Really feeling down and out.
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Sorry to unload like this but it has really been difficult lately. Its been almost a year now since was diagnosed with PMR. Started on 40 mg the cut in half to 20mg of the preds. now to down to 11. Have been really depressed and just basically feeling hopeless. I also have diabetes which is out of control even eating low carbs it still shoots up like a rocket. Today had only veggies for lunch and not much for breakfast my blood sugar is 296, honestly it takes the wind out of my sails. I've always lived by the best way to help yourself is help someone else. These days dont have much energy to do nothing.
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maureen63465 john29577
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Do you attend a diabetic clinic. You really need help because your diet is appalling. You cannot live healthily as a diabetic with out a balanced diet. No wonder you are so tired. Where is your GP in all this. They are there to help you. Please don't give up, ask for help and to be referred to for a second opinion. I know pred doesn't help with your diabetes but you can't do it all on your own. I wish you all the best and first thing Monday ring your GP.
Juno-Irl-Dub john29577
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But none of us (as far as I know) are doctors. And this is exactly where you need to start. DO see your doctor and let him take on the burden of sorting all this out - because you can't. But it's really good you made contact with us and keep in touch.
Kind thoughts, J
MrsO-UK_Surrey john29577
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EileenH john29577
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And if you are depressed tell the GP that too. Both PMR and pred contribute to depressed mood and there is no need to suffer with it - it can be managed, just like PMR, done properly.
It all hangs together - you haven't got any energy because you aren't eating properly, you can't exercise because you have no energy - and exercise is one of the really good things for depressive mood, diabetes and PMR. Not too much but all done sensibly together with a good diet.
judy20492 john29577
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FlipDover_Aust john29577
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And, as everyone else has said, get your ar$e to the Dr ASAP.
lee63556 john29577
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Handbrake john29577
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