yes, It happens when you become very resistant to insulin, I beleive, afterpresenting with an initial diagnosis of type one and sensitivity to insulin, then you become more resistant to insulin. My insulin resisitance was temporary due to the steroid medication. Now when I was one of the monthly red geranium bloomers (I am 55 now, so no more for me) I needed more insuin during my cycle… I think it is not that uncommon for women.
God Bless,
Brunetta
What a nightmare! Literally!
What an incredibly brutal rollercoaster Brunetta. I’m late to the conversation, so I’m delighted you’re doing better. Like some others, I was worried that your insulin resistance would suddenly drop, and you would have way overdosed yourself, but it looks like you handled it well. So sorry this is happening to you. -Cindy
Thanks so much for your concern , Cindy I am hanging in there on the higher dosages,As I said before, this too shall pass
God Bless,
Brunetta
Actually, it was kind of Funny…My hypo warning dreams are always very out of the ordinary, little “movies” with quite odd characters, much mor so than this one, thr
God bless,
Brunetta
Actually, it was kind of funny. My “Get up, you are hypo!!” dreams are often very vivid, quite strange, but never really terrifying, just wierd, like a Cheerios box with a talking, salivating mouth filled with fangs…
God Bless,
Brunetta
knowAny more info ,any one Know anything s about the peripoheral edema ( sellign of , feet ankles and legs) that seems to have sprung up about 8 days after my second (and last ) corticosteroid injection, which was on on October 14 ? I have consulted, by phone and in person, 34 of my medical professionals: The pain management dcotor said it would go away “eventually”, but was not specific as to actually when. My pharmacist, who knows about drug interactions, suggested that I may want to skip the calcium channel blocker, Blood-pressure medicine Felodipine, as it has an edema producing effect when taken with steroids… She suggested that I find out what type of steroid I was injected with, and the exact amount, so she could possibly research her pharmaceutical tables;as to how much and how long that the drug effects people by body weight/gender… I suppose due to HPPA laws, the pain mangaement docotr’s office could give me that info, if I request it…Probably not too many do… but I think I will. My endo as I mentioned before returned my call about the High Blood sugars and basically told me what I had givured out, ( with tuHelp and God;s dsicenment) that I should up the basals and lower the insulin sensitivity, said the awelling should go away “sometime”, His PA (Physicians
Assistant called me today said I should consult my internist… but even if I do, that doctor ( the internist)won’t be able to give me any reliable advice unless he knows exactly what I was given., so I kind of have to do a bit of backgound research/requests on my own. I am tempted to give up on alllopathic meds as a treatment for pain… Acupuncture, Focussed pain managemnt through biofeedback,prayer and meditation, as well as Homeopathy are looking better and better.
Ntot too fond of big pharma drug side effects, thoug I know many times the steroids are very beneficial for many… I have friend with really bad asthma who cannot exist without them.( prednisone) and she is really puffy, but still ALIVE after several close calls…
I kind of look at this as personal challenge NOT to lose my faith in time of trials… Job also suffered,but was victorious in the end.As his “challenger” slid away, God received the glory as Job was restored. and given back everything he had lost…plus 10 times more!!! I guess this is just to say, hopefully without offending anyone who may not rely on faith and belief, that though I sincerely desire to have some definitive answers… I am prepared and ready to accept that they may NOT come just when I want them…but it will be OK, anyway… I know that!!! The support of my Tufriends with the “warm fuzzies” has been so great!!! Keep them comin, even if you are just as perplexed. Your kind sentiments have ben most helpful, as well as your prayers,
God bless,
Brunetta
Have a great weekend!!!
Oh my oh my! I CAN imagine what it must be like for you! What you are experiencing would send me reeling into panic mode. I will be thinking of you and hoping the time needed to bring your sugars again within reasonably functional limits is rapid. I haven’t logged on here in a long while. Your post grabbed me, so I knew I had to send a message to you, no matter how uninformed I am about corticosteroid injections for pain. I would trade you a day just to give you some relief, because while I struggle at times, you are struggling more right now. Hang in there. Hugs, Julie Ann
Thanks sweet Julie You are so kind to reach out to me. Feet and Ankles HUGE and puffy this evening… I sdown waiting at the hairdresser’s for a few hours thi am; then writing e-mails and transacting business on the computer. I shouold have elevated my feet but I did not. It does not seem to matter if I stand up or sit down, my feet and ankles swelll anyway. Could not get a DR. appt for Monday; and right now, the ER would be a 12 hour waste of time, IMHO
God Bless,
Brunetta