What am I gonna do?

[wuvzbirdies]

You say Diabetes runs in your family, do you have anyone who would be willing to let you test with their monitor? If you could do that and report back what the result is you would have a general idea if Diabetes might be the culprit. If you can your morning fasting level that would be the best time, meaning testing first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything.

Sorry I don't mean to pry, I am sincerely worried for you. If you must wait until Friday for your physical make sure you tell your Doctor about all of your symptoms and tell him/her it runs in your family. I would request an A1c test, this is a Diabetes specific test.

 

[kargo50]

Ummm.....well I'm not sure I'm comfortable asking......

My doctor knows it runs in the family, though. She also is my mom's doctor.

 

[bogo1]

Kargo
Once again I urge you to be seen immediately. Although your symptoms certainly could be diabetes, there are other possibilities and some may not hold until Friday. You should go immediately. Regardless of your concerns regarding your mom's understanding you should speak to her. Again waiting is unwise and may seriously threaten your health. Do not assume it is diabetes without lab work. PLEASE seek medical care at once.

 

[Quantumcat]

There's nothing scary about seeing a doctor by yourself. Just have a look in your mum's purse for the medicare card. Write down the medicare number and which number you are. Then find a doctor that does bulk-billing. There will usually be a sign because they like to advertise that they bulk-bill, but you could also go through the yellow pages and call all the doctor surgeries in your area and ask if they bulk-bill. Then make an appointment. Go there for the appointment, and see the receptionist. You will have to fill out a new-patient form and put your medicare details on it. Fill it out and give it back, see the doctor, then that's the end of it.

Of course if you live in the US I heard you have to pay for everything. I don't know how it works there.

 

[kargo50]

How exactly do I get fast medical care? Quantum, that won't work. Yes, you have to pay for everything, and I can't drive. I can't go wondering off on my own.

 

[SharonC]

There is something very odd about this thread....

 

[birdboy747]

i have almost all of the symptoms you do but i also get this wiered blurryness in my eyes sometimes and my eyes feel kinda like they r sticky when it goes blurry. Also when i eat i get kinda sick feeling. diabetes runs in my family and i haveent been checked for a while so im thinking thats what i got, also you. LOL best part about it is that my mom dont think its not diabetes she always comes up with some kinda cheesy excuse like i dont get enough sleep or i dont get enough excersize, but niether is true i get plenty of sleep and excersize so i just finally quit saying things and when something happends ima blaim her and make her feel horrable for not listening to me.

 

[madparrotwoman]

There is something very odd about this thread....

I agree, could be a hoax.

 

[Rrrma]

I've suffered from very similar symptoms, even as recently as last night. I went to bed about 5pm and got up at 630am this morning. My head has been killing me, I'm thirsty all the time. I have sugar issues, but they are connected to my hormone disorder. Everything you described can be diabetes, but also can be a hormone imbalance. I just got off a round of progesterone and that is why mine is acting up. It sucks, and you do need to be seen about it. I think you should try to bump your appointment up from Friday, but if you can't... I don't think it is going to cause any serious harm. Just stay kind to your body until you get into a doctor. Rest as much as possible, only drink water, eat healthy fresh foods, try avoid anything premade. If you eat lunch at school, go for the salad bar instead of the provided lunch.

Definitely try to get your appointment bumped though and talk to the school nurse regularly until you can be seen by the doctor.

There is something very odd about this thread....

I agree, could be a hoax.

it very well could be, or it could be a too young person who is scared and doesn't know what to do. Better safe than sorry, I say. Give some advice, link to some articles, then wait to see if there is an outcome. If it is a hoax, nothing is lost, if it isn't, someone is helped.

 

[SharonC]

It may be a hoax, and you may be right. I just get a little uncomfortable advising a young person(??), who's already talked to mother and grandmother, to do things without a parents knowledge and consent??? Something's not right here...

 

[Rrrma]

She definitely needs to talk with her mom or grandmother more. I assume she is at school at the moment.

Even now I have a hard time talking to my mom about my issues, she is a bit overbearing. Regardless I take my health into my own hands.

Since she is a minor and cannot support herself she either needs to take advantage of the already scheduled appointment and the school nurse(who is free to her) or she needs to talk to the people who support her about receiving addition care.

Hopefully she will listen to the advice of opening up more to her caregivers(nurse, doctor, mom, grandmother), it is important to be honest with them about any issue you may be having.

 

[Bobby34231]

It may be a hoax, and you may be right. I just get a little uncomfortable advising a young person(??), who's already talked to mother and grandmother, to do things without a parents knowledge and consent??? Something's not right here...

Well I think its time to put away the drama and move towards action, theres been a couple days of advise giving thats spaned several pages, I understand people at times need help, and thats fine, I really believe at this time we're beyond the help by advise in a forum stage, its time you make those steps needed to help yourself....

 

[kargo50]

I don't know why I seem like the kind of person that would lie about all this. I've been accused of pulling hoaxes on more than one forum......I guess I should just stop talking to people. If I die, oh well. No one cared anyway.

