So lately I've been losing weight even though I eat more then the next person. My weight has dropped from around 150 lbs to 142 lbs today and I was dressed with shoes and carrying my walkman as I weighed myself. When I saw 142 I decided that something must be wrong with me, because I seriously eat a lot of food. I mean last night for dinner I made an 8 egg omelet with about a pound of cheese and mushrooms

I have also noticed something unusual (I'm going to spare you the details) going on with my body so I decided to call my doctor and it turns out that I have some kind of virus that is causing my body to digest food twice as fast and it isn't really absorbing the fat and calories. Evidently it's not that big of a deal and was told I should just monitor the situation.

So anyway I decided to take advantage of this and I just finished a KING size Italian Chicken meal from Burger King and two Blizzards from Dairy Queen.

Yes, I said two blizzards. I couldn't figure out if I wanted Heath or Chocolate Covered Cherry so I ordered them both.

I know that this probably makes me sound like a pig, but I figured that since my body doesn't want to absorb the calories I might as well take full advantage .

I should add that I was extra hungry because I did just get back from the gym where I had run 7 miles in 45 minutes and done some weight work. I also played pick-up basketball for about a half hour.

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i was thinking of a completely different virus when i clicked on the link...

EllisDee said:

So was I.

lovemachine said:

:O That's an offensive/defensive lineman type of meal.





Ummm, ok, seriously, I hope it's nothing serious.

I have a virus that allows me to eat and drink as much as I like but I still put on weight!

My virus sucks!

Mmmm...Blizzards!
*jumping in the car and peeling out down the street to the nearest DQ*
Thanks for the idea!

bkw said:

Supernova said:

Hey i am an offensive lineman type. The 5'10" 145 type of offensive lineman

Actually, when I was in jr. high they had a ligthweight and a heavyweight football team and I was on the lightweight team. The team had a shortage of lineman so they made me the center and the nosetackle. AT 95 pounds I was probably the smallest center in the history of football.

oh geez thats alot of food those are jerry spinger "i cant get out bed and i havent left my house in 12yrs" guests portions !

Geezus. Could you come and breathe all over me, please? Could you give me a big sloppy kiss? I'll pay you to make me "sick".

Sounds like an ascaris infection 2 me!

'dre

OMG lick a lollypop and send it to me...I need this virus

I want this virus.

And you shouldn't eat an 8 egg omelette. The board of health issued a warning that you can get salmonella poisioning if you eat more than 5 eggs at once. They actually sited a restaraunt for making 6 egg omelettes.

If its ascaris as suggested above this sounds kinda gross, though I dont see anything in the description about losing weight:

"Ascaris Infection
(Ass-kuh-ris)


What is an ascaris infection?
An ascarid is a worm that lives in the small intestine. Infection with ascarids is called ascariasis (ass-kuh-rye-uh-sis). Adult female worms can grow over 12 inches in length, adult males are smaller.

How common is ascariasis?
Ascariasis is the most common human worm infection. Infection occurs worldwide and is most common in tropical and subtropical areas where sanitation and hygiene are poor. Children are infected more often than adults. In the United States, infection is rare, but most common in rural areas of the southeast.

What are the signs and symptoms of an ascaris infection?
Most people have no symptoms. If you are heavily infected, you may have abdominal pain. Sometimes, while the immature worms migrate through the lungs, you may cough and have difficulty breathing. If you have a very heavy worm infection, your intestines may become blocked.

How is an ascaris infection spread?
Ascarid eggs are found in the soil. Infection occurs when a person accidently ingests (swallows) infective ascarid eggs. Once in the stomach, larvae (immature worms) hatch from the eggs. The larvae are carried through the lungs then to the throat where they are then swallowed. Once swallowed, they reach the intestines and develop into adult worms. Adult female worms lay eggs that are then passed in feces; this cycle will take between 2-3 months.

Pigs can be infected with ascarids. Occasionally, a pig ascarid infection can be spread to humans; this occurs when infective eggs, found in the soil and manure, are ingested. Infection is more likely if pig feces is used as fertilizer in the garden; crops then become contaminated with ascarid eggs.

How can I get ascariasis?
You or your children can become infected after touching your mouth with your hands contaminated with eggs from soil or other contaminated surfaces.

What should I do if I think I have ascariasis?
See your health care provider.

How is diagnosis of ascaris made?
Your health care provider will ask you to provide stool samples for testing. Some people notice infection when a worm is passed in stool or is coughed up. If this happens, bring in the worm specimen to your health care provider for diagnosis. There is no blood test used to diagnose an ascarid infection.

What is the treatment for ascariasis?
In the United States, ascaris infections are generally treated for 1-3 days with medication prescribed by your health care provider. The drugs are effective and appear to have few side-effects. Your health care provider will likely request additional stool exams 1 to 2 weeks after therapy; if the infection is still present, treatment will be repeated.

I am pregnant and have just been diagnosed with ascariasis. Can I be treated?
Infection with ascarid worms is generally light and is not considered an emergency. Unless your infection is heavy, and your health may be at risk, treatment is generally postponed until after delivery of the baby.

How can I prevent infection with ascarids?
Avoid contacting soil that may be contaminated with human feces.
Do not defecate outdoors.
Dispose of diapers properly.
Wash hands with soap and water before handling food.
When traveling to countries where sanitation and hygiene are poor, avoid water or food that may be contaminated.
Wash, peel or cook all raw vegetables and fruits before eating.
Should I be concerned about spreading infection to the rest of my household?
No. Infection is not spread from person to person.

For more information:
Sarinas PS, Chitkara RK. Ascariasis and hookworm. Semin Respir Infect 1997 Jun;12(2):130-7
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First thing that popped into my mind too Tom. Just went through this with a friend that returned from the Amazon. Gross. And guess what his first indication was that someting was wrong...ewww.

Oh NO... I don't want THAT virus...