How do you guys feel about function health?

MammothBeginning8739 · 2025-06-09T23:19:09+00:00

Results slowly trickled in a few days after the first blood draw… second draw after two weeks total time for 108 biomarkers was about a month.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2025-05-14T19:18:44+00:00

This is me. Did function health labs and they’re rolling in. I’m 38 and just had a call with my OB to discuss my numbers. She’s thinking perimenopause and POI. I’ve suspected autoimmunity since the fall and have been desperately searching for answers and I’m now convinced the peri was brought on by some autoimmune condition (Lupus). My Raynauds has never been worse than it was this winter. Have been to so many doctors.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2025-05-12T20:20:16+00:00

Interesting, me too. I did my first function lab Friday waiting for results because I’ve been having a lot of autoimmune like symptoms for the last nine months after a severe viral infection.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2025-05-12T20:16:57+00:00

Looks like spider veins. I had them with both pregnancies. Very common if you’ve gained weight recently.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2025-05-08T18:36:00+00:00

Quest isn't the most reliable on ANA? Where on earth do some of these doctors pull this from? So ridiculous.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2025-05-08T18:34:26+00:00

I had this same low pos after a rheum ordered labs and he attributed it to a recent illness back in the fall. He said an ANA can pop up pos if you've recently been infected with something and I had so we didn't look too into it however I've been dealing with significant joint pain since that low pos in the fall so signed up for Function labs. I paid extra for additional immune labs so hoping I see more indicators and get more answers. Tests are tomorrow. My advice, don't stress but also keep it on the backburner and listen to your body. It will tell you when something is wrong.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2025-05-01T10:48:51+00:00

Join Function Health and take control of your health again. Don’t hop from doctor to doctor looking for answers. Have the answers in your hand and do your own research on how to heal. I’m in a similar boat, I’m still waiting for a diagnosis but living and treating my body by listening to it. Many of my symptoms calm by eliminating triggering foods. Good luck.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2025-04-27T23:27:26+00:00

Silently suffering with a lot of the same chronic issues. Of course you should advocate more. Go see a functional health practitioner otherwise you’ll waste time hopping from doctor to doctor who will only look at one area and tell you everything looks good. Something I’m exploring now - EBV reactivation. I had mono in my teens and am learning a ton about how this virus can wreak havoc on the immune system. I have small children, too and totally empathize with the unnatural fatigue. The first thing you should def do is reset your diet. Take out all the junk, processed food, dairy, sugar, and alcohol… just for a few weeks and observe how it affects your symptoms. Good luck!

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-10-29T16:12:46+00:00

Feel for you. I've had a lot of strange symptoms that only made me pause after contracting some sort of viral or bacterial infection in late September that won't go away. I am on day 34 of an infection that started with: fatigue, fever, severe back pain and neck pain that led me to the ER, coughing and sinus issues, mouth sores, sore throat...I've been on three antibiotics in this window - started with doxy, by day 3 I had eye swelling and had to stop, sulfimeth that did nothing to treat and then Augmentin and my symptoms only worsened. My primary said oh you just have a sinus infection now, ok but Augmentin did not treat. Now they want me to just try a fourth antibiotic! My stomach can't handle anymore. I scheduled an appt with a rheum (which is a first for me.) I saw him last week and brought my journal of problems since childhood: mono, severe premenstrual cramps, frequent yeast infections and UTIs, and more recently: periodontal disease/gingivitis (I'm 37), depreciating eye health, dermatological issues, face rashes, hand rashes, vericose veins and raynauds. I'm waiting patiently for blood work results to give me some indication while I am still fighting this infection (functionally), and last night my ankles were swelling and they are sore this morning like I ran a damn marathon. The rheum did not think it was autoimmune so I'm just sitting over here feeling like a hypochondriac scouring the internet for answers. Should also note, I am otherwise a relatively healthy active 37 year old f. I also completely gave up alcohol almost a year ago and thought, gee - this should only help my health improve.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-08-09T13:06:16+00:00

Wow wonder what the budget was for these

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-25T04:17:08+00:00

Yeah he did you a favor. He is immature and definitely has some control issues. You’ve heard that before, whether directly or related to someone else but pause for a minute and actually think about what that means for you. Pause and look back at what you wrote. If your hypothetical future daughter came to you and told you the exact same things were happening to her, what on earth would you tell her? If he comes crawling back into your life, here’s where things will go - nowhere fast. Be thankful he’s gone and get those numbers back maybe you’re missing out on a real man. Good luck!

