I’m very confused today. Not about anything in particular, just an overwhelming feeling of confusion. My BGs have been really good (staying between 95 and 137 so far) and I didn’t miss any of my meds. I take synthroid, gabapentin, and a multi vitamin every morning, the gabapentin has not had this effect on me in the past. The only thing I changed today is not having my Crystal Light Energy with breakfast. This feeling scares me and I’m very emotional. This isn’t my normal self. I’m home alone right now and trying not to completely fall apart, I don’t know whats going on. Has anyone had this feeling? Could this be a complication of the 'betes? I’ve have felt the depression that D can bring, but this is different.
Well, in the first place, 137 isn’t cause for panic. It’s a bit high but not severely so.
As for having muddled, confused days . . . I have those even when everything is dead perfect normal, sometimes. It’s just part of being human. Good days and bad days, and we don’t usually get to choose. 
And don’t forget that stress can elevate BG–any kind of stress. Worry and anxiety can do it all by themselves, and that’s not theory. I’ve tested it.
A very smart doctor once told a friend of mine, “if you can figure out why your BG is high in 10 seconds or less, great. Otherwise, just correct it and move on.” We don’t always know the explanation, but we do know what to do.
My suggestion would be to keep an eye on your BG, correct it if it gets too high, and find a way to spend the day doing something you enjoy.
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I think much as David. If you are functioning ok you do not have overmuch to worry about. Just turn the music up loud and relax!
Hugs, Maureen
It’s perceptive that you’ve consciously observed this. I would make a note of it on your calendar and perhaps bring it up to your doctor at your next visit. Have you reviewed the list of side effects of gabapentin? I’m not familiar with it but it could be involved. Sometimes drugs can interact with other drugs or even food like grapefruit. Good luck riding this out. Please update when possible.
Very sound advice. 
I find the Mayo Clinic site a good one for reviewing prescription drugs. It presents all info in a standard format and includes side effects and drug interactions.
On edit: I went out to the Mayo site and found this about Gabapentin:
This medicine may cause some people to be agitated, irritable, or display other abnormal behaviors, such as feeling sad or hopeless, getting upset easily, or feeling nervous, restless, or hostile. It may also cause some people to have suicidal thoughts and tendencies or to become more depressed. If you, your child, or your caregiver notice any of these side effects, tell your doctor right away.
I would tell your doctor right away!
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I don’t think Crystal Light has any nutritional value but, although maybe some kinds have some vitamin C? Perhaps if you made it through today without it, it may be prudent to take a break from it for a few days to see if things calm down? I used to drink gallons of Diet Coke, 3-4/ day, more when I was a waiter and pretty much had it available, and finally just walked away from it.
I’m bumping this topic in hope of getting @MissMargie’s attention about the new info I added to my comment above. I think it’s urgent.
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+1.
Agree.
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I’m very confused today. Not about anything in particular, just an overwhelming feeling of confusion. My BGs have been really good (staying between 95 and 137 so far) and I didn’t miss any of my meds. I take synthroid, gabapentin, and a multi vitamin every morning, the gabapentin has not had this effect on me in the past. The only thing I changed today is not having my Crystal Light Energy with breakfast. This feeling scares me and I’m very emotional. This isn’t my normal self. I’m home alone right now and trying not to completely fall apart, I don’t know whats going on. Has anyone had this feeling? Could this be a complication of the 'betes? I’ve have felt the depression that D can bring, but this is different.
[/quote]Please call the doctor immediately. The things you said (highlighted in bold) are reason enough to call, diabetes or not. Take care MissMargie.
I want to thank you all for your concern.I contacted my doctor and she suggested lowering my gabapentin dose and is also ordering labs to look for any kind of deficiencies (b12,d, some other things). She want me to get back to her in a couple of days to let her know how I’m feeling. I really appreciate everyone’s concern.
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be careful with how you lower the dose- i had a very bad experience just from going from 200 mg to zero. very bad headache followed by puking. then hot, cold and achy for a few hours.
I would see your primary care physician. What you described, I’ve had…one feels desperation and anxiety, the cause needs to be determined as it could be hormoness, depression, or an anxiety disorder. I also take gabapentin, but the side effects are memory loss and drowsiness. I take it in high amounts as I have neuropathy and fibromyalgia. I also take an antidepressant-no shame in that as it is caused by chemical changes in the brain. Whatever it is, you need get a handle on it.
Hope everything works out.
Marie
i’m glad you mentioned the memory loss. i have also read that from others taking gabapentin at a high dose for a long time. i’m already having short term memory loss for whatever reason, so i will forego the gabapentin for hot flashes.
I feel better after having reduced my gabapentin and my labs are okay. I have been under an enormous amount of stress due to the fact that I need a new vehicle and just cannot afford one right now. I feel like buying my pump and CGM last year was a mistake since I could have used that money as a down payment, which is making me feel guilty on several levels.
Thank-you for the update. Several of us were worried about you a week ago. Glad to read that the dose reduction worked. Don’t feel too guilty about your buying a pump and CGM last year. While a car is pretty important to most people’s lives, there is no substitute for your health. Good luck!
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