Questions

[Guest guest]

> 1) Is the cost of resurfacing here in the US more, less, or

equal

> to conventional THR?

As I understand it yes.

> 2) Is there a difference in recovery time? Specifically, will I

> get back to work in a significally less amount of time versus THR?

(I

> sit in front a computer 75% of the time at work)

I can't say for sure but I guess about the same for either procedure.

3) Is it true that the femoral component of the C+ device is OK'd

> by the FDA?

Acually both componets are fda approved,the acetabular component is

approved for use in large diameter thrs the femoral component for

resurfacing when the cartilage is still intact.

Matt

[Guest guest]

> 1) Is the cost of resurfacing here in the US more, less, or

equal

> to conventional THR?

As I understand it yes.

> 2) Is there a difference in recovery time? Specifically, will I

> get back to work in a significally less amount of time versus THR?

(I

> sit in front a computer 75% of the time at work)

I can't say for sure but I guess about the same for either procedure.

3) Is it true that the femoral component of the C+ device is OK'd

> by the FDA?

Acually both componets are fda approved,the acetabular component is

approved for use in large diameter thrs the femoral component for

resurfacing when the cartilage is still intact.

Matt

[Guest guest]

a,

I'm so sorry you are having to deal with more health probs. I wish I had some advice for you. Please know that I continue to pray for you. I hope that you get some answers soon and that you get to feeling well again. Don't worry about letting people down. You need to look out for you first and foremost. Hang in there.

[Guest guest]

Hi all. I just got back from the doctor and have some questions. First

thing, I don't think it is a good sign when the nurses have to drive you

home! Okay, from the beginning, I have been dealing with upper

respiratory infection and have been very nauseated and lightheaded for

the past many weeks. I know I am dehydrated and the doctor just keeps

telling me to drink, which is very hard to do with the nausea. I had an

upper GI on Monday and got the results today. I have a valve that is

working worse than usual. I knew that it didn't close all the way (valve

from esophagus to stomach), but now it is basically not closing and all

the acid is coming back up. This is causing the burning sensation, can

cause chronic cough, nausea, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. I asked if it

could be causing some of the passing out episodes I have had recently and

he said it could as the acid could be hitting a nerve that slows down the

heart.

I am also dealing with needing to eat a lot, as I get lightheaded

and eating helps. Today while at the pharmacy, which is in the same

building as my doctor, I got real foggy, my muscles slowed down, very

hard to move arms and to talk, so the pharmacist took me back to Dr.

Banks. They checked vitals and all was OK. They checked blood sugar.

It was 71. This was at 12:15. I had eaten grapes and a muffin for

breakfast at 8:30. They said the number was okay. I think they wanted

to call my neuro, but can't as he is the one who was killed in the car

accident two weeks ago. They aren't real sure what is happening, as my

PCP is great, but not sure about mito. I am wondering if any of you have

these problems? I had to cancel tutoring again this afternoon, and that

is not like me at all. I don't like to let people down. I just know I

don't feel " right " . Sorry to complain, just wondered if anyone had

anything similar.

Smiles,

a

[Guest guest]

a

Have you tried eliminating milk products from your diet? I know that I am

lactose intolerant and have many of these symptoms when I am bad and have

something with milk. I get gallons of gas which puts pressure on many things

making my dysautonomis worse. My son gets the same kind of reaction from a

glucose and sucrose intolerance. He would become symptomatic with a muffin

and grapes. He also has problems when he over-extends himself.

I hope you get some answers.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 13:13:45 -0500

> To:

> Subject: Questions

>

> Hi all. I just got back from the doctor and have some questions. First

> thing, I don't think it is a good sign when the nurses have to drive you

> home! Okay, from the beginning, I have been dealing with upper

> respiratory infection and have been very nauseated and lightheaded for

> the past many weeks. I know I am dehydrated and the doctor just keeps

> telling me to drink, which is very hard to do with the nausea. I had an

> upper GI on Monday and got the results today. I have a valve that is

> working worse than usual. I knew that it didn't close all the way (valve

> from esophagus to stomach), but now it is basically not closing and all

> the acid is coming back up. This is causing the burning sensation, can

> cause chronic cough, nausea, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. I asked if it

> could be causing some of the passing out episodes I have had recently and

> he said it could as the acid could be hitting a nerve that slows down the

> heart.

