Hi All

[Guest guest]

LOL....believe or not I am one in a million, I detest

chocolate. I have just been reading about high blood

sugar and mine seems to be very high. I am not much

of an eater to begin with. Lot's of the stuff on

Diabetes is conflicting. Like saying you are hungry

all the time I am not. I am thirsty very much so. I

probably down 2 gallons a day. When I wake up my

thirst is so bad I can easily drink 32 oz's of

water.......Take Care, Connie

--- sylvati <sylvati@...> wrote:

> Dear Connie

>

> I am sorry to hear the troubles you are having with

> diabetes and expensive

> prescriptions. A while ago I looked after a friend

> who had, among other

> things, diabetes. she got a blood sugar measuring

> gadget from the drugstore

> and used it twice a day or more often if she was

> feeling ill. She then

> adjusted her levels with her diet . She used fruit

> & fruit juices a lot,

> also pasta to give her a quick boost when her levels

> were low. When her

> levels were toohigh she avoided these foods. she

> ate lots of protein too.

> This worked for her. she was quite seriously ill,

> having been hospitalised

> with malnutrition due to untreated something or

> other colitis (sorry brain

> fog!!). She recovered quite fast, and never took

> meds for the diabetes.

> One thing to definitely avoid is sugar. also honey

> and maple syrup. so cut

> out the chocolate ice cream, sorry!!

>

> hope this helps. love sylv

> Hi All

>

>

> > I was in the ER last night and this morning. I

> have

> > been told I have Diabetes. But, at least it can

> be

> > controlled with pills (Dr said that). It is

> > constantly something. Sometimes you just feel

> like

> > giving up. I went there because I had a pelvic

> > infection (Thrush), the Dr said it was because of

> the

> > Hep C and the Diabetes. They gave me two

> > prescriptions to fill knowing I had no insurance

> or

> > money and they cost $142. together. Tuesday

> (Monday

> > is Columbus day)I will contact this place they

> told me

> > about. It is called MAP, I am told they will help

> > with the scripts my blood sugar was either 330 or

> 360

> > I can't remember. Well, I am going to do some

> > research because I know nothing about blood sugar

> > levels etc........Take Care, Connie

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

LOL....believe or not I am one in a million, I detest

chocolate. I have just been reading about high blood

sugar and mine seems to be very high. I am not much

of an eater to begin with. Lot's of the stuff on

Diabetes is conflicting. Like saying you are hungry

all the time I am not. I am thirsty very much so. I

probably down 2 gallons a day. When I wake up my

thirst is so bad I can easily drink 32 oz's of

water.......Take Care, Connie

--- sylvati <sylvati@...> wrote:

> Dear Connie

>

> I am sorry to hear the troubles you are having with

> diabetes and expensive

> prescriptions. A while ago I looked after a friend

> who had, among other

> things, diabetes. she got a blood sugar measuring

> gadget from the drugstore

> and used it twice a day or more often if she was

> feeling ill. She then

> adjusted her levels with her diet . She used fruit

> & fruit juices a lot,

> also pasta to give her a quick boost when her levels

> were low. When her

> levels were toohigh she avoided these foods. she

> ate lots of protein too.

> This worked for her. she was quite seriously ill,

> having been hospitalised

> with malnutrition due to untreated something or

> other colitis (sorry brain

> fog!!). She recovered quite fast, and never took

> meds for the diabetes.

> One thing to definitely avoid is sugar. also honey

> and maple syrup. so cut

> out the chocolate ice cream, sorry!!

>

> hope this helps. love sylv

> Hi All

>

>

> > I was in the ER last night and this morning. I

> have

> > been told I have Diabetes. But, at least it can

> be

> > controlled with pills (Dr said that). It is

> > constantly something. Sometimes you just feel

> like

> > giving up. I went there because I had a pelvic

> > infection (Thrush), the Dr said it was because of

> the

> > Hep C and the Diabetes. They gave me two

> > prescriptions to fill knowing I had no insurance

> or

> > money and they cost $142. together. Tuesday

> (Monday

> > is Columbus day)I will contact this place they

> told me

> > about. It is called MAP, I am told they will help

> > with the scripts my blood sugar was either 330 or

> 360

> > I can't remember. Well, I am going to do some

> > research because I know nothing about blood sugar

> > levels etc........Take Care, Connie

> >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

He told me I am type I........I read that also about

Hep C and Diabetes. I am just starting to research it

and so much is contradictory, of the way I feel and

other stuff. Maybe it is the other things wrong with

me that covers it up. Does the problems ever end?

