Re: Sleepy, driving and diet

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I've had the old glucose tolerance tests too but now many are doing the

tests you described where you fast and then go eat a huge meal (I went

to IHOP and got eggs, bacon, sausage, ham, waffles, and toast) and they

remeasure two hours after you eat. They also check hemoglobin which

gives an indication of the previous six days. Even for those of us not

diabetic, something closer to a diabetic diet is beneficial.

Eating definitely impacts energy and sleepiness. When I took my long

trip, I only ate very small amounts at a time. I even found myself

stopping at Mcs and eating half a hamburger and a few fries. Ever

tried PFT's after a large meal? I know some who have and done very

poorly. So, the impact of eating shows right there.

We all need to get traditional sleep patterns out of our minds too. If

you need more than normal amounts, then get it. If you need naps, take

them. That way when you do need to be awake and alert you will be more

so. I never took naps before. Now, if I'm out for a few hours and come

back home and sit on the sofa, I will nap. I need it. Then I'm refreshed

and ready to do more after.

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> From: Beth mbmurtha (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>

> Subject: Re: Please listen carefully everyone....

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> To: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. com

> Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 10:12 AM

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> Lou,

> We heard you loud and clear dear heart. I'm sorry there's not more

anyone can say to help. This disease just stinks in so many ways. Maybe

as the weather cools down it will be a bit easier for you to breathe

when you're out of the house.

> I know that losing the ability to get out by yourself is a bitter

pill. I'm thinking of you today!!

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> Beth

> Age 48 Fibrotic NSIP 06/06 UCTD 07/08

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> Change everything. Love and Forgive

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> When I go out with Earl to the store, I can walk to the car, get in,

> get out by myself with my small helios carrier on wheels (very

> lightweight) also fits companion. I can even drive if I feel up to

> it, but haven't lately. What I am trying to tell you all is that

> when I go out to eat, I can walk in and sit down, get up, and leave,

> walk to the car slowly.

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> I am telling you that I can NOT walk anywhere away from my home

> without an electric cart. They have them in Walmart and large stores

> or malls sometimes. I haven't been to a mall in over a year. I only

> go to Walmart shopping with Earl or as they have the electric

> cart. I could NOT shop without it, not even 10 feet. Now this is

> what it is and I can not walk at all without the electric cart in any

> store. Our Kroger's has nice ones too across the street from here,

> but I can not walk there. Earl has to drive me there, until I get my

> cataract surgery I am not driving anymore. Shouldn't be too long

> before I have the surgery. It is just too dangerous now for me and

> others.

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> So, Joyce Dalton's daughter, Gretchen just emailed me wanting to make

> sure I knew about her Mother's passing, because of the Jacquielawson

> cards I had been sending her. I stopped sending her cards during

> this last couple of weeks or so. I did reply to her note and thanked

> her for HER and her Mother's life that has bonded her to all of us

> forever and ever. Joyce helped me a lot too and now she is loving

> all of it, isn't she! I loved her too!!! Sweet beautiful woman and

> family.

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> I LOVE YOU THIS DAY

> MARY LOU

> IPF - 02

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