> I am also dealing with needing to eat a lot, as I get lightheaded

> and eating helps. Today while at the pharmacy, which is in the same

> building as my doctor, I got real foggy, my muscles slowed down, very

> hard to move arms and to talk, so the pharmacist took me back to Dr.

> Banks. They checked vitals and all was OK. They checked blood sugar.

> It was 71. This was at 12:15. I had eaten grapes and a muffin for

> breakfast at 8:30. They said the number was okay. I think they wanted

> to call my neuro, but can't as he is the one who was killed in the car

> accident two weeks ago. They aren't real sure what is happening, as my

> PCP is great, but not sure about mito. I am wondering if any of you have

> these problems? I had to cancel tutoring again this afternoon, and that

> is not like me at all. I don't like to let people down. I just know I

> don't feel " right " . Sorry to complain, just wondered if anyone had

> anything similar.

>

> Smiles,

> a

>

>

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

I have tried eliminating milk products and that doesn't seem to

be the problem. Basically, right now they are trying to counteract the

acid coming up with medication. As for the dizziness and other things,

it could all be interacted with the acid. We will see. I know my doctor

will be working on this case.

Thanks,

Smiles,

a

[Guest guest]

Densie,

Thanks, that did help!

Smiles,

a

I don't have any suggestions, but would a virtual hug help? Here it comes!!!

[Guest guest]

Hanna,

Thanks. I know I am dehydrated, I have been working on that. That could be part of the problem.

Smiles,

a

Hi a. The only thing I can say is that I get light headed when I am dehydrated. Maybe that's what happened to you when you were at the pharmacy? I wish I had more info for you. Can the doc do anything about the valve? And don't worry, you're not complaining. I know it gets really frustrating to always have something going on as far as new symptoms. Feel better soon.

[Guest guest]

Celia,

I do try to eat when I get those symptoms. The doctor checked my blood sugar, as he also thought it might be to low. It was 71, which I guess was okay, but I hadn't eaten to long before the appointment. I do try to eat small meals more often, so it doesn't happen.

Thanks and smiles,

a

Dear a, Like you and lots of people here I too have gastroparesis which makes it hard for me to eat muchm feel nauseous ietc. It seems thoughm even if I eat more that usual, by around 2 oclock every afternoon- i go hypoglycemic.The only way I can avaiod it (and all the dizziness, weakness, shaking etc) is to eat around that time, even though I'n not hungry in the least, and head off the reaction. hope this is of some help, Celia--- In @yahoogroups

[Guest guest]

I can only help you some. If my blood sugar goes below 100 I start getting

light headed. If it gets around 71 like yours--I am shaking, and almost

passing out.

Janet Sample

Questions

> Hi all. I just got back from the doctor and have some questions. First

> thing, I don't think it is a good sign when the nurses have to drive you

> home! Okay, from the beginning, I have been dealing with upper

> respiratory infection and have been very nauseated and lightheaded for

> the past many weeks. I know I am dehydrated and the doctor just keeps

> telling me to drink, which is very hard to do with the nausea. I had an

> upper GI on Monday and got the results today. I have a valve that is

> working worse than usual. I knew that it didn't close all the way (valve

> from esophagus to stomach), but now it is basically not closing and all

> the acid is coming back up. This is causing the burning sensation, can

> cause chronic cough, nausea, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. I asked if it

> could be causing some of the passing out episodes I have had recently and

> he said it could as the acid could be hitting a nerve that slows down the

> heart.

> I am also dealing with needing to eat a lot, as I get lightheaded

> and eating helps. Today while at the pharmacy, which is in the same

> building as my doctor, I got real foggy, my muscles slowed down, very

> hard to move arms and to talk, so the pharmacist took me back to Dr.

> Banks. They checked vitals and all was OK. They checked blood sugar.

