Mineral and vitamin drinks

Keep in mind that I live in a country with a good universal health care system, but in my opinion the administrative part works poorly, and as I think this is taking too long, I have come here to ask for help. Also, they have changed my doctor in the middle of the process, which has slowed everything down. (English is my third language, I'm sorry for my mistakes, or if my expressions are not correct).
28F, 1,61m (5'3''), 57kg (125lbs), I take one pill a month of vitamin D, I don't smoke, I drink very very rarely and I don't do drugs.
I first went to the doctor in mid-January for digestive problems. I have always been prone to diarrhea, but the last few weeks it had been worse than usual. A week later I had blood drawn and gave a stool sample. The blood was fine, but I tested positive for Helicobacter Pylori.
10 days of Pylera medication (120 pills) and 2 gastric protectors per day. I had some discomfort but within normal side effects. I was told that I had to wait a month from the end of the treatment until I was tested again to see if we had killed the bacteria. Two weeks after finishing the treatment I started bleeding every time I went to the bathroom. It wasn't red blood, but it wasn't black either. A dark maroon maybe (?) and with small clots. I called the clinic and they told me that unless it got worse I should wait and that at the test they would do at the end of the one month period they would also do a stool blood test. I bled for a week and a half and by the time the test came back it stopped. Obviously I was negative for blood in stool. Also negative for Helicobacter. But less than a week later I bled intermittently again for a couple of weeks.
Since then I have not bled anymore, but my digestion is bad, different from when I first arrived, but bad. I have the feeling that the medication has spoiled me more than helped.
I have a lot of gas. I have never burped unless it was from drinking a lot of carbonated drinks, but now I am burping a lot every day. My stomach is making noises almost every day. I wake up in the middle of the night with a very sore stomach and when I go to the bathroom it's just to fart, I can sit for half an hour waiting for it to pass. I can't go for a run, a quarter of the times I would go to the gym I cancel because I don't feel well or I do an exercise and I feel dizzy. I don't do abdominal exercises because I feel like everything gets too shaken up. Going out with friends has also reduced. I haven't found an eating pattern that feels bad for me, but I have a very varied diet. It's like until I eat I don't know how I'm going to feel that day.
After many appointments with my family doctor I have finally been given an appointment with the specialist, but it is for a month and a bit from now. June 28th (the appointment request was made on May 1st). I started with this in January, I know I don't need to go to the ER, but I'm tired and I want to get back to normal life without worrying if my stomach will react well that day.
Any help would be appreciated.

A few years ago I researched this religion, I was 16 and I didn't look to much into it but I recently fell down an information pipe line to try and learn more. I bought a Qur'an and a Hijab after doing a bit of research.
I'm definitely no expert with the information, I want to learn more and I'm looking more into the aspects of the things that are okay or things that aren't.
I'm mostly worried about my identity/marrying into the religion/finding somewhere near I live where I can talk to more Muslims about it.
About me, I'm 18, almost 19. I am queer, genderfluid and afab. I'm white, raised in a half religious household surrounded by Christianity. I'm not sure if this is allowed or okay, I've heard multiple sides of people saying that the Muslim religion doesn't necessarily say anything against it, but I've also heard that if you are queer and you revert you just can't act on those urges or thoughts, that when you follow Allah, they are the only thing that can judge you. I've heard people say everyone's Journey and Relationship with Allah is their own and their connection to the God is not for others to judge.
I have no problem with falling into the woman's role with work and staying home, things like that. As long as I can keep my prefered name and have my identity at least be acknowledged and not erased, I would be fine.
I also don't want to end up being a bad 'representation' of the religion because I wasn't born into it, my parents were Christians who didn't practice fully.
I wanted to look into Islam because I like the values of the community, helping people and caring for your friends, I like the treating of animals and others even outside the religion. I like how accepting everything shows to be, I would consider myself a kind person, I try to compliment people when I think it will help them be happy, I try to donate if I can or help homeless people with food, I'm not sure if this is for me or if I could talk to anyone practicing the religion.
My roommates told me a little bit about it because they've studied religion. They told me how strict Islam was, how I might not be accepted into the religion because of how I identify. That women rarely have a voice and talk much about things that happen to them, like if assaulted, that she couldn't speak up in fear if getting called unclean. Also about how a lot of relationships can turn abusive if you get taken advantage of.
They were also bringing up to me that my health might not be able to handle the I tense fasting, I have an iron deficiency and some vitamin deficiencies that I need to eat and drink for.
I live smack dab in the middle of the us, I'm not sure where to go or what resources I could go to.

