Hypoglycaemia?

[LLB]

Indeed they are, but itchy, gritty eyes as peanut describes are certainly a recognised symptom of hypothyroidism, whereas I'm unaware of this sensation occuring due to hyperglycaemia.

While Peanut certainly does describe symptoms that could be attributed to undiagnosed diabetes, they can also be signs of uncontrolled hypothyroidism, and as Peanut has a supply problem with thyroxine, then that certainly needs addressing first & foremost. The four textbook signs & symptoms of diabetes are thirst, excessive urine production, weight loss, lethargy. It's extremely easy to rule out, a fasting glucose would do the job, if this isn't conclusive then maybe an OGTT, but Peanut needs to find a way of encouraging his GP to meet his current needs.

I don't doubt what you are saying for a moment Re the Thyroid problem, and agree with the above 100% as I've suffered all of these prior to being treated for my own diabetes.

The thread was titled Hypoglycaemia, and I offered my take on the symptoms.

I am happy to bow to your greater wisdom

The important thing is that he gets this problem turned around so he can get his life back on track

 

[Jonathan M]

The important thing is that he gets this problem turned around so he can get his life back on track

I agree wholeheartedly with you. Good luck Peanut,nil illegitimi carborundum

 

[peanut]

thanks . I'm hoping to get an appointment on Friday evening although I'll have to leave work early to get there by 5pm

I am still trying to find out who is the best person to see in the practice. I'm hoping that one of the GP's will take me seriously enough to help me turn my health around.
I started a regular cyling program a few weeks ago which is going well. I am going to renew my gym membership and am currently working out a 12 week menu and exercise program.

I've got to break out of this dreadful depression/ lethargy cycle I've been in lately. Hopefully the exercise and thyroxin will do that after a few weeks.
Looking forward to feeling like my normal positive self soon .
Thanks for the positive encouragement its really made a diffence
Nick

 

[LLB]

My sister is on Thyroxin and is exempt from paying prescription charges (as am I). If you were getting it before, I am amazed that they are reluctant to start prescribing it again

 

[Noodley]

I have been following this thread with interest. I had blood taken last week, and phoned for the results today: the receptionist informed me that the doc had not noted anything so therefore they were okay, but sometimes they don't look properly so she'll check with him. If I don't hear anything then I am to take it nothing was found Does not inspire much confidence....But my own doc is off this week so I'll phone him next week when he gets back.

Lethargy, sore gritty eyes, watery eyes, tiredness (sometimes extreme inability to stop myself fallingasleep), but also sometimes insomnia, poor concentration, irritable, cramps, dizziness, and have been susceptible to just about every lurgy for the past few months.

I suppose there could be lots of things which fall into that, so I'll just have to pay another visit. It's bloody annoying whatever it is.

 

[Twenty Inch]

I've had underactive thyroid in the past. Thankfully it cleared up of its own accord. However it's worth noting that even when thyroid levels are in the normal range they can be low enough to leave you feeling awful. My doc pointed this out and didn't put me on thyroxine as once on, you rarely come off.

Cabbage, pears and almonds all depress thryoid activity, and iodine, zinc and fish help it, so I adjusted my diet accordingly and it seems to have helped.

 

[peanut]

I had blood taken last week,.

You've been sleeping with the window open again ?

None of my problems were apparent because whenever my bloods were taken the GP didn't ask for a full spread. They very rarely do apparently .

A full spread of bloods require something like 10 tubes full

This was only done because I insisted on a referral when my usual GP was on hols.

They found my liver is not function properly! god knows how long thats been the case.

The sore gritty eyes and all the other symptoms you mention are the same as mine including the irritablity well more like temper explosions really. I can see it happening to me and its terrifying.
I've been wondering if it is some sort of virus
. Let us know what you find

 

[LLB]

You've been sleeping with the window open again ?

None of my problems were apparent because whenever my bloods were taken the GP didn't ask for a full spread. They very rarely do apparently .

A full spread of bloods require something like 10 tubes full

This was only done because I insisted on a referral when my usual GP was on hols.

They found my liver is not function properly! god knows how long thats been the case.

The sore gritty eyes and all the other symptoms you mention are the same as mine including the irritablity well more like temper explosions really. I can see it happening to me and its terrifying.
I've been wondering if it is some sort of virus
. Let us know what you find

Low sugar levels put me on a very short fuse

 

[Noodley]

Low sugar levels put me on a very short fuse

No, driving your 4x4 does that

 

[Noodley]

A full spread of bloods require something like 10 tubes full

I had 4 tubes taken.

Anyone have any idea what kind of thing would that cover test-wise?

 

[LLB]

No, driving your 4x4 does that

I'd like to say that I feel really wired behind the wheel of it, but 105bhp in a 2.5 tonne car with the aerodynamics of a breeze block and dragging a 4wd transmission around doesn't make for an adrenalin fueled drive Noodley. You just resign yourself to the knowledge that virtually every other vehicle on the road is going to be sat impatiently on your bumper waiting for an opportunity to get past, and motorway cruising is best done at between 55 and 60mph.

The only time it becomes really good fun is at between 5mph & 20 mph when being driven off road.

 

[Noodley]

I have been following this thread with interest. I had blood taken last week, and phoned for the results today: the receptionist informed me that the doc had not noted anything so therefore they were okay, but sometimes they don't look properly so she'll check with him. If I don't hear anything then I am to take it nothing was found :?:

Today I received the following letter:

Dear Mr Noodley

I would be grateful if you would contact the Surgery and arrange an appointment with one of the Doctors regarding the result of your recent blood test....

...well at least it would appear they re-checked. So, I shall phone tomorrow and see what the results say.

 

[peanut]

Today I received the following letter:

Dear Mr Noodley

I would be grateful if you would contact the Surgery and arrange an appointment with one of the Doctors regarding the result of your recent blood test....

...well at least it would appear they re-checked. So, I shall phone tomorrow and see what the results say.

They are probably wanting some more blood !

My surgery don't even make a phone call. You have to ring them

 

[Noodley]

They are probably wanting some more blood !

<tony hancock> That's very nearly an armful! <tony hancock>

 

[yello]

You have to ring them

I had the same thing happen to me. A first test showed I had a low white cell count so a 2nd test was made. I was a little concerned obviously but heard nothing. I went into the surgery to be told "oh, we had the results last week". I was a bit annoyed to be honest. It would have taken no time to call me and put my mind at rest.

I still have a low white cell count but it's apparently "acceptably low".