Really not feeling like myself and feeling very ill

[blvdbrokendreams]

I am 26 and a mum to an 8 month old. I am really struggling with eating. I feel sick when I eat and feel better if I force it down. I then feel better for about half an hour and then feel sick again. I'm exhausted. I know I'm a mum to a little one but this is beyond exhaustion. I could nap all day and still sleep all night. I can actually feel my eyes shutting when I'm changing her nappy. I'm constantly thirsty. And all I want is sugar. Orange juice or full sugar cola.
I took a pregnancy test on the off chance and both came back negative. I had a period 10 days ago so I'm thinking that's very unlikely.
I rang the doctors who told me no appointments because of covid and if I'm worried to call 111.
I dont think it's an out of hours gp thing. It doesn't feel like a hospital thing. It's been going on for 5 days. And I'm starting to worry

[fizzyp0p]

As a type 1 you can eat whatever you want. You'll learn to count carbs and match your insulin. So much to take it, so hard being a new Mum too. My heart goes out to you it really does.

[Lougle]

[quote blvdbrokendreams]@HeronLanyon yes I saw both of them. The doctor said I could leave the ward for 20 minutes. It was amazing to see them. It's only been a day and my dh had dressed her in her pyjamas with mismatched socks and it was nice to just laugh. He's definitely taking some time off work. He said 'I got you a new book and some new pyjamas. I would usually bring you chocolate but that's gonna be a difficult one'. [/quote]
When I was in hospital with DD1 recently, DH kindly brought me some supplies. Age 10-11 knickers, a pair of pj bottoms that had lost their elastic, and a top that had holes in it. I think he panicked

[Sading]

What a year you’ve had blvd, a pandemic pregnant and baby and now this. No wonder you feel all over the place. You cry or do whatever you need to. You’re being looked after and your baby is happy and looked after. You’ve got new pjs too which is always nice. Well done your DH. You take care of yourself too. I wonder if you could have an anti sickness injection for the nausea? Worth an ask? I think the doctors have to prescribe it but the nurses can give it?
I hope you can have a good nights rest.

[SeaTurtles92]

Glad you found out what it is OP.
Even from your original post when you mentioned being thirsty diabetes popped into my head.

Absolutely when you're feeling better write a complaint. Absolutely shocking. Same as our GP.

The receptionists act like the security guards of the NHS and shouldn't get to decide wether you have an appointment. They're not medically trained. Appalling.

Glad you got to see your husband and baby girl. Feel better soon ♥️.

[Embracingthechaos]

Type 2 diabetes is caused fundamentally by lifestyle, and very often obesity

Type 2 diabetes is largely genetic. It can sometimes by triggered by obesity, but that's only a small part of the picture. You obviously don't understand it at all so maybe you shouldn't be giving out medical advice.

[ChairmansReserve]

@embracingthechaos

In fact almost all cases of type 2 diabetes are caused by obesity. Obesity accounts for 80-85% of the risk of developing t2.
www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-and-obesity.html

But the op has type 1 diabetes and this is a thread to support a young woman dealing with a scary diagnosis, so I suggest taking the irrelevant discussion of t2 to a different thread if you wish to have it.

OP, hope you are feeling a bit better today.

[Fluffycloudland77]

You cannot discount the role of obesity in type 2, it’s not helpful.

[MrDarcysMa]

Oh OP you've had a terrible shock. I think you're doing really well considering your physical situation, the shock and being separated from your baby.

It's such a lot to get your head around but medicine and technology in this field has massively improved over the last couple of decades (automatic insulin monitors/ pumps etc.) so hopefully you'll get to grips with it all swiftly once it's sunk in.

Hope you are feeling well soon x

[blvdbrokendreams]

Thank you for everyone's kind responses. Im still feeling very drained. Waiting on the doctors.

[WingingItSince1973]

Been thinking about you 😘

[dottiedaisee]

Hi OP .Have been thinking about you this weekend. As tempting as it is ,please don’t rush home until you are feeling confident with checking your blood sugars and giving your insulin injections. An 8 month old ,as you know is very tiring and you need to get in tune with how you feel according to how your blood sugars are . 🤞💐X

[RandomMess]

Every hour is a step closer to being more stable and able to go home

[blvdbrokendreams]

Been a very busy day. Blood sugar seems more stable today and I got to leave the ward and see my husband and daughter again. I'm staying in again and not rushing home. Spent an hour with the specialist diabetes nurse and slowly coming to terms with it. My husband has 3 weeks holiday and his boss has told him he can take more if he needs which he is going to start when I come.home. it sounds silly but it's been a big worry that my daughter would forget me..weve never spent time apart and she smiled and put her arms out for a.cuddle when she saw me which helped

[Lougle]

She's not going to forget you. She's spent the last 17 months with you, which is her lifetime. She knows the smell of your skin. She knows your heart beat. You're her world.

[DarlingWithoutYou]

She won't forget you! She loves you.

[Cindie943811A]

I developed fibromyalgia when my DD was an infant. I had complained to the GP about being exhausted all the time and was told it was because I had a young child. Doctors seem to fob women off too easily like his and don’t entertain the idea that there may be other physical reasons other than ordinary tiredness/lack of sleep. The patient knows if they are more fatigued than they ought to be.
I hope you can find a GP surgery you feel you can trust OP. Maybe ask the diabetes nurse if she can unofficially recommend a surgery.
Also is there a support group. Take care.

[blvdbrokendreams]

Home time. Husbands got 3 weeks off work and I've got an appointment with the diabetes nurse

[ThumbWitchesAbroad]

Very pleased to hear you're going home, blvdbrokendreams!

I know this will be a big life change for you but at least you do know what it is now, which is a big improvement on the "wtf is going on" situation that you had before.

Hope that you have a peaceful 3 weeks adjusting.

[RandomMess]

Take it easy and be kind to yourself

[Blacktothepink]

Glad you’re home. What insulin’s are you on?

[Lougle]

Well done, glad you're home. You'll soon be an expert on your body and diabetes. Enjoy the peace and quiet.

[Sading]

Thanks for the update, I’ve been thinking about you.

[MrDarcysMa]

Ah it must be so lovely to be home. Take it easy and let DH look after you and baby x

[WalkingDownTheStreet]

Glad to hear you're home. It is a shock diagnosis but totally manageable. It's going to be a pain in the arse without question, but you can do it! The testing and injections can not be nice, but patients do appear to get used to it all. Of course, it would be ideal if you hadn't received this diagnosis, but I'm sure that you'll take it in your stride and manage it well.

[Susannahmoody]

Ah all the best op 💪🌻