Magnesium is important for:
Energy production. Blood pressure regulation. Normal heart rhythm. DNA and RNA creation. Bone structure development. Nervous system regulation. Insulin regulation ⬇️ https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/magnesium-glycinate-is-this-supplement-helpful-for-you/
Signs of Magnesium Deficiency

1. Twitching Muscles (eyelids)
2. Waking up between 2-3am. (high cortisol)
3. Irritation (nervousness, low blood sugar)
4. Heart Flutters (arrhythmias)
5. High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
6. Constipation (irregular bowel movements)
7. Bone Pain (Osteopenia) 60% Magnesium in body is stored in the bones
8. Stiff Joints (Arthritis)
9. Anxiety (Stress) Magnesium + B1
10. Chocolate Cravings (stress= adrenaline & cortisol response)
11. Clawed Hands or Feet (Carpopedal Spasms=commonly in feet at bedtime)
12. Muscle Cramps (spasms=calf muscle, back, neck/electrolyte imbalance)
13. Asthma (Magnesium + Vit D3, K2 to improve asthma symptoms)

Only "1%" of Magnesium is stored in the blood, thereby making tests for Magnesium Deficiency null & void as 60% of the body's magnesium is stored INSIDE the bones. This is why Magnesium Deficiency is overlooked & ignored by doctors, resulting in billions of people living with Magnesium Deficiency.
75% of humanity has an "Invisible Deficiency" of Magnesium.
400-800mg daily supplementation is recommended for optimal health/reduction in Deficiency symptoms.
Causes of Magnesium Deficiency: 1. Grains 2. Fructose 3. Soda 4. Soil depletion 5. Emotional stress 6. Antacids , Diuretics, Pharmaceuticals 7. Deficiency in VitD=Sunshine exposure
To fix Deficiencies: Magnesium Glycinate supplements, 400-800mg daily, eat dark leafy green vegetables daily, use celtic sea salt (also add a pinch in daily Filtered drinking water) .. ⬇️ https://youtu.be/emkLyutJ71Q?si=fcMhRijbZKug2Tge
Magnesium is vital to support the energy required for the body, cells, organs, and DNA to prevent degenerative diseases that are responsible for chronic diseases and premature death. ⬇️ https://youtu.be/J6aVE1Lo6Dw?si=Qz2DAegFQ1jEgcJq
Magnesium Glycinate is an orally available magnesium salt of glycine. Magnesium activates over 600 enzymes and is essential for DNA and RNA synthesis, cellular repair, and maintaining the antioxidant status of the cell. Magnesium plays a key role in bone and muscle function and assists in the activation of vitamin D, which helps regulate calcium and phosphate homeostasis to influence the growth and maintenance of bones. ⬇️ https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Magnesium-glycinate
Randomized Controlled Trial:
The effect of combined magnesium and vitamin D supplementation on vitamin D status, systemic inflammation, and blood pressure: A randomized double-blinded controlled trial
Poor vitamin D and magnesium status is observed in individuals who are overweight and obese (Owt/Ob) and is often associated with a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease. Magnesium is a cofactor that assists vitamin D metabolism. ⬇️ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35576873/
Safest, fewest ingredients available for Magnesium Glycinate ⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0C8DMMYTC/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=A37SM01TLWSF12&psc=1
Safest, fewest ingredients available for Vitamin D3 (1 year supply) ⬇️ https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JGCBGZQ/ref=ox_sc_act_image_1?smid=AQAIDN8YDF665&psc=1&th=1
Magnesium, D3, and potassium work synergistically, in tandem, for better absorption and better utilization in the body for optimal health benefits.

Hi guys,
I'm planning to purchase glass bottled mineral water.
I've been drinking Costco bottled water for a while now but I'm worried about the microplastics.
Been browsing the sub for a while but getting confused by everything 😐
Would love for some input and info about whether you guys think glass bottled water is better than tap and plastic bottles.
Thanks for your help!

Kind of a random thing to post but NSI season is back and I know that this time last year I was searching for some tips. If anyone finds this I was the girl who broke both her legs in Charlie 1 last year cycle 3. Anyways, here are some super random tips for those of you about to go.

1. Feminine supplies, you can bring your own and you SHOULD, what they supply are tampons and overnight pads, they will not take them from you if you bring your own. Also put your hairbrush, hair ties, and gel in a similar bag to grab. They took my bag with my stuff in them and I was stranded with 2 hair ties until we got to go to the recruit store.
   
2. Bring a backpack, not a duffel, not a suitcase. Just trust.
   
3. Wear a polo and khaki pants, if you have a unit polo and belt even better. My unit did not tell me that and it really sucked to stick out like a sore thumb. If you're a girl come with your hair done.
   
4. If you have longer hair get a donut bun or bun twisties, I used both but much preferred the twisties. They will not issue supplies to do your hair.
   
