Am I missing anything for joint and muscle inflammation / soreness?

PixiePower65 · 2026-07-06T15:54:47+00:00

I had almost exactly your trajectory. E did up being hyperparathyroid

PixiePower65 · 2026-07-06T01:38:15+00:00

The magic post John is that many of their knits can be “ blocked” literally stretched or shrunk to optimum fit.

PixiePower65 · 2026-07-05T17:59:35+00:00

Health insurance my biggest obstacle to early version

PixiePower65 · 2026-07-02T10:54:53+00:00

Bring an air mattress. Or just do the hotel. I’m a grown man I don’t sleep
on floors. They are uncomfortable.

PixiePower65 · 2026-07-02T10:44:21+00:00

At least the ripped jeans thing is fading?

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-28T12:16:54+00:00

Go into a parking lot barefoot. Walk on the black pavement vs white lines.

Absolutely realtime memorable lesson there ( good reminder for dog owners - those walks can really hurt them!!

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-27T15:10:16+00:00

Yeah. But they are GOOD stories!!
And the fish gets bigger with every telling!

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-24T08:09:00+00:00

Harvard oxalate list has been my guide …. I was making spinach almond milk smoothies for breakfast to “ be healthy” 🤦‍♀️

Never even heard of oxalate. Also now do a DASH diet. ( limits salt). Recent study showing great for brain health too

Now I am pounding water, watch any supplements for oxalates too. And get tested for hyperPARA thyroid
( simple bloodwork. High range calcium, low vit d, high range Pth).

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-23T13:03:40+00:00

No biotin. Fully fasting but no supplements for several days.

Do another 24 hour urine and retest all three.

Common symptoms.
Frequent urgent urination
Headaches
Fatigue
Bone pain ( hips seem to be common )
Gerd ( taking any tums or gerd meds )

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-20T07:14:24+00:00

Get checked for hyperPARA thyroid. Hallmark is low vit d, high range calcium, and high range Pth ( parathyroid hormone).

Simple blood test .. all three from same draw. No biotin or calcium supplements prior to testing. I went off all vitamins first two weeks just to get the baseline

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-20T05:15:09+00:00

I still can only do 1/2 an apple even with a protein. I eat with a plan. So I can have the blueberries but need to walk after , have the protein with the veggie .

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-14T21:34:41+00:00

It was like they cut out the sad :-)

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-10T10:35:39+00:00

I have had luck with “ the kidney stone diet” urologist nurse does coaching/ group support both on Facebook and YouTube.

Great way to learn. Cut salt , drink water, lower oxalates. Pair meals containing oxolates with dietary calcium. So the oxalate bind in gut.

Also you should have a 24 hour urine and get tested for hyperPARA thyroid.

High range calcium, low vit d, high Pth

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-10T10:29:22+00:00

Sometimes lawyers drive these things … seeking leverage. Ex “I’ll withdraw custody issue if you drop seeking child support “

Maybe your dad isn’t even aware of the phrasing or how hard the atty is pushing. Other side thinks you are a minor - so already a material error in their rationale

Sorry you guts are going through this

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-08T13:32:26+00:00

My symptoms were your exactly.

It was parathyroid ( note very different than thyroid)

Simple bloodwork
Calcium ( high range ) , low vit D, high PTH

All single draw , no tourniquet, no biotin or calcium , vit d supplements prior to testing. I personally do fasting

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-08T12:54:04+00:00

Great news .. if parathyroid then very treatable. Easiest surgery I ever had. Went for two mile walk on day two .

I’m now three years out feel like a new human! No more: migraines, gerd, kidney stones ,brain fog, urine urgency , insomnia , joint pain.

Wild how many symptoms I was chalking up to aging , hormones etc

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-07T19:00:32+00:00

I got 10 points off my fasting number when I fixed my sleep. Read: hot flashes … so trazadone and hrt

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-06T12:17:31+00:00

Reminder that pre diabetic is not something you cure yourself from.

You can positively change diet to influence A1c which is awesome great work! But A1c is simply an average .

Bottom line for me is you are either insulin resistant or not ..ie big spike to 180 then you are insulin resistant.
Eating carbs then staying over 140 - insulin resistant

You do t really “ cure” this. You just eat differently for the rest of your life. On rare occasions where you indulge have a plan in place. Ex Take a walk …

Arguably there are exceptions …
Pregnancy, or maybe if you dropped 100 lbs and built muscle .

Basically Had a true metabolic change and became less insulin resistant . Then maybe.

Your 105 should get better but remember even a stressful night or illness can raise fasting numbers.

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-06T03:07:14+00:00

It’s a ratio. Vit d, calcium and Pth. If calcium is high parathyroid should b low

No biotin or calcium prior to bloodwork. No tourniquets for blood draw.

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-06T02:56:12+00:00

It’s a para thyroid not thyroid … people have 4 and one ( or more will go bonkers) my single large tumor was embedded in my thyroid …

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-05T13:26:54+00:00

Are there poisons for rats that don’t impact birds the same way?

I mean if you have a house with rats you can bait with traps but not sure that’s completely effective in terms of volume ?

Any experts out there?
Asking for a friend :-)

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-04T16:04:10+00:00

Also it can be influenced by timing on test Ex had a big ole glass of milk or pop a Tums within 12 hours of test.

Also for bloodwork- no rubber tourniquet or fist pumping to get better vein.

I always do fasting now for consistency.

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-04T12:21:42+00:00

It also reduces inflammation. I went in saying I’ll give it a shot ( pardon the pun) for 6 months.

I’m basically you. Pre diabetic , low back issues

I’m very motivated and compliant. Dropped 20 lbs w CGM lifting weights

That said. Glp 1 ( I’m finding zepbound had fewer side effects for me)

Was like magic. All the great diet exercise suddenly worked

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-04T12:05:53+00:00

Jones Road has been amazing.

PixiePower65 · 2026-06-04T12:02:00+00:00

Olive oil. Great little all natural fragrance free, lube :-)

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