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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Fall
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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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)
chikinscratch00 8
lol that's hella funny
x0ellison0x 21
I hope that they're able to test you somehow OP and that you will be able to feel better soon!
PharmacyJoe 13
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
I didn't mean to hit ydi.? My phone scrolled magically and I hit the wrong button.?
Dinonick 15
Sounds like something House would do
ThePols 11
Trust me, I'm a doctor.
broken_fixed 6
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
Dr. Seuss, MD, at your service!
nmoxie 3
Yeah, if your type one diabetic that means the doctor is just trying to figure out your Basel rate.
rossea 21
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