I will let you know when I find out stuff....Thanks

All

Connie

--- claudine intexas <claudineintexas@...>

wrote:

> Dear Connie,

> Wow, just what you didn't need! Another

> problem!

> I have read that there is a high incidence of

> Diabetes

> type II in people with HCV. But don't give up!

> Maybe

> this place they told you about can put you in touch

> with other places to get help. Keep us posted.

> Take care,

> Claudine

> ---

> <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote:

> > I was in the ER last night and this morning. I

> have

> > been told I have Diabetes.

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

He told me I am type I........I read that also about

Hep C and Diabetes. I am just starting to research it

and so much is contradictory, of the way I feel and

other stuff. Maybe it is the other things wrong with

me that covers it up. Does the problems ever end?

I will let you know when I find out stuff....Thanks

All

Connie

--- claudine intexas <claudineintexas@...>

wrote:

> Dear Connie,

> Wow, just what you didn't need! Another

> problem!

> I have read that there is a high incidence of

> Diabetes

> type II in people with HCV. But don't give up!

> Maybe

> this place they told you about can put you in touch

> with other places to get help. Keep us posted.

> Take care,

> Claudine

> ---

> <constance_clearwater_florida@...> wrote:

> > I was in the ER last night and this morning. I

> have

> > been told I have Diabetes.

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

--- sylvati <sylvati@...> wrote:

she got a blood sugar measuring

> gadget from the drugstore

> and used it twice a day or more often if she was

> feeling ill. She then

> adjusted her levels with her diet . She used fruit

> & fruit juices a lot,

> also pasta to give her a quick boost when her levels

> were low. When her

> levels were toohigh she avoided these foods. she

> ate lots of protein too.

> This worked for her.

Connie,

My grandmother was also able to control her

diabetes for many, many years by diet alone. It took

a while after she was diagnosed to get her nutrition

in line, but after that it worked well for her too.

Claudine

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

--- sylvati <sylvati@...> wrote:

she got a blood sugar measuring

> gadget from the drugstore

> and used it twice a day or more often if she was

> feeling ill. She then

> adjusted her levels with her diet . She used fruit

> & fruit juices a lot,

> also pasta to give her a quick boost when her levels

> were low. When her

> levels were toohigh she avoided these foods. she

> ate lots of protein too.

> This worked for her.

Connie,

My grandmother was also able to control her

diabetes for many, many years by diet alone. It took

a while after she was diagnosed to get her nutrition

in line, but after that it worked well for her too.

Claudine

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Holy Cow Connie! Good luck on getting your scripts filled. Yes I

know.. it's ALWAYS something!

took hubby to ER today. His dog bit in friday and he wouldn't go to

doc to get anti biotics.. so I gotta do it today when his arm is all

swollen. I kept warning him they may amputate. Stubborn man. And

today was shot day and PMS day and very tired I should be resting day

for next week. Men sheesh! And this after his first full week back to

work.

Let us know how it goes

alley

[Guest guest]

Holy Cow Connie! Good luck on getting your scripts filled. Yes I

know.. it's ALWAYS something!

took hubby to ER today. His dog bit in friday and he wouldn't go to

doc to get anti biotics.. so I gotta do it today when his arm is all

swollen. I kept warning him they may amputate. Stubborn man. And

today was shot day and PMS day and very tired I should be resting day

for next week. Men sheesh! And this after his first full week back to

work.

Let us know how it goes

alley

[Guest guest]

I already eat like that. My friend Eddie said Good

Lord Girl what are you going to eat, you don't eat

enough now to keep a bird alive. The only problem I

am going to have is having to eat when I am suppose

to. Not just whenever I feel hungry. Most of the

time that is once a day and I will eat anything to get

rid of the hunger. Then I am content till the next

time. I drink a lot of juice and eat a lot of veggies

sometimes spinach right out of the can cold. People

always say Yuck (like you are now).....I want to thank

all of you, you guys keep my spirit up......Connie

--- claudine intexas <claudineintexas@...>

wrote:

>

> --- sylvati <sylvati@...> wrote:

> she got a blood sugar measuring

> > gadget from the drugstore

> > and used it twice a day or more often if she was

> > feeling ill. She then

> > adjusted her levels with her diet . She used

> fruit

> > & fruit juices a lot,

> > also pasta to give her a quick boost when her

> levels

> > were low. When her

> > levels were toohigh she avoided these foods. she

> > ate lots of protein too.

