SoopahFly
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It sucks getting old
Been going to the gym for almost a decade now but suddenly, this past few months my body has been giving me a lot of shit. Woke up one day in June with a terrible lower back pain that never went away, Teeth are starting to break and chip despite good oral hygine, got so sick that it laid me flat for a two weeks last month, and for the past few weeks had been having a hard time sleeping. All of this just shy of turning 40. WTF body!? I'm taking care of you and shit. It's not like I'm stressed or depressed or anything. C'mon, work with me.
forcedfx
Just about 40? Yea sounds about right.
Vengeance1791
TurkeyFarmsBlelluh
Honestly how lupus started for me . My body was just crapping itself.
DrDred
Couple of things to check. Check your test levels at your doc I don't know why I'm assuming you're a guy and have your thyroid checked.
Froggie243
Take a multivitamin for 30 days and see if you feel better. Sounds bunk but seriously helped my depression. Worth a try for $10
ZombieSideTackle
Get a book by James Nestor called "Breath." Helps with sleep, but also...everything else.
3nergy
Cancer. Get blood work done asap. Your body doesn't fail this hard abruptly. Best of luck.
AteUp
Go to the doctor dude, that's not normal
IHateTheLotOfYou
Same and I take all vitamins and minerals and get check ups but still, shit breaking left and right. Just thru out my back. I'm 30
BrickShakes
Ask your doctor, it could be a diet thing. Your needs change a little with both age and muscle mass and not fulfilling them can fuck you up.
thepicklebucket
Go to the doctor, that's not the old.
FNtraffic
We’ve been trying to contact you about your body’s extended warranty
PineappleHerder
AllAboutThatD
The teeth part. You might be grinding your teeth without knowing. Check with your dentist!
Thicker8
Covid?]
APoorCollegeStudent
Yea nobody sat me down for the reverse puberty talk either
gabblah
Go get a check up! a friend had really bad back pains after his workouts and dismissed it, found out he had a couple of tumours months after
oldandfat
I would suggest going to a medical professional. I presume that because you are asking Imgur that you are in the US and can't afford it
IAmTheFarmer
REST IS JUST AS IMPORTANT
Smartnership
24 hours a day, I’m gonna be Superman
azarza
'that never went away,' - id talk to someone about that
pmez
Dude (or dude-ette) - That's not normal. 40 --- Please - you're still a young punk. Go see a doctor. Don't ignore it.
VirtualHugger
ExcessivePeanutButter
Not enough people appreciate the importance of a good diet. It can be life-changing; it has far more impact than exercise.
BraveStrawberry
Listen to throwawaydoctor. Once you mentioned your teeth were chipping out of nowhere, I got concerned. Not a dr, but go to one. ASAP.
ThrowawayDoctor1564
Lurked here for years, never posted, registered to respond. I'm a doctor. Sorry to be blunt but you need urgent bloods to rule out myeloma.
Cats2cats
If ruled out go autoimmune.
GrandPubabofMoldistan
I am another doctor and that screams myeloma to me too. Get blood work asap
Lurkerdraegon
@Op, Def go to the Dr.
miraclemaxcoc
@op what you are experiencing is not normal even at 50. See a doctor ASAP
rowingrowingrowing
I am not doctor, but I came here to say this, too.
Cats2cats
Nurse here. Was about to say go see a doc then I scrolled a little further.
SoopahFly
Will get myself checked. Thanks for the info
SonrisaFlores
I'm not a doctor but cancer was my first thought as well. Good luck OP!
Malloon
Up up up you go. Check this @OP. Sorry if it's true.
idonthaveanyideawhatthehelliamtalkingabout
can you change your name too SometimestobluntDoctor and come just once in a while
xXDefinitelyNotARobotXx
@op please see this
WoopDeFrickenDoo
My Dad had a mug I often think about, it said "after 40 it's patch, patch, patch"
DiscombobulatedQA
Lower back pain is serious. Dial back the deadlifts and squats and add more stretching for about 4 to 8 weeks
YoloSwagginsAndTheKnightsOfTheRoundTable
I had the say issue and stretching/core work helped to get rid of it. Sounds like they should def go to a doctor though
Yoganmahew
The back pain may be resulting in grinding teeth at night too, so done assume unrelated causes.
DiscombobulatedQA
Sorry. I don't understand what you mean?
TakeMeToFrontPageAndBackFiveTimesADay
I think they meant “don’t” assume unrelated causes. I think the teeth chipping and the bones hurting are probably gonna be related to diet
DrDoALittleMoreThanBareMinimum
Seems more like some kind of deficiency to me. As you get older the risk to reward for intense compound exercises like deadlift and squats
DrDoALittleMoreThanBareMinimum
Isn't good enough to justify carrying on with it. Better to do isolated training and maintain good nutrient intake
thelittlestjedi
Get blood work. Could be some deficiency somewhere. Low vitamin D or some shit. Best thing to do is check.
TheSongofRiver
That. A long term low vitamine B level has fucked up a lot for me. I get shots now, but damage is done.
iamawaffleiron
I'm 27 and this suddenly started happening to me. Turns out my endocrine system throwing a fit. Trt helped me physically and mentally
albertawings30001
If you live north of Arizona you are d3 deficient and if you are black 2x as low, everyong needs min 1000iu per day.
Clemptor
D, magnesium, potassium, B12
PlagueVector
Yep, get checked!
Hemelsblauw
This!
