. They’re just better and raking with it than me. I’m just weak. Or a narc. Maybe both.
I got yelled at by my roommate which I of course deserved. I’m on the verge of being kicked out. Why can’t I just be a decent fucking person?

I think the flair is correct? Hopefully?
I am full on in recovery and doing my best to eat recently. Because of the holidays, we have gone out to eat a LOT, and that means a LOT of eating. It actually helped me develop my appetite again, since, the more I eat, the hungrier I am. It actually has always been like that.
But I feel like I'm not recovering fast enough. Or correctly? Or maybe I'm not recovering at all, just eating more? I try to eat on my maintenance calories, because any kind of weight gain would cause me to panic and then freak out and relapse.
Other than that, the fatigueee is killing me. I am too tired to stand up sometimes. So many people with EDs have not only the energy to move and socialize, but even workout, both before and during their recovery. I haven't heard of a single person here who is as tired as I have been, which makes me feel sick and lazy and invalid. God do I miss exercising freely.
I have started to get dizzy, too. Yesterday I was extremely dizzy and turns out I have low blood pressure now. Not sure what that means for me. I have been thinking it might be the amount of junk food I've been eating, or is it just an ED thought?
Does that mean I should be eating more? Do all of these symptoms mean I should keep going or am I just unhealthy now? Should I put on weight? Should I lose more weight? (Keep in mind I am at healthy bmi, albeit the far lower end of it) What does this mean?? I am very unsure and confused but it sure makes me feel so invalid and undeserving.
I would really appreciate some advice. Should I keep going amd it will get better, or should I be doing something else? God I feel so lazy.

Has anyone had more symptoms while healing than they did before diagnosis? Before I was diagnosed I had the traditional burning and pains that I thought was trapped gas. But now I have some cramping that didn’t exist prior to taking meds.
What was your experience while healing?

Hi,
34 yo previously healthy male here. I have been struggling the last 3 months with random bouts of tachycardia, shortness of breath, uncontrollable tremoring/shaking during them, impending doom, basically your standard panic attack symptoms. I actually got it for the first time about a month before I got sick with Covid which made me think maybe it’s unrelated but a lot of people have said they think it may be.
The first one was pretty bad my heart rate didn’t go down for about 8 hours before I crashed. Some of them seemed maybe stress induced but some were just completely out of nowhere. Exercise seemed to bring it on as well. I also had two mornings where for no reason I was sweating profusely even though I wasn’t doing anything out of the blue. Did a ton of cardiac tests no issues.
Anyway, I started a beta blocker and eventually these episodes subsided and I did in general start to feel better however I have one symptom that seems to be staying and I’m not quite sure where to go from here to look into it. I am following up with my doc tomorrow but wondered if anyone else who had Covid also has this.
It’s hard to explain but basically it’s 1-3 second bouts of this weird lightheadedness/dizziness. Not quite presyncope but getting there if that makes sense. It usually happens when I am sitting down and more often than not I notice it when I have my head pointed down at my phone. Also, I noticed that when I play a video game, those moments when you are really into it, or generally get that “high” from something good happening, I get the dizziness/lightheadedness instead of that good feeling.
I know that sounds weird but it’s the best I have to describe it. Did anyone else experience anything like this?

I was wondering if anybody had any luck with the coffee enemas when experiencing constipation with SIBO.
Currently, my symptoms are extreme gas, incomplete evacuations, skinny stool, abdominal pain, etc.
I am on phase 3 of the foundational protocol for CellCore, so far nothing has helped my constipation and incomplete evacuations. The only thing the protocol has helped with is reducing my bloating significantly.
I heard that coffee enemas are a great way to keep things moving. Just so you guys know I am on motegrity right now and I have tried about every natural laxative out there. I think this might be my next move, but I want to hear what other people have experienced.