5. When you shower (if you're female or just dirty) grab your display towel and put it inside of your rack, then grab another towel from the rack and use them, you will be on your period for random times, if you stain your white towel you're screwed. Leave a tampon in until after you shower or whatever.
   
6. You wash your waterbottles with bleach, they will taste like pool water. You're not drinking bleach you're fine. Really scrub the creases with a bleach papertowel if you can, mold will start to grow in them by week 2, and will make you more sick than you already are.
   
7. You WILL get sick. Try and take 1,500mg of vitamin C every day for a week before hand.
   
8. Try and get moleskin early your feet will be torn up, layer it on everyday BEFORE you get blisters.
   
9. Get the shoe insoles and extra cough drops, drip drop, and hair gel from the recruit store.
   
10. They don't use (a lot of) salt to cook the food, layer it on you'll start to pass out due to lack of electrolytes.
    
11. ONLY PETTY OFFICERS ARE ALLOWED TO SEE CHITS, don't get bullied into anything else and don't do anything outside of your chit if you get issued one, they are orders from the medical officers.
    
12. If you get allergy medication only take it at night, it will make you drowsy all day and fall asleep during classes.
    
13. Fix your uniform and the organization of your rack at night.
    
14. Learn to count before you go, you know who you are people who can't.
    
15. Journal what you learn and your experience, you'll enjoy it afterwards.
    
16. Just turn your brain off like 80% of the day, don't think too much into anything, it's good if the petty officers and MIDN don't know your name for being stupid.
    
17. Try not to get pink eye or covid or foot fungus or strep or whatever candidate crud is floating around.
    
18. Don't give up, I broke my legs (8 stress fractures on my left and six on my right from distance running pre-NSI and a bad accident at NSI) and I was out there doing fire fighting on 5,000mg of ibuprofen to pass, it's not that bad I promise. Let the Hooyah lobotomy happen. Enjoy being a boot while at NSI.
    
19. Don't try and get your family to see graduation, let them travel for your commission, NSI graduation is lame, you get to see them for 15 mins and then get loaded on a bus right after to be shipped home anyways, but if they're close go for it.
    
20. If you like keepsakes make a 'yearbook' I took a page off of my legal page and had all of my friends sign it on the last night, with words of encouragement/fun stuff. I framed it and love to see it and all the memories.
    
21. If you're not good at something ask someone to teach you at night, people will help you if you ask. It's important that you know how to drill. You don't want to be the reason your division is smoked.
    
22. For you nervous folks the gas chamber will be the easiest thing you do. Stress about it the least.
    
23. When I was there they wrote the daily schedule on the fishbowl whiteboard every night for the next day, it's a nice way to be in the know. They also put the shit list up there.
    

That's all I can think of for now. Comment any other tips/questions :)

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Taking care of your skin is vital for maintaining its health, appearance, and overall well-being. A good skincare routine helps protect your skin from environmental damage, slows down the signs of aging, and addresses specific skin concerns. Here’s a guide to building an effective skincare regimen.

1. Know Your Skin Type

Before selecting products, understand your skin type: - Normal: Balanced, neither too oily nor too dry. - Oily: Excess oil production, prone to acne and enlarged pores. - Dry: Lacks moisture, can be flaky or rough. - Combination: Oily in some areas (typically the T-zone) and dry in others. - Sensitive: Easily irritated, prone to redness and reactions.

2. Basic Skincare Steps

Cleansing: Remove dirt, oil, and makeup with a gentle cleanser suited for your skin type. Cleansing twice a day prevents clogged pores and breakouts.
Exfoliating: Exfoliate 1-2 times a week to remove dead skin cells, promoting cell turnover and a smoother complexion. Choose a chemical exfoliant (like AHAs or BHAs) or a gentle physical exfoliant.
Toning: Toners help balance your skin’s pH and can provide additional hydration or exfoliation depending on the ingredients. Apply after cleansing.
Moisturizing: Hydration is crucial for all skin types. Use a moisturizer that matches your skin’s needs to maintain a healthy moisture barrier.
Sun Protection: Apply sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily to protect against harmful UV rays, which can cause premature aging and increase the risk of skin cancer.

3. Targeted Treatments

Address specific skin concerns with targeted treatments: - Serums: Packed with active ingredients, serums can target issues like wrinkles, dark spots, or dehydration. - Spot Treatments: Use these for acne or hyperpigmentation, applying directly to affected areas. - Eye Creams: These are formulated to address the delicate skin around the eyes, helping with puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines.

