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The soda could have spiked your insulin up and the metformin boosted the uptake by the cells and also kicked in more insulin. It could have been a crash. When I wipe out my sugar, the muscles release some muscle sugar and that stuff has nitrogen with it which dialates the blood vessels and I lose blood flow to the head. I have the oposite of diabetes but I have to watch not to trigger the hypoglycemic attacks because I have reactive hypoglycemia. I have to eat like a person who has diabetis does, no high sugar, I have to keep candies around or something so I do not crash. Sometimes the crash is the shakes, sometimes a headache, sometimes the spins or foggy thinking. I have had that all my life, I kind of am used to it but sometimes I do slip and have a problem. I can go all day without eating, burning ketones, but once I start to eat, I have to keep eating every few hours.
originally posted by: wylekat
a reply to: rickymouse
First, I need to see what, if anything the doctor says. What I SHOULD be hearing is "well, we found (this or that thing)". I'm sure something is wrong- being told I'm just fine means my insurance kicked in.
How did the seizures start? Are you sure you weren't experiencing a low sugar event or a reactive hypoglycemia event? Did you consume some juice or high sugar foods within an hour or two before this happened?
It just... happened. One instant, I'm watching a biker go by, followed by the car, the next- goodbye reality. I had some hot dogs , took metformin, had a soda beforehand. Nothing mind shattering or truly weird, but I knew I had to take my pill soon, or face an upset stomach if I did it with no food in there. Oddly enough, my food intake doesn't seem to affect my blood sugar like it *should*. It goes all over the place, seemingly at random. Talked to the doc about it. I may as well have been reading Jabberwocky to them. :/
I did have to yell before we all got in the car- There was some frustration I wasn't going to put up with. I wonder about my stress handling mechanisms- or the fact they are pretty much gone....
originally posted by: Thecakeisalie
a reply to: wylekat
Get a thorough look over by your doctor;but don't let them throw drugs at you-see a specialist.
Doctors are not brain surgeons-there are specialists for that. I have had brain scans and so forth, just make sure you get the right referral, I have CAP (a hearing/brain disorder-hard to explain) and I was sent to a speech therapist. A speech therapist for my hearing?
Are you on anti anxiety tablets? they can have that effect.
Are you being firm with your doctor ? That is to say, calling and asking for results or indications ? Being to courteous and silent won't benefit you any. If your having MRI's it's not a Podunk country doctor 'sure-nuff' you know what I mean. They should be acting very professional. A consultation would seem in order.. Hoping you some better responses...
originally posted by: wylekat
a reply to: Plotus
I hope I get something *out* of my doctor concerning my MRI...
originally posted by: Plotus
Are you being firm with your doctor ? That is to say, calling and asking for results or indications ? Being to courteous and silent won't benefit you any. If your having MRI's it's not a Podunk country doctor 'sure-nuff' you know what I mean. They should be acting very professional. A consultation would seem in order.. Hoping you some better responses...
originally posted by: wylekat
a reply to: Plotus
I hope I get something *out* of my doctor concerning my MRI...
originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
a reply to: wylekat
What kind of doctor are you seeing?
I'm not sure a GP is what you need.
IF you di not get the answers you want, see a neurologist.
And, shop around if possible.
originally posted by: FyreByrd
a reply to: wylekat
There are no 'normal seizures'. Don't drive for gods sake. Keep track of your incidents of 'fugue' (lost time) your doctor will want to know.
Ummm... ???
originally posted by: DontTreadOnMe
a reply to: wylekat
Do you smack your lips or anything like that?