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Why do the soles of my feet burn?

admin — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 20:51:30 +0000

Some nights (not all) the soles of my feet feel like they are on fire. I have fibromyalgia and arthritis in my left wrist. No diabetes, though I have high cholesterol which I am controlling with meds, diet and exercise.
I used to have the burning when I’d stand on my feet all day, but I’m unemployed, so my standing is limited right now.
I’ve googled Raynaud’s Syndrome and don’t think that could be it. There are no other symptoms to correlate with that.

Depression has made me dumb?

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 22:49:58 +0000

When I was 15 I fell into a deep depression. I got mono and then had a few traumatic experiences. I was pretty depressed, to the point I wasn’t getting out of bed, I rarely ate, I self harmed (but I didn’t tell anyone about it, it wasn’t for attention seeking) and I was just very unwell.

Prior to this I had always been pretty smart. I understood new concepts, I could work out mathematical problems, I could spell most words, I could comprehend body language and people’s cues.

It took me a year to begin to recover. I was on anti-depressants (citalopram) but I came off them this year.

I’m now 21 and I feel as though I’m just stupid. I don’t know how to respond to social situations like I use to and academically I’m not what I use to be.

I finished my university degree (I studied education) and I do brain teasers like Sudoku regularly. I walk 20-30minutes most days, I eat a healthy diet and I drink plenty of water. I usually get 10 hours sleep per night.

I also have arthritis (which limits the exercise) and Celiac Disease.

Will it come back? Or am I stuck feeling dumb? Is this related to the depression? And is there anything I can do about it.?

Thanks.

I have had a stiff nec with sharp pain, Headaches that progressivly get worse, pain in right shoulder for 1yr?

admin — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 00:51:15 +0000

I woke up 1 year ago with stiff neck and pain at the very top of my spine where it meet my skull. I have headaches that started as minor on right side but have gotten progressivly worse over the year. This is all constant pain every ay. Migraines, stress has been ruled out. CT showed arthritis in facet joints in my neck. I am sleepy 24 hrs a day and take provigal and a diet pill to stay awake during day. What could cause this? 5 yrs ago I was in a car accident- at 30 mph “t-boned” a car that ran a stop sign. That was only minor injury to neck. I am 53 yearold woman.

What is the pain I am feeling traveling throughout my body?

admin — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 02:55:48 +0000

Last week I caught what seems like a common cold, frequent dry cough, burning nose sinus, occasional big sneeze. No congestion or phlegm though. But at the same time I caught this cold my toes began to experiencing significant pain. The next day that same pain I felt in my fingers. Now the pain is in the entirety of my legs.

Here is my attempt to describe the pain:
It is not a numbing feeling, but more of a stabbing pain. It is not constant, but rather occurs for like three to four hours, then returns later in the day. The pain is not in the joints. It seems to be more of the surrounding areas. There are also no visual deformities(bruising, bending, etc). In addition, any pressure or movement of the affected area has no affect. For example when my legs hurt I can still walk fine. Another note is that I am 20 years old so arthritis or something of the sort seems unlikely. Lastly, I have not changed anything in my lifestyle like diet, drug, or exercise.

Hopefully I have provided enough for someone to speculate any possible reasons why I am experiencing this pain. I understand that only a doctor can truly diagnose the pain, but I would appreciate any insight you may have before I go down the doctor route.

Thank You

How long until I should see a difference after starting Syn-flex with my cat?

admin — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 04:50:51 +0000

My 15 year old spayed female cat Tigger was obese for most of her life due to a species inappropriate diet of kibble. She has slimmed down after starting prey model raw but still has arthritis from that, and from being declawed as a kitten (I was 4 and didn’t get a vote) I started Syn-flex yesterday and I’m doing the whole double-it-for-10-days thing as well. When should I see a difference if it’s going to work?

weight problem with various other symptoms?

admin — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 06:53:59 +0000

Main problem is weight gain. I am 5’3″ and currently weigh 212 lbs. In the last year I have gained about 30 pounds, I am more active than I was a year ago, eat healthier, have had blood work done (not thyroid), but can not lose weight, if I do lose any it comes back plus more. I nearly never eat fast food, never drink soda, only have alcohol once or twice a week. rarely eat junk food, diet leans more to the vegetarian side, try to eat whole grains over any other type. (white foods are rare) only have one or 2 cups of coffee or tea a day. avoid tap water , (reverse osmosis or spring water only …at least 64 oz a day)
I am aware that eating fewer than 1000 calories causes body to basically hibernate, but that’s all I care to eat most days.

other information that may be useful to problem above:
along with this I have a multitude of other symptoms originally I was told it was inflammatory arthritis I originally was put on steroids for over a year for this, ( but learned to control it with herbs and mostly organic diet for the past 5+ years) but now it seems more like fibromyalgia, which one dr. suggested a few years ago that I may have it but at the time I dismissed this because at the time that was the “go to
” diagnosis for doctors around my area. (will not list all the fibro symptoms here because you know what they are and I have them ALL)
BUT with all the symptoms listed above plus severe muscle cramping(mainly in legs and back) and swelling and severe pain of the feet . (no other cause for the muscle cramps. I stay well hydrated, I take a very potent vitamin. I am not on any medications. )
Exercise when body allows it includes yoga, walking 1 to 3 miles, dance, and chasing a 2yr old.