4. Lifestyle and Skincare

Healthy skin isn’t just about products. Consider these lifestyle tips: - Diet: Eat a balanced diet rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and healthy fats. - Hydration: Drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated from the inside out. - Sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep to allow your skin to repair and regenerate. - Stress Management: Chronic stress can exacerbate skin issues. Practice relaxation techniques like yoga, meditation, or deep breathing.
5. Regular Dermatologist Visits
Regular check-ups with a dermatologist can help catch potential issues early and tailor a skincare routine to your specific needs. They can also provide professional treatments for more stubborn concerns.
By following these guidelines and paying attention to your skin’s unique needs, you can achieve a healthy, radiant complexion. Remember, consistency is key to any skincare routine!

I am mid 30's female in good health. People often describe me as being very energetic. While others complain about being tired I rarely feel tired or have a desire to nap. I do not drink coffee or caffeine. For the last 2 years my Vitamin D and B12 have been very low. My Dr always gives me instructions to take supplements for these so I will have energy. I once took a vitamin B12 injection and was so wired I didn't sleep for almost 3 days. I've told my Dr I'm not sure how I could have more energy than I do currently. Fast forward I finally listened and have started Vitamin D and B12 vitamins orally. I've been taking them for 2 weeks and now all the sudden I feel very tired. I feel like after starting these vitamins I am now experiencing all the symptoms that my Dr said I should have been feeling as a result of low levels of these vitamins. Why would I being feeling tired as a result of taking these? Could my high energy actually have been a symptom of something else?( My thyroid is normal)

I've been baking with "weird" alternate (non-wheat) flours for a long time now, but somehow I managed to avoid trying chickpea flour until now. I immediately wish I had discovered it earlier.
It is very easy to bake with. It behaves similarly to some of the easier-to-bake-with gluten free flours, such as oat, teff, quinoa, or amaranth. It is much easier to work with than the "weird" ones such as buckwheat, almond, or coconut, which require major adjustments to recipes or creating totally new things around the flour. I subbed it 1 for 1 for oat flour in a muffin recipe, using about half chickpea flour and the rest a blend of almond and barley, and it came out really well.
Nutritionally, chickpea flour is a powerhouse. According to the USDA data it has 5.25g of protein per 1/4 cup. Oddly, it has a lot of sugar in it, but also a lot of fiber. Micronutrient-wise it is extraordinarily high in folate and also a good source of B1 and B6., with some B2, B3, B5, and vitamins E and K. Mineral-wise it is even better, with very high amounts of Magnesium, Iron, and Zinc, and more Potassium and Selenium that is typical for flours. So it seems to be useful nutritionally both because of being nutrient-dense overall, but having a somewhat different nutritional profile than the typical grain-based flours.
The protein situation with chickpea flour is perhaps better than the raw quantity suggests, because most people with a Western diet consume a lot of grains, especially wheat, but also to a large degree corn and rice, and the amino acid blend is complementary to all of these grains.
On top of all of these things, it's cheap. High-end brands sell it for about $3 a pound, but if you go to Indian stores you can buy it in larger quantities more cheaply, where it is called "Besan".
Does anyone else here use chickpea flour? I am interested in discovering new uses for it. I know it is used in some Indian desserts as well as some flatbreads like papadam. Like there is a food from France and Northern Italy called Socca. I'm curious what else it would work with. It seems like it might be good in pancakes.

Hi , just want to vent a bit, and perhaps draw from your knowledge if meron kayong advice. I’m the eldest of three siblings and lately I’m sad na my Brothers are not achieving as much as I am. I know na meron silang sariling buhay and they make their own choices. Pero I just cant help but worry because I want a more comfortable life for them. One of my brothers (28) is living an unhealthy lifestyle because of his night job, I can’t help but worry na baka magkasakit siya. All I can do is tell him to drink vitamins and stop drinking cola. My other brother is 26 and still in college. I’m helping him financially, but I can’t see the drive in him. I’m worried di siya makagraduate and makahanap ng matinong trabaho. I gave him an ultimatum that if di siya makagraduate next year, bahala na siya. Pero tbh, I don’t know if I have the heart to completely abandon him. I just wish they get their shit together and find a better life in the future. Lumaki kaming walang parents, maybe that’s why I feel so responsible sa future nila, even though matanda naman na din talaga sila.
How do I avoid feeling so sad about this? For the parents out there, do you worry about your 20+ kid who left home to be independent? I think I know what you feel.