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squishsquatch
This!!!! I was having everything OP mentioned, severely low vitamin D levels.
cheeseguy3412
I had undetectable levels of vitamin D. Massive doses of it leave me unconscious, small doses just exhaust me, but then I've been /1
cheeseguy3412
exhausted since I was 6, which is as far back as I can recall. Been taking only large doses for 2 years, no changes to anything. /2
purplekittenskittles
2 forms of vitamin D dietary supplements: vit. D2 (ergocalciferol) and vit. D3 (cholecalciferol). Apparently which one you take matters.
cheeseguy3412
Yeah, I've tried any number of things from a few docs, none have any idea so far over the last couple decades.
cheeseguy3412
Having weird reactions to normal things sucks. /3
SociallyAwkwardCanadianMoose
Maybe you are a vampire hybrid???
MarvinSuggsMuppaphone
http://doctorkatend.com/vitamin-k2-and-the-calcium-paradox/ look into vitamin K2 for your teeth
Smartnership
She’s not an MD doctor, need more sources. http://doctorkatend.com/about/
Smartnership
Here’s more about it elsewhere: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/vitamin-k2#dental-health
Smartnership
“Researchers have speculated that vitamin K2 may affect dental health. However, no human studies have tested this directly.”
MarvinSuggsMuppaphone
The joy of Healthline, confusing things by having a couple tidbits on K2 and following it with K1. It’s like saying B1 and B2 are the same.
MarvinSuggsMuppaphone
Her book was the one my dad’s orthopaedic surgeon told him to read and it has an extensive bibliography.
IndigoLizard
Do you have any tips for receding GUMS? I use Listerine mouthwash and 'Colgate Cavity Protect toothpaste' right now. Anything else? :(
RunawaySpoons
If you're using mouthwash after brushing your teeth, you're rinsing away any protective benefit of the toothpaste.
RunawaySpoons
(same goes for rinsing your mouth with plain water after brushing too)
MarvinSuggsMuppaphone
K2 should help, even if you supplement I’d add hard cheeses (edam, gouda, cheddar) in your diet &/or sauerkraut to help good bacteria, too>
MarvinSuggsMuppaphone
They’re good sources with extra benefit. Are you staying hydrated? “Mask mouth” has become an issue (dry mouth leading to gum disease)
HandoB4Javert
Vitamins and minerals get used up faster when you exercise, you may not be replacing them all. Also body changes happen throughout life.
JeffwiththeNukes
Also its less efficient so you need more of them to have a similar result.
biomechanic2010
Yup. A lot of physicians aren't trained horribly well in exercise physiology so they won't recommend supplementation for heavy exercise
HonestlyNotARobot
yeah...talking to a nutritionist and personal trainer is more useful than I thought it would be
brianthefly
“Body changes happen throughout life” Me:
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brianthefly
Forgot my /s
SoopahFly
probably should think about taking some supplements then
GetlnLoserWereGonnaOffendEveryone
Just take them, don’t think about it. If nothing else, it’s just expensive pee
Kaleopolitus
Unless you're American, go to the doctor and consult them.
MarkusFrodo
Greens powder like athletic greens, cal and mag citrate, vitamin k2, adaptenogens like Ashwaganda and maca. 2 grams of nat vit c with 2g msm
Thebrassbell
Had something similar happen got a blood test, I was in great shape.. but Holy hell came up I was deficient in allot of things..
mroranges
You need to get bloodwork done, what you're describing sounds serious.
SithElephant
Supplements if your diet is decent are rarely of much use.
Dravit
Look for GOOD supplements, many of them are garbage.
wegotsnacksnow
Also digestion worsens / acid / pancreatic enzyme production drops off w age = malnutrition. Gas, bloating, changing bm habits? Betaine HCl
HandoB4Javert
Vit D with calcium helps the body absorb it faster. Zinc, and possibly Vit. C you don't need to go overboard just to make expensive pee.
Nikolai5
Get yourself checked out, could be anything. My Mum has an iron deficiency she didn't know about that was causing fatigue.
whitebbwolf
also make sure your protein is a good 1 /not half carbs & u could also have issues with sweeteners messing up your gut biome
HandoB4Javert
My friend also managed to dissolve a lot of his teeth through cola drinks, but I think you already don't drink them much, if at all.
GetlnLoserWereGonnaOffendEveryone
Except vitamins ADEK, don’t take too much of any of those
Dranton12
Oh bud if you’re not even taking a multivitamin, start yesterday.
purplekittenskittles
OMG yes you need to supplement! Especially trace minerals needed for hydration. Also you may seriously need to STRETCH. Check out David ...
purplekittenskittles
Goggins. He is an amazing Ultra athlete, ultra runs, navy seal, army ranger and he started having medical issues and pain and it turned ...
purplekittenskittles
Out he simply needed to stretch. His muscles were all tight and shortened. I recommend his book Can't Hurt Me, it's a lil dark tho.
purplekittenskittles
You need to stretch after every work out. Yoga is amazing. Hope that helps @Op
alphanius
Don't go on supplements, try eating normal food that contains the stuff. Uncooked vegetables and fruits can help a lot.
appleshampooooo
Look at your diet first. Your body will absorb vitamins and minerals from food much better than supplements
Davies46
Probably should go see a doctor first.
ript11
I second this
MrblMonster
Do bloodwork, get a consultation
msgbubba
illogicalphallusies
then you arent buying vitamins... (im not that broke.gif)
whitebbwolf
DeityOfSnuggles
How can you work out for a decade and not take supplements
doesntmatter
Most people don't want to literally piss away their money
DeityOfSnuggles
So don’t use supplements that are not scientifically backed.
SensualMeatball
If you can, get bloods and a doctor's appointment rather than imgur advice :)
derekjohn
Pro tip.
homoerection
Just the tip
MediocreExtremist
but we have dozens of opinions
idonthaveanyideawhatthehelliamtalkingabout
Listen to almost none of them or somehing
jj999124
Monke togethur stronk helth