ClaireG Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 As i posted before i have been having a lot of problems since i had to increase the dose of my diabetic meds. I spoke to a Dr on Wednesday night as i was having a lot of rather unpleasent side effects. He told me to continue with the meds and that the side effects should be short lived. Friday, i was a lot better so thought i was over it. Yesterday morning, my headache had returned but i wasn't having to run to the loo every five minutes We went to view a house late yesterday afternnon and by the time i came home i was feeling awful. Myb headache was a lot worse and i kept being sick and felt really dizzy. DH rang the out of hours Dr, who after speaking to him told him to take me to A&E. Luckily, for a Saturday night it wasn't too busy. I had to have lots of bloods taken and was given an ECG. They decided to admit me overnight as my blood sugar levels were high. I was put on a drip as had become dehydrated due to the sickness. My blood sugars were better this morning and i have stopped being sick so have been let home but have to go back to reduced dose of meds and go to Drs on Tuesday. Am now crossing my fingers my blood sugars don't go sky high again as there was talk of insulin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillus Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hope things work out OK for you and happy that you are home safe. Take good care of yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hope things get better for you, Good Luck and Take Care x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Sending you lots of hugs Claire. Its a dreadful illness is diabetes. It runs in my family but (she touches lots of wood) I haven't got it..... yet. My Mum had terrible problems when she was on the tablets (Metphormin I think) but when she went on the insulin jabs it became much better. She was really upset when she had to go on the injections, but took to it really quickly, and said that it was a blessing in disguise as she felt much better. Sadly, we lost her 8 1/2 years ago (not due to the diabetes I hasten to add), but she was on the injections for a few years and had a much better standard of life than she'd previously had on the tablets. Hope you feel better soon. Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackiepoppies Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hi ClaireG That must have been quite frightening. It's horrible when you feel you aren't in control. Hope you are now feeling a lot better. Jx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks everyone I don't really like the idea of having to inject myself but am sure i'd soon get used to it. Its Metformin thats giving me problems Debs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 poor you. Thank goodness you went to the hospital, are you feeling better today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hope you soon feel better and take care Bet you did not sleep well either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 How horrible! I hope you are feeling better today, shame you have missed your second chickeny work day but at least you are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitchens Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hubby injects 4 times a day. He is so very good and takes it all in his stride but he still has to be very careful with the low blood sugar. I'll keep my fingers crossed that it doesn't come to that for you. Positive thinking. Enjoy the rest of your bank holiday and relax about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Poor you, and the main thing is to get it sorted. If insulin is necessary don't be alarmed. Despite a healthy lifestyle, my Mother has been insulin dependent for 34 years and it has never stopped her doing anything. Even at 84 she's one of the healthiest people I know. Sorry you've been so rough, hope the meds. are soon right. Best wishes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muvver hen Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 hi claire,iv'e had the same problem with my diabetes its a horrible thing to have.I have been taken off metformin now and put on gliclicide,it still has side effects but i am no longer running to the loo all the time.Anyway all the best to you,hope things get better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Tarpey Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 hope you get better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Sorry to hear that you have had such a rough time. I hope they can sort your meds out. Him Indoors is diabetic, so I can sympathise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancing cloud Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Sounds very scarey and good for your hubby in getting you to the hospital. Lots of ((hugs)) and hope you feel well soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks everyone. I feel a bit better now and have stopped being sick and running to the loo Just wish the headache would go and i would stop feeling dizzy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 So sorry to read about this, Claire . I hope you're feeling totally better soon . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miffy Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Poor you, hope you feel better soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks everyone. I feel a bit better now and have stopped being sick and running to the loo Just wish the headache would go and i would stop feeling dizzy. Claire, go and see your GP and get it sorted. You look after yourself <> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share Posted May 3, 2009 Thanks everyone. I feel a bit better now and have stopped being sick and running to the loo Just wish the headache would go and i would stop feeling dizzy. Claire, go and see your GP and get it sorted. You look after yourself <> I am going to ring on Tuesday and get an emergancy appointment. Will either ring myself or get hubby to ring the out of hours service again if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kitbag Posted May 3, 2009 Share Posted May 3, 2009 Hope you feel better soon! Xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Sorry to hear that Claire, missed you on Sunday Get better soon and take it easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I hope you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaP Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Just catching up after the weekend and I'm sorry to see that your medication has caused you such problems. Don't know anything about diabetes, so won't presume to comment on that but I do hope you get to see your GP today and get this sorted out. In the meantime I am able to send you (HUGS). Lisa P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Hope that you feel better soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