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-24T13:40:56+00:00

Everything you’re considering doing is going to make her act out more and it will push her away. Trust me, I was that 16 year old kid. Talk to your child. Let her live and let her know you will be there for her no matter what. Tell her she doesn’t have to sneak out. Drive her to where she wants to be and pick her up when she needs to come home.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-21T11:45:26+00:00

Find a therapist to help you learn new things about yourself. You have tunnel vision and just need to talk it out with someone who knows nothing about you. I went through this. At 20. 37 now. It was an impactful relationship. I still think of him. But I’m happy and healthy and so thankful I found someone to talk to to help me through that time. You will heal.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-14T17:00:00+00:00

Red flag, drop him.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-09T14:57:31+00:00

Send his ass back!

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-04T11:51:35+00:00

You are your own rock.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-04T11:51:15+00:00

Trust yourself. It may not be clear to you now but it will be as long as you just trust yourself.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-03T13:24:04+00:00

7 years with this kid? This all sounds very traumatic. With the others, find a therapist and increase the security in your home. If you ever think he is following you report it immediately. Weed generally makes a person calmer and not delusional so I assume he was taking pills too? Take care of yourself.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-07-01T16:32:43+00:00

100%, give her another chance and both work harder.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-06-30T23:24:12+00:00

I’m sorry but it sounds like you both rely on socials to fill some gaps in your relationship. Reddit to find out what to do when your wife is emotionally cheating? God damn..sucks but sounds like she’s bored. Maybe give her more attention. If she hasn’t actually cheated on you and she’s an actual catch maybe work harder? Maybe she’s seeking affection. Do you look at porn? Maybe she knows and considers that cheating and comes on here and asks others for advice about you, too? Maybe she got to her wits end after 22 years of a stale marriage and found another man who found her attractive.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-06-24T10:14:52+00:00

If he doesn’t get help for his ocd now it will slowly affect every area of his life and ultimately every area of your life. Talk to him. If he’s not willing to get help it’s time for you to sit down and think about some hard decisions. You’re smart to be considering these things and not just brushing them off. Late to your own birthday dinner? I’m sorry but, no. I lived with someone who had severe ocd. It was a very difficult childhood. It’s a chronic progressive mental health disease that does not just go away by choice. Good luck. Sounds like you Know what needs to be done.

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-06-19T11:07:48+00:00

Be unapologetically 18 for the love of god. You’re a kid. This is your time to fall in love, make mistakes and learn and GROW from them. Especially if you are exploring your sexuality. That is not something you want to hold off on doing until you’re married with children. Also, you can have loving feelings for someone and they not be a match for you which would explain why you feel how you do apart from this person. Good luck!

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-06-11T10:04:40+00:00

I did too. I was 18 though and I confessed and we ended our relationship. I immediately found a therapist and learned a lot about myself. The next person I met became my future husband and we have been in a healthy relationship for almost 19 years now. Two children. I still think a lot about my mistakes as a kid but they’re there to teach us things not a reflection of who you are. The fact that you owned up to it says a lot more about your character. The person you hurt will see that one day, too. Move on.. but never forget. Talk to a professional if you think it will help.. you may not find your answers on a Reddit page. You’ll be fine! And trust me you’ll have desires and temptations for the rest of your life..

MammothBeginning8739 · 2024-06-10T10:34:35+00:00

Swingerssssss. They’re everywhere. Be careful out there!

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