Question:
I'm trying not to be a hypochondriac. I am wondering about hypoglycemia and
diabetes. I am overweight by alot and I have not been eating right. I am ready
to make changes in my diet. I am really ready to make the commitment to losing
the weight. I wonder about my blood sugar because every morning I wake up
feeling queasy and a bit "off". I eat a banana and that seems to help. And
then throughout the day, it is either episodes of queasiness/nausea or diarrhea.
Mostly diarrhea and lower abdominal cramps, but often enough it is a queasy
feeling. I am going to the doctor to ask if I may be in the beginning stages of
diabetes. Can you tell me any good questions I should ask him? Anything you
think I should be aware of? I also take Synthroid .125, and that is checked
regularly.
Answer:
Jeanie, what you describe doesn't sound like diabetes, but some people
do develop A-typical symptoms so having a blood test may be a wise
precaution. And I'd ask for the whole works - liver function etc.
Queasiness/nausea are common symptoms of anxiety, diarrhea, less so.
But they can also be triggered by some meds, or other factors, so get,
especially the diarrhea and abdominal pains, checked.
BTW-could the diarrhea/abdominal pains, be ovary related? Just a
thought.
