Alexxx-Returns Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 So some point near the end of last year, I posted a thread asking if I should see a doctor on account of me bloating like a balloon whenever I eat. The response was a resounding "yes". So I went, and I got blood tests for digestive issues, and gave in all sorts of samples, and the results came back that I had IBS, because the blood/poo work had ruled out everything else. So the bloating was very unfortunately incurable, just peppermint oil capsules and low FODMAP foods for however long I still want to try and look hot for. The blood work also found out that I was anaemic. So, I went through the system for this. More blood tests found out it was because of a vitamin B12 deficiency (oddly enough, deficient in this and this alone, even more oddly, I eat plenty of meat which is where most of it comes from in the diet). More blood tests found out that it WASN'T pernicious anaemia, so I was given an appointment at the hospital because at this point, while for some reason I was no long anaemic, why I was deficient in B12 was a complete mystery. I was booked in for a colonoscopy which investigated the terminal ileum (where B12 is absorbed in the intestine), and all the biopsies for that came back normal, so it was even more of a mystery. So I guess it's just been put down to being "one of those things", and I've been prescribed B12 shots. I had my first one on Thursday, and I have the next one on Friday and the next the Friday after that (I need 3 in a space of 2 weeks, and one every 3 months after that), and quite honestly, I feel great. I've been waking up earlier and I feel less tired. I feel like my muscles are more tolerant of exercise- I ran 1.3 miles the other day and again today, which is the furthest I've ever ran in my ENTIRE LIFE. You know sometimes you get so used to a certain state of being, you think it's normal? I can't believe I used to live so tired and everything and thought it was how everyone went about their day. So yeah, I feel like I have a new lease on life now. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vitaly Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 12 minutes ago, Rhíulchabán said: Sometimes a little bit of a vitamin boost is really all you need to feel a lot better, which is amazing. Like vitamin D 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggdodger Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 A reassuring start to any thread... Glad you're getting your vitamins, though. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtrekkie Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 Hey, that's really great! Is there anything you need to do to stay on top of it, though? Other than the shots? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxx-Returns Posted August 2, 2016 Author Share Posted August 2, 2016 11 minutes ago, Jtrekkie said: Hey, that's really great! Is there anything you need to do to stay on top of it, though? Other than the shots? It's probably worth getting a blood test every blue moon to see what my levels are doing, but other than that, just a good diet and overall healthy lifestyle, as with anything else 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I'm happy you're feeling better! Keep on running, you'll feel even better the more you run. ^^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Good news! I take the Vitamin D every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexxx-Returns Posted August 3, 2016 Author Share Posted August 3, 2016 I don't get enough Vitamin D. Does anyone have any Vitamin D that they could give to me? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Doggo Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 2 hours ago, Alexxx-Returns said: I don't get enough Vitamin D. Does anyone have any Vitamin D that they could give to me? I have a bottle of the stuff in my room! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#00Buck Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 5 hours ago, Alexxx-Returns said: I don't get enough Vitamin D. Does anyone have any Vitamin D that they could give to me? I have a very large amount. You can have as much as you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarcastic Coffeecup Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Goes to show visiting doctors is worth it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 On 08/03/2016 at 6:52 PM, Sarcastic Coffeecup said: Goes to show visiting doctors is worth it. Agreed, you should all stop by for a visit! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 19 minutes ago, DrGravitas said: Agreed, you should all stop by for a visit! You don't want me there. I'm a furry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrGravitas Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 6 minutes ago, Enigma said: You don't want me there. I'm a furry. I have taken a solemn vow to turn away no patient! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 28 minutes ago, DrGravitas said: I have taken a solemn vow to turn away no patient! You're a good man... fox.. skeleton....thing. *shakes hand/paw* @w@ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggdodger Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 43 minutes ago, DrGravitas said: I have taken a solemn vow to turn away no patient! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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