i am a 35 year old male. I posted my
story below to another board and I have
received some interesting feedback. I
will paste my symptoms and workup below.
My problem is that I continue to go
undiagnosed. I feel strongly like I am
hypoglycemic or hyperthyroid. Some days
are worse than others. My
trembling/shakiness I can feel quite a lot
of the time. Ti is worst mid to late
morning and better in the evening. Can
anyone suggest more tests or offer any
additional opinions?
Best,
j
my symptoms:
dizziness/lightheadedness, feel off
balance. (have been like this for years)
most of these other symptoms below have
probably been with me for about a year but
I began to notice them about 7 months ago,
and that’s when I panicked like many of
you.
Numbness/tingling arms and legs feel weak
and funny. (this is perceived weakness)
arms and legs feel extremely heavy
i feel like I have poor circulation in
shoulders as well.
Shakiness/nervousness/trembling
widespread muscle spasms and vibrations
easily and tremendously fatigued.
Reflexes are over exaggerated. I am very
jumpy.
Coordination and dexterity seems off.
Muscle joint pain and burning sensations.
My workup:
normal inner ear testing 5 years ago
mri of brain 5 years ago
abnormal eeg in 2001 itermittent left
temporal slowing. (neuro not concerned to
this day)
mri of brain w/ contrast, 3 months ago
normal neurological evaluation by 3
different neurologists
lyme test negative (4 years ago)but
positive for one band: igm negative for
23,39, and 41 kda
lyme igg negative for
18,23,28,30,39,45,58,66, and 93 kda
positive for 41kda.
Negative ana
normal rheumatologist consult
normal cardio consult (other than hdl
levels)
normal blood work and kidney/liver
function
ct scan of chest yielded lung nodule one
year ago, scan 3 months ago confirmed
stability. Scheduled for another upcoming
scan (i guess)
blood glucose slightly elevated but Dr.
Not concerned.
Normal hemoglobing a1c
hdl abnormally low, but my only cardio
risk factor.
Normal thyroid testing tsh of 1.65
normal blood for anemia
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Stan
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Posted: 06-06-06 12:58pm
The main test you have not had done yet.
What was the glucose result and why was
the doctor not concerned? Also, just so
you know, though the gtt can prove you
have hypoglycemia, you can avoid it simply
by following a hypoglycemic diet to see if
it works.
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jjittery
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Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Posts: 6
Posted: 06-06-06 13:20pm
Thanks for the response. I have had
blood glucose levels between 101-126 over
the past several years. I believe most
if not all were fasting. I have not been
able to convince the doc to pursue
further. He mentioned that the normal
a1c was good enough. Also...I have a
family history of diabetes. Certainly
concerened and frustrated.
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Stan
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Posted: 06-06-06 13:48pm
It's up to you, you can try the test for
hypoglycemia, or just go ahead and try the
diet to see if you notice any changes.
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tygrbabi
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 126
Posted: 06-07-06 12:03pm
Jjitery, welcome to the board. You say
you're doctor wasn't concerned about your
glucose and that the fasting levels were
101 - 126. You also mention you have a
family history of diabetes.
Let me first say that I am not a
"traditional" hypoglycemic. My blood
sugar level does not dip below 75 (and at
that point, i'd be sprawled out on the
floor). However, my blood sugar level
drops very quickly. Your sugar levels
don't have to low to be a hypoglycemic.
How quickly it drops is a factor, as well.
I would also like to point out that I
come from a family history of diabetics.
My hypoglycemia is considered a precursor
to diabetes. If I could offer you
advice, it would be to try stan's diet
version 7 and see if that helps. Please
keep in mind, you may not feel instant
results since your body needs time to
readjust but some symptoms will minimize
as you go along. Also, try to find a
doctor that specializes in
hypoglycemia/diabetes. They know more
about the nuances of the condition.
Regular doctors just follow textbook
guidelines.
I hope this information helps you. Good
luck!
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jjittery
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 06 Jun 2006 Posts: 6
Posted: 06-07-06 12:41pm
Thanks for the replies. I will gladly
try the diet. Where can I find it?
What type of Dr. Specializes in this type
of thing? Would an endocronolgist be
helpful?
Best,
j
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tygrbabi
Experienced User , Rather EHEALTHy
Joined: 01 May 2006 Posts: 126
Posted: 06-07-06 13:32pm
The diet is posted on this board under the
heading stan's diet version 7.
An endochinologist would be good. But I
would be a little concerned if he/she
wants to prescribe something to you. An
internist who specializes in
hypoglycemia/diabetes would be good as
well. The key is to find a doctor who
understands the condition and believes in
a natural approach. Meaning through diet
and/or supplements.
I think I have a "questionairre" of sorts
you can ask a doctor to see if they would
be right for you. If I find it, i'll
forward it to you.
Good luck on the diet! Let us know how
you're doing.
