Do you ever...

[angelsbridges]

just want a vacation?

not one in some exotic place, but like, a health vacation?

I am so tired of being sick all the time. I'm so frustrated at dead ends I could just scream. I just want a week of good health. Waking up every day with no issues, and going to sleep with none. Just one week.

Does anyone know how I feel? All of my friends and family are healthy, except for me. And I feel like I bring them down by bringing it up, so I don't bring it up anymore, but I feel so alone because I have to limit my activities and they don't.

[sugardumplin]

I feel like I am the exact opposite of you. Everyone else I know, thinks they are just sooooo sick, and they get blood tests done like they are just dying to have something wrong with them, only for it to come back totally healthy. Makes me sad and angry that they complain so much and they are healthy as an OX while I have this incurable disease that limits me...and they can just do whatever they want and choose not to claiming illnesses with no diagnosis.

sorry. ranting i think its called. hope that wasnt off topic.

[angelsbridges]

I understand that.
I've got a couple of friends that do that, but I don't see them regularly.
I get most frustrated, I think, that I have a bunch of diagnosis, but they don't know WHY. I keep feeling like if I knew the "why", I could fix the problem.

[lrhughes]

Angelsbridges - What kind of symptoms are you having? Can you tell if these symptoms are related to your diabetes? If it helps any, I started taking insulin in 1968 and began glucose testing in 1984 - during those years I've stuck myself more than 150,000 times and I'm still a 'stickler'. It's pretty sad when I have to constantly needle myself;?) BTW - I do know how frustrating it is to watch otherwise healthy people constantly complain about minor afflictions. Sometimes I would love to trade bodies with them so they could share our experiences. Many times we listen to our tabloid freinds and health care professionals who simply have no idea what they are talking about. After 4 decades, I have yet to meet a doctor or nurse who really had any indepth understanding of managing diabetes. They know how to parrot their marketing publications, but that is about as deep as it goes.

So let me know what's going one. Hopefully, I can offer something useful.

Take Care and always think positive!!
Larry

[angelsbridges]

Basically, if you look at any website that lists symptoms of diabetes, I can say yes to all of them (except obesity, which isn't really...a problem). Currently, I'm also having issues with sinus infections (had a problem with those since I was little) lasting FOREVER, despite antibiotics. It's driving me crazy! I've been on two rounds of anti's for this thing, I've had it for 3 months, and it still won't go away.

But on top of that I have chronic migraines (I'm on medication for them, but they don't know WHY I get them, I've had them since I was a little girl, too), and back pain (I was dx w/ fibromyalgia years ago - but again, there is no "why" as to how you get that, it's what they tell you when they know there is something wrong, but don't know what it is).

Just frustrating D:

[Pazzesco]

Hey, a fellow Minnesotan!

Yeah, I think I get it. People groaning about this, that and the other thing. Broken bones, sprained ankles, the flu--things that'll be inconveniences for a couple months, maybe, but nothing more. Chronic conditions are the worst; a lifetime of suffering (relative to healthies) and none of the "badass" factor that comes from a broken limb. Just keep fighting.

[GeishaGirl]

[QUOTE=angelsbridges;428490]Currently, I'm also having issues with sinus infections (had a problem with those since I was little) lasting FOREVER, despite antibiotics. It's driving me crazy! I've been on two rounds of anti's for this thing, I've had it for 3 months, and it still won't go away.
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If you want really weird -- I was having horrible issues with sinus problems. I literally could not breathe through my nose at all, and the pressure was horrible. For other reasons, I decided to switch to a low-carb diet -- and my sinus issues went away! I broke low-carb for a few days during a stressful time.... and the sinus problems came back. Not saying that's your prob, but it's food for thought -- no pun intended!

[dross]

What annoys me is when I have a cold or flu its the high blood sugar levels that get me down - not the cold/flu. No matter what I do they are always high - so people are like "Its only a cold - your not dying" but its the stinging eyes, feeling like I need to throw up, no energy, drinking pints and pints and pints of water - wanting to sleep all the time - caused by the ****** high blood sugar - NOT THE COLD!!

They just dont get it..

GGrrrr

Rant over :)

[angelsbridges]

I literally could not breathe through my nose at all, and the pressure was horrible. For other reasons, I decided to switch to a low-carb diet -- and my sinus issues went away! I broke low-carb for a few days during a stressful time.... and the sinus problems came back

WOW, I hope this is what it is! Haha. I've had sinus issues my entire life - and had so much allergy testing it's ridiculous (I'm not allergic to ANYTHING). I've been on tons of different meds, but nothing helps. It'll be interesting to see if this low carb thing helps with that! Thanks!

[Evermont]

Please excuse an odd perspective on this...

I've been very very healthy for a very long time. I've managed to avoid most illness and injury for nearly all of my 45 years.

I am diabetic and know what that means, but on the other hand all things considered health-wise I am more fortunate than 95% of the rest of the world - maybe more like 99%, it's hard to say exactly. I do have very little to complain about.

I don't really like complaining but I'm not just keeping quiet about my ills, it truly is the case that mine are few and far between. I actually dig pain a bit, but I know what pain is and I've had less to deal with than most people I know. I've been sick but in very minor ways, and I tend to recover quickly.

I'm not trying to make anyone feel bad by comparison, what I want to say here is that, with minor exception, I have what many people wish for, especially many of my less fortunate friends here on DF. What I'm saying is that... I get it. I understand and fully appreciate my good fortune in this regard. I know how lucky I am and I want those less fortunate to know that at least I appreciate my situation. I take full advantage of my good fortune and work extra hard to preserve my good health for the long haul.

I know that someday... perhaps, I will join the less fortunate ranks of those of you with less than optimum health. I would prefer rather that you all join me in good health if that is at all possible. That's my wish. I wish you all a permanent vacation from whatever ails you. :)

[JoanW]

I have been dealing with Type 2 for 20 years now and sticking myself daily with 2 basal and 3 or 4 bolus shots. I also have hypertension and hyperthyroidism, but I don't consider myself 'sick'. I consider I am still very lucky to be walking (well hobbling at the moment) around and enjoying the company of friends and family. I am 75 years old and my only 'sick' is that I think I might be sick in the head because I was wandering around the house in the dark last week and fell down a flight of 3 stairs, and ended up in the ER at 1 a.m.
Also dealing with a very bad chest infection which has clogged up my lungs a lot and made breathing somewhat difficult. However, each day I am getting better and able to enjoy the day more. My leg was broken and I had to have surgery on it, but the incision has healed well and I get the staples out on Thursday. My cold is slowly getting better, so all in all, I don't really consider myself a 'sicko'. OK there are a lot of people around with perfect health, but there are also a lot of people around with things that I definitely would not want to tackle, like multiple sclerosis, alzheimers disease or ALS. Just give me my needles to keep sticking in, and I am thankful to be still 'above ground'.

[JoanW]

OOps! Sorry, I just noticed that I have wnadered into the "Young Adults with Diabetes Forum".......

[mrhodes]

Bridgette,

I'm coming into this thread late, but maybe its a good time to look back.

Did you try the low-carb diet? Have you noticed any health/sinus improvements? Migraines?

I'll be the one to swear by a Chiropractor for the migraines.

[cwathne]

Please excuse an odd perspective on this...

I am diabetic and know what that means,
No, you have no idea what it means.

According to your signature, you were dx'd with type 2 and you manage it with diet and exercise; something that any healthy person in the world should be doing whether they have type 2 diabetes or not.

You have no idea what a person (especially a young person) with TYPE 1 goes through on an hourly basis.