Type 2 Life

[maureen5752]

Howdy to you Cumberland, hope you & your wife are well

 

[ickihun]

Yes sorry mr @Cumberland . How are you? Is your meds working well. Good fbg?

 

[Liam1955]

@ickihun and @maureen5752 - Many Thanks to you both for all your advice and information. I am still quite numbed by it all and think I will start with slight changes to my diet to start off with. William xx

 

[maureen5752]

@ickihun and @maureen5752 - Many Thanks to you both for all your advice and information. I am still quite numbed by it all and think I will start with slight changes to my diet to start off with. William xx

good luck, relax, don't worry x

 

[debrasue]

Strange you mention the LCHF COD I started few months ago cutting down on my carbs & eating more fats, been in terrible pain, thought it was my arthritis getting worse but it's a different kind of pain & I'm less patient &. More stressful, I am under stress but what about the pain, I'm gonna start eating bit more carbs but not over eating them & see what happens. Hope you get better soon x

I'm experiencing the same effects as regards pain, lack of patience and stress, Maureen. Makes you wonder... Big hugs xx

 

[debrasue]

Well my GP seems to be just writing off mine as me getting older. I've been overweight since 6yr old. I lost 5stones when I tried starvation as a moody teenager thou. My body hasn't even needed a pain killer for period pain. Now, wham I need 8 tablets a day. Strange!

I haven't even bothered speaking to my GP about it, because I know he'll just put it down to the ageing process and he doesn't agree with LCHF either.
Big hugs, Vicky xx

 

[debrasue]

On Monday saw the Liver Specialist and got the results from the 2 Scans and Liver Biopsy.
I have got Fibrosis (scarring) and Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease = NAFLD. The scarring is there to stay, it cannot be reversed, but I can prevent it getting worse and causing further damage. Or the next thing will be that I will turn Jaundiced (Yellow) and end up on the Liver Transplant List.
I have to follow a Low Fat, Sugar and Salt Diet and aim for 20g Satuated Fat and 10g Sugar per day = less is even better. Aim to lose at least 1 stone (this will get me down to 12 stone).
Will have a Fibroscan and MRI Liver Scan every 6 months. Liver Function Blood Tests to be done every 6 weeks. See my GP to discuss what tablets I am taking could be cut down or even stopped. Letters (a report of findings) being sent to: Rheumatologist, Dermatologist, Diabetologist and GP.

Oh, William - I am so sorry to hear this, although I'm glad to hear that it's not any worse and it can be reversed. And the good news is that, as you're such a strong and positive person, you WILL beat this! You know you have the love and support of all your friends here to help you through. Big, big hugs xxx

 

[ickihun]

I'm experiencing the same effects as regards pain, patience and stress, Maureen. Makes you wonder... Big hugs xx

Have you only been experiencing scatica since doing lchf @debrasue ?
I got a print out on my last full blood tests recently.
They backed up me having a thyroid problem and hba1c and a little presure on my kidneys but that canagliflozin drug does do that. Now ive stopped it it should be better.
See if you are lacking anything. My cholesterol was total 4.2 so still refusing statins.
Magnesium was a bit low so i need to add spinish or cress to my diet more. Nuts have some great benefits. I will re-add cashews to my stir-fries.

 

[debrasue]

Have you only been experiencing scatica since doing lchf @debrasue ?
I got a print out on my last full blood tests recently.
They backed up me having a thyroid problem and hba1c and a little presure on my kidneys but that canagliflozin drug does do that. Now ive stopped it it should be better.
See if you are lacking anything. My cholesterol was total 4.2 so still refusing statins.
Magnesium was a bit low so i need to add spinish or cress to my diet more. Nuts have some great benefits. I will re-add cashews to my stir-fries.

No, I first had sciatica when I was pregnant with my son, nearly 40 years ago. I didn't get it again until about 6 years ago, when I had a really bad bout of it for no apparent reason. Hydrotherapy eventually sorted it out. And since then I have had a few milder bouts of it since starting LCHF.
Thanks for the advice. My cholesterol seems ok at present, and I do eat spinach and nuts quite often. I also take a magnesium and potassium supplement, although not every day. I take strong painkillers if I really, really need them, but I limit my use of them.
My generalised pain just seems worse over the past 6 months (coincidentally? since starting LCHF); arthritis, sciatica, cramps in my legs and feet, pain and weakness in my shoulders and hands, and painful hypersensitivity across my whole body - I can't bear to be touched anywhere! Very frustrating.
Ah well, onwards and upwards, I suppose - at least I'm still here!