30f 5ft 4in. 145lbs Epilepsy, chd, pacemaker
Lamotrigine ER 300mg x2, atenelol 25mg x2, coumadin (changes), folic acid 2mg, baby aspirin 82mg, supplement gummies for black cohosh and vitamin b complex. Unknown doses. Medical Marijuana. I drink absolutely zero amounts.
A few days ago I suddenly felt extremely dizzy at work and had to call someone over to help me move / walk without falling over since my balance suddenly became fucked. I was originally going to go to the breakroom by myself since I started to feel weird but realized I couldn't after I tried to actually take a few steps. She brought me to the breakroom where I started visibly heating up and I started to vomit about 2 minutes later. I vomited for about 15 to 20 minutes at work waiting for my husband to come get me. While helping me get up and get to the car, my legs just didnt want to work. I could use them no problem but they felt so incredibly weak. Like i couldnt even stand by myself if i didnt have a wall to lean on. I proceeded to sleep for 15 hours after getting home and still had a dizziness that made me want to sleep more. I typically have all of these things after a seizure, minus the standing issue. I'm normally much more stable after, I just have issues following directions.
I can normally get a few warning words out before a seizure, so I went on my walkie to notify my coworker and I was slurring already / slowly talking trying to make sure I was saying the right words.
My face was fine, I could move both sides, just any movement whatsoever made me violently ill. No stroke.
Neurologist is stumped and doesn't think it was a seizure but is happy he knows ahead of time to try to research wtf it is.
I am well aware this is not a diagnosis, I'm really just wanting ideas of what it could be so i can help my doctor research ahead of time. I also don't self diagnose even if everything matches up - I tell my doctors what I think it might be and we go from there if needed. I know what happened mentally and physically, so I have a little more info than he does and it might help us out.
I have an appointment with my doctor for the 6th. Just looking for some thoughts on what happened.

Do you think there is a significant difference in nutrients between the two?
Do you think most plant milks are a scam?
I looked at some of the ingredients of the plant milks and they contain a lot of artificial things. For instance, my oat milk contains

• Calcium Carbonate
• dipotassium phosphate
• guar gum
• gellan gum

And it is also enriched with a bunch of vitamins and minerals.
Milk and Kefir? Its basically just Milk. Some kefir is fermented with cultures.

I think I’m starting to get alcoholic neuropathy. I can’t feel my hands and feet while drinking. After a few days sober, I get some sensation, but very little. They’re also very tingly.
I’ve bought b complex vitamins, b1 (thiamine) vitamins, and magnesium. Guess I have to stop drinking for some months.
Does anyone here have any experience with it?

Hello, this is not my first rodeo on Keto diet but have added OMAD. Stats: 57 F, 5’ 8”, protein 87 g, fat 108 g, calories 1388, 17 g carbs. SW 176, CW 162. I track my macros on Carb Manager. I am on day 36 of Keto/OMAD and have for the last three nights been woken by horrible leg cramps. I have had swollen ankles lately, too. I supplement calcium, magnesium, and potassium plus, other vitamins and minerals. I am very well hydrated. Could I be too hydrated? Flushing out all my sodium? I don’t have any other health issues other than some arthritis, here and there.

Stats: 57F, experienced Keto dieter, new to OMAD. I am just starting day 36. For the last three nights, I have been woken up by terrible leg cramps. I eat Keto/OMAD. I supplement calcium, magnesium and potassium plus other vitamins and minerals. I am very well hydrated. Am I too hydrated? Not enough sodium? Seems unlikely as I know, I get a lot. I’m not quite sure what could be causing this issue. Any suggestions? Edit to add: My ankles are swollen a bit too.

Vitamins A, C, and E, crucial for immune function and antioxidant protection, are often depleted in individuals with mold toxicity. Minerals such as zinc, magnesium, and selenium, essential for detoxification processes, may also be compromised.
Symptoms of magnesium deficiency include -
Muscle cramping and pain
Fatigue and low energy
Frequent headaches or migraines
Heart rhythm changes
High blood pressure
Irritability or moodiness
Difficulty sleeping
Food cravings - especially for sweets and chocolate

