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MrsFlatbread
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I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
I knew I was going to have problems with fasting and not being able to eat. well shortly after i drank the orange stuff, I suddenly felt light headed and began to have tunnel vision. I became disoriented and although I couldn't see or talk, I was still awake and could hear. I just could not respond. I wanted to walk over to the secretary to tell her that I did not feel well, but I was so afraid to fall down. The guy sitting next to me was talking to me and then suddenly asked if I felt okay, to which I was able to nod my head "no." He ran to get the lady working behind the counter. I started crying b/c I was so scared and couldn't get up. Three people had to help me in the back. It was the scariest thing ever, especialy b/c I temporarily lost my sight. I was able to have my blood drawn once, so hopefully that will be enough. Otherwise, they will have to monitor my blood a different way.
DId this happen to anyone else and if so, what was the protocol after?
Message edited 8/9/2008 1:31:13 PM.
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MrsRivera
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
OMG, how scary!!!!! I'm so glad you're ok now!!!!! 
I haven't gone through this wonderful ordeal yet, but this is what I'm very concerned about. I already know that I'm insulin resistant, and even though I'm on meds, I know they're not foolproof...
How did you get home? Was DH there with you?
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| Posted 8/9/08 10:41 AM |
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MrsFlatbread
Skinny jeans are in my future
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
Posted by MrsRivera
How did you get home? Was DH there with you?
You know he wasn't. I thought about having him or my mom come with me, because I normally have a hard time with not eating breakfast in general. I drove myself home after I felt better.
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headoverheels
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
oh hon i am sorry... i don't have any experience with this, when are you going to see your doctor next?
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| Posted 8/9/08 10:49 AM |
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MrsFlatbread
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
Posted by headoverheels
oh hon i am sorry... i don't have any experience with this, when are you going to see your doctor next?
On Tuesday. I spoke with the doctor today, they said they will refer me to a nutritionist. Doesn't sound good.
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| Posted 8/9/08 10:50 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
Posted by MrsFlatbread
Posted by headoverheels
oh hon i am sorry... i don't have any experience with this, when are you going to see your doctor next?
On Tuesday. I spoke with the doctor today, they said they will refer me to a nutritionist. Doesn't sound good.
that stinks... well hopefully you will get some answers then!!
no more poundcake i guess 
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| Posted 8/9/08 10:52 AM |
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
 for now, real ones later.
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| Posted 8/9/08 11:04 AM |
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debsey75
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
The same thing happened to me last year except it was after the last blood draw. It was a horrible feeling. Thankfully I had DH there with me.