> > This worked for her.

>

> Connie,

> My grandmother was also able to control her

> diabetes for many, many years by diet alone. It

> took

> a while after she was diagnosed to get her nutrition

> in line, but after that it worked well for her too.

> Claudine

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

I already eat like that. My friend Eddie said Good

Lord Girl what are you going to eat, you don't eat

enough now to keep a bird alive. The only problem I

am going to have is having to eat when I am suppose

to. Not just whenever I feel hungry. Most of the

time that is once a day and I will eat anything to get

rid of the hunger. Then I am content till the next

time. I drink a lot of juice and eat a lot of veggies

sometimes spinach right out of the can cold. People

always say Yuck (like you are now).....I want to thank

all of you, you guys keep my spirit up......Connie

--- claudine intexas <claudineintexas@...>

wrote:

>

> --- sylvati <sylvati@...> wrote:

> she got a blood sugar measuring

> > gadget from the drugstore

> > and used it twice a day or more often if she was

> > feeling ill. She then

> > adjusted her levels with her diet . She used

> fruit

> > & fruit juices a lot,

> > also pasta to give her a quick boost when her

> levels

> > were low. When her

> > levels were toohigh she avoided these foods. she

> > ate lots of protein too.

> > This worked for her.

>

> Connie,

> My grandmother was also able to control her

> diabetes for many, many years by diet alone. It

> took

> a while after she was diagnosed to get her nutrition

> in line, but after that it worked well for her too.

> Claudine

>

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

Claudine

Sorry to hear of your added problem of diabetes. I know a woman here that

has Hep C and diabetes together. It is harder for her having to watch that

to. I will ask her a few questions and maybe I can help you with a few

answers. Hang in there. The cost of prescriptions is amazing to me still -

I know it shouldn't be by now after this past year or so but come on how can

we afford to get and stay well? Hope the organization MAP can help you I

have never heard of that maybe it is a local group in your area only. Your

in our prayers!!

Winne

[Guest guest]

tell boyfriend a bird eats 100 times its weight every day! Hope I

don't eat like a bird LOL. Just a little trivia.... alley

[Guest guest]

LOL...I was thinking of that too....I have a whole

brain full of useless trivia...I just, was not in the

mood to talk when he said it...too bad I can't get

paid for all the useless info I have tucked

away....and Pat, thank you about the Sheltie house, I

do not know who they are.......Connie

PS.I am pretty sure Marty gave me the Medicine shop

one.

--- alleypat@... wrote:

> tell boyfriend a bird eats 100 times its weight

> every day! Hope I

> don't eat like a bird LOL. Just a little trivia....

> alley

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hello Amy in Oregon

I'm Nanny in cold, snow bound Michigan. I'm unable to work anymore but I

remember the days of working and trying to raise a family. It's very hard to

try to take care of your self when there is so much to do.

Don't blame the P or PA on the vacation you probably just slowed down

enough for it to catch up! All kidding aside we don't know what causes this

stuff but you will surely find the friendship and support here. We'd like to

hear from you weather it's a good day or bad one. Sure as the dickens

someone will be feeling the same way as you.

[Guest guest]

Connie,

We are rooting for you! By the way, what does the platlette count tell you?

Mine seems to be dropping to. It is now at 114.

Stay Positive,

Lora

[Guest guest]

welcome to the group. Sorry about your brother I bet he was a great person.

Hi all

Well just a note to say hi. i am not a LP but one of my bro's was. he

died soon after birth. I have dated LP women and just thought i would

come check this list out to see what is going on. I am 32 and in

North Cali near Sacramento. Black male, with a open mind and heart.

[Guest guest]

Lyra,

It is my opinion that you should stay on them for as long as you are

continually exhibiting symptoms. The whole " Post Lyme syndrome " is a

myth....if you still have symptoms then you still have an active infection.

Just my opinion. I would err ont he side of caution and find a LLMD ASAP b/c

it sounds like your duck is " Old School " .

