Posts by ratmotor

Yes, I had an esophageal spasm earlier this year. It was really weird. Irritation of the esophageal lining, acid reflux, etc. can cause these. But, the funny thing is, I don't really have acid reflux. It happened when I was in the shower and I turned funny with my arms over my head to rinse my hair. All of a sudden this pain started, dull but deep. I knew something was strange. I'm only 41, but these things happen. I called my doc but because women don't have "normal" cardiac symptoms, they sent me to the ER just to rule out anything with my heart. It turned out to be a spasm. I took Zantec for about 7 days and it has never happened again. Hope you get the answers you're looking for.

1. Calorie Count Name (user id): ratmotor

2. Name you prefer to be called in discussions: Ann

3. Age & Sex: 41 female

4. General Location: midwest

5. Married? yes, very happily to a wonderful Christian man for 4.5 years who is an awesome step-dad with my kids :) 

6. Kids? two beautiful and charming teenage daughters and a kind and generous (growing!) preteen son. Furbabies? I assume this means pets: dog, cat, parakeet, 4 hamsters, one salamander, one bullfrog, and a handfull of guppies...I think that's all of them. 

7. Favorite color? Green/purple, cardinal/black, blue/yellow

8. Favorite movie? I don't have one at the moment. I've really enjoyed the Harry Potter series that my kids introduced me to. It's fun to "get away" in the fantasy world of the HP movies. I usually prefer action movies and docudramas. NO chick flicks, not my style.

9. Hobbies? Reading theology, theological fiction, and lately, reading nutrition labels!

10. Favorite Snack? Healthy snack: apples when they're crisp. Not-so-healthy snack: Nacho chips and cheese. 

11. Favorite Beverage? milk or diet pepsi

12. Biggest Obstacle to Getting Healthy? Time & habits, telling myself that I can always loose it later, this isn't permanent, it's not me....ha ha ha ha....!

13. Weight/Fitness Goal? Lose 30 lbs. this summer and walk with my dog every day. Then keep it off and treadmill every day all winter.

14. Least Favorite Household Chore? Floors

15. How did you find Calorie Count? Google.com

16. Anything Else You'd Like To Share? I was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in January of 2007. I'm mobile now, but what happens in 10-15 years? I've got to get the weight off now, change my habits, and stay as active as I can...while I can so I can be healthy if/when I become disabled.