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Tomorrow i get my blood test results...initially went because i wanted him to test me for arthritis..on friday i rung up and receptionist said ive got low iron and something else has shown up...scared incase its something bad!!!... |
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"Tomorrow i get my blood test results...initially went because i wanted him to test me for arthritis..on friday i rung up and receptionist said ive got low iron and something else has shown up...scared incase its something bad!!!..."
Low irons no big deal xx hope theres nothing else. I always get abnormalties with bloods that turn out to be nothing xx |
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I've had "abnormal" readings for years. This particular marker is only present in someone with rheumatoid arthritis and/or Hodkins Lymphoma: tested for both, negative.
Doctors don't seem worried but I am. |
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"I had one to test for arthiritis and discovered Im diabetic.
Bet that was a bit of a shock then!...did you have arthritis? "
No the symptoms I thought were arthiritis were caused by the diabetes attacking my muscles. |
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"I had one to test for arthiritis and discovered Im diabetic.
Bet that was a bit of a shock then!...did you have arthritis?
No the symptoms I thought were arthiritis were caused by the diabetes attacking my muscles."
Are you ok now?...theres a strong chance of me having either as my dad has diabetes and arthritis :-/ |
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"I had one to test for arthiritis and discovered Im diabetic.
Bet that was a bit of a shock then!...did you have arthritis?
No the symptoms I thought were arthiritis were caused by the diabetes attacking my muscles.
Are you ok now?...theres a strong chance of me having either as my dad has diabetes and arthritis :-/"
The sooner anything is diagnosed the better the outcome. Try not to panic.
Will be honest, some damage cannot be reversed. But once you know what conditions you have they are usually manageable and treatable. |
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"I had one to test for arthiritis and discovered Im diabetic.
Bet that was a bit of a shock then!...did you have arthritis?
No the symptoms I thought were arthiritis were caused by the diabetes attacking my muscles."
Its type 2 diet controlled and tied in with my weight, I'm now eating to the guidelines and trying to work on strengthening the muscles that have been weakened but its not easy and there's times I just wanna say fuck it. But my wife is supporting my efforts and I have 4 kids all under 10 who I would like to see leave school and maybe even make me a grandad so Ive got enough incentive to keep fighting. Im sure you will be fine try not to panic you might just be a bit anemic and need iron tablets  |
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"I had one to test for arthiritis and discovered Im diabetic.
Bet that was a bit of a shock then!...did you have arthritis?
No the symptoms I thought were arthiritis were caused by the diabetes attacking my muscles.
Its type 2 diet controlled and tied in with my weight, I'm now eating to the guidelines and trying to work on strengthening the muscles that have been weakened but its not easy and there's times I just wanna say fuck it. But my wife is supporting my efforts and I have 4 kids all under 10 who I would like to see leave school and maybe even make me a grandad so Ive got enough incentive to keep fighting. Im sure you will be fine try not to panic you might just be a bit anemic and need iron tablets "
Chances are, if you are following NHS guidelines, your diabetes will become progressively worse. Google low carb diets and diabetes for a way of life that will set you free.
Diabetes, muscle and joint pain are also strong and common side effect of statins. Some of the damage can be permanent so if you are taking them, do more research and insist your doctor listens. |
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"Statins???
My statins have a side effect of causing diabetes.  "
There is not one shred of evidence to support giving women statins. In fact, the tide is turning and the protective effects of cholesterol are now being understood.
Statins make the drug company rich, that's all. |
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"Statins???
My statins have a side effect of causing diabetes.
There is not one shred of evidence to support giving women statins. In fact, the tide is turning and the protective effects of cholesterol are now being understood.
Statins make the drug company rich, that's all."
I'm waiting for my locum to change then i can my joints seen to, will mention the statins also. I did look intot hem myself and wasn't sure if they were any good or not tbh, and my cholesterol isn't high (it's always 5.1 or lower) but they want people with diabetes to be around 4 they told me. |
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OP. My doctors are always doing that to me.. The receptionist isnt allowed to tell me actually what is found but they have to tell me to come in to discuss it.. First few times I was all OMG....now I just wait for what odd thing my body is doing now.
Same with my smear.. not sure I have ever had one that came back normal... yet everything is fine.
Although worst one to date was the clinic.. My local one now only messages or calls you if there is a problem. Got a message saying could I please get in touch urgently.... I was all  , they only wanted to tell me they had some latex free condoms in if I wanted to come get some. |
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"OP. My doctors are always doing that to me.. The receptionist isnt allowed to tell me actually what is found but they have to tell me to come in to discuss it.. First few times I was all OMG....now I just wait for what odd thing my body is doing now.
Same with my smear.. not sure I have ever had one that came back normal... yet everything is fine.
Although worst one to date was the clinic.. My local one now only messages or calls you if there is a problem. Got a message saying could I please get in touch urgently.... I was all , they only wanted to tell me they had some latex free condoms in if I wanted to come get some. "
That's bad of the clinic,I hate waiting for the results |
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My motto is 'Don't worry about anything until there's something to worry about'. It's seen me through two operations,a couple of biopsies,x-rays,blood tests,scans,a mammogram and an MRI. There was nothing to worry about. |
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"OP. My doctors are always doing that to me.. The receptionist isnt allowed to tell me actually what is found but they have to tell me to come in to discuss it.. First few times I was all OMG....now I just wait for what odd thing my body is doing now.
Same with my smear.. not sure I have ever had one that came back normal... yet everything is fine.
Although worst one to date was the clinic.. My local one now only messages or calls you if there is a problem. Got a message saying could I please get in touch urgently.... I was all , they only wanted to tell me they had some latex free condoms in if I wanted to come get some.
That's bad of the clinic,I hate waiting for the results"
they had said they would let me know when they had some in... And data protection means they cant put.. Your condoms are ready for collection.. just could you contact them.. lol x |
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My doc likes me to take statins but i don't think i need them as my cholestrol was fine.
I have such painful joints anyway so i really want to stop taking them but need to see the doc to see if its ok to stop abruptly or not 
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"I completly cured my diebitis by losing weight
You can't cure it but you have reversed it. Just like me 
We rock."
reversed it then and I have no greater chance of getting it in old age than anyone else |
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Luckily I only live next door to the DRI, so can have it done tomorrow 