Thank you Lanie! Today I received my glucometer and Metformin (500mg) medication to be taken once a day at night. Doctor said my fasting blood sugar should be below 110 but not lower than 60. She...
I am new to this forum. A little history: my mom has type 2 diabetes, my father is insulin dependent type 2 diabetes, my grandmother and aunt both have type 2 diabetes. It runs in the family as you...
I am not on any medications for possible auto-immune issues. I see my Rheumy in November for more blood tests....
Thank you all for your responses. I went to my eye doctor today for a regular visit. I haven't been to eye doctor for about 9yrs. She dialated my eyes for the first time ever. I have small cataracts...
A few days ago, I had a strange thing happen with my vision that concerned me. I have been getting headaches almost daily (some days worse than others). I was eating lunch with a friend when all of a...
Jan - How did your Rheumy appt go?...
No medications. I take Tylenol or Ibuprofren for achy joints/muscles. This Rheumy said he doesn't really know what is going on with my body, that time will tell. It is just a waiting game. He said if...
I saw my Rheumy today regarding my symptoms and my elevated Anti-RNP (level of 4.8, anything over 1 is positive). Last year my level was 1.3, my Rheumy said that they aren't usually concerned until...
Thanks! My Rheumy said that it may have been a false positive, I don't think so since it was positive three times and only negative once. Have your Anti-RNP levels been elevated?...
I haven't posted in a while. Last year I tested positive for ANA (unk titer, three times) and positive for Anti-RNP (1.3 level). I was told to wait a year to have blood tests drawn again for my...
I have been having a lot of dizzy spells lately. I went on a long 12hr trip this last week, started feeling dizzy, lightheaded, tingly and numb feeling all over my body. I ended up throwing up due to...
Eveinca - I am seeing a rheumatologist. I see him once a year unless my symptoms don't improve or get worse. I am light skinned as well and sunburn easily. My RE says that my symptoms could get worse...
The gasser, Not sure if you are still posting or not but I have similar symptoms as you and have the same positive tests (ANA and RNP). Just wanted to see how you are doing? I am looking for other's...
I have been noticing more swelling in my hands and feet lately. Especially early in the morning and at night. My hands feel puffy and tight (it isn't real noticeable), just feeling it right now. My...
Butterflake - Thank you for your response. I was retested again for the antiphospholipid and anticardiolipin antibody and the tests came out negative. The only tests that were positive were ANA and...
I am A- blood type and do have a lot of allergies. Interesting theory....
I have been noticing in the last year and half that I have been having more bouts of dizziness and lightheadedness. I have also had itching and eczema/psoriasis in my left ear and on my ear lobes. To...
This is an interesting topic. I don't have the best of ears in the first place. Already have hearing loss due to lots of scar tissue from tubes in ears as a child and lots of infections. I have been...
I am trying to figure things out. All of my blood tests are normal with the exception of my + ANA and elevated RNP (1.3). My Smith Antibody was normal. RE said that + RNP is the front gate to Lupus,...
Couchtater - I have discussed things with my RE. He wants me to come in when I have symptoms or if my current symptoms get worse. Amber - It is helpful to hear from those who have MCTD. My RE says...
April 2013 ALT level was elevated. May 2013 ANA +, my ALT level went back to normal. I was then referred to a Rheumatologist. The RE ran even more tests all were normal with the exception of my + ANA...
Barbara, Sorry to hear that you are having a tough day. Praying that you begin to feel better real soon. I pray that your family will begin to support you more and help with the healing process. I...
Just curious: what test came back positive for them to diagnose UTCD? I have similar symptoms. I was told with my + ANA and RNP that it is the front gate to Lupus or MCTD. Is UTCD almost the same?...
My 5yr old daughter has been complaining about the back of her legs behind her knees hurting occasionally for the last 2 years. Sometimes it hurts so much she cries and needs ibuprofren to ease the...
Couchtater - thank you for your responses, makes me feel better knowing I am not alone. I have been saying for a year or so that I feel like I am losing it or getting dementia. I can't seem to get...
Thank you for your reply couchtater. I am taken back by the + test results, not sure what to think about all of this. Seems like I just have to wait for more symptoms. I am now having my heart...
I went to the doctor for a physical in April. I have been having the following symptoms in the last 2 years: frequent heart palpitations (more so recently), lightheadedness, fatigue, psoriasis on...