loosing weight good or bad *update post 34* update 55*update post 75

[irongirlof12]

let us know how you get on at the doc's

 

[shellbell]

No advice Paul but just wanted to say goodluck.

 

[Aardvarks]

Well Paul, Best of luck at the docs

I agree with everyone else who has suggested thyrotoxicosis or diabetes.

The good news is that both can be managed really well, and once under control you will be fighting fit again.

Let us know how you get on

Ps I was thyrotoxic, my son is type 1 diabetic and my brother in law is type 2 diabetic

Take care

 

[Cyrano]

so this all points to Diabetes
Paulh

Paul, father-in-law went through rapid weight loss and in his case it was diabetes.
I think you are doing the right thing by getting checked out early by a GP.
Hopefully it will not be dramatic and something that can be easily explained

 

[paulh]

off to chemists tomorow for a blood test,:
Paulh

 

[CustardTart]

off to chemists tomorow for a blood test,:
Paulh

Good luck, Paul!

 

[jns]

off to chemists tomorow for a blood test,:
Paulh

best to get this checked out
Good luck for tomorrow and friday
keep us posted

 

[Ware Bears]

Good luck Paul.

 

[jjk]

off to chemists tomorow for a blood test,:
Paulh

Good luck paul

 

[paulh]

had blood test and have to go back for a fasting one,as blood suger was high
Paulh

 

[Tink2312]

had blood test and have to go back for a fasting one,as blood suger was high
Paulh

My Dad regularly has the fasting blood tests. He was diagnosed as being Type II diabetic about 18 months ago. His is being controlled through diet and cholesterol-lowering tablets. He didn't really have any symptoms before he was diagnosed, it was just picked up at a regular check-up, but the symptoms you've described do sound like the ones suggested to him by our doctor.
Good luck with the future tests

 

[PoppyAnna]

Well done for having the test, I think that was better than to wait until the doc's on Friday. Did they tell you what your count was? Well controlled Diabetes (or a non diabetes person) is between 4-8, when DH was first diagnosed he was a whopping 16!
When you have your fasting tests they will probably do a routine blood test called HBA1C - this tests the glucose levels of a blood cell over it's 120day life span and can give you an idea of what your average count, DH's average was over 10, the higher the number the worse the symptoms of Diabetes generally are. This is an important test and can help determine IF you are Diabetic, how long you have been Diabetic. They will also do routine colesterol tests. As you know, you'll end up having more eye tests too.
You're probably quite shocked, I remember DH being quite shocked before he went for his fasting tests. Have you found out if there is any Diabetes in your family?
Best of luck to you Paul I'm not the worlds authority by any means, but if you are diagnosed Diabetic and you have any questions just PM me....
Be careful what you look at on the internet too - stick to the official sites - DH scared himself silly at one point for no reason.

 

[paulh]

Well done for having the test, I think that was better than to wait until the doc's on Friday. Did they tell you what your count was? Well controlled Diabetes (or a non diabetes person) is between 4-8, when DH was first diagnosed he was a whopping 16!
When you have your fasting tests they will probably do a routine blood test called HBA1C - this tests the glucose levels of a blood cell over it's 120day life span and can give you an idea of what your average count, DH's average was over 10, the higher the number the worse the symptoms of Diabetes generally are. This is an important test and can help determine IF you are Diabetic, how long you have been Diabetic. They will also do routine colesterol tests. As you know, you'll end up having more eye tests too.
You're probably quite shocked, I remember DH being quite shocked before he went for his fasting tests. Have you found out if there is any Diabetes in your family?
Best of luck to you Paul I'm not the worlds authority by any means, but if you are diagnosed Diabetic and you have any questions just PM me....
Be careful what you look at on the internet too - stick to the official sites - DH scared himself silly at one point for no reason.

its been in the back of my mind since i had my origanal catarct removed,so thinking what it was has been there for a while.like all men worry when we get ill,think were at deaths door
Paulh

 

[paulh]

well on tue before i had my eyes done,i had to go to doctors for a starvation blood test.Doctor said to make an apointment in a weeks time,which i did for next fri.got home tonight and doctor wants to se me tomorow as soon as posible.wish me luck.oh and its not diabites had a test to rule that out
Paulh

 

[jjk]

well on tue before i had my eyes done,i had to go to doctors for a starvation blood test.Doctor said to make an apointment in a weeks time,which i did for next fri.got home tonight and doctor wants to se me tomorow as soon as posible.wish me luck.oh and its not diabites had a test to rule that out
Paulh

hope everything is ok Paul, good luck for tomorrow

 

[Pinky166]

Hope it's all ok....let us know the outcome.

 

[PoppyAnna]

Good luck Paul, I have been wondering about you actually - thanks for the update.
Best wishes.

 

[Snowy-girls]

Good Luck for tomorrow Paul,please let us know how you get on .x.

 

[CHEK]

fingers x'd for tomorrow, Good luck and take care

 

[Minniespal]

Hope everything is okay Paul. Good Luck for tomorrow