Hey yall, I am back

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Registered: 07-24-2003
Hey yall, I am back
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Mon, 02-14-2005 - 4:07pm
I have decided that whatever is wrong with me isn't gonna just gonna go away. I thought it was anemia but now another symptom has shown up. So that makes 1. tingly hands and feet and legs 2. right eye is dark (cant see out of it) 3. I have no balance
Any dr's in the crowd??? I dont know what it is but it started a month ago and it has slowly gotten worse. BUT... I am not gonna dwell on it and I am just gonna wait it out till April. I feel ok just weird. So I guess I am back. BTW, I didn't get the car we went to look at. I want a bigger car than I can afford right now so I will try to wait till I have my car paid a little more. I am still upside down in it. O'well! I missed you gals and I cant staw away any longer!
Mandi
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Registered: 01-23-2005
Wed, 02-16-2005 - 9:56am

Hey Mandi! Sorry, I was in such a rush last night that I did not realize Laurie had already gone to the Team board looking for help, so I pretty much double-posted (hey, at least ya know now that we're looking out for you). One of the other cl's suggested looking up a toll-free medical hotline.

 

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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 1:07pm
I did go to a clinic but they told me I have to wait till March 16 before I am classified to see a dr. bunch of BS if you ask me! I talked Brandi into taking me to the er friday. So hopefully I can figure out what is going on...
thanks,Mandi
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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 1:09pm
thats great, thank you so much. I did post on the ms board to see what they say...
mandi
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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 1:15pm
I am taking Womens One A Day... that is what the nutrionalist told me to take when she told I am anemic. So I already know I am anemic but the vision problem has nothing to do with it. Also, I am having this sorta trembling something or other (feel kinda electric feeling) when I bend my head forward. i posted that also on the MS board and that is also a symptom not in my book at home. But I am still taking the vitamin.
thank you, Mandi
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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 1:24pm
I am kinda aggitated this morning... I told all you that Brandi and the kids are sick too, well Brandi went to the dr yesterday. She is the only one with insurance. I am not mad cause she went but cause I and the kids cant. She has bronchitis. I feel sorry for her and I know that she doesnt feel well and I am glad she will get better but what about us? I still have the strep throat...or tonsilitis. I have a huge white spot on my left tonsil. It has been there so long I cant even remember how long. It really hasn't hurt like I thought it should but it is there. Now I have a cough and it hurts when I cough. I need to just wuit complaning... WEll, I did talk her into taking me to the ER Friday so we will figure out all this mess. Sorry for complaining but I feel like I am completely alone. I finally handed her the book of symptoms and illnesses yesterday and told her what to look for and now she may believe me and see why I am so scared. Her whole family seems to think I am making this all up and in a way I wish I was making this up! Thanks for letting me vent a little, Mandi
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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 7:51pm
Mandi, I did not want to scare you but I new those symptoms, they also come with diabetes except for me I have double vision rather than no vision in one eye. For me it comes and goes. The tingling in legs and feet can be neuropathy too.
Don't fear the worst just yet. Mine turned out to be diabetic and still controlled with diet.
It can be adult on set. Having babies etc., what you eat, so just wait untill you are sure of what it is. It could also be some injury that needs attention.
Take care and I do not think you are a hypochondriac. I know that it is very scary when it is yopur body that is not right. And you know your body best.
Please take it easy in the mean time.
Hugs, Laurie Check out my new blog. co-cl of Lesbian Life Message Board Email- didoangst@comcast.net http://didoangst.blogspot.com/ http://www.4-lesbianlife.com/
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Registered: 02-04-2005
Wed, 02-16-2005 - 7:56pm
Sadie I did the same yesterday. There are answers there now which I will check. I could not get into the chats most all day. I posted this on the same board. we should be able to copy and paste the answers here for mandi. I can do mine and you can do yours if you want ok?
Hang in there mandi. We are trying...
Hugs, Laurie Check out my new blog. co-cl of Lesbian Life Message Board Email- didoangst@comcast.net http://didoangst.blogspot.com/ http://www.4-lesbianlife.com/
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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 8:35pm
I thought diabetes also but I have been checked several times, when I was pregnant and a few months after but was negative. I still plan on going to the doc Friday so I will let yall know. Thanks
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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 8:39pm
You will never know how grateful I am for you girls! I have been dealing with this for some time now with no sympathy and to have all you support me makes me feel really good. I know it is hard to understand what you can't see but people that love me are suppose to just trust me and give me support and not act like I am crazy. Thank you soooo much! I really do appreciate all you are doing for me!
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Wed, 02-16-2005 - 11:45pm
Awwwww mandi, I am so sorry they are treating you this way, but maybe they are afraid and in denial for you. Maybe they do not want to think the worst for you or make you feel more afraid.
When I was getting sick and saying it was my heart, my mom agreed and so I nearly had a heart attack worrying. Now I no there is no damage and it is reversable. Try to stay positive to keep the stress down.
You need to have the fasting blood test etc., to be sure of diabetes, it will show your average glucose levels for the past 3 months.
I know it sounds just like MS but I am going to hope it is something else until you find out.
I worry about you. Please let us know as soon as possible when you here something.
Take care and try to avoid stress. I know it is easier said than done.
Let me know if you had the fasting glucose test, ok?
Hugs, Laurie Check out my new blog. co-cl of Lesbian Life Message Board Email- didoangst@comcast.net http://didoangst.blogspot.com/ http://www.4-lesbianlife.com/