So my wife gets a new knee in the morning. I'm not looking forward to the aftermath.
Same. I was not officially diagnosed but had all the symptoms January 2020 before much was known but was told while on vacation in Hawaii that I had the strange virus/symptoms that was showing up in abnormal amounts. Convinced I had C19. Also had polyps removed from my sinuses several years ago which has helped my breathing.Ever since I had COVID this January, my wife has commented on how much louder my breathing sounds. However over the past two months, I have been dealing with sinus infections. Last weekend was especially difficult. Dr. Appt this morning and they put me on an antibiotic and if that does not work, I go back to the ENT. I have already had two sinus surgeries, so I am not looking forward to this.
Same. I was not officially diagnosed but had all the symptoms January 2020 before much was known but was told while on vacation in Hawaii that I had the strange virus/symptoms that was showing up in abnormal amounts. Convinced I had C19. Also had polyps removed from my sinuses several years ago which has helped my breathing.
Current health issues:
1. Sleep apnea - bipap machine takes care of this
2. Nasal polyps removed - not returned for now but will likely come back
3. Bilateral occipital neuralgia - no cure and not debilitating at this time (caused by the next item)
4. Treated twice (5 blood patches total) for leaking cerebral spinal fluid - limits activity and with no heavy lifting, skydiving, roller coasters, or use of a jack hammer. This came not long after my bout with C19 and the two weeks of coughing. Doctor think all the coughing caused the leaking of my CSF. Very painful headaches as my brain was not floating on CSF.
5. Two lumbar discs starting to slip
6. Arthritis staring to form in right shoulder and right knee.
Getting old sucks.
You're allergic to hops.So I decided to give to give it a shot and reduce beer consumption
Could be.You're allergic to hops.
Maybe... I am not a supper fan of IPAs.You're allergic to hops.
I recently heard that a person that can put their shoes on while standing -- by lifting one foot at a time and adding socks, shoes, and tying -- can be considered in decent shape. I honestly haven't tried it yet but it may take a little practice.Some TV show lady said standing on one leg while brushing teeth is a good core exercise - I'll take good as relative. I pet my cat with my foot while I brush my teeth. Does that count?
Most people ingest more sodium than they need to on a regular basis. It's literally in everything. Generally the culprit of muscle cramps is dehydration and too little potassium, magnesium, or calcium.With it being really hot out recently, I have been watching my hydration levels and using things such as Nuun tablets. However I started digging more into the science behind it as I noticed a performance decline with my long-format workouts since it has been hotter out. I discovered I might not be getting enough salt, which not only reduces water, but it also causes a reduction on total blood volume.
I picked up the book WIN: Achieve Peak Athletic Performance... by Dr. James DiNicolantonio and it included quite a bit of the science behind how important Salt is for our system and that many Doctors get it wrong when the prescribe low sodium diets.
Additionally, there was a paper published back in March that really provides further clarification for endurance performance and the relationship with salt. I have noticed a couple of times I would get leg or foot cramps when I was running Tough Mudder obstacle course races, and am wondering if I am salt deficient. I have one in October than I am going to run and I am going to see about preloading.
What are your experiences with salt and athletic performance? Have your doctors told you to cut the salt out of your diet? What are your thoughts on these new studies that show that we might actually need more salt if we have particular athletic goals?
How is it that we are so freaking advanced and wealthy in so many ways, yet we are not even close to being the healthiest?
Not anymore you can't.You can get out of a veterinarian's office for under $30 in the US.
You are 100% on point. I think it is ridiculous that we need to be diagnosed and sick even for some insurances to cover things. I have said it before and I will say it again, Preventative Health Care should be 'free' to the citizens! If there is a way to get ahead of many of these issues, we all would be better off.Affordable access to healthcare would do wonders for lots of people. If you aren't worried about how you're going to pay the medical bills then going to the Dr. Isn't an issue.
I agree what we east too much processed food. I had not heard of the changing our DNA, but that would not surprise me. I have heard of it changing our hormone profiles and causing all sorts of issues. Not just for folks who eat meat either.We simply eat too much processed food. It's not natural and I'm convinced it's changing our DNA.
I feel ya. We're all relatively healthy (knocks on wood). Outside of braces for the girls when they were younger we've probably spent more on vet visits and surgeries for my two dogs. One of mine had TPLO surgeries in both knees three years apart and that probably put me back $7,500. Thankfully we can afford it and not have to worry about going in debt.BTW - I wish I could get out of the vets office for 30 dollars. My pets are costing me more in medication than my family right now. Three senior dogs all on some type of meds.