> It was 71. This was at 12:15. I had eaten grapes and a muffin for

> breakfast at 8:30. They said the number was okay. I think they wanted

> to call my neuro, but can't as he is the one who was killed in the car

> accident two weeks ago. They aren't real sure what is happening, as my

> PCP is great, but not sure about mito. I am wondering if any of you have

> these problems? I had to cancel tutoring again this afternoon, and that

> is not like me at all. I don't like to let people down. I just know I

> don't feel " right " . Sorry to complain, just wondered if anyone had

> anything similar.

>

> Smiles,

> a

>

>

> Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained

herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this

e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of

their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult

with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

>

>

[Guest guest]

a

I have had severe relux for years and medication helps a great deal. I hope

it does for you.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 19:00:56 -0500

> To:

> Subject: Re: Questions

>

> Laurie,

> I have tried eliminating milk products and that doesn't seem to

> be the problem. Basically, right now they are trying to counteract the

> acid coming up with medication. As for the dizziness and other things,

> it could all be interacted with the acid. We will see. I know my doctor

> will be working on this case.

> Thanks,

> Smiles,

> a

>

>

[Guest guest]

a

Have you tried carrying the peanut butter and fruit slices to eat when out

like you were? They really do taste like breadless pb & j sandwiches.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 19:05:42 -0500

> To:

> Subject: Re: Re: Questions

>

> Celia,

> I do try to eat when I get those symptoms. The doctor checked my

> blood sugar, as he also thought it might be to low. It was 71, which I

> guess was okay, but I hadn't eaten to long before the appointment. I do

> try to eat small meals more often, so it doesn't happen.

>

> Thanks and smiles,

> a

>

> Dear a, Like you and lots of people here I too have

> gastroparesis which makes it hard for me to eat muchm feel nauseous

> ietc. It seems thoughm even if I eat more that usual, by around 2

> oclock every afternoon- i go hypoglycemic.The only way I can avaiod

> it (and all the dizziness, weakness, shaking etc) is to eat around

> that time, even though I'n not hungry in the least, and head off the

> reaction. hope this is of some help, Celia

>

> --- In @yahoogroups

[Guest guest]

Hi a, I have had the problems with the acid and it caused incredible burning, nausea, coughing and occasional vomiting. I have been on Prevacid for a couple of years now because of it and it helps a lot. I have had the other problems you mention as a result of eating food high in carbohydrates. I would eat something like what you did and then a few minutes/hours later I get very weak, shaky, and faint. Everything around me seemed very unreal. I started to take my blood sugar readings on my own as I wasn't diagnosed with a sugar problem of any kind. I would watch my sugar go way up to 210 and then dip way down to 60 in a matter of a few minutes, or hours. Once I eliminated carbs from my diet as much as possible my blood sugar became more stable and balanced out. I stopped having those symptoms. Right now the only carbs I have been getting come from vegetables. I have not had any fruit, potatoes, bread, etc. Along with all of this came a reduction in the feeling that I needed to eat all of the time to get rid of the light headedness. I don't know if any of this is the same as what you are dealing with, but it sure seems similar. Hope you resolve the problems and feel better soon. Cheers,Ruth

Questions

Hi all. I just got back from the doctor and have some questions. Firstthing, I don't think it is a good sign when the nurses have to drive youhome! Okay, from the beginning, I have been dealing with upperrespiratory infection and have been very nauseated and lightheaded forthe past many weeks. I know I am dehydrated and the doctor just keepstelling me to drink, which is very hard to do with the nausea. I had anupper GI on Monday and got the results today. I have a valve that isworking worse than usual. I knew that it didn't close all the way (valvefrom esophagus to stomach), but now it is basically not closing and allthe acid is coming back up. This is causing the burning sensation, cancause chronic cough, nausea, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. I asked if itcould be causing some of the passing out episodes I have had recently andhe said it could as the acid could be hitting a nerve that slows down theheart. I am also dealing with needing to eat a lot, as I get lightheadedand eating helps. Today while at the pharmacy, which is in the samebuilding as my doctor, I got real foggy, my muscles slowed down, veryhard to move arms and to talk, so the pharmacist took me back to Dr.Banks. They checked vitals and all was OK. They checked blood sugar. It was 71. This was at 12:15. I had eaten grapes and a muffin forbreakfast at 8:30. They said the number was okay. I think they wantedto call my neuro, but can't as he is the one who was killed in the caraccident two weeks ago. They aren't real sure what is happening, as myPCP is great, but not sure about mito. I am wondering if any of you havethese problems? I had to cancel tutoring again this afternoon, and thatis not like me at all. I don't like to let people down. I just know Idon't feel "right". Sorry to complain, just wondered if anyone hadanything similar.Smiles,aMedical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

