a question...

[charlie]

hi, my question is, i have been really thirsty for the past few days and my vision has been going through mad patches of being fuzzy - ive looked on various websites and other than these two symptoms i have no others i dont think - ive only been feeling like this for about 2 days, i just wondered, would it be worth going to the docs?
sorry to waste your time guys, i thought id ask...

[Cinnabon]

hey Charlie....
Do u know anyone who is diabetic and has a meter for blood glucose?
If you do, simply see if they can help you by testing you. I do recommend you visiting your doctor. If you cant wait, there is always the ER, they can draw some blood and will find why u are so thirsty and why your vision is so blurry. Keep us updated, if u can.....

[charlie]

ok, i feel better knowing that u dont think ive asked a really stupid question!i dont know anyone with a meter. can you buy them or something? could i buy one tomorrow or something?

[spike]

ok, i feel better knowing that u dont think ive asked a really stupid question!i dont know anyone with a meter. can you buy them or something? could i buy one tomorrow or something?


all drugstores and discount stores have glucose meters for sale. You should see a doctor.

[charlie]

thanks. i will book an apt tomorrow, and get a meter or something. thanks for the help. il come back online and let u know either way. thanks. charlie.

[spike]

thanks. i will book an apt tomorrow, and get a meter or something. thanks for the help. il come back online and let u know either way. thanks. charlie.

You're welcome. Hope it turns out ok.

[sofaraway]

see your in the UK, you can always go to a Lloyds chemist and they do free blood glucose test on a meter, they could then tell you if the result warrents follow up with your GP.

[Lex4153]

You should see a doc, definitely, but try not to freak out too much in the meanwhile. Two days isn't that long and your thirst could be something entirely different like dehydration or being sick, getting a cold, etc. Let us know how it goes!

Do you have any other symtoms? Waking up in the middle of the night to urinate a lot? Craving sweets? Feeling really tired after you eat, to the point that you could take a two hour nap?

[kgm0612]

Good luck to you. Here's hoping it's NOT diabetes!

Karen

[am1977]

It's in your best interest to get checked out by an MD :nurse:. I think that's the only way you will know for sure. I certainly hope that it's not the BIG D :eek:, but if it is, you are more than welcome here :shakehand:... we'll help you if we can :wink:

[shanda]

Good luck to you charlie :) I hope you don't have diabetes, but you should certainly see your doctor and find out for sure one way or the other.

And no, your question was not a stupid one, not at all. At least you are doing something to find out and you are aware of your symptons. I hope it turns out well for you. Let us know eh :)

shanda