Post by Master Kim on Dec 21, 2014 9:12:13 GMT -5
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I need some help!
38yr male, bodybuilder
Main complaint: constant nausea, worse with eating. His intestines feel bloated almost like there's a lump in his gut at times. He has vomiting after eating if there is any exertion (leg day at the gym always results in several trips to the washroom to vomit). He is especially upset because he is in the "bulking" phase right now of training and is suppose to be eating large amounts of food 6 times a day however can only eat in the evenings after smoking a joint.
In August of 2014 after the completion of 2 back to back body building competition he had taken a few weeks off from working out and got shingles. This put him in bed for another few weeks but once he recovered he remains with extreme light sensitivity which create migraines if he does not wear transition lens glasses. He then began to work out again and started to "bulk" . It was at this time the pain started.
Bowels are normal. 3-4 times daily, formed, no relief of pain after. Has no issues with gas other than burping and hiccuping occasionally. He's drinking 4 liters of water a day and finds that any non-bottled water creates the most abdominal discomfort.
His history is pretty complex. From the age of 6-16 he was on antibiotics 80% of the time for constant ear infections. During this time he would also have 2 months where he would have lots and lots of energy, then he would miss school and lay in bed for weeks at a time. Was tested for "everything" (mono included) and nothing came back positive.
In the last 8 years he has suffered from extreme stress and anxiety and was heavily medicated taking Ativan and Lorazepam and would go through a 3 months supply in only a few weeks. This period lasted for about 2 years and is still a bit anxious overall but is currently suffering from extreme stress dt family issues which is affecting him mentally. He is also a severe grinder. Both day and night is always clenching his jaw and grinding his teeth. This has been going on for 2 years.
He's always been a poor sleeper and cannot fall asleep without smoking weed. He wakes up 2-3 times a night to change the sheets because of night sweats which have been going on for 2 years. In general he finds it difficult to regulate his body temperature. He's either dripping sweat or freezing cold. His energy is great overall.
He does take steroids and has been for 3 years. he takes Androl, Deca, Test P, and EQ. in the last year he cycled for 48 weeks straight with only 4 weeks off. He understands this is no good for his body but bodybuilding is his passion and is his only "outlet for life." He also took GH for 1 year in 2012
Tongue is pale/purpleish with thin white coat, swollen with teethmarks. Pulses are forceful, irregular, wiry, slow. deep in KI positions. He's a super sweet guy, very quiet and reserved.
I'm treating him with acupuncture and have got him on probiotics, altered his very strict diet to include more spleen friendly foods (lots of congees, soups, stews), got him a "santivia" stick to alkalize his water. I told him that he needs to slow down, listen to his body and take time off to heal from his past bodybuilding competitions. He's going to try to slow down but he wants to compete again in May.
Oh also, he just finished 10 months of antibiotics to deal with acne on his chest. (larger white pumps in the center of his chest). This man has taken LOTS of antibiotics.
It's heartbreaking asking someone to stop doing the only thing that makes them happy.
I'm looking for some ideas for herbal intervention. please help!
I need some help!
38yr male, bodybuilder
Main complaint: constant nausea, worse with eating. His intestines feel bloated almost like there's a lump in his gut at times. He has vomiting after eating if there is any exertion (leg day at the gym always results in several trips to the washroom to vomit). He is especially upset because he is in the "bulking" phase right now of training and is suppose to be eating large amounts of food 6 times a day however can only eat in the evenings after smoking a joint.
In August of 2014 after the completion of 2 back to back body building competition he had taken a few weeks off from working out and got shingles. This put him in bed for another few weeks but once he recovered he remains with extreme light sensitivity which create migraines if he does not wear transition lens glasses. He then began to work out again and started to "bulk" . It was at this time the pain started.
Bowels are normal. 3-4 times daily, formed, no relief of pain after. Has no issues with gas other than burping and hiccuping occasionally. He's drinking 4 liters of water a day and finds that any non-bottled water creates the most abdominal discomfort.
His history is pretty complex. From the age of 6-16 he was on antibiotics 80% of the time for constant ear infections. During this time he would also have 2 months where he would have lots and lots of energy, then he would miss school and lay in bed for weeks at a time. Was tested for "everything" (mono included) and nothing came back positive.
In the last 8 years he has suffered from extreme stress and anxiety and was heavily medicated taking Ativan and Lorazepam and would go through a 3 months supply in only a few weeks. This period lasted for about 2 years and is still a bit anxious overall but is currently suffering from extreme stress dt family issues which is affecting him mentally. He is also a severe grinder. Both day and night is always clenching his jaw and grinding his teeth. This has been going on for 2 years.
He's always been a poor sleeper and cannot fall asleep without smoking weed. He wakes up 2-3 times a night to change the sheets because of night sweats which have been going on for 2 years. In general he finds it difficult to regulate his body temperature. He's either dripping sweat or freezing cold. His energy is great overall.
He does take steroids and has been for 3 years. he takes Androl, Deca, Test P, and EQ. in the last year he cycled for 48 weeks straight with only 4 weeks off. He understands this is no good for his body but bodybuilding is his passion and is his only "outlet for life." He also took GH for 1 year in 2012
Tongue is pale/purpleish with thin white coat, swollen with teethmarks. Pulses are forceful, irregular, wiry, slow. deep in KI positions. He's a super sweet guy, very quiet and reserved.
I'm treating him with acupuncture and have got him on probiotics, altered his very strict diet to include more spleen friendly foods (lots of congees, soups, stews), got him a "santivia" stick to alkalize his water. I told him that he needs to slow down, listen to his body and take time off to heal from his past bodybuilding competitions. He's going to try to slow down but he wants to compete again in May.
Oh also, he just finished 10 months of antibiotics to deal with acne on his chest. (larger white pumps in the center of his chest). This man has taken LOTS of antibiotics.
It's heartbreaking asking someone to stop doing the only thing that makes them happy.
I'm looking for some ideas for herbal intervention. please help!
Based on Ascetic Saahm's formula #1, fostering large intestine,
subdue LU10, KI2 and LR2.