Kratom exacerbated autoimmune symptoms and may have started colitis
I started kratom 8 months ago to relieve extreme fatigue. I was diagnosed with adhd but I think I struggle more with CPTSD. I was also diagnosed lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. At first kratom was the key, and it was magical. I knew how to space my servings out so that I could feel it in small amounts each day. I thought I was good as long as I didn’t have more than 6 grams a day. I mixed it in organic orange juice. Well, orange juice is super acidic anyways and that itself can destroy your gut health. I didn’t know that. I recently started discovering what a gut health diet truly meant.
I started to notice kratom causing constipation. I got worried and stopped immediately. I thought it would be hard to quit but I’m an ex alcoholic. So if I can drop alcohol, I can drop anything now. I was just desperate and searching for something that was going to help my motivation for working out and getting household chores done.
I was constipated for nearly 3 months. It took an ER visit to diagnose colitis. I tried all the laxatives available prior to that and none of them worked. The ER told me to go on a clear fluid fast. So broth and jello…. Like when I had my gallbladder removed. I had already fasted for 2 days by that point because I was so miserable and terrified to consume anything.
Here’s a list of foods that made me regular again but it truly took 3 weeks of regular consumption for things to finally take effect:
You must consume water first thing in the morning, as soon as you wake up. 8 oz.
Next, research and find a quality brand bovine colostrum. Drink 2 scoops of that to 8oz of water and add Celtic sea salt for additional 82 minerals. Wait 30 minutes.
Introduce 4 oz of kombucha. Not the whole 16 oz bottle. That gave me diarrhea. But kombucha has so many conflicting things out there research wise… I choose to drink it anyways. It’s suppose to be 4oz before each meal. Anyways!! Wait another 30 minutes.
ORGANIC GRASS FED BONE BROTH. Terrible to me, but so so good for your gut. 19 grams of protein too. So you don’t feel starved. Suppose to heal gut if you drink 2 cups in the morning every day for 7-14 days.
I bought some tabouli salad from Publix. It’s a super food. It’s actually spelled tabbouleh. You can make your own. That’s even better. But I’m lazy. I ate it with some crunchmaster crackers even though I read I wasn’t suppose to eat seeds or nuts.
Then I chopped 1 bell pepper, 1 onion, grated 3 zucchini, grated 1 large carrot, and mixed it with 4 eggs. I added garlic and onion powder, salt and pepper like I always do. Lay on sheet pan, 375 for 20 minutes. It’s a crust less quiche I guess you’d call that.
I also had organic 100% pure cranberry juice, no sugar added. Super bitter. Super benefits. Yikes! It sucks but I’m assuming I’ll get used to it. And KEFIR, I drink strawberry kefir right after.
I have a major sweet tooth!! And I just over ate cantaloupe. That wasn’t good enough, so I also ate a smashed banana with organic cinnamon powder and a little drizzle of LOCAL honey. Papaya is also another fruit you can have.
Everything else was a no for me!! I’m gonna miss dairy and gluten. Can’t even eat beans or lentils with colitis. You can have very bland, plain chicken, turkey, or salmon. No spices. No refined sugar. No processed foods. No eating out. No carbonated drinks otherwise. No caffeine as in coffee or tea.
This was bound to happen to me anyways because I have autoimmune issues but kratom definitely progressed it faster. Happy healing! Cheers! 🤦🏻‍♀️💩 and may the force be with you.

Hi Reddit,
I am coming here to see if anyone else has had similar symptoms and maybe what they did to fix them.
Starting weight: 320lbs
Surgery Date: March 14th
Current Weight: 259lbs
I was following the plan 100%...it was going decent but had some issues during the first 2 months, never had a solid poop, extreme stomach cramps when i wake up and use the bathroom, but these are now getting very very bad.
Recent symptoms:
-Dry heaving constantly, i'd say in the last 4 days ive tried to dry heave about 100 times, nothing coming up
-I have gone days without eating due to this puking, everything i put in makes me want to dry heave, even taking my morning vitamins was extremely difficult due to dry heaving them up.
-The morning bowl movements are 100% liquid but the pain is like pure constipation, extreme cramps to the point of crying and dripping sweat, after these sessions i have to lay down for a few hours due to being exhausted...
I used to go to the gym 6x a week doing pure weight lifting due to cardio affecting my migraines but now every time i go and lift weights i get extremely dizzy to the point of almost fainting.
What im eating currently: Fruit, nuts, chicken, veggies. I say i'm under 900 calories a day on a day where i actually eat all day.
Water....Could be better honestly, i drink a fair amount but on these days where i have a horrid migraine from the morning session its hard to eat or drink anything
-I know i have Galstones currently, i got an ultrasound and multiple blood tests to confirm, have an appointment with my surgeon this Friday to talk about all this and the future removal of the stones.
I'm losing hope, losing my love for food, honestly i feel sooo much better if i just eat nothing the whole day.
Anyone got any tips for me?
Thanks

