Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 so sorry to hear of Anne's new diagnosis of diabetes on top of everything else. I wonder if the attending issues were really the diabetes, which comes with many side effects. Our kids are so strong, Im sure you and Anne will get this under control soon. My 17 yr old with ocd had her gallbladder out two days ago so I can truely say I know how hard hospital stays are on our kids and us. Keep us posted on how Anne and you are doing. Many HUGS Lori Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Golly, --don't ask what can happen next because you just might find out! I am so sorry to hear the Anne has diabetes. What a shock that must have been. I am glad that she is doing okay with it right now. I have a dear friend with five children who's second child is autistic and diabetic and he is doing wonderfully. When he was admitted to the hospital three years ago with a blood sugar level over 2,000 (not a typo) they thought they were going to lose him but after that first horrible episode, they have managed to keep him from having any problems other than occasional highs or lows. I am confident that you'll do the same. Please know that you are in my thoughts. Kelley in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 Oh ! I just finally read your post! I'm so sorry that this has now happened too. Diabetes is something that is always in the back of my mind, since my MIL has it (since she was 12) and so many kids on psych. medications are now getting it, for whatever reason. And, of course, Annie worries about it incessantly... Poor Anne! A hospital. Wow. Talk about exposure therapy! I hope she is getting better and not having an OCD worsening. Please let us know how both of you are doing, and give her a hug from me! Best wishes, in NV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 , Sorry to hear about Anne's recent developments. I guess I missed your post about the ADHD as well. What a lot for you all to adjust to during a short period of time. My thoughts are with you!! Also, when I see those more " physical " ailments along with OCD, it makes me think about how much our whole bodies and minds really are connected. Hopefully, getting the diabetes under control will have a positive effect on her OCD and ADHD. Recently a doc tested my daughter and determined she wasn't producing progestrone. We have an appointment soon for her to see a gyno about that. But when I did research on the internet it said the hormone imbalance could have a direct effect on her ability to handle stress, which comes back around to affecting her OCD. It is hard to keep track of everything going on with them and figure out what is connected to what. But I hope that your recent trials and diagnosis turn into a positive as you get Anne's whole body functioning better. Good luck!!! Kellie > I've only a brief moment to update... > > Earlier this week I posted that Anne was diagnosed with ADHD > (inattentive subtype). Well, last night she was admitted to the > hospital with a new diagnosis of diabetes. Wow, what a brick that > was. She is doing remarkably well handling all the OCD roadblocks > presented at the hospital...a girl in her room vomitted this > morning, and although Anne needed to exit the room, there was no big > hysteria or meltdown. > > I'll post more later. I do find it intriguing that OCD is > considered to be potentially an autoimmune disease...as is > diabetes. Connection???????? > > Talk to you all later- > > (Ohio) and dear Anne (13, OCD, ADD, and now...diabetes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Oh I was so sorry to read your post. You must really be having a sense of enough is enough with extra challenges for your family to face. I hope Anne is home now and feeling better. Please let us know how you and she are doing when you get the time. (((Hugs))) Kathy R. in Indiana p.s. Is the diabetes management causing a problem with OCD? I was thinking of insulin injections, obsessive worries about sharp things, sugar levels and so on. ----- Original Message ----- > I've only a brief moment to update... > > Earlier this week I posted that Anne was diagnosed with ADHD > (inattentive subtype). Well, last night she was admitted to the > hospital with a new diagnosis of diabetes. Wow, what a brick that > was. She is doing remarkably well handling all the OCD roadblocks > presented at the hospital...a girl in her room vomitted this > morning, and although Anne needed to exit the room, there was no big > hysteria or meltdown. > > I'll post more later. I do find it intriguing that OCD is > considered to be potentially an autoimmune disease...as is > diabetes. Connection???????? > > Talk to you all later- > > (Ohio) and dear Anne (13, OCD, ADD, and now...diabetes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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