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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Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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
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
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
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
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
Today, I was working as a stagehand for one of my college classes. I’m diabetic and can’t go without food for more than a few hours. I was told that if I left early, ate anything backstage, or passed out, I would fail the class. I passed out. FML
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
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
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
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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Top comments
TiiBags 15
I think your doctor might not have all of his qualifications...
person961 9
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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Comments (67)
patrickalamo 48
Try going to a D.O. Instead of an MD
HJKM_fml 19
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
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
Doctor is definitely in need of money. .lol
Lily_Rain77 25
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
Get a second opinion (from a doctor) and don't do anything stupid till you can get a second opinion.
idekanymore_ 6
This happened to me a month ago!
by4x4 4
Tell him to eat shit, then do the same yourself.
TypoFairy 20
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
BrotherTheo 31
Calling DocBastard! I think we need a second opinion here.....
siggy_mcsigx 22
I remember when he was the legend here :(