So with all this info…. whats wrong with me?????
(not a hypochondriac.. I do not want to go on any medication would rather treat with homeopathy, would rather stay out of local doctors’ offices for this because they only want to treat symptoms not find what the cause is.

please help!!!

why am I always hot and tired?

admin — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 08:50:16 +0000

I am a 26 year old female, and I’ve been feeling really tired, no matter how much sleep I get for the past 5 months or so. I’ve been checked for anemia as well as thyroid disorders. They test be practically every year for a thyroid disorders, and my levels are always normal. I have been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. But recently, I’ve started to get to the point where I feel hot and I literally sweat all the time with the slightest change i temperature. Other people are sometimes a little hot, but still comfortable. I’ll be sweating like mad and can’t stand it, and when it’s really cold, my body temperature is okay. I’ve tried drinking more water, and I’ve started taking a multivitamin on a regular basis, and so far nothing is helping. I have had some digestive problems for the past 18 years or so that have never been officially diagnosed. They make guesses, but that’s about it, and for the past 2 months I’ve actually been more regular than I’ve been in my entire life. I have gained about 10 pounds in the past 5 months, and I can’t seem to get it back off regardless of what I do. so i’m wondering what else it could be. I’ve been told a thyroid disorder wouldn’t make sense anyway, because if I were hot all the time, i would be losing weight, etc. But they still do tests, which always come back with nothing. I have been treated and tested through the years for just about every digestive issue there is, going all the way up to Crohn’s disease. I’ve changed my diet and everything else that’s been suggested. Since this started about 5 months ago or so, I started taking a multivitamin, changed my diet, took sleeping pills, changed my lifestyle according to sleep related recommendations, and I’ve been recently checked for thyroid disorders and anemia, which came up with nothing. It makes me less productive at work and less productive when i get home, and I worry about actually falling asleep on the drive home. The temperature thing makes it hard on everybody else around me.

Feeding vegetables to my dog?

admin — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 10:52:40 +0000

Hi everyone, my dog is obese and as a result has arthritis. He has always eaten horrible processed dog foods from the bag, and after his last vet visit it was clear I had to make a change in his diet for the sake of his health and happiness.
I have a list of things that are going to make up his diet from now on…no more bagged manufactured food.
Some of these things include zucchini, broccoli, and carrots.

The question I have is whether or not I should feed him those specific vegetables raw or cooked.
Broccoli, Zucchini, and Carrots, should they be cooked or raw? Why?
I love how some of you presume to know more about my dog than the vet who I take him to.
I said these vegetables are going to be INCLUDED in his diet, not the only thing in his diet.

To the person who says dogs are carnivores and therefore shouldn’t eat meat you are wrong.
Dogs are scavengers not carnivores, their diets should be diverse and include other things besides meat. While meat is an integral PART of the diet, it is not the only thing they should consume.

A good, simple exercise routine?

admin — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 12:51:09 +0000

I’m 23, around 5’2 and weigh around 110. I do not want to lose weight, but actually gain some if I can. I should also mention that my diet isn’t bad, since I know exercise and diet go hand in hand. But my main concern is exercise. I am not getting any right now and I don’t want to join a gym or buy workout videos. I also very easily become unmotivated when routines are too complex and you have to remember a bunch of steps (like “sets of reps”). I want to feel and become healthier and my stomach/lower abs are getting a little flabby so I want to target those, while also getting a good cardio.

So this is what I came up with:

10 minutes on an exercise bike as a warm up
10 minutes of bicycle crunches to target the lower body
10 minutes on the exercise bike again to wrap things up and end with cardio.

So a total of 30 minutes of exercise every day.

I was thinking of also climbing up and down the stairs in between the warm up and the bicycle crunches (like 5 min of stairs and 5 min of crunches), but I read that it can be bad on the knees in the long run and, although I don’t have it right now, arthritis runs in my family.

Now, as I already implied, exercise is not my field of expertise (not even close) so if what I wrote above as my plan is beyond dumb, then please feel free to make suggestions, but please be nice about it…thanks

I don’t want to at all, are they right?

admin — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 14:49:40 +0000

I’ve had people at my barn tell me my 22 year old TB should be euthanized. I know ultimately it’s my decision but i just wanted others opinions about it and what you would do if you were in my situation. BlackJack is a 22 year old thoroughbred who i love dearly. He is a rescue horse and had damaged his flexor tendon 2 years ago at his previous owners home. He still limps on it occasionally but i dont believe it causes him pain. I’ve had a vet come out and check it and he said he should be fine, he just couldnt be worked too hard. He has mild arthritis but is on supplements and flax seed for that. Being a TB he is so hard to keep weight on and his weight is yo-yoing like crazy and his feed hasn’t changed in 5 months. He is on Senior and Alfalfa cubes twice a day with a little oats. He has diarria on and off irregurally for no reason i can understand. I’ve had the vet come out and check that out and all he said is worm him and take the sweet feed out of his diet which i did. He is on a normal worming cycle but nothing seems to be working. Some of the people said with all he is going through the arthritis, the limp, the diarria, and the weight loss/gain he should be euthanized which i absolutly DONT want. Do you think he should be? If not what can i do to make him more comfortable? Thank you in advance, nothing rude please.
thanks for all the feedback! I’ve had to put down my fair share of horses working at the horse rescue, but all of them were very obviously in need to cross the rainbow bridge. I guess i was thinking maybe he wouldnt be as obvious. He is a happy fella and he has perfect teeth so its not his teeth. I’ll take him off alfalfa and ask my vet about an alternative. I think i needed to hear some of the stuff you guys said. He is living a pretty good life and seems happy and pain free so thats all that matters(: Thank you for your help everyone!