I Am 100% Certain MOST My Health Conditions Are Linked In Some Way! Some More Than Others!!

[Neckarski_94]

Being born prematurely, one testical being smaller than the other. (probably undeveloped due to being prem) Asthmatic as a child (no longer suffer with) Scoliosis, Kyphosis.

Some of the above I believe are contributing factors as to why I have developed T1 Diabetes! But that is just my opinion!

 

[AndBreathe]

Being born prematurely, one testical being smaller than the other. (probably undeveloped due to being prem) Asthmatic as a child (no longer suffer with) Scoliosis, Kyphosis.

Some of the above I believe are contributing factors as to why I have developed T1 Diabetes! But that is just my opinion!

Hi Neckarski, whilst on one level I can see we all have a common theme in any conditions we live with - that being they all impact us, but much more than that, with your conditions, I'm not seeing any glaring link.

Do you have any other autoimmune conditions, such as thyroid challenges (not all are auto-immune), Rheumatoid arthritis to name just a couple?

Type 1 diabetes is still something of a mystery as to why it develops in some and not others, although having other family members with the same auto-immune conditions increases any individual's chances of developing it.

I totally appreciate that being diagnosed and learning to live with a lifelong condition takes some doing, and it is no simple, straightforward thing, but it strikes me when I observe folks going through that process that the individual comes out of the other end, mainly in two groups. Either they accept it (albeit understandably grudgingly), or they become it an the condition takes over their lives and holds them hostage.

Probably many people swing between the groups in their earlier stages, but acceptance seems a very crucial step in getting back a life you feel in control of.

Just edited to add your Scolyosis and Kyphosis could be linked to each other, bearing in mind their nature.

 

[Melgar]

You maybe right, but you were also genetically susceptible to T1.

 

[Antje77]

Who knows, maybe so, maybe no.
I don't have any of the conditions you list and still developed T1.
I have no idea why I developed T1, luck of the draw I guess, and I'm not too interested in the cause or causes to be honest. It doesn't change my treatment in any way.

 

[Neckarski_94]

Being born prematurely, one testical being smaller than the other. (probably undeveloped due to being prem) Asthmatic as a child (no longer suffer with) Scoliosis, Kyphosis.

Some of the above I believe are contributing factors as to why I have developed T1 Diabetes! But that is just my opinion!

Oh I forget to mention lazy eye as a child too!

 

[Neckarski_94]

Hi Neckarski, whilst on one level I can see we all have a common theme in any conditions we live with - that being they all impact us, but much more than that, with your conditions, I'm not seeing any glaring link.

I think I’ve been Googling too much! I probably shouldn’t!

Do you have any other autoimmune conditions, such as thyroid challenges (not all are auto-immune), Rheumatoid arthritis to name just a couple?

Not that I am aware of. But who knows maybe I could have in time. I seem to have everything else so why not throw another spanner in the works!

Type 1 diabetes is still something of a mystery as to why it develops in some and not others, although having other family members with the same auto-immune conditions increases any individual's chances of developing it.

My Dad had Diabetes Mellitus (not sure what type he had. He had it towards the end of his life) But it was actually Coronary Artery Disease (a heart attack) that he died from. Diabetes was just a contributing factor I think. There seems to be a lot of heart problems in my family as well! Two Uncles, one passed away and one is still alive!

My Grandad died from Coronary Thrombosis! So I’m expecting some sort of heart problems in the near to distant future! I also recently discovered that a 2nd Cousin on my Dads side has Diabetes but he is T2.

or they become it an the condition takes over their lives and holds them hostage

That’s exactly how I feel at the moment! Diabetes IS taking control!!

Just edited to add your Scolyosis and Kyphosis could be linked to each other, bearing in mind their nature.

I already know that they are linked. It’s pretty obvious actually! My Auntie (my Dads Sister also has Scoliosis! She had one leg shorter than the other and had it lengthened!

 

[AndBreathe]

I think I’ve been Googling too much! I probably shouldn’t!

Not that I am aware of. But who knows maybe I could have in time. I seem to have everything else so why not throw another spanner in the works!

My Dad had Diabetes Mellitus (not sure what type he had. He had it towards the end of his life) But it was actually Coronary Artery Disease (a heart attack) that he died from. Diabetes was just a contributing factor I think. There seems to be a lot of heart problems in my family as well! Two Uncles, one passed away and one is still alive!

My Grandad died from Coronary Thrombosis! So I’m expecting some sort of heart problems in the near to distant future! I also recently discovered that a 2nd Cousin on my Dads side has Diabetes but he is T2.




That’s exactly how I feel at the moment! Diabetes IS taking control!!


I already know that they are linked. It’s pretty obvious actually! My Auntie (my Dads Sister also has Scoliosis! She had one leg shorter than the other and had it lengthened!

The comments I would make on your post is that heart disease is extremely common and as our population ages we have more crumblies (said with an affectionate smile) around. As we age it is likely a few things will go wrong, or wear out.

I know in the early stages post-diagnosis that there is so much to learn, so much to remember and of course none of it that you want anything to do with!

Yes, do the hard yards and get to grips with the basics of your condition; setting up routines for your medications and so on. But, and it is a HUUUUUUUUGE but, don't forget to live your life. We only pass this way once, and most of us will have to learn to adapt our lives in some ways as life gets in the way of what we had planned.

Don't forget to enjoy......