I haven't felt well in a long time...

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I haven't felt well in a long time...
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Mon, 06-01-2009 - 3:36pm


I have not felt "right" for quite a while and now the doctor thinks she has found the answer... Vitamin B-12 deficiency.  My symptoms have been:

 

Concentration difficulties
Confusion
Impaired memory and memory loss-Dementia
Irritability
Depression
Neuropathy (also due to diabetes)

Personality changes
Extreme Tiredness ... hard to keep eyes open at times

Lack of energy.. not getting dressed some days

Apathy

Sudden Sweating

 

Every one of these, except the sweating, are from the B-12 deficiency!  I also found out this showed on my bloodwork 3 months ago.... but the doctor failed to discuss it with me.... but I do understand at the time we were trying to control my diabetes...which is under control now...yaaaaa for that!!   I had a shot of B-12 a week ago and will get another next week, then 2 weeks and then every month.   Also, my thyroid isn't functioning right either and that can cause tiredness and also the sudden sweating spells I have been experiencing.  So, I am starting a thyroid pill also.  This has all been a nightmare, I just don't like to keep complaining.... It makes me sound like a loon....LOL!  I am so glad we have found an answer, you have no idea!!  However, here we are 1 1/2 weeks later and I am still having the sweating spells.  I am less tired and hopefully that will get better every day.  I do wake up with a headache daily... this has been so awful.  Please pray this will all get better soon... I am not living, merely exsisting right now.... do not have energy to do the things I want and need to do. 

 

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Mon, 06-01-2009 - 3:49pm
Gabby, I'm keeping you in my thoghts and prayers. I know how difficult it can be, to find the cause of a medical problem. Depressing, frustrating and just plain makes us feel nasty while they're trying to find what the problem is. They have to take it one step at a time. I'm glad you have some answers, and are being treated. It may take a bit of time, but you will feel better. Hugs.

Jan


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Mon, 06-01-2009 - 3:51pm

(((Gabby)))

     

 

          

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Mon, 06-01-2009 - 6:23pm

(((Gabby)))) I hope they can get a handle on all of this real soon.

Susan siggie
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Mon, 06-01-2009 - 8:28pm

HI Gabby


Wow girl you have really had a round of things not being good for you healthwise lately. I am just glad at last they are taking care of the problem and I hope that very soon you are going to begin to feel much better. I will indeed add you to my prayers. Hang in there my friend better days are coming for you.


Love and (((Gabby)))


                          &n
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Mon, 06-01-2009 - 10:53pm
Awww Gabby, so sorry you are still feeling lousy....No fun...I have an underactive thyroid and it can take a while to start feeling better....and be sure to have it monitered as it can change....Hope you start feeling better soon....You have a right to complain and this is a good safe place to vent....Be sure to let us know how you are doing...We care!

 


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Tue, 06-02-2009 - 4:06pm
I pray for you every day sweetie. I know you have been struggling for some time now. At least the answers to your problems seem to have been discovered and treatment started. Just give it time to work. Love you bunches...XO

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Tue, 06-02-2009 - 5:32pm

Hi Gabby,

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Tue, 06-09-2009 - 4:50am
Thanks Jan! Not feeling a whole lot better but hopefully soon!

       


 


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Tue, 06-09-2009 - 4:52am
Thank you Lori, I certainly hope you are right.

       


 


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Tue, 06-09-2009 - 4:54am
Thank you so much dear Sooze! I go back on the 16th for more bloodwork and we'll see how that goes, but I'm not feeling a whole lot better yet. Of course it didn't happen overnight so it won't be fixed overnight.

       


 


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