Blood test results.....

graj0 said:

Great HbA1c, shame about the other bits. Obviously I'm not an expert but looking at your blood pressure I would be tempted to look at that as a possible cause of light headiness. My poor old dad (now 87) suffers from light headiness, especially when he stands up. Three doctors gave him three different diagnosis, Inner ear infection, vertigo and something else that I've forgotten. It was his DN who decided to measure BP standing and sitting and discovered how his blood pressure dropped when he stood up. In his case it was actually a known side effect of Amlodopine which he took for . . . . . . . wait for it . . . . . . . High blood pressure. I don't think you're on any BP meds, you look way too young and I mean that in a nice way, it's usually us oldies that get high BP.
As for tiredness, I guess that's what the blood tests were for, checking white/red cell count maybe?
Still, pleased about your HbA1c, that's good news, I think the only suggestion I would make is that slowly but surely you will chip away at the things that aren't quite right and you will get back to a state where you weren't light headed or tired.
Just a thought, have you considered consulting a Nutritional Therapist, a good one, somebody who studied for three years or more to get a degree in Nutritional medicine and is a member of BANT.

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iHs said:

When you see GP on Friday, ask for a Vitamin D bloodtest to be done. This is not done as routine and needs to be done seperately. If you are deficient, you will need an injection but deficiency might explain the tired feeling if its not down entirely to depression.

congrats on the lower a1c......just shows what can be done with more attention to bg monitoring, counting the carb correctly and doing the bolus. We all want you to be ok for yr back opp and after too

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Jaylee said:

An idea that comes to mind is carbon monoxide poisoning..?
Depending I suppose on the location you suffer from most?? When was the last time you had the heating system serviced in your accommodation?

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alliebee said:

Fantastic result with your Hba1c result. Well done. I would agree with a vit D blood test. Also an underactive thyroid can cause excessive tiredness. I'm a nurse and those tests I would ask for. There is a reason for your tiredness. We just need to find it. Its too simplistic to blame it on depression at your age and you have lived with this pain awhile so you know the tiredness is something new. Good luck

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dannyw said:

I agree with much of the above, your blood pressure does seem on the low side.

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iHs said:

Nicola, where is the central heating boiler located in the house......kitchen, living room, airing cupboard, bedroom? Is it burning correctly? Is there a carbon monoxide detector on the wall that is working as it should? Jaylee may have a good point here.

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Jaylee said:

No, a "gas meter reading" is not a full system service.. A meter reading is a way of working out your gas bill only regarding gas usage..
I would advise you get an expert in to check the boiler. Then you could at least rule that out..!

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Jaylee said:

I'm not sure about your circumstances? Renting?? A landlord has a legal obligation to the safety of tenants.. Including the maintenance of gas aplyances...

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