Health: Today, while fasting for a medical test, my blood sugar became...

By fucking moron - 09/12/2014 09:39 - United States - Mount Holly

Today, while fasting for a medical test, my blood sugar became so low that I had heart palpitations and passed out. My doctor's advice? Fast, so he can run more tests. FML

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By Casey - 11/06/2009 12:59 - France

Today, I took a test as part of a job requirement. I took a sip from a bottle of juice, and the lady leading the test gave me a warning. I tried to explain that if I didn't, I would faint. She took the bottle and hid it. 15 minutes later I collapsed. She thought I was faking. I'm hypoglycemic. FML

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By Anonymous - 13/04/2023 06:00

Today, I went to the doctor for a routine check-up. When the nurse took my blood pressure, I passed out, and fell off the table. FML

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Hit the gym

By Anonymous - 02/03/2013 03:17 - United States - Cedar Rapids

Today, after months of my doctor telling me that my heart palpitations are simply due to anxiety, and that I'm perfectly healthy, I decided to weight train to face my fears. Two hours later, I was in the emergency room. FML

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By Koda - 06/05/2011 04:27

Today, I passed out when my blood sugar dropped. Three times. And each time, my roommate, who was right next to me, just let me fall because he liked the way my face looked. FML

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By needlessly hungry - 10/03/2019 20:00

Today, when I tried to give blood, I was turned down before I even made it through the information packet. Why? Because I had thought I was supposed to fast for 24 hours beforehand. FML

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By bosssssssss765432 - 16/05/2009 15:20 - United States

Today, I was at the doctor and I had to get a fingerstick in the lab to get blood drawn. There was a 6 year-old boy waiting to go next. He was terrified. His mother told him to, "Watch this brave girl go first." I panicked and began to hyperventilate. The kid fainted. FML

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By Anonymous - 19/10/2021 20:00 - Luxembourg

Today, due to increasing frequency and severity of hypoglycemic symptoms, I went to the doctor. Apparently, the pill may have given me a rare form of temporary diabetes. She wants me to be a case study for the next 12 months. FML

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By Anonymous - 12/12/2009 21:13 - Canada

Today, I had to perform with my orchestra at an event. I hadn't eaten at all because I had to get my blood sugar tested. During the middle of a song, I passed out. No one helped me and no one stopped playing, "because the song wasn't over and they didn't want to ruin the performance." FML

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Are you sure?

By yourekillingme - 19/02/2016 04:12 - United States - Mission

Today, I went to see a doctor because I have been feeling of pressure in my chest. After running numerous tests, I was told I was perfectly healthy and had nothing to worry about. I made it as far as the front door before I collapsed and had to be rushed to the hospital. FML

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By Heather Scurfield - 06/03/2022 11:00 - United Kingdom - Witney

Today, at work, I had some palpitations, which ultimately caused me to become hot, dizzy, and pass out. I couldn't go home because we were so short staffed, and three different colleagues asked me if I was pregnant. FML

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TiiBags 15

Tuesday 9 December 2014 17:51

I think your doctor might not have all of his qualifications...

person961 9

Tuesday 9 December 2014 17:54

I don't think your blood sugar should have dropped so low from fasting for a one day period, so you may have an issue with that. But I think you're allowed to chew gum, which might give you some extra sugar your body needs in case it gets that low again.

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chikinscratch00 8

Tuesday 9 December 2014 21:22

lol that's hella funny

x0ellison0x 21

Tuesday 9 December 2014 21:22

I hope that they're able to test you somehow OP and that you will be able to feel better soon!

PharmacyJoe 13

Tuesday 9 December 2014 21:40

If your doctor wants you to fast for more blood work, here's what I would do: 1)Go to a drugstore and pick up a glucose meter. Ask the pharmacist how to use the meter if you've never used one before. Make sure the meter comes with at least a few testing strips. 2)Attempt to fast again in order to complete your blood work. If you start to feel weak again, test your blood glucose level. If it is low (consult with your doctor or pharmacist for what they consider "low"), immediately stop fasting and get something to eat. You can attempt to finish the blood work at another time. 3)Consult with your doctor. Let them know what happened, and explain that this has happened before. Let them know each time you have a low.

Kielnmsoftly 26

Tuesday 9 December 2014 22:07

I didn't mean to hit ydi.? My phone scrolled magically and I hit the wrong button.?

Dinonick 15

Tuesday 9 December 2014 22:49

Sounds like something House would do

ThePols 11

Tuesday 9 December 2014 23:01

Trust me, I'm a doctor.

broken_fixed 6

Tuesday 9 December 2014 23:30

He's gone through the schooling required. he's doing it for a reason. and besides if you're having that problem are you sure it would have happened that fast? like think about it. chances are the doctor knows what he's doing.

Attacksloth 33

Wednesday 10 December 2014 0:42

Dr. Seuss, MD, at your service!

nmoxie 3

Wednesday 10 December 2014 1:21

Yeah, if your type one diabetic that means the doctor is just trying to figure out your Basel rate.

rossea 21

Wednesday 10 December 2014 2:50

That's annoying. Just eat normally for awhile, then slowly drop down to fasting again. Drink juice instead of just water if you can to keep your sugar levels steady