Hi All
I have recently developed these very strong headaches seemingly for no reason at all...its mainly on the left side of my head, they don't feel like normal headaches, its just a constant, painful presence. I also at times feel lightheaded...just not myself. I don't want to sound like a hyperchondriac, but I wouldn't complain unless these headaches were really bad. I also at times feel like I am suffering from a hypo but when I test my blood I am fine.
I have searched this forum looking for clues and there are some interesting points. I have changed my lantus dose recently increasing it by 3 units and taking it 1 hour earlier than usual, but, i was getting these headaches before this, though not as constant. I have also recently recovered from the flu which resulted in Ketones and a quick trip to the hospital to be put on a drip for 3 hours, but, again I was getting these headaches before this and my doctor did not seemed worried about the ketones. The other thing I should point out is that i have had a slight diet overhaul and cut out bread, pasta and potatoes completely, I consume approx 150gms of carb per day still....I would say that the headaches started roughly the same time as my new diet. As a result of my new diet I have enjoyed good blood sugar results (in a bid to get my HBA1C down from 8.3) but even at 5 or so, I feel terrible.
I guess what I am asking for is a little reassurance....I have become terribly paranoid and scared to sleep and I do consider myself to be a rational person...ie I know it isn't a brain tumor but cant help thinking the worst! I want to go back to the doctor but feel a bit silly complaining about a headache. Aspirin doesnt seem to do the job and I really would like to have my sanity back! Oh one more point....my doctor mentioned that my potassium level was slightly high at 6.3, nothing to worry about, just thought I would mention it.
Has anyone had similar experiences.
I have recently developed these very strong headaches seemingly for no reason at all...its mainly on the left side of my head, they don't feel like normal headaches, its just a constant, painful presence. I also at times feel lightheaded...just not myself. I don't want to sound like a hyperchondriac, but I wouldn't complain unless these headaches were really bad. I also at times feel like I am suffering from a hypo but when I test my blood I am fine.
I have searched this forum looking for clues and there are some interesting points. I have changed my lantus dose recently increasing it by 3 units and taking it 1 hour earlier than usual, but, i was getting these headaches before this, though not as constant. I have also recently recovered from the flu which resulted in Ketones and a quick trip to the hospital to be put on a drip for 3 hours, but, again I was getting these headaches before this and my doctor did not seemed worried about the ketones. The other thing I should point out is that i have had a slight diet overhaul and cut out bread, pasta and potatoes completely, I consume approx 150gms of carb per day still....I would say that the headaches started roughly the same time as my new diet. As a result of my new diet I have enjoyed good blood sugar results (in a bid to get my HBA1C down from 8.3) but even at 5 or so, I feel terrible.
I guess what I am asking for is a little reassurance....I have become terribly paranoid and scared to sleep and I do consider myself to be a rational person...ie I know it isn't a brain tumor but cant help thinking the worst! I want to go back to the doctor but feel a bit silly complaining about a headache. Aspirin doesnt seem to do the job and I really would like to have my sanity back! Oh one more point....my doctor mentioned that my potassium level was slightly high at 6.3, nothing to worry about, just thought I would mention it.
Has anyone had similar experiences.