I have also had the severe reflux for years and have been on medication for it for 7 years now. We have just come to the stumbling block where the valve is not working at all now to stop the acid. This can cause various problems and it has actually caused the recent bout of respiratory problems. We are searching into new medicines. He started me on Protonix today. I am sure it will help and I am glad your meds help.

Smiles,

a

aI have had severe relux for years and medication helps a great deal. I hopeit does for you.laurie

[Guest guest]

Laurie,

I carry some crackers with me. I would love to do the peanut butter, but am allergic to peanuts and all other nuts. Something that just came on 2 1/2 years ago.

Smiles,

a

aHave you tried carrying the peanut butter and fruit slices to eat when outlike you were? They really do taste like breadless pb & j sandwiches.laurie

[Guest guest]

Hi Ruth,

Thanks for the message. It does sound familiar. I have been on Prilosec, Previcid and Nexium, over the past seven years. I was started on Protonix today as the others are not helping now that the valve has stopped closing. The sugar problem sounds like mine. I can be high and then crash, but I have never been diagnosed with a sugar problem. My doctor did say I need to get more protein, which I do, but I can't eliminate carbs. I am one of the strange birds who does better with high carbs low protein. If I do the opposite, I can barely get out of bed.

Thanks and I am glad this works for you!

Smiles,

a

Hi a, I have had the problems with the acid and it caused incredible burning, nausea, coughing and occasional vomiting. I have been on Prevacid for a couple of years now because of it and it helps a lot. I have had the other problems you mention as a result of eating food high in carbohydrates. I would eat something like what you did and then a few minutes/hours later I get very weak, shaky, and faint. Everything around me seemed very unreal. I started to take my blood sugar readings on my own as I wasn't diagnosed with a sugar problem of any kind. I would watch my sugar go way up to 210 and then dip way down to 60 in a matter of a few minutes, or hours. Once I eliminated carbs from my diet as much as possible my blood sugar became more stable and balanced out. I stopped having those symptoms. Right now the only carbs I have been getting come from vegetables. I have not had any fruit, potatoes, bread, etc. Along with all of this came a reduction in the feeling that I needed to eat all of the time to get rid of the light headedness. I don't know if any of this is the same as what you are dealing with, but it sure seems similar. Hope you resolve the problems and feel better soon. Cheers,Ruth

[Guest guest]

Janet,

Thanks for your post. It seems to be like you have been diagnosed with sugar problems. My doctor seems to feel that 71 is okay, as it is for most people. I am glad to see I am not the only one! I have had other episodes where they check the blood sugar and it is usually below 95 when I have the episodes.

Smiles,

a

I can only help you some. If my blood sugar goes below 100 I start gettinglight headed. If it gets around 71 like yours--I am shaking, and almostpassing out.

[Guest guest]

a

Too bad about peanut butter and other nuts. If you are going to have

crackers, you need protein with them or your blood sugar will drop again

real soon and possibly lower. How about the little packages of crackers and

cheese spread. I also keep the already fixed wheat crackers and cheese in

small packages.

laurie

>

> Reply-To:

> Date: Thu, 24 Jul 2003 20:58:54 -0500

> To:

> Subject: Re: Re: Questions

>

> Laurie,

> I carry some crackers with me. I would love to do the peanut

> butter, but am allergic to peanuts and all other nuts. Something that

> just came on 2 1/2 years ago.

> Smiles,

> a

>

> a

>

> Have you tried carrying the peanut butter and fruit slices to eat when

> out

> like you were? They really do taste like breadless pb & j sandwiches.

>

> laurie

[Guest guest]

It stands to reason that if we are energy deficient to begin with, that

low values for some are REALLY low values for us. We need a mito

glucose scale.

a C Koch wrote:

Janet,

Thanks for your post. It seems to be like you have

been diagnosed with sugar problems. My doctor seems to feel that 71 is

okay, as it is for most people. I am glad to see I am not the only

one! I have had other episodes where they check the blood sugar and

it is usually below 95 when I have the episodes.