 

[Deleted member 108625]

On Monday saw the Liver Specialist and got the results from the 2 Scans and Liver Biopsy.
I have got Fibrosis (scarring) and Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease = NAFLD. The scarring is there to stay, it cannot be reversed, but I can prevent it getting worse and causing further damage. Or the next thing will be that I will turn Jaundiced (Yellow) and end up on the Liver Transplant List.
I have to follow a Low Fat, Sugar and Salt Diet and aim for 20g Satuated Fat and 10g Sugar per day = less is even better. Aim to lose at least 1 stone (this will get me down to 12 stone).
Will have a Fibroscan and MRI Liver Scan every 6 months. Liver Function Blood Tests to be done every 6 weeks. See my GP to discuss what tablets I am taking could be cut down or even stopped. Letters (a report of findings) being sent to: Rheumatologist, Dermatologist, Diabetologist and GP.

I'm sending you hugs as well William, at least you know what you have to do to get better. It's a good job you have such a caring partner to look after you, I'm sure R will keep you on the straight and narrow!

 

[maureen5752]

No, I first had sciatica when I was pregnant with my son, nearly 40 years ago. I didn't get it again until about 6 years ago, when I had a really bad bout of it for no apparent reason. Hydrotherapy eventually sorted it out. And since then I have had a few milder bouts of it since starting LCHF.
Thanks for the advice. My cholesterol seems ok at present, and I do eat spinach and nuts quite often. I also take a magnesium and potassium supplement, although not every day. I take strong painkillers if I really, really need them, but I limit my use of them.
My generalised pain just seems worse over the past 6 months (coincidentally? since starting LCHF); arthritis, sciatica, cramps in my legs and feet, pain and weakness in my shoulders and hands, and painful hypersensitivity across my whole body - I can't bear to be touched anywhere! Very frustrating.
Ah well, onwards and upwards, I suppose - at least I'm still here!

What you saying is just like me I've got arthritis & scistica ect but got worse past 12 months specially last 6 months since been on meds, saw doctor few days ago & told probably age & would need to do several scans as my hips, shoulders, hands, elbows ect are all in terrible pain, told to try pain killer!!! When my bgs went over 7 told a bit high should be lower now in 8.6's since stopped one tablet & now told that's ok!!! I feel that they don't care, don't want to live on pain killers they can do more damage over time, but I'd like to know what exactly is wrong with me. Sorry to hear your in so much pain, hope you get better soon x

 

[Liam1955]

Hi @debrasue - Thank You for the kind words and Big Hugs. Never knew You suffered with such bad pain and You are always one of the first people to think of everybody else when under the weather, and sending them kind words and hugs galore. Hope You are feeling good today! Sending you big HUGS too. William x

 

[ickihun]

Processed food is full of salt. I stopped all processed foods months ago but no benefit to blood pressure! Strange don't you think? Maybe because they're not mystaple diet so maybe higher blood pressure if I eat them than just the high without tablets
Funny how the body works. No guarantees but we can only do our best with shabby guidance. Thank god for these forums.

 

[debrasue]

Hi @debrasue - Thank You for the kind words and Big Hugs. Never knew You suffered with such bad pain and You are always one of the first people to think of everybody else when under the weather, and sending them kind words and hugs galore. Hope You are feeling good today! Sending you big HUGS too. William x

Aww, thanks William - you'll have me in tears in a minute!!
In fact, my reaction to pain is a direct result of being determined not to be like my mother! She's has enjoyed perfect ill health for the past 50 years and milked it for everything it was worth. I don't think even a single stubbed toe has gone by without total bed rest and a full and vivid description to each member of the family individually, and anyone else who had the misfortune to ask her "How are you today?"
It has driven me so crazy over the years that I now go to the opposite extreme and, even if my leg was hanging off, I'd probably be tempted to say, "No, no - I'm fine" and try and hop down to Tesco's!

