[Beholden]

Well, here I sit, just thinking about how this past year of the stresses of unemployment, depression and anxiety have effected all my general health.

today I have to go pick up a special 3 day diet and a 'pee speciman bottle' from my doctor's lab to do a 3 hour fasting glucose tolerance test for this coming Monday. I will possibly get a dx of pre-diebetes. Who would have thunk

But for the past 6months or so I've been craving and stuffing myself with comfort foods and I've gained more than 20 pounds since last August...I've been living with my head in the sand and "one can't think/act clearly when one's head is up ones own butt"

last week I had a kidney function test done, my third one which showed abnormal levels, so from what I've been able to calculate, I have stage 3 kidney failure. Probably due to a lot of Celebrex due to oasteroarthritic aches and pains. Now what do I do - oh poor me I'm angery at all this junk and that's okay. I'm not angry with me...just frustrated. I don't usually acknowledge my feeling, so there, I did it.

I didn't think I would go down that road...I've been mostly healthy all my life. I go see my family doc on Tuesday next week and the kidney doc in mid July.

Stress really does take its toll on physical health and that sucks

Needed to rant - Just looking for a little support here at PC.

Sorry to be such a drag

[Naturefreak]

Not a Drag HeyGimm , just telling it like it is. I also think I have pre-diabetes as I did
a test about a month ago on my Dad's Accucheck and it read 8.9 . Not good.
So I try to walk as much as possible and that seems to keep it under control along
with my diet. I am very sorry to hear about your health problems and wish you the best in recovery . And stress can be very hard on your health for sure . Take Care

[(JD)]

I think "pre diabetes" is a common phrase from doctors of late. However, it is probably for good reason, and in your case, it does seem like you need the attention they are giving it.

Perhaps this week will be one to help you find the right path for yourself, one of healing and happiness.

I am hypoglycemic ..functionally, but not test wise. I try to follow a good eating plan watching sugar intact...but have also found that the chemical sweetners make me feel sick. Sugar is in nearly all foods! So much for the FDA looking out for our health.

It doesn't sound easy for you, but I hope you find the strength to do what is necessary for the best health. Hey, 3 day eating plan isn't so bad...when my food allergies go beserk I go on a 3 day FAST of water only....

Good wishes! You can do this, whatever it is...

[Beholden]

Thaks Sky

My path has been muddy up a bit, but I know I'll find it again. Fasting on just water isn't my idea of a good time. Eatting this high carb diet is supposed to be in moderation, so it's not like I get to go completely off the deep end.

I had hot dogs tonight for supper and am having heartburn, something I just don't get! The diet isn't supposed to start until Friday, but those (this chili looks like a hot dog to me) looked so good.

At least I don't have food allergies. I'm grateful for that. And a lot of other things that I forgot about while I was having my own pity party.

I can do this - I can do this yes I will. I will enjoy what I have, and take care of myself in the mean time. Bless you.