Re: really bad day--Heidi, Crystal & all

January 7, 2005

You are 100% right; I have never heard of anybody going into a

seizure with a BS of 63; actually I have never heard of anybody

having a seizure from a low BS. They usually just pass out and

could go into a coma. It was so weird. I couldn't even remember my

name or age or anything for hours after. I have never felt so

vulnerable in my life.

I hate to think what could have happened had I been elsewhere or if

I had been alone. I dont recall having any symptoms other then

being very very sleepy. I have been taking 1 unit of novolon

insulin for every 15 grams of carbs then take 12 units of Lantus at

night. I am extrememly careful about how much I draw up and make

sure to get the exact amount. I decided to drop that to 10 units

and have been giving myself a little less when I eat. I am still

waiting to hear from the islet doc in Cincy.

I must have really shook because every muscle in my body aches. I

am really really sore and have a hard time getting about. Just like

if I had worked out at the gym for too long. Alison said it lasted

a couple of minutes and that I was jerking around like crazy. Poor

thing she was just getting out of the shower with only a towel

wrapped around her when she called 911 and she stayed by my side

until the emt's arrived, still wrapped in only a towel. She didn't

even think about herself in the least. I am truly blessed to have

such a wonderful child.

I really appreciate all of ya'lls support and will take the advice

close to heart. I just wish I knew that it was happening; I just

got very sleepy; which is not all that unusual. My doctor has

prescribed for me to take my BS 3x a day and that is all the

accustrips the pharmacy/insurance co will let me have. I will have

to make them change that. I see the endocrinologist in 2 weeks.

Billy does not want me to drive right now and I am dying to do the

shopping. He doesn't know how to buy a thing much less plan

meals..lol. What kinds of signs and symptoms are there when ones

sugar goes too low? I know my mother passed out once and her sugar

was 11 when the emts arrived. She almost died that time. 63 is not

that low, its very confusing and very scarey. I guess when I get

very sleepy during the day I should check my bs again, just to be on

the safe side. Well never a dull moment huh!! Medicalert is not a

bad idea Heidi; I'll have to look into that.

Chrissy

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