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[Jodee]

Joining Bloden on the 6.8 step today. Really feeling down again about diabetes, 3rd day running I have asked to work from home due to stomach issues with this particular brand of metformin, work are getting annoyed with it, I have doctors booked for Tuesday, first appointment I could get to ask to be changed to slow release, really annoying as occasionally had issues with other brands, but not like this, just this one manufactured by RelonChem that give me bad issues. I could take the time off sick, but then they will moan about my sick leave, and I don't feel ill in any way shape or form, just need to be really close to a toilet, so unless they can move my desk right outside the ladies room, I know I would not be able to make it from where I sit to the ladies, as I am struggling to get from the sofa to the downstairs loo which is probably only about 20 - 30 steps away. By mid-afternoon the issues stop, so no idea why it only happens between when i get up and about 2-3pm. Just want to cry today, I am also stressing about my run on Sunday morning as we do our long runs (no pun intended) and I don't want to miss out on that, thinking I might not take any metformin on Saturday, should I take imodium to stop it? Going to show them the patient leaflet on Monday and at least they can see under common side effects is stomach problems.

I really don't know what to do, feel I can't do right, if I stop taking it meds so I can go to work my blood sugar might go up, if I look after myself by taking the tablets work are pissed off, they said this morning it is probably psychosomatic, which just proves they don't understand. I realise it must be difficult to understand that I am ok with one brand of meds and not another.


Sorry to rant, but you guys understand about Metformin.

I currently have the RelonChem I take at breakfast after carbs, I think metformin probably will upset more if there are no carbs being eaten. Also I am only on 1 x 500mg daily. Did you start 1 week on 1 tablet 2nd week progressing to 2 tabs? Perhaps 2 tabs is too high dose for your situation. Yes do chat with your doctor about this. I did prefer the other metformin by Almus, but these days it seems to be get what's given and that is usually the cheapest on NHS.

 

[Jodee]

Good Morning - 6.1 for me this morning also.

 

[Northerner]

Good morning (just!) 🙂 4.7 for me today.

 

[mikeydt1]

had a nice 5.1 before bedtime but this morning was back up to 13.1 not sure why as i had nothing to eat before hand. at least the levels are better than last week.

here are my 5 day readings 18.6 17.6 16.4 20.1 and 13.1

 

[Kaylz]

@SueEK and at @KARNAK thanks guys but today has been c**p as hell

Bruce turned up 3 hours later then he said and I was disappointed but not angry, I was in the kitchen getting on and suddenly heard strange noises from the living room so I run through to find him fitting face down in a pile of stuff on the sofa, so I've had to try and manoeuvre him onto the floor and into the recovery position, hes bust his lip, broken a plastic box so lucky he didnt slice himself and completely broken my laptop so I'll have to fork out for a new one, we're both pretty sore and blood sugars are up and I just want to go back to bed and never have this day happen, weve been together 10 years and this is the first fit I've ever witnessed xx

 

[Grannylorraine]

I currently have the RelonChem I take at breakfast after carbs, I think metformin probably will upset more if there are no carbs being eaten. Also I am only on 1 x 500mg daily. Did you start 1 week on 1 tablet 2nd week progressing to 2 tabs? Perhaps 2 tabs is too high dose for your situation. Yes do chat with your doctor about this. I did prefer the other metformin by Almus, but these days it seems to be get what's given and that is usually the cheapest on NHS.

I have been on Metformin for over 3 years now and didn't even have issues as bad as this when I first started, it just seems to be this version, but as you say if it is cheaper it is the one they will stock.

 

[SueEK]

@SueEK and at @KARNAK thanks guys but today has been c**p as hell

Bruce turned up 3 hours later then he said and I was disappointed but not angry, I was in the kitchen getting on and suddenly heard strange noises from the living room so I run through to find him fitting face down in a pile of stuff on the sofa, so I've had to try and manoeuvre him onto the floor and into the recovery position, hes bust his lip, broken a plastic box so lucky he didnt slice himself and completely broken my laptop so I'll have to fork out for a new one, we're both pretty sore and blood sugars are up and I just want to go back to bed and never have this day happen, weve been together 10 years and this is the first fit I've ever witnessed xx

Oh Kaylz how awful and scary. Does he have a form of epilepsy at all? Is he ok now and does he need stitches in his lip? I’m so sorry your laptop got broken as well, they’re not cheap to replace are they. As you say, if only we could rewind, but then we’d all be doing that all the time and never move forward. Let us know how he is and well done for keeping calm when all that was happening in front of you xx

 

[Kaylz]