Affordable access to healthcare would do wonders for lots of people. If you aren't worried about how you're going to pay the medical bills then going to the Dr. Isn't an issue.
Today I went to the German walk-in for neck/shoulder pain. We have private US insurance (don't pay German taxes so don't get German medical insurance) and it cost me 24€ for the appointment and 30€ for the meds. This was not co-pays. You can get out of a veterinarian's office for under $30 in the US.
From what I've heard, the European model is cheaper but takes longer to see a doctor. I know I'm broad brushing it. Each country is probably different is a subtle way.On our 2017 ten day walking tour in Ireland our 25 yr old daughter fell ill. Our tour guide booked daughter a visit with the guide's personal GP, drop of the hat. No strep, but just a virus. Office visit plus meds cost $45 E.
Most people I know are waiting months for specialist appointments in the US. I have to book the dentist months in advance. If you’re sick you just go to urgent care because the primary care doctor is booked out.From what I've heard, the European model is cheaper but takes longer to see a doctor. I know I'm broad brushing it. Each country is probably different is a subtle way.
So there is no advantage in our system as opposed the European model, except that certain people can make money off of it.Most people I know are waiting months for specialist appointments in the US. I have to book the dentist months in advance. If you’re sick you just go to urgent care because the primary care doctor is booked out.
I probably need to get in to a dermatologist this year. I don't like my current one, I basically got transferred to them after my previous one retired a couple of years ago. If i want a 10 minute appointment with him it will be in May. Most of the other here locally aren't accepting new patients. The one that I've found that does accept patients has an appointment in September.Most people I know are waiting months for specialist appointments in the US. I have to book the dentist months in advance. If you’re sick you just go to urgent care because the primary care doctor is booked out.
Just had my first crown a month ago. Insurance paid some but I still have a hefty remainder.Went to the dentist for scheduled cleaning & x-rays - x-rays showed a cavity under / at the edge of a crown, so the crown failing needing to be replaced - to have the work done would be the equivalent of my monthly pension. Talk about being a big $uck.
I have read some good stories about Attia, and I think the more people like him ( people that reach a certain level of notoriety) boost themselves and their ideas, the further back we should stand from the glow of their campfire ring. Just sayin'.II think I mentioned it before, but I firmly believe everyone needs to read this book:
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Outlive: The Science & Art of Longevity - New Book by Peter Attia
A groundbreaking manifesto on living better and longer that challenges the conventional medical thinking on aging and reveals a new approach to preventing chronic disease and extending long-term health, from a visionary physician and leading longevity expert.peterattiamd.com
Its not about living a longer live in terms of years, but living fully in the years that we have. He is an MD, and goes deep into the issues with the medical industry and what needs to be done to change it. He also goes into detail about what we can do in our personal lives to prevent needing to rely so much on the medical industry.
A few years ago, I lost my taste for bread. I then noticed that I didn't feel so well after I ate bread, so I (mostly) stopped eating bread. That means I stopped eating as much butter, cheese, peanut butter and other fatty things people eat with bread. I also only eat when I'm hungry, and I eat what my body wants at the moment. For this reason, I, too, am down about 50 lb. It feels good, doesn't it?My fun update is that I'm now down 50 pounds since January, averaging 1-2 pounds a week (which I think is considered "sustainable weight loss"). The simple formula for me as been "stop eating when I'm full." I had a bad relationship with food--continuing to eat just because it tasted good, "eating my feelings" in terms of emotional eating, late night snacking when I should probably just go to bed, etc. No real change to what I eat--just focusing on quantity. I like food too much to deprive myself and it be sustainable.
I've certainly increased activity, but now I'm to the point where I think I'll enjoy purposeful exercise more like going to the gym now that my latent joint pain is pretty much gone.
That is awesome!My fun update is that I'm now down 50 pounds since January, averaging 1-2 pounds a week (which I think is considered "sustainable weight loss"). The simple formula for me as been "stop eating when I'm full." I had a bad relationship with food--continuing to eat just because it tasted good, "eating my feelings" in terms of emotional eating, late night snacking when I should probably just go to bed, etc. No real change to what I eat--just focusing on quantity. I like food too much to deprive myself and it be sustainable.
I've certainly increased activity, but now I'm to the point where I think I'll enjoy purposeful exercise more like going to the gym now that my latent joint pain is pretty much gone.