I'm worried I have diabetes

Steve6 · 03 Oct 2009, 19:45

Not only am I worried that I might diabetes I think I have it a lot longer than I know..... even a few years.

First of all a couple of years back I had an awful facial flushing problem and I still have it, and the feeling that I'm burning up inside. But one thing I've had for a while is this sensation that I'm really thirsty despite not being thirsty at all I could have drank a litre of water a few minutes before... this only lasts a few seconds and goes away it doesn't happen very often. I also have other things that have never been explained such as tinnitus...even though I passed a hearing test and have no problems with my ears. Also when I'm in bed when my eyes are open.. the dark room looks distorted like my eyes are fuzzy or something. I have awful low levels of energy..despite being very thin I can't hardly run..and I burn out quickly. Also I got the smallest little cut on my finger a few months back...and it bled really bad I just couldn't get it to stop bleeding. There's so many odd things going on.. and I've never had my blood checked either.

Should I see the doctor on Monday and ask for a blood test?...I know something is going to show up...there's just too much going on here, and I'm 90% certain that I have diabetas...and the thoughts of it are scaring me.

Evil One · 03 Oct 2009, 21:13

May I suggest a trip to the doctors?

~Helen~ · 04 Oct 2009, 01:15

I second what Evil One says. Definitely make a trip to the docs. Tell them what symptoms you've been having and ask them to check it out

Good luck!

bobbin · 04 Oct 2009, 12:14

many people live comfortably with diabetes, its not the end of the world, good luck.

being thin doesnt make you fit, not being able to run can just mean you are unhealthy, tinnitus is usually related more to exposure to too much loud noise,lack of energy can mean lack of iron etc

you get what i'm trying to say?

Steve6 · 04 Oct 2009, 16:32

I know all that and I've taken Vitamins..exercised etc...

But the intersting thing is I had non of the above symptoms when I was taking a medication.. that's also used off-label to treat "diabetic neuropathy" It's when I came off the medication that things got worse.

Steve6 · 08 Oct 2009, 01:32

After being to the doctors..... got examined....it's looks like it's hyperthyroidism

god knows how long I have it for.

AndrewG · 08 Oct 2009, 02:33

What is that then?

daveake · 08 Oct 2009, 10:10

Over-active thyroid ... causes high heart rate, weight loss, irritability and a host of other possible symptoms. Very common in older cats, like one of ours at the moment (which is how come I know about it!). He (the cat, not steve6) is on tablets for a month then an operation. A friend of mine has it too and is on tablets for life.

No doubt steve6's doctor will have requested a blood test for a definite diagnosis.

howlerformeatloaf · 08 Oct 2009, 13:02

I have the opposite. I have a low thyroid. It is not much to worry about. I just take pills for the rest of my life to make mine higher. I just dont have to much enthusiasm to do anything if I dont take my medicine. I know people with hyperthryroidism and they do just fine on medication. Its really going to be okay. At least that is all it was. Could have been worse. Good luck.

~Helen~ · 09 Oct 2009, 00:55

I'm impressed your doctor actually diagnosed something Steve (though hope they follow up like Dave said, and that it's all sorted out ok) - when I first went to my doctor's complaining about my migraines (which last for days and at the time used to happen several times each month) they did a blood test, didn't find anything that suggested I was about to die and prescribed strong painkillers. After a while of living off painkillers, I suggested to the doc that may not be the best long term solution and her response was "if it was something serious you'd've already died". Thanks. Took 7 or 8 years before they actually worked out what it was and found a better solution!

duke knooby · 09 Oct 2009, 01:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by howlerformeatloaf

I have the opposite. I have a low thyroid.

and completely unrelated.. i've a bent tie rod (10 inch rims and pot holes don't mix well)

Pudding · 02 Nov 2009, 05:58

I had diarrhea the other week

Evil One · 02 Nov 2009, 10:37

I have diarrhea this week.

daveake · 02 Nov 2009, 10:55

Did you eat Pudding?

Evil One · 02 Nov 2009, 11:00

Yes, with strawberry jam.

djfierce · 02 Nov 2009, 11:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by duke knooby

and completely unrelated.. i've a bent tie rod (10 inch rims and pot holes don't mix well)

wow bet that's uncomfortable, can you sit down ok?

daveake · 02 Nov 2009, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by djfierce

wow bet that's uncomfortable, can you sit down ok?

What, with a 10" rim ...?

djfierce · 02 Nov 2009, 11:33

Hypnobabe · 03 Nov 2009, 00:59

Thanks for the giggle Dave!

mszee · 05 Nov 2009, 02:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by duke knooby

and completely unrelated.. i've a bent tie rod (10 inch rims and pot holes don't mix well)

I have to say that this was worth coming back for even if for a moment...lol...