You guys aren't listening to me. I AM AFRAID to talk to my mother, end of story. I've already talked to her on more than one occasion, a million times, what more can I do? I came here because I wanted help. I still have to go to school, I still have to take tests, I still have to make up missed days, I still have 2 honors classes and other commitments.....I don't have time to sit here and just spend hours talking to my mother. I WENT to her for help, I've gone to almost every teacher in the school, and we don't have a school nurse. We are a small private school. I'm trying my very best to get something done, but I don't know what I can do. I've told my mom everything, how am I supposed to tell her more than that? I wanted someone to walk me through things I could do, not call me a liar.

 

[Kaybrauer]

How does a school not have a nurse? I have never heard that before.

 

[kargo50]

That's a good question, I'd like to know the answer too. We have a couple of teachers that can help with like a sprained ankle or something.......but not with other things. I already talked to one about this. She told me to go to a doctor. Like I said, it's a really small private school. We have like 200 kids in elementary, middle, and high school.
Don't you guys think if I had a school nurse to go to I'd have done it already, instead of posting on a parrot forum where I don't know anyone for help?

 

[Rrrma]

I wanted someone to walk me through things I could do, not call me a liar.

I thought that is what I was doing? Giving you the benefit of the doubt and good advice. If your mom won't listen then call your doctor yourself. See if you can get your appointment bumped and eat as little premade and processed food as possible. Grilled chicken or fish and a sweet potato with something green, to give you an idea of something to eat.

People will forever be leary of others who seek medical or personal advice on public forums. I think you are smart enough to know what a troll is and that there are plenty out there to have burned almost anyone who reads your post. I know I've been burned more than once. Don't take it personal, it is a defensiveness brought on by being taken as a fool once too many.

No advice on getting your mom to listen. Mine never did and still doesn't. I ended up just always keeping my insurance card and money for a copay with me and calling a friend or relative who would take me in(my gma was always it). My mom just thinks I'm a hypochondriac, since I never *look* sick.

 

[Rrrma]

How does a school not have a nurse? I have never heard that before.

Mine didn't either, and neither do most private schools around here. Blame small town USA for that one.

 

[kargo50]

I wanted someone to walk me through things I could do, not call me a liar.

I thought that is what I was doing? Giving you the benefit of the doubt and good advice. If your mom won't listen then call your doctor yourself. See if you can get your appointment bumped and eat as little premade and processed food as possible. Grilled chicken or fish and a sweet potato with something green, to give you an idea of something to eat.

People will forever be leary of others who seek medical or personal advice on public forums. I think you are smart enough to know what a troll is and that there are plenty out there to have burned almost anyone who reads your post. I know I've been burned more than once. Don't take it personal, it is a defensiveness brought on by being taken as a fool once too many.

No advice on getting your mom to listen. Mine never did and still doesn't. I ended up just always keeping my insurance card and money for a copay with me and calling a friend or relative who would take me in(my gma was always it). My mom just thinks I'm a hypochondriac, since I never *look* sick.

You are helping. Some people are, and I'm glad of that. Okay, I'll try my best to steer myself toward healthier and less processed foods.

The thing is, I can't very well go anywhere because I can't drive and i don't have any money. My doctor also treats my mom, so she'd want to know what was going on if I, say, came with my grandma.

I'm beginning to think more and more this is a blood sugar thing.......it's always worse before and after I eat, and WAY worse when I don't eat.

Mine didn't either, and neither do most private schools around here. Blame small town USA for that one.

I know my (private) elementary school didn't, either.

 

[bogo1]

Kargo
I apologize for seemingly dropping out of sight but I had to do some long distance traveling and have been off line while flying.

It is understandable that you are feeling frustrated right now. It is also reasonable for the people trying to help to be frustrated and wary because you seem unable or unwilling to act on the advice given. But the emotions of all this need to be put aside for the sake of your immediate health concerns. Please consider the following actions. Follow the dietary advice you have been given. It can do no harm and may help a great deal if diabetes is part of your situation. Friday, describe your symptoms (writing them down is always a good idea so you do not forget something crucial in the pressure of the moment. ) If she takes it seriously as she ought, she is likely to order several blood tests. Based on those results you may need additional studies. If you sense that she is not taking your complaints seriously you could ask her to so the tests to relieve your mind. Let her see how difficult this has been for you to be feeling so ill and simultaneously so isolated and alone. I think you will find that she will listen especially if you have taken the time to write down what you are experiencing, how long each symptom lasts and if any thing eases or increases the sensation.

Between now and your appointment on Friday, stay close with your friends but report any increase or sudden change in what you are feeling to a teacher if there is not a healthcare professional available. You sought our advice and sadly our words can not by themselves ease your fear or discomfort and that is frustrating for all us. Let us know how Friday goes but for now get your symptoms and details down on paper for your doctor to review. Hoping for your problems to be resolved soon

 

[kargo50]

I'll make sure I write all this down. My friends (the ones at school, anyway) don't really believe me and they're not really behind me. It's a good thing I have M. I'm trying to eat healthy, too.