My medical update

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Hi,

This week was my 6 month check up with my Endocrinologist. I'd

already had my bloodwork done last week for my HBA1c, TSH and all the

other stuff, and was pleased with all the results.

Although my HbA1c was up, from a 5.4 to a 5.8, my doctor was still

happy with that since it's still well within normal range. So the

brittleness that I worry about so much still appears to be holding

off. My cholesterol, which had been much too high last time, was 141

this time, with the bad LDL only 66, so that was a terrific

improvement and a great relief. I think last time the LDL itself was

something like a 148, so this is a BIG improvement.

My major complaint for the last month has been overpowering fatigue -

I've been ready to nap at the drop of a hat and sleeping for 10-13

hours a day and still feeling wiped out. Last Saturday I was only

awake for seven hours of the entire 24, and was still tired! I

thought it had to be that I needed an adjustment in my thyroid

medication, because I'd also started losing a lot of hair like I did

before when the low thyroid was first discovered. My test came in

borderline normal the doc said, meaning that it was just on the edge

of the low side of normal, so my Endo has increased my Synthroid to

112 mgs. Hopefully this will help restore some energy and keep me on

my feet longer each day, because I really HATE sleeping all the time,

especially when everything else feels okay.

I had asked to have my Duragesic script lowered two weeks ago with my

PM doctor, and haven't had any problems with the lower dosage, nor

have I had to take too many oxy's for BT, so it appears that I'm going

through a quiet time for a change.

The doctor also started me on the new Lantus pen, instead of using the

vials of insulin, which will be a great convenience. All in all, it

was a successful diabetes appointment with positive results. Next

month I have my bi-annual CT-scan to check out my pseudocyst and all

of the other fancy tests....chest x-ray, bone density, EKG, bloodwork,

stool tests, etc. I'm hoping for good results from all.

With love, hope and prayers,

Heidi

Heidi H. Griffeth

South Carolina

SC and SE Regional Rep.

PAI

Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or

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