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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Lightweight

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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Panic!

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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Manoeuvres in the dark

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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patrickalamo 47

Tuesday 9 December 2014 18:12

Try going to a D.O. Instead of an MD

HJKM_fml 19

Tuesday 9 December 2014 19:05

If you absolutely have to fast, it should be under medical supervision (such as at a hospital) in case something like this happens again. See if your doctor will allow this. If not, I would find a new doctor ASAP.

Marzell 12

Tuesday 9 December 2014 19:24

I've been a T1D for 24 years.... if he doesn't understand the issue you miiiight want to look for a new dr. (though it's not uncommon for them to ask for multiple fasting blood draws.)

ecstasy22 12

Tuesday 9 December 2014 19:24

Doctor is definitely in need of money. .lol

Lily_Rain77 25

Tuesday 9 December 2014 19:30

ya and pregnant women who already pee every 5 mins. Now drink 2 Large glasses of water and hold it for 2 hours before I press on your stomach.

Soggybuns123 10

Tuesday 9 December 2014 19:39

Get a second opinion (from a doctor) and don't do anything stupid till you can get a second opinion.

idekanymore_ 6

Tuesday 9 December 2014 19:40

This happened to me a month ago!

by4x4 4

Tuesday 9 December 2014 19:41

Tell him to eat shit, then do the same yourself.

TypoFairy 20

Tuesday 9 December 2014 19:42

Most doctors offices will allow you to do a walk-in to have your blood drawn. So fast from 12am until 8am (when they generally open) and have your blood drawn then. Instead of waiting for a possibly later times appointment to do so