This is my first reddit post, although I have been a long time lurker of many subreddits. I am 23 years old and an only child. I am not a native english speaker, so please forgive any weird formatting or any spelling/grammar mistakes.
As the title states, my mom died ... and I am currently writing this to try and process this whole situation. I've tried to section all the paragraphs in chronological order, to make reading easier. Sorry for the extremely long post - I just needed to get it all out.
We only just celebrated her 60th birthday back in february. She did all the cooking, cleaning and planning without any trouble - even down to picking out the perfect napkins and flowers for her white and gold theme.
My mother was without a job. She had been jobless for almost 2 years now, after she was fired from her old cleaning job due to frequent sick days because of stomach cramps and pain. She was seen by a doctor back in 2022 for her stomach aches, and they found no physical cause - hence why we concluded it must've been due to stress. The stress and stomach pains subsided after she'd been fired. So we thought no more of it.
In march she was doing a 4-week internship in a local supermarket to see if she might've been a good fit for a permanent paid position. This is common practice for unemployeed people here in Denmark.
My mother started having stomach pains again during this internship, soon followed by back pains as well. She figured this was due to her spending most of the day sitting as a cashier in an uncomfortable position. My mother wasn't very tall, so she had trouble reaching the floor pedals that control the cashier conveyer belt.
In the beginning of april, she went to the doctor. Her stomach and back pains hadn't gone away although the internship was over. Her doctor also concluded it was most likely due to her uncomfortable working position, and that it would pass in a few weeks time. The doctor did some bloodwork, and found that she was severely lacking vitamin D, but nothing else seemed concerning at the time.
In the middle of april, her pains had only gotten worse, and she went to the doctor again. Her doctor did more bloodwork, and did a phisycal exam of my mothers stomach. Her doctor ordered a CT scan to check for anything serious.
19th of april. I accompany my mother to the hospital for her CT scan. We get told that we'll have the results in a week or so. My mother is not looking good when I pick her up at the bus station. She is more pale than usual, and has trouble walking at her usual pace.
23th of april. My mother received a referral to a meeting at the hospital with a doctor and nurse, to discuss the results of the CT scan. This referral is sent from the hospitals cancer department. My mother and I speak on the phone, she is concerned, but I tell her that this type of referral must just be standard pratice, and that she shouldn't worry untill we have spoken with the doctor. I cried that night.
25th of april. The day before her meeting with the doctor, I received a phone call from my mother. She tells me that she had fallen while at home, but that I shouldn't worry. I, of course, worry.
I pack my things and leave for my mothers house, I live an hour away by bus. When I finally arrive my mother seems okay-ish, but the house is another story. My mother is normally known for being a clean freak, and her house has always been clean and organized, But it wasn't anymore.
Her kitchen was a mess, and the dishwasher hadn't been empited or loaded for at least two weeks. Her bathroom is even worse, and I won't even begin to describe the state of the toilet it self. It is a sight that will horrify me for the rest of my life. I cleaned everything, while my mother rested.
My mother had also started sleeping on the guest bed, saying her own was too uncomfortable for her.
While cleaning the bathroom, my mother wakes up. Despite her state, she says she wants to help. But before I can even tell her no, my mother has another fall. Her legs essentially just crumble beneath her, and she falls backwards and lands head first on the floor. We argue back and forth about calling an ambulance, but she refuses to let me - so I don't, even though I should have. I guess I still respected my moms authority too much.
My mother lives alone, as my parents are divorced (they are very good friends though). My mother refuses to let me call my dad and tell him about this whole situation. She is stubborn and too proud to admit defeat.
26th of april. We take a taxi to the hospital. The taxi driver has a help my mother into the car. During the carride my mother says very little, but seems slightly delirious and very tired. When we arrive at the hospital, I quickly borrow a hospital wheelchair for my mother. She is almost unable to walk unassisted at this point.
After waiting for a while in the waiting area, a nurse comes and guides us to a meeting room. My mother is very tired at this point, and still delirious, and I have to handle most of the conversation with the doctor.
The CT scan results showed Pancreatic cancer. The cancer had already spread to her liver and abdomial cavity.
I had read about this cancer a few days prior, trying to figure out what was wrong with my mother. I knew what this meant, and I knew that it was effectively a death sentence. The doctor told us that an operation was out of the question, since the cancer had already spread. And due to the clearly weak state of my mothers health, chemo would also not be offered, as it would finish her.
I told the doctor of her two falls and the state of her home, and that she would not be safe on her own. The doctor had her admitted to a nearby bed department for stomach- and gastrointestinal surgery patients.
The hospital did a ton of bloodwork on my mother when she got admitted, and everything was off. All numbers were either too high or dangerously low. My mothers health was in fact so bad, that I was told she was a heart attack risk. I was also told that if a heart attack happened, she would not be brought back - as it would only prolong a very short and painful life.
I called my dad.
27th of april. My mother slept most of the day.
28th of april. My mother had another fall during the night, trying to get to the bathroom.
29th of april. My dad shows up to the hospital. He wasn't able to get off work until now, as he works in the other end of the country. He is shocked to see my mother in this state. We are told once again by a different doctor that nothing can be done. They are looking into getting her a spot at a nearby hospice.
