Guest guest Posted October 21, 2000 Report Share Posted October 21, 2000 Hi, I was just recently diagnosed with acm I, discovered from an old mri that ive had this for atleast 7yrs, new mri shows that it is growing. I have an appt this wk with Dr. flamm. in N.Y has anybody seen him? Well I have heard it all as you can all well imagine, even so far as a neuro to tell me I am PATHETIC, and that this malformation could not possibly cause my symptoms, and that I probably have a depression/and or an anxiety disorder, or hell while were at it maybe your just overwhelmed!!!! This coming from the same Dr who when I asked him if these malformations grow he said NO NEVER, well duh, look at my most recent mri, it clearly states it has grow in some significant amount. This is so upsetting, I cant really take care of my kids half the time( I have 3- ages 20mths, 20 mths and 31 mths) of course as soon as they here about the kiddies, its like they instantly blame them ( and ME) Im accused of just being basically unable to cope!!!! It makes me so mad what I cant cope with is being in pain all the time! signed really only overwhelmed, oh no no I'm sorry I meant anxiety ridden, oops wrong agian, how can I poss forget I'm depressed thats it thats the one gimme a break LOL. H in CT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2003 Report Share Posted December 20, 2003 EXCESS QUOTING HAS BEEN MANUALLY EDITED BY MODERATOR. what is neauropathy? -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 EXCESS QUOTING HAS BEEN EDITED BY MODERATOR. Hi Jeff: As I indicated; I was diagnosed as Diabetic in 1982, but I had earlier signs that I ignored. I would consider that I have been " In Control " of BG's since 1986, but the Complications have continued to progress. Whenever the Complications apear to get worse I return to Insulin. Insulin apears to more effective than oral meds in controlling complications for me. My problem has not been average BG's, but Morning peaks, which I can control with rapid acting Novolog Insulin. Having an real good Endo.is also important for me. Tom > Tom, > > How long did it take for your body to start experiencing these problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2003 Report Share Posted December 21, 2003 I am wondering why things would continue to progress if ones glucose numbers remain in check? This scares me as it makes me wonder am I doomed to major complications 10 to 20 years from now? Re: NEWBIE > EXCESS QUOTING HAS BEEN EDITED BY MODERATOR. > > Hi Jeff: > As I indicated; I was diagnosed as Diabetic in 1982, but I had > earlier signs that I ignored. I would consider that I have been " In > Control " of BG's since 1986, but the Complications have continued to > progress. Whenever the Complications apear to get worse I return to > Insulin. Insulin apears to more effective than oral meds in > controlling complications for me. My problem has not been average > BG's, but Morning peaks, which I can control with rapid acting > Novolog Insulin. Having an real good Endo.is also important for me. > Tom > > > Tom, > > > > How long did it take for your body to start experiencing these > problems? > > > Diabetes homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/diabetes/ > > To unsubscribe to this group, send an email to: diabetes-unsubscribe > Hope you come back soon! > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 Elevated BG levels is only one symptom of the problem and in itself contributes to other health problems. But the root of the problem is not elevated BG. That which is causing BG to become/stay elevated is the root of the problem. There are likely other symptoms that result either directly or indirectly from the root cause that contributes to other complications. Controlling BG is an important part of maintaining the health but does not address the root cause. Relax, life is terminal. All the best, Jim > I am wondering why things would continue to progress if ones glucose numbers > remain in check? This scares me as it makes me wonder am I doomed to major > complications 10 to 20 years from now? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 There are diabetics who have always managed tight control and still develop complications and there are diabetics who live a foolish lifestyle and yet develop none. Nothing is definite but everyone will tell you your chances of remaining complication free are greater if you keep those bg's in the appropriate ranges. If you are type two and weight is involved you can help yourself and possibly get off all medications and if you are type one there's so many new things being offered now. I have a friend (type one) who had a pancreas/kidney transplant down east and she is now off dialysis and insulin. Totally amazing. Her eye damage remains but everything else is great. In 20 years they may have all the answers so don't stress yourself worrying. chant Outgoing Mail Certified Virus Free NAV 2002 I am wondering why things would continue to progress if ones glucose numbers remain in check? This scares me as it makes me wonder am I doomed to major complications 10 to 20 years from now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 I guess I should have said " If you are type two and IF weight is involved " you misunderstood me. Forgot that last if..... chant Not every person who is a Type 2 Diabetic is overweight. And not every overweight person is a Type 2 Diabetic. Also, some people who are Type 2 Diabetic have to take insulin. Daughter of Type 2 Insulin Dependent Diabetic, Kristy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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