Oh Kaylz how awful and scary. Does he have a form of epilepsy at all? Is he ok now and does he need stitches in his lip? I’m so sorry your laptop got broken as well, they’re not cheap to replace are they. As you say, if only we could rewind, but then we’d all be doing that all the time and never move forward. Let us know how he is and well done for keeping calm when all that was happening in front of you xx

Yes he was diagnosed with epilepsy before I even met him, he doesn't often have fits and it's a good few years since his last, no he doesn't need stitches, I had to call for an ambulance though as he was taking a bit too long to come out of it xx

 

[miguel81]

Oh Kaylz I am so very sorry that you have had such a terrible experience. I do hope that Bruce is now a lot better and I am sure that you are coping with it, like you don't have enough to worry about.

 

[Jodee]

I have been on Metformin for over 3 years now and didn't even have issues as bad as this when I first started, it just seems to be this version, but as you say if it is cheaper it is the one they will stock.

yes but because you are having such a reaction you can refuse this one and ask for one of the others you were ok on, but it has to be written on the script then there could be a problem if your chemist can't get the one on the script, perhaps ask your local chemist first if he can get your preference on a regular basis if he/she can then ask your doc to write it on the script. Good Luck

 

[zoombapup]

Well, bit late to the party today. 5.4 this morning around 8am. Lazy day today really.

 

[Kaylz]

Oh Kaylz I am so very sorry that you have had such a terrible experience. I do hope that Bruce is now a lot better and I am sure that you are coping with it, like you don't have enough to worry about.

Thanks hun, hes doing much better but hes hurt his chest landing on everything and obviously his muscles are achy, my frame is not built to manoeuvre 11 stone off of a sofa and into the recovery position so I'm sympathising as I'm aching too, also I managed to pick up carpet burns on my knees and feet lol, long time until bedtime too unfortunately 🙄 xx

 

[SueEK]

@Kaylz its about time your luck changed honey. Hope Bruce is recovering and you as well. Good job you were with him, well done and hope your aches and carpet burns heal soon. Maybe a nice hot bath and cup of coffee may help a little. Take care luv x

 

[Kaylz]

@Kaylz its about time your luck changed honey. Hope Bruce is recovering and you as well. Good job you were with him, well done and hope your aches and carpet burns heal soon. Maybe a nice hot bath and cup of coffee may help a little. Take care luv x

Thanks sue, I've had plenty of coffee throughout the day and just away to get my last one of the day made shortly, a nice bath sounds good but I dont do baths lol xx

 

[rebrascora]

Well, I am delighted to report a 5.1 this morning at 5.45am when my alarm went off. Have had a very busy and stressful day so unfortunately it went up into the 9-11 range for the rest of the day, but at least it started out much better. Would be great if I could start tomorrow off with a 5 as well.

@Kaylz
So sorry to hear of all your woes. You really are getting a bumpy ride at the moment! Hope you and Bruce are feeling better soon and it is a very long time before he has another episode.

 

[Kaylz]

@rebrascora thanks my lovely, yeah it's been a pretty c**p day, had to cancel my dad coming through and that as well as neither of us are up for going out shopping my levels have been pretty c**p today too but it's hardly surprising given the circumstances, think after I've had my bloods done in the morning I'll have an afternoon on the sofa, bruce has the day off tomorrow as he took it as a holiday but he's not sure he'll manage to go in tuesday and I dont think he should anyway xx

 

[ColinUK]

Morning everyone. Hope you have a better day today @Kaylz

BG this morning 5.0

 

[Ljc]

Good morning folks . 6.6 , I managed two flatfish last night had a hillock right in the middle lol.

 

[SueEK]

Morning, I’m in the 5s woowoo🙂, well 5.9 but very happy with that, however this is the first time in months that I took the reading in bed. Out of curiosity do most people take it before rising? Off to Isle of Wight today, hope the Solent is calm I hate being on the water, love being in it but not on it.
@Kaylz hope both you and Bruce have had a refreshing sleep, hugs to you xx
Have a good day everyone. X

 

[Kaylz]

Morning

6.8 for me, given yesterdays events and that I'm very achy this morning it's not surprising, Bruce is obviously still very sore but insisting hes fine (I on the other hand am worrying with every noise he makes!) Nurse for me at 10 for bloods then itll just be a chill afternoon for the both of us

Luckily I'm getting breakfast shortly, got to 10pm last night and was away to do my basal and head to bed when I remembered I hadn't weighed my porridge or that out! 😱 so quickly had to get that done, just the previous events completely threw the day out of kilter

Anyway hope you all have a nice day
Xx