Good afternoon all, I have been bothered by acid reflux lately. Now, when I swallow I can feel the food going down (a pressure, not really true pain) and it goes to under my left shoulder blade. ......
Hi Lanie, Yes, I am aware of the variation percentages allowed on home meters. I use a bayer contour and a one touch ultra smart (one recommended by doctor). Just thought I'd let you know what I did...
Good morning Cily, It crtainly seems that way in my case, especially overnight. I have tried snacking at midnight or later to see if it helps. I haven't found a pattern yet. Another bothersome thing...
Again, thank you....
Hi again....I am in the process of reading high blood sugar and damage to organs as you suggested...very much here to digest....thank you....will also get DR. Bernstein's book.... Happy that you...
Thanks...I was a TAB junkie in my youth, almost as bad as President. Trump and his diet Coke! I steer away from all sweeteners. I know you test a great deal, any solution to sore finger tips?! I just...
Thank you for your swift response...I did know that about artificial sweeteners though.....but very few do. I also saw there was a study that black coffee can increase values..... learn something new...
Good morning, I have been trying to figure out my blood glucose readings at various times of the day and night. I have read and digested more than once our great moderator's suggestion of the...
Good afternoon, An update on my husband's UTI. The bleeding and clots stopped last Friday( after 6 days). The Ct scan showed nothing abnormal, thank God. I want to thank you for your positive...
Amen, Andrew!...
Thanks Andrew, I give the same advice as you do...wait for the resuts before you worry...BUT....it's so hard! I'll keeep you posted....
Thank you Allen, We were at the doctor today and he inserted a tube and said the bladder looked good as did the prostate(considering past medical history) He wants to do a kidney scan and is setting...
Thanks Andrew, He's drinking over 64ounces daily...You are right about the blood ....but it is far more than a few drops....we see the urologist this afternoon...I will keep you posted. Thanks again...
Good Morning, I'm a member but this time, I once again, am writing about my husband. He is 5+ years out from prostate cancer surgery done via CYBER KNIFE. It consists of 5 treatments in a week. He...
Hi, in response to above, I quote from her "note"...She will be off untill the end of the month. I will follow up with my regular PC. ASSESSMENT AND PLAN: Ribcage pain: Lateral aspect on the left...
Susie, good morning....I've not met with the Dr. I am able to see the radiologist's approved report on PATIENT SITE which is a current and active history of my medical record sponsored by the Beth...
Good evening, Bone X-rays showed no lesions so this is good. Still have the pain...the mystery continues....
I called the doctor for an appointment and she had a cancellation for today which I took. She wanted to rule out any bone problem, considering my history of pancreatic cancer (5 plus years ago) so...
Susie...don't know why I didn't see this before...email changed...mission accomplished!...
Thank you Susie. Iwill try right now to change my email. Also, is it common to have shingles without the rash?...
Good morning, I find myself again looking to this forum for insight. I have had shingles 4 times, have taken the shot after the 2nd time. First minor episode I was about 40 and now 74. The outbreaks...
Good evening, As to carbs and glucose readings...Up until a few months ago, I was eating normally but watching my carbs. In the AM my breakfast would be 12 to 15 carbs, the rest of the day my carbs...
Good morning, I have taken your advice and checked and digested the site you recommended. I have taken my sugar 1 hr after eating, then 2 hours after eating, plus before eating. I have noticed that I...
Happy and Healthy New Year friends. I am 5+ years from pancreatic cancer surgery. Preiously, my glucose levels were normal but immediately after surgery my values increased which was understandable...
I sure understand about the bra pain! I've tried all types of bras and the front closing cotton ones seem to be bearable , at times. I have occassional rib pain when touching my lower left and right...
Thank you Lanie for your insight. the lower readings made me pyschologucally nervous along with feeling shaky and "not myself". I remember this feeling from 5 years ago but at that time I did nt have...
Good afternoon, I come to the Forum again for advice and information. I was not diabetic until post pancreatic surgery. I am on no medication, I watch my diet and take either 2 cinnamon pills or...
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Thank you ! Going to investigate this ferritin stuff....thank goodness for computers....
Hi, I went to the doctor and she took my pressure a few times. She added 5 mg. of lisinopril to my medications, to be taken at the same time as my 60mgER nifedipine. Today is my second day of the new...
Thanks Happy Turtle. I understand the postural drop...I do go from activity to sitting when taking my reading...but I was wondering why my first reading is at least 20 points higher than it was a...
Good afternoon. I have HBP and am on nifedipine ER 60mg. Recently I've noticed my blood pressure very high on taking it first off 170/95 and it goes down as I sit and wait to 147/95 (some variences...
Good morning, I have just completed an ultrasound because a nodule was discovered in my thyroid. The following is the interpretation of same...." 1. Multinodular thyroid gland without dominant or...