"jcp011c2;12981340" wrote:
I went to the urgent care center (sort of like a cross between a dr. and an ER but much less expensive than the ER) and they are running some tests, blood work, urology, the works. However this may be coming back on me and my dietary habits. The numbness may be the onset of a caffeine allergy, which is not good as I have caffeine addiction (I won't share how many sodas I have a day, it's WAY too many.) but also this may...and I stress only may, be the onset of diabetes. Will know more in a few days. Also the tired. blacking out, is basically my body being completely dehydrated because I don't drink anything but sodas.
These are things I can change but it may not completely change the damage already done, if it is diabetes. But I have to work to be better about drinking sodas, or none at all. Really difficult but compared to some of the things in this thread very small potatoes. I can do it.
I'll keep you all updated on the official results though.
As sucky as that is, I am happy they don't think it's anything more serious! I have been hospitalized for dehydration and I actually thought about bringing that up. What got me to the ER was passing out. Since then I've had to be very careful about drinking enough and they have me drinking a small bottle (12 oz maybe?) of sports drink a day for the electrolytes. I hope it's not diabetes and all you need is to re-hydrate!