03 Oct 2009, 19:45	#1
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	I'm worried I have diabetes Not only am I worried that I might diabetes I think I have it a lot longer than I know..... even a few years. First of all a couple of years back I had an awful facial flushing problem and I still have it, and the feeling that I'm burning up inside. But one thing I've had for a while is this sensation that I'm really thirsty despite not being thirsty at all I could have drank a litre of water a few minutes before... this only lasts a few seconds and goes away it doesn't happen very often. I also have other things that have never been explained such as tinnitus...even though I passed a hearing test and have no problems with my ears. Also when I'm in bed when my eyes are open.. the dark room looks distorted like my eyes are fuzzy or something. I have awful low levels of energy..despite being very thin I can't hardly run..and I burn out quickly. Also I got the smallest little cut on my finger a few months back...and it bled really bad I just couldn't get it to stop bleeding. There's so many odd things going on.. and I've never had my blood checked either. Should I see the doctor on Monday and ask for a blood test?...I know something is going to show up...there's just too much going on here, and I'm 90% certain that I have diabetas...and the thoughts of it are scaring me.

03 Oct 2009, 21:13	#2
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	May I suggest a trip to the doctors?

04 Oct 2009, 01:15	#3
~Helen~ Mega Loafer Join Date: 01.11.2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,958	I second what Evil One says. Definitely make a trip to the docs. Tell them what symptoms you've been having and ask them to check it out Good luck!

04 Oct 2009, 12:14	#4
bobbin Senior Loafer Join Date: 10.11.2008 Location: bedfordshire,uk Posts: 116	many people live comfortably with diabetes, its not the end of the world, good luck. being thin doesnt make you fit, not being able to run can just mean you are unhealthy, tinnitus is usually related more to exposure to too much loud noise,lack of energy can mean lack of iron etc you get what i'm trying to say?

04 Oct 2009, 16:32	#5
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	I know all that and I've taken Vitamins..exercised etc... But the intersting thing is I had non of the above symptoms when I was taking a medication.. that's also used off-label to treat "diabetic neuropathy" It's when I came off the medication that things got worse.

08 Oct 2009, 01:32	#6
Steve6 Batman Join Date: 28.11.2005 Location: Ireland Posts: 1,690	After being to the doctors..... got examined....it's looks like it's hyperthyroidism god knows how long I have it for.

08 Oct 2009, 02:33	#7
AndrewG I hope your salmon sucks! Join Date: 18.01.2004 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 7,077	What is that then?

08 Oct 2009, 10:10	#8
daveake 200% is the new 110% Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Newbury Posts: 2,983	Over-active thyroid ... causes high heart rate, weight loss, irritability and a host of other possible symptoms. Very common in older cats, like one of ours at the moment (which is how come I know about it!). He (the cat, not steve6) is on tablets for a month then an operation. A friend of mine has it too and is on tablets for life. No doubt steve6's doctor will have requested a blood test for a definite diagnosis.

08 Oct 2009, 13:02	#9
howlerformeatloaf loaf howler Join Date: 15.08.2007 Location: Hershey, Pa Posts: 360	I have the opposite. I have a low thyroid. It is not much to worry about. I just take pills for the rest of my life to make mine higher. I just dont have to much enthusiasm to do anything if I dont take my medicine. I know people with hyperthryroidism and they do just fine on medication. Its really going to be okay. At least that is all it was. Could have been worse. Good luck.

09 Oct 2009, 00:55	#10
~Helen~ Mega Loafer Join Date: 01.11.2007 Location: Manchester Posts: 1,958	I'm impressed your doctor actually diagnosed something Steve (though hope they follow up like Dave said, and that it's all sorted out ok) - when I first went to my doctor's complaining about my migraines (which last for days and at the time used to happen several times each month) they did a blood test, didn't find anything that suggested I was about to die and prescribed strong painkillers. After a while of living off painkillers, I suggested to the doc that may not be the best long term solution and her response was "if it was something serious you'd've already died". Thanks. Took 7 or 8 years before they actually worked out what it was and found a better solution!

02 Nov 2009, 05:58	#12
Pudding I'm A Prize Fight Lover... Join Date: 22.10.2003 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,532	I had diarrhea the other week

02 Nov 2009, 10:37	#13
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	I have diarrhea this week.

02 Nov 2009, 10:55	#14
daveake 200% is the new 110% Join Date: 13.03.2005 Location: Newbury Posts: 2,983	Did you eat Pudding?

02 Nov 2009, 11:00	#15
Evil One Mega Loafer Join Date: 15.01.2007 Posts: 5,192	Yes, with strawberry jam.

02 Nov 2009, 11:33	#18
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03 Nov 2009, 00:59	#19
Hypnobabe mszee's Mistress with sexy goddess boots Join Date: 13.07.2005 Location: Hitting the highway like a battering ram... Posts: 7,686	Thanks for the giggle Dave!