 

[debrasue]

What you saying is just like me I've got arthritis & scistica ect but got worse past 12 months specially last 6 months since been on meds, saw doctor few days ago & told probably age & would need to do several scans as my hips, shoulders, hands, elbows ect are all in terrible pain, told to try pain killer!!! When my bgs went over 7 told a bit high should be lower now in 8.6's since stopped one tablet & now told that's ok!!! I feel that they don't care, don't want to live on pain killers they can do more damage over time, but I'd like to know what exactly is wrong with me. Sorry to hear your in so much pain, hope you get better soon x

Awww, Maureen, with your medical history you are an inspiration to all of us! I don't know how you manage to cope with all the things that you do, and I really wish your medical team would get their act together and help you. Sending you big hugs, and hoping you can find some answers soon. Love x

 

[maureen5752]

Awww, Maureen, with your medical history you are an inspiration to all of us! I don't know how you manage to cope with all the things that you do, and I really wish your medical team would get their act together and help you. Sending you big hugs, and hoping you can find some answers soon. Love x

Thanks I'm no different to anyone else, as I've got older I'm more concerned about how long my legs will last especially as my foot has no support by special boot or anythink seems they just can't get boots right, so finding shoes is very difficult, but I've been in pain since I was 4 so it's probably accepted by me as normal way of life, just got to get on with it & try not to let it get me down tho not always easy but I tell myself people have no legs, some are 6ft under so I'm very lucky really, gladly Id give up my legs if I could have my parents back, my mother was an angel lovely lady, I survived all those bombs so I can put up with snythink, try & enjoy the time we have, easier said than done but keep trying. Hope you feel better soon, @ liam1955. Hope your feeling a bit brighter today, chin up as they say. Take care (hugs) to you both X

 

[ickihun]

Aww, thanks William - you'll have me in tear in a minute!!
In fact, my reaction to pain is a direct result of being determined not to be like my mother! She's has enjoyed perfect ill health for the past 50 years and milked it for everything it was worth. I don't think even a single stubbed toe has gone by without total bed rest and a full and vivid descrption to each member of the family individually, and anyone else who had the misfortune to ask her "How are you today?"
It has driven me so crazy over the years that I now go to the opposite extreme and, even if my leg was hanging off, I'd probably be tempted to say, "No, no - I'm fine" and try and hop down to Tesco's!

I think we have the same mother! She has wanted to be old since she was 30. She was mentally ill from an early age. She saw her sister get electrocuted in her bath. My mum hasn't felt she deserved to have a whole life. Once spondolitis set in she has been in physical pain ever since. She manages her pain but has had a new knee, hip and 2 toes to be told she will need a new (other) knee next year due to arthritis and being overweight most of her life.
I now know what pain she must have been experiencing. The decades of moaning does make you switch off. Especially when as a child you cannot help. I thought my mum was always grouchy but having to manage my dad's nonsense on top, I'm not surprised.

 

[Liam1955]

Thank You @maureen5752 - I am feeling more positive today. Just not going to 'beat myself up', what's done is done. I have to be more sensible (and grow up!! = if that's possible?) and just watch my diet/food more carefully.
My next "telling off" is going to be my Diabetic Review at the Hospital on the 26th of this month, so got to have my Bloods and HBA1C done next week. (Another Dr the Diabetologist who go's on about losing weight, and I do feel like saying to her: " Take a good look in the mirror at yourself" = one day I will say it!!)
Have a good day Maureen and sending you Hugs also. William x

 

[ickihun]

Thank You @maureen5752 - I am feeling more positive today. Just not going to 'beat myself up', what's done is done. I have to be more sensible (and grow up!! = if that's possible?) and just watch my diet/food more carefully.
My next "telling off" is going to be my Diabetic Review at the Hospital on the 26th of this month, so got to have my Bloods and HBA1C done next week. (Another Dr the Diabetologist who go's on about losing weight, and I do feel like saying to her: " Take a good look in the mirror at yourself" = one day I will say it!!)
Have a good day Maureen and sending you Hugs also. William x

I think some people are obsessed with us needing to look picture perfect. We can not all look the same and be the same size and all be perfect weight. The human body doesn't work like that. Never will. There has to be someone the fattest, heaviest, thinnest, skinniest and ugliest. Medically they are setting us up for a fall as we are most comfortable when we are what we is acceptable. I like to be realistic. I will never be skinny and healthy looking. I look better 5 stones lighter than i am but no more. I keep getting told ill find losing weight difficult, they arent wrong!

 

[Liam1955]

Hello @Prettypinkpetals and Welcome to the Forum . It does get better with time, so don't beat yourself up. Just don't overload your mind with too much information, take one day at a time and ask as many questions as you need, we are all friendly, helpful and supportive to each other on here. You have a Blood Glucose Meter and that's the most important piece of a Diabetics Kit. Using your meter, you will soon see what foods you can eat without raising your blood sugars too much and those that are to be avoided.