The rest of the remaining week is spent in hospital. My dad and I are by my mothers side every day. She doesn't leave her hospital room, apart from a few times a day for a smoke break outside. My dad and I take her outside in a wheelchair, which she needs help to get in and out of.
Her bloodwork is showing some slight improvements, but she is still having trouble with infections and receives a lot of antibiotics. She eats like a mouse, but drinks a lot of fluids.
My mother is often very confused or tired most days. She gets referred for an MR scan, to see if the cancer has spread to her brain, or if one of her falls has caused permanent damage. Lucikly the MR scan shows that nothing is wrong with her brain.
She gets confused about her diagnosis a few times, thinking that she had brain cancer instead due to the MR scan. I have to remind her a couple times about what the doctor actually said.
6th of may. My mother seems to have stabilized somewhat so my dad has gone back to work.
7th of may. I get told by the hospital staff that my mother is to be transferred to a different hospital, which is one hour away. I become very upset by this news, and unfortunately yell at one of my mothers nurses in frustration. I yell at her that It'll be harder for me to get to my mother in time if something were to happen. I am ashamed of this childish behavior, as the transfer was the best desicion for my mother in hindsight.
I leave with my mother as we get transferred to the new hospital and their department of palliative care.
I am very ashamed by my behavior to my mothers old nurse, as this department for palliative care was truly the best place for my mother. She seemed very satisfied and happy to have been transferred. They have a large garden with wild flowers, and lovely staff. And my mother got a much bigger room all to herself. She also meets with their physical therapist, who helps my mother relieve some of her pain.
My mother and I have dinner together in the evening in her hospital room. My mom is her old self, although with some delayed speaking. I unfortunately have to rush a bit when leaving, as to not miss my bus home, so I quickly say goodbye to her and leave.
8th of may. In the morning on my way to the new hospital, I received a phone call from her new doctor. My mothers liver has suddenly started to fail due to the cancer. When I arrive, she is asleep. I am told she wont wake up again.
I called my dad, but he wont arrive until the evening, due to the distance from his workplace.
I spend most of the day in my mothers hospital room, listening to her sleep. She occasionally attempts to cough in her sleep, but it mainly just sounds like yells. It is terrifying. The nurses give her pain medication and some sleep medication to help her body relax.
My dad arrives in the late evening. We drive to my mothers house and stay the night there. We spend most of the late evening looking at pictures and scrapbooks of my mother, and packing a bag with clothes for her, for when she passes.
When prepareing the guest bed for my dad, we find a blanket that my mother slept on. It is stained, matching the previous state of the bathroom. We throw the blanket out.
9th of may. Mom is sleeping. Dad and I spend the day at the hospital, but we don't sit in her hospital room. It is too eerie and uncomfortable. We check on her occassionally. Towards the evening, her breathing becomes slightly more rapid and quick. But the nurses tell us to go home. There is no reason for us to sit by her side during the night - as it'll only make it worse for us.
10th of may. I wake at 6.12 am to my phone ringing. It is a nurse. My mother has passed away in her sleep at 6.05 that morning due to liver failure. My dad and I drive to the hospital. I am the first to see her body after the nurses prepared and dressed it in the clothing we picked.
(warning: the following paragraph may be slightly upsetting to some readers)
It it eerie and uncomfortable to see my mother like this. A symptom of pancreatic and liver cancers is that your skin will yellow. Something that I hadn't noticed in my mother till now. I cant help but think that she looks like a wax doll, although I feel horrible for thinking it. I finally touch her hand, after gathering the courage to, almost like I am afraid to distrub her. Her hands are cold, and only get colder as I sit by her side. I am supposed to say my goodbyes to her, and tell her how much she means to me, but in this moment I am speechless. I can't say anything, even on my mothers deathbed. I feels wrong to speak to a corpse. I should've said those things while she could hear them instead. I kiss her forehead before I leave the room.
17th of may. Funeral. The church and casket was beautifully decorated with colorful flowers, like my mother had requested. She didn't want anything white or depressing. I cried all the way through the funeral service, stopping only when it was time to carry the casket out. My dad on the left side, and me on the right, and some other family members behind us. Purple rain by Prince was played on the church piano as we carried the casket. I knew the casket would be heavy, but nothing prepared me for the sheer weight of that thing.
21th of may. Today. I don't really know what to think of my mothers death. Some days I almost forget that shes gone or that all this has been happening, until something reminds me of it.
In a way, I am thankful. Of course I didn't want my mother to die, but I'm glad that her suffering wasn't prolonged for months while she slowly withered away to cancer. And I'm thankful that my mother didn't live to suffer from alzheimers, like her own mother. And I am glad that if anything, my mothers death has brought my dad and I closer.
But at the same time, I am angry that she didn't get to live more of her life. She was only 60 years old, and should have had 20 more years at least. If she at least was 70, it might've been easier to lose her but I doubt it.
I think mostly of all the things she will miss out on, which saddens me the most. I am 23 and my mother wont get to see most of my life or my achivements. If I have kids, she'll never meet them, and she I get married, she'll never see it. My 24th birthday is coming up soon, and I don't know how I'll handle that day without my mother for the first time - or christmas for that matter.
I want my mom.