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<blockquote data-quote="becca59" data-source="post: 2148430" data-attributes="member: 264425"><p>So what a week. As I posted, the weekend had me laid low with yet another virus. I was determined to cope without a hospital visit, though have not recovered too well. Yesterday had to attend GP for results of X-ray on back and hips. Nothing awful showed, just as expected for someone my age [emoji51]. However, she was not happy with my general health, continuing rising sugar levels without the help of much food and my rather fast pulse rate. She insisted I went to A and E. grr..! </p><p>An ECG, 2 attempted and 1 successful blood test, a chest X-ray and consultation with a Dr and 6 hours later it is confirmed, I have a virus!! What is interesting though is that the original cough virus I had nearly 2 months ago probably hadn’t gone and just reinvigorated itself. This may take some while to go and is highly likely causing the ongoing hip and back issues I have. So patience, and the holiday planned in a fortnight should be a big help. Also, I was told in no uncertain terms not to use urine testing strips for ketones as they are inaccurate and don’t show the correct type. What?? I must get some blood testing ones. Though am not planning on being ill like that again very soon. My bloods overnight have been a perfect straight 6. Little devils!</p><p>What I took away from yesterday- how exceedingly fortunate we are to have all that care and investigation for free. When I think of poor Americans unable to afford insulin, it makes me very humble. </p><p>Have a good day everyone.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="becca59, post: 2148430, member: 264425"] So what a week. As I posted, the weekend had me laid low with yet another virus. I was determined to cope without a hospital visit, though have not recovered too well. Yesterday had to attend GP for results of X-ray on back and hips. Nothing awful showed, just as expected for someone my age [emoji51]. However, she was not happy with my general health, continuing rising sugar levels without the help of much food and my rather fast pulse rate. She insisted I went to A and E. grr..! An ECG, 2 attempted and 1 successful blood test, a chest X-ray and consultation with a Dr and 6 hours later it is confirmed, I have a virus!! What is interesting though is that the original cough virus I had nearly 2 months ago probably hadn’t gone and just reinvigorated itself. This may take some while to go and is highly likely causing the ongoing hip and back issues I have. So patience, and the holiday planned in a fortnight should be a big help. Also, I was told in no uncertain terms not to use urine testing strips for ketones as they are inaccurate and don’t show the correct type. What?? I must get some blood testing ones. Though am not planning on being ill like that again very soon. My bloods overnight have been a perfect straight 6. Little devils! What I took away from yesterday- how exceedingly fortunate we are to have all that care and investigation for free. When I think of poor Americans unable to afford insulin, it makes me very humble. Have a good day everyone. [/QUOTE]
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