Debbie

Brooklyn

[Guest guest]

Debbie,

You are probably right. I just hate hoe I feel when I am on

antibiotics but I know I have to.

Lyra

> Lyra,

>

> It is my opinion that you should stay on them for as long as you

are

> continually exhibiting symptoms. The whole " Post Lyme syndrome " is

a

> myth....if you still have symptoms then you still have an active

infection.

>

> Just my opinion. I would err ont he side of caution and find a

LLMD ASAP b/c

> it sounds like your duck is " Old School " .

>

> Debbie

> Brooklyn

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

VICKY!!!!!!!!!! Nice to see ya again!!!! Sorry you been feeling so bad...Hey send us a pic of ya.....We did..maybe that's what happened to ya! Our pics made you sick..OH MY!!!! Sorry if we did.We had good intentions......hahaha..Get in touch Vicky.We have missed you!!!!

[Guest guest]

I am having a similar problem. I've been doing ok

until the past few weeks or so, I have about 12 weeks

to go. I have a toothache which probably isn't

helping, but I really feel lousy. I don't think I'm

going to last the day at work today. -dz-

--- VicLea227@... wrote:

> Hi Everyone,

>

> I've been keeping up on posts but I've been

> really blah and not

> feeling too good. 6 weeks to go on treatment and

> this has been the worse

> I've felt during the whole year. Sounds like you

> all have been having fun!

> Sorry I've missed it. Back to work for me.

>

> Love, Vicky

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Vicky,

Glad to hear from you!!!!! I'll say an extra prayer for you.... Hang

in there girl!!!!!

Angel Hugs,

Diane

May Rainbow Dreams Color Your World With Love, Hope, Peace & Unity

[Guest guest]

>

> Hi all,

>

> I have a question for you all. I have been on antibitoics for about

> 9 weeks now. I started off on 2 weeks of Doxy (200mg) and 7 weeks

of

> Ceftin (1000mg). After I went on antibiotics I had various aches

and

> pains, neck aches, a lot of head pressure with a fever (probably a

> herx) and my Bell's Palsy went away. I felt great for about 3 weeks

> and then I started to have aches in my hands and feet. My doctor

> said that this is just residual and that I should stop the

> antibiotics for a while and see how I am doing (there are people

that

> he does treat with long term antibitoics). When I was first

> diagnosed I had 5 positive bands and now I have one positive band.

I

> want to stay on them to make sure that I am getting all the

> bacteria. What do you all think?

Did you get a rash and then get diangosed right away? 5 bands is

rare..

I think u herxed from the abx. Your lyme has just moved to a new

apartment: your hands and feet. Now that your not on drugs symptoms

will get worse. Are you on any special diet? what symptoms presented

to get u to a doc initially - i am curious about your history. you can

email me privately if you like, or post here. just my 2 cents..

Ethan

[Guest guest]

Hi - I didn't have the best of luck with MTX - It made me sick to my

stomach, so I started injecting it instead, which was no big deal and helped the

stomach - you might ask about it. The shots really don't hurt.

But as far as the tiredness and soreness, I never really did get full relief. I

was able to keep working and definitely it did help bring down a major flare,

but I never had full remission. I'm on enbrel now, and we shall see.

Anyway, about the housework, kids, college, etc. The worst thing for the pain

is stress - try not to take on too much. Do what you want to do, but don't over

do it. You can always ask for help with housework or live in a house that would

embarass Martha (so what? you won't be reported ) I went back to

college as an adult and had a BLAST! But it is a lot of pressure, so try it out

slowly if you can.

Good luck - keep posting and keep us up to date on how things are going.

[Guest guest]

I've been on meth about 4 years. It did absolute wonders for my P (until

this past month when I'm experiencing a flare for the 1st time since

starting the meth). However, it has never helped my PA.....Sorry! However,

luckily I've not had any adverse side effects from it. The only drawback I

find is the liver biopsy every 2 years.

Hang in there...you have many things to try.

CINDY

[Guest guest]

--- Hi, Adam i also live in the uk.I was diagnosed 2 years ago and

have been on 15mg mtx since ,it has helped me loads.I also started

taking celebrex 6 months ago ,again this seems to really work for

me.So I haven't really looked into any of the other treatments that

are available on this side of the pond. good luck,Barney