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Lately, my stomach has been bothering. When I stress, worry or have anxiety about anything it goes right to my stomach. PLUS I have a fear of throwing up so that adds to my stomach issues. 
A long time ago, I had similar problems with my stomach. I was placed on meds to help settle it and it took a few weeks to heal. I am in the same boat right now. I am taking the meds the Dr gave me to help reduce my upset stomach and reduce the current pain.
I take my health for granted A LOT. Now that I am not feeling well I realize how important it is to take care of yourself so you do not get in this situation in the first place. That is why I am making a lot of changes in the health department. I want to make sure to stay well and feel great because being sick SUCKS!
It has been 2 weeks of feeling sick and it is draining to me. Last night I threw myself a pity party because I was so tired of feeling ill. Then I stopped myself and remembered I am quite lucky.
When my sister went through her mastectomy and chemo for her breast cancer I am sure she felt a lot worse than me and she made it through the months to years of recover. I am sure there were many days when she would have loved to feel better and just be over it. I am sure there were many days where she cried herself to sleep because she was so scared. But, I am also sure said told herself to suck it up because she was going to feel better soon and brighter days were ahead.
Well I am sucking it up and knowing I am going to feel like myself before I know it. It only takes time to heal. The most important part is to commit to my health and keep myself from being here again.
This means I need to stop neglecting the body I have and start taking care of it. I need to invest in myself.
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Brad
on 27 Jun 2008 at 2:39 pm #
Michael, have you tried that Activia yogurt?
Perhaps acupuncture would help you?
I have had many health issues in my past and now I am doing much better, I still need my left hip replaced because I broke it in 2001 but I have been putting it off as long as possible.
As you said you looked at your sister and going through her mastectomy and chemo for her cancer, I also look at the many friends who suffered because of AIDS, and as I look around and realize how many friends I have lost so early it becomes depressing, but I can’t dwell on it.
I thought I lost a friend but it turns out he had moved to San Fan and is now back in Seattle!
I was completely overjoyed when I saw him, I figured he was one of many friends who ended up getting sick and having their family take care of them and lost touch and then die.
On a Brighter note! I REALLY REALLY hope you are feeling better! *smooch*
Take Care-
Brad
Michael
on 27 Jun 2008 at 3:30 pm #
Brad
I am going to Activia. Someone mentioned it to me this week as well. Thank you for the good idea. I think it is a great idea to try.
I will tell you since I wrote this post I have actual felt a lot better. Maybe it is the face I was able to get it out and share it instead of holding my fear and well being instead.
Thank you for the support and well wishes!
GaryJ
on 28 Jun 2008 at 5:25 pm #
Michael,
I’ve had the same problem with ill to my stomach, bloated and other problems.
The doctor told me that I wasn’t getting enough fiber and exercise (especially cardio).
I work 4:00pm to 4:00am 4 to 6 days a week, those hours will mess your system up.
The body is like a machine, fiber lubricates the inside and cardio helps the body’s internal system moving, blood, oxygen and waste.
I agree with Brad, yogurt wll be good for you, so is apple juice, take a brisk walk or ride a bike 20 to 30 minutes a day, you will be surprised how the body will start functioning like it should.
Healthy body and healthy mind, take care.
Gary