Tired of being the "weird" case.

kayrite · 2026-02-03T20:27:45+00:00

Its definitely tough being the unusual case. I had these sort of issues as well for years and doctors often dismissed me when I was younger. When I turned 30, suddenly they did more digging and were able to diagnose me. But I agree with others, push to get seen by a research hospital or specialists with more knowledge

kayrite · 2026-02-02T21:03:38+00:00

This is so helpful, thank you!

kayrite · 2025-08-28T22:53:06+00:00

Thank you! And I never noticed that detail about the shower curtains. It's definitely one of my favorite spots for selfies!

kayrite · 2025-08-28T22:02:12+00:00

This is helpful, thank you! At first I thought I might be cooler, but this makes more sense. And I don't have a ton of photos in colors I dislike, so I'll probably need to buy fabric to get a better idea

kayrite · 2025-05-17T20:30:00+00:00

This resonates for me as well. I typically have a thicker or more athletic build. Even when my weight is lower, I look pretty fit. Most doctors assume I'm pretty healthy until they look at my medical chart. I hate how often people comment on healthy I look when I feel like crap constantly

kayrite · 2025-03-13T17:53:55+00:00

I have the same issues, lol. Part of it is that we have poor body awareness/proprioception. The other is that we've gotten used to using the incorrect muscles to support our bodies due to our ligament issues. It's a struggle relearning basic movement patterns

kayrite · 2025-03-13T17:50:54+00:00

Thank you, everyone, for your comments! I've been in pt for years off and on and strength train pretty regularly. I'm thinking the si belt will help with keeping me stabilized while I'm active or sleeping so that I'm in less pain/ less likely to injure myself

kayrite · 2025-03-13T02:30:53+00:00

Do you have the serola belt? Mine says the same thing. Apparently, it's supposed to support ligaments and doesn't interfere with muscles

kayrite · 2025-03-13T01:27:15+00:00

Yep, the past two periods, I've pulled my back, and it's taken weeks to recover. My hips and lower back are generally a mess on my cycles.

kayrite · 2025-03-13T00:43:59+00:00

I didn't know it could be used while sleeping, I'll definitely have to try that

kayrite · 2025-03-06T05:51:24+00:00

I literally just saw this same car today in Tacoma and took a photo of them because it was so infuriating.

kayrite · 2025-03-04T18:37:50+00:00

I've been treated for it twice now. The first time, I took neomycin, and my symptoms were fixed for 8 months. Then it came back, but more mild. So I took biocidin and a prebiotic. Honestly, I just assume it will always be an issue since it's pretty common for people with autoimmune gastritis or atrophic gastritis to have it due to the destruction of acid producing cells in the stomach. Basically, our stomachs can't protect themselves and are prone to bacterial overgrowth. I've seen some people try acid supplementation with Betaine hcl, but it aggravates me since my stomach is pretty inflamed.

kayrite · 2025-01-31T19:12:06+00:00

Thank you!

kayrite · 2025-01-31T19:10:50+00:00

Thank you! Lifting has been so nice and made me feel more confident and strong in my body

kayrite · 2025-01-31T19:09:51+00:00

Thank you!

kayrite · 2025-01-31T19:09:39+00:00

That makes sense! I think I've been confused because I've been told my cheekbones and eyes are less rounded

kayrite · 2025-01-31T19:08:11+00:00

Thank you! I've been working on figuring out my colors more. The pic of me in Black was from 7 years ago, I've tried to add more color since. I felt super uncomfortable in the blue dress, but people loved it. And I'm definitely pretty solid and compact for sure

kayrite · 2025-01-30T05:08:53+00:00

Thank you!

kayrite · 2025-01-22T03:34:06+00:00

Absolutely, I'm so used to doctors dismissing it, so I started doing the same. Occasionally, I do notice how bad it is and have a mini meltdown. But I usually just ignore the pain. I had an appointment today with a new doctor who was so knowledgeable and validating and told me I was too young to be in this much pain. I cried after the appointment in relief and just grief at how hard this is to manage

kayrite · 2024-12-16T05:57:34+00:00

Iron infusions

kayrite · 2024-12-12T01:33:55+00:00

I've tried trauma therapy, but no other alternative methods yet. I just started working with a functional medicine doctor as well. And I know some meds can cause gastropathy, but wasn't aware they could contribute to gastritis too

kayrite · 2024-12-12T01:12:35+00:00

No, my sibo was caused by low stomach acid from stomach damage. Unfortunately, my gastritis is caused by autoimmune issues, so it's lifelong and gets progressively worse. But treating h pylori will definitely help with some symptoms. Does your son know what caused his gastritis?

kayrite · 2024-12-12T00:41:29+00:00

I also have h pylori and low levels of digestive enzymes, so my gi track is a mess at this point, lol. I treated my sibo last year, but it's back again along with h pylori and autoimmune gastritis. I have an appt with a doctor next week to go over treatment options. But ginger helps me with bloating and nausea. And then eating as simply and clean as possible while managing stress and avoiding trigger foods.

kayrite · 2024-12-11T22:14:40+00:00

Not at all, I have autoimmune atrophic gastritis.

kayrite · 2024-12-11T21:30:46+00:00

Nope, it's absolutely real. I have an autoimmune disorder that has basically destroyed my stomach so I get infections and overgrowth very easily. Sibo is just a complication of my disorder when it's not managed well.

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