skinny!

[dannyday5821]

recently ive been getting right sided chest pains, sort of on and off randomly, but it always happens when i move in a particular way. So i reckon its something to do with muscles or bones. Thing is i really am too skinny - if i went to the dr's, could they do something to help me build my weight back up to something a little more...normal! Im not anorexic, im 23 but i only weigh something like 9.5...whatever it is. Its awful, i end up having to wear two pairs of trousers just so they fit, the belt isnt even enough!

my mums a nurse and id confide in her but i dont want her worrying, surley the dr should be able to do soemthing for me...?

Ive tried myself, but what ends up happening is that i will start to put weight back on, then ill go back to work my 12 hr night shifts and wont hardly eat again and ill go back to square one. It makes me squirm when i see my skinny ass in the mirror sometimes! ewh!

anyone else ever had this problem?

[cazzz1975]

it could be down to your diet, you will also naturally fill out a bit more as you get older. the DR will probably refer you to a dietician

[LoftyLottie]

How tall are you?

[dannyday5821]

am just about 6ft

[lil75]

Definately sounds like the muscles...I had summink once where around my rib cage was killing me, I went to the docs and he gave me muscle relaxants...worked a treat...but I would go to the docs though, just to be sure!! Good luck x

[bigmamma]

Hello danny , I would , as the others suggest , get your pains checked out x

[LoftyLottie]

Sounds muscular to me too. And don't worry about your weight unless you are feeling ill or tired. Some people are naturally very skinny. I suppose you could try the gym to tone up body and gain muscle weight - many do. If you are working physically on your 12 hour night shifts then I am not surprised you don't put any weight on.

However, do see the doctor about the pains - you may well need to see a physio to get things put right - it could even be a simple thing like bad posture.

Good luck.

[Panic Button]

Why don't you eat on your night shifts?

I have done shifts all my life, 12 hour ones for the last few years, and I have done my fair share of nights. I know the nights knock your system a bit, but that is no excuse not to eat. Set yourself a regime to eat good food at particular times and stick to it, or you will make yourself really run down.

[Velvetee]

It sounds like you're a true Ectomorph, so not much you can do to change your natural Somatotype.

There are 3 main Somatotypes (body types). Mesomorph, Endomorph and Ectomorph. Most people are a combination of at least 2 types. A true Ectomorph would tend to be tall, thin with long limbs and will find gaining weight difficult or impossible.

Maybe look at what you are eating, perhaps you're not eating enough? The average man requires 2500 calories per day to sustain current weight. Also try going to the gym, start doing some weights to increase your muscle mass. It's unlikely you will ever get much bigger though, but your overall shape may improve.

Bear in mind, if you start doing weights, you will also need to increase your calorie intake, more protein for muscle and Complex Carbohydrates for energy, so you may need up to 4000 cals per day.