Smiles,

a

I can only help you some. If my blood sugar goes below 100

I start getting

light headed. If it gets around 71 like yours--I am shaking, and almost

passing out.

Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained

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this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are

reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the

postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their

own treatment.

[Guest guest]

Hi a, What can be done when the value quits working? Can something be done surgically to prevent up flow of acid? Ruth

Re: Questions

Hi Ruth,

Thanks for the message. It does sound familiar. I have been on Prilosec, Previcid and Nexium, over the past seven years. I was started on Protonix today as the others are not helping now that the valve has stopped closing. The sugar problem sounds like mine. I can be high and then crash, but I have never been diagnosed with a sugar problem. My doctor did say I need to get more protein, which I do, but I can't eliminate carbs. I am one of the strange birds who does better with high carbs low protein. If I do the opposite, I can barely get out of bed.

Thanks and I am glad this works for you!

Smiles,

a

Hi a, I have had the problems with the acid and it caused incredible burning, nausea, coughing and occasional vomiting. I have been on Prevacid for a couple of years now because of it and it helps a lot. I have had the other problems you mention as a result of eating food high in carbohydrates. I would eat something like what you did and then a few minutes/hours later I get very weak, shaky, and faint. Everything around me seemed very unreal. I started to take my blood sugar readings on my own as I wasn't diagnosed with a sugar problem of any kind. I would watch my sugar go way up to 210 and then dip way down to 60 in a matter of a few minutes, or hours. Once I eliminated carbs from my diet as much as possible my blood sugar became more stable and balanced out. I stopped having those symptoms. Right now the only carbs I have been getting come from vegetables. I have not had any fruit, potatoes, bread, etc. Along with all of this came a reduction in the feeling that I needed to eat all of the time to get rid of the light headedness. I don't know if any of this is the same as what you are dealing with, but it sure seems similar. Hope you resolve the problems and feel better soon. Cheers,Ruth

Medical advice, information, opinions, data and statements contained herein are not necessarily those of the list moderators. The author of this e mail is entirely responsible for its content. List members are reminded of their responsibility to evaluate the content of the postings and consult with their physicians regarding changes in their own treatment.

[Guest guest]

I agree with the person who suggested it may be the dehydration that is

causing the lightheadedness. Maybe you need to be hooked up to an iv for a

while each day for a few days? This could be done at home, with proper home

health type orders, so you could just do it at night, and for a while in the

afternoon say, until your valve starts doing better?

Another possibility is blood sugar. I know that if I just had a muffin and

grapes for breakfast, that much earlier in the day especially, I would be

feeling weak and shaky by the time you did! I have to eat fewer carbs, and

more protein or I get shaky way too frequently. give me a serving of plain

yogurt and protein powder mixed together, and I can last for hours, but

nothing but carbs, and I sink fast!

HUGS sounds like lately has been the real pits!

> Hi all. I just got back from the doctor and have some questions. First

> thing, I don't think it is a good sign when the nurses have to drive you

> home! Okay, from the beginning, I have been dealing with upper

> respiratory infection and have been very nauseated and lightheaded for

> the past many weeks. I know I am dehydrated and the doctor just keeps

> telling me to drink, which is very hard to do with the nausea. I had an

> upper GI on Monday and got the results today. I have a valve that is

> working worse than usual. I knew that it didn't close all the way (valve

> from esophagus to stomach), but now it is basically not closing and all

> the acid is coming back up. This is causing the burning sensation, can

> cause chronic cough, nausea, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. I asked if it

> could be causing some of the passing out episodes I have had recently and

> he said it could as the acid could be hitting a nerve that slows down the

> heart.

> I am also dealing with needing to eat a lot, as I get lightheaded

> and eating helps. Today while at the pharmacy, which is in the same

> building as my doctor, I got real foggy, my muscles slowed down, very

> hard to move arms and to talk, so the pharmacist took me back to Dr.

> Banks. They checked vitals and all was OK. They checked blood sugar.

> It was 71. This was at 12:15. I had eaten grapes and a muffin for

> breakfast at 8:30. They said the number was okay. I think they wanted

> to call my neuro, but can't as he is the one who was killed in the car

> accident two weeks ago. They aren't real sure what is happening, as my

> PCP is great, but not sure about mito. I am wondering if any of you have

> these problems? I had to cancel tutoring again this afternoon, and that

> is not like me at all. I don't like to let people down. I just know I

> don't feel " right " . Sorry to complain, just wondered if anyone had

> anything similar.

>

> Smiles,

> a

>

[Guest guest]

I agree with the person who suggested it may be the dehydration that is

causing the lightheadedness. Maybe you need to be hooked up to an iv for a

while each day for a few days? This could be done at home, with proper home

health type orders, so you could just do it at night, and for a while in the

afternoon say, until your valve starts doing better?

Another possibility is blood sugar. I know that if I just had a muffin and

grapes for breakfast, that much earlier in the day especially, I would be

feeling weak and shaky by the time you did! I have to eat fewer carbs, and

more protein or I get shaky way too frequently. give me a serving of plain

yogurt and protein powder mixed together, and I can last for hours, but

nothing but carbs, and I sink fast!

HUGS sounds like lately has been the real pits!

> Hi all. I just got back from the doctor and have some questions. First

> thing, I don't think it is a good sign when the nurses have to drive you

> home! Okay, from the beginning, I have been dealing with upper

> respiratory infection and have been very nauseated and lightheaded for

> the past many weeks. I know I am dehydrated and the doctor just keeps

> telling me to drink, which is very hard to do with the nausea. I had an

> upper GI on Monday and got the results today. I have a valve that is

> working worse than usual. I knew that it didn't close all the way (valve

> from esophagus to stomach), but now it is basically not closing and all

> the acid is coming back up. This is causing the burning sensation, can

> cause chronic cough, nausea, bronchitis, pneumonia, etc. I asked if it

> could be causing some of the passing out episodes I have had recently and

> he said it could as the acid could be hitting a nerve that slows down the

> heart.

> I am also dealing with needing to eat a lot, as I get lightheaded

> and eating helps. Today while at the pharmacy, which is in the same

> building as my doctor, I got real foggy, my muscles slowed down, very

> hard to move arms and to talk, so the pharmacist took me back to Dr.

> Banks. They checked vitals and all was OK. They checked blood sugar.

> It was 71. This was at 12:15. I had eaten grapes and a muffin for

> breakfast at 8:30. They said the number was okay. I think they wanted

> to call my neuro, but can't as he is the one who was killed in the car

> accident two weeks ago. They aren't real sure what is happening, as my

> PCP is great, but not sure about mito. I am wondering if any of you have

> these problems? I had to cancel tutoring again this afternoon, and that

> is not like me at all. I don't like to let people down. I just know I

> don't feel " right " . Sorry to complain, just wondered if anyone had

> anything similar.

>

> Smiles,

> a

>

[Guest guest]

Ruth, I am not sure what all can be done. When the valve wasn't closing all the way, surgery was suggested, but the gastroenterologist said that he wouldn't recommend it, as it would be risky on me and it doesn't always work. So now, I am not sure where we will go from here. I guess we will just pray that the Protonix plus the antacids help! Thanks!

Smiles,

a

Hi a, What can be done when the value quits working? Can something be done surgically to prevent up flow of acid? Ruth

[Guest guest]

Ruth, I am not sure what all can be done. When the valve wasn't closing all the way, surgery was suggested, but the gastroenterologist said that he wouldn't recommend it, as it would be risky on me and it doesn't always work. So now, I am not sure where we will go from here. I guess we will just pray that the Protonix plus the antacids help! Thanks!

Smiles,

a

Hi a, What can be done when the value quits working? Can something be done surgically to prevent up flow of acid? Ruth

[Guest guest]

,

You are right, we do! I wish I could get my doctor to listen though! Is there anything that can be done, if he would listen? I am quite naive in this area as you can tell! :-)

Smiles,

a

It stands to reason that if we are energy deficient to begin with, that low values for some are REALLY low values for us. We need a mito glucose scale.