Concentration and short term memory are huge issues for me. Just got a neuropsych eval report back today and I am "moderately impaired." Not sure how seeing a pdoc will help. Mine is from brain...
I'd recommend CFIDS.org ... it's THE group to listen to/watch. Become a member and you'll receive up to date information as well as be contributing to finding a cure. I've been dealing with CFIDS for...
I raised four sons ... the last ten years alone. The last SIX of those with CFIDS. Was it hard? YEAH ... especially when I didn't have a diagnosis and my kids thought I was "psycho" when I crashed....
Thanks, Andrew ... if you could post the link that would be AWESOME but I'll go to google right now. My internal medicine doctor said I have it but won't put it on paper, my rheumy diagnosed with...
How does one find a good doctor??? ARE there specialists in CFIDS?? If so, does anyone know of any in Michigan or even Chicago? Thanks!...
Ok, Jeannie ... you just kept me from going and eating a cookie. I'm having an emotional day and want comfort food. What I DON'T need is to become readdicted to carbs! So thanks for the warning!...
Well, it's officially official. I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Is there ANY way to make the tingling/numbness go away? It drives me NUTS....
Hi Penney ... I was on depakote for YEARS and it didn't make me gain OR lose weight! Losing 16 lbs. is a GREAT start ... and I know you can do this. If you're hungry, drink water. It takes a couple...
Where do you guys get these?...
Thanks ... I'm certainly hoping someone can help me figure out what's going on!...
My journey with this all began four years ago with my first bout of what I believe is CFS. Then two years later. Both times in happened in the spring/summer/early fall and I was able to continue...
That was a great article, wasn't it? I may have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and the thing that drives me NUTSY is the neuropathic pain. I wonder if it would work for that (the neurologist say it's NOT...
Hi Carrie, To do the "quote thing" look up at right hand top of whatever it is you want to quote. There are three boxes there ... one with an exclamation point, one with a thumbs down, and a yellow...
In May I noticed a "burning/tingling" in my right arm. By July it was in both hands and feet and I get "pings" in other places on my arms and legs as well. Sometimes my face and TONGUE even "ping."...
Welcome home and I'm glad you had such a great time ... fabulous numbers, btw!!!...
Well, I think cancer it out and my sed rate is LOW. I did test negative for Lyme's disease ... but no rash either. Just the stupid fever thing, my joints ACHES and I tingle. I see a rheumy in...
[quote="Sally 2"] He said the three things that cause fever... Hi ... what are those three things? I have been battling a low grade fever for months now (never over 99.5) that comes in the mid-late...
Sandy ... this WAS with a hand held device! But I am now chair dancing. So to speak ......
I understand that completely. I am in a lot of neurological pain right now as well. I'm trying to figure it out ... maybe then meds....
I had a friend who took Lyrica and it was a horrible experience for her. The withdrawal took six months....
No ... the foot drop prevents that. But I am on the inside!!!...
In my quest for finding out WHAT on earth is wrong with me (looking like an autoimmune something or other) I have a new doctor that LISTENS to me. This I love. Today he did an A1C in his office ......
Thanks! The troubling thing for me is that they can find no site where the nerve is compressed or inflamed. I've had several MRIs and I continue to tingle elsewhere. I am also running a low grade...
Hi Selmer ... I realize that I have always had all the "makings" of a Type 2. Apple vs. pear, hypoglycemia as a teenager, lots of stuff. BUT it was indeed weight gain during/after four pregnancies...
Ok ... I can't remember, but did I tell you guys I've been diagnosed with this? It seems to have come out of NOWHERE but when I look back on it I DO know my lower left leg has been weaker for a...
Ok. I'm an adoptee ... born into one family, grew up in another. I was blessed to have grown up in a very stable and nutrionally found family. I found my birthfamily when I was 40. At 50 I was...
My point ... is that it works both ways. Chicken or the egg? If overweight people got diabetes ... MORE people would have it! Is there a connection? Yes. But I think one needs the propensity in order...
Wow ... good for you!!...
Some fuel for the fire ... http://diabetesupdate.blogspot.com/2007/06/thin-type-2s-disprove-that-ovesity.html...
Sandy, that is fabulous!!...
Thanks, Slowcooker ... I'd love to eat oats but they make my blood sugar rise too high! I've tried both quick, regular, and steel cut ... all with pretty much the same blood sugar rises....
has anyone tried prozac ... and if so, did it have any effect on your blood sugar?...
I just got one ... my says "Diabetic Type 2" on the back. It's a heavy sterling bracelet with a "vintage" medical alert charm on it....
Thanks, you guys. Yeah, I'm eating natural oils like nobody's business!! It did dawn on me that the lab and the hand held MAY give different readings w/in a few points. I have a lab reading next...
No ... I am NOT seeing readings that high at all! But I don't test when I'm panicky. Maybe if I did that my readings would be higher. It doesn't make any sense to me either. It WAS a different test...
I went to a nutritionist today because I'm losing too much weight and she did an A1C on me ... it's up another point to 6.3 and she won't give me meds to bring it back down .. she says it's stress....
Said it was "fine" but I don't think so ... Not sure what to do...
Mine was very low yesterday as well ... like 90/50. I'm concerned as well....
Wow ... you have GREAT numbers!!...
Oh sweetie ... you are in my prayers. I know fear .....
The A1C is more accurate than meter readings but it would be a good idea to cut out all refined carbs! Good luck and congratulations for catching it early!...
Ok, Sandy. Tell me how you do this? I've got to gain weight. It is NOT my desire to be anorexia or in fear of food due to diabetes!...
Jeannie ... are you saying to eat small meals more often if one doesn't want to lose more weight?...
Hi Lion ... I would recommend cutting out refined carbs immediately! I'm thinking she'll put you on some meds and get you down to a safe level fairly quickly. Good luck!...
But Jeannie ... if I do this my numbers will rise!! I tried eating oatmeal this summer and it made my 2 hr PP go way above 120!...
I just had a routine visit with my chiropractor who told me I've lost too much weight and can't sustain the Dr. B. way of eating. The trouble is ... if I eat more carbs my numbers go up! I'm so...
Listen ... I struggle with anxiety myself and I'm telling you, the things I tell myself are MUCH worse than the truth. Get your mom or a friend to go with you to the doctor. I've had colonoscopies...
Yup. My moods are tied to my meter. Woke up at 123 today for NO REASON. Decent numbers the rest of the day though. Who knows ......
Granny ... don't meds help?...
WOW, Bear!!!!!!! That is FABULOUS news!!!!!!!!! I'm hoping to be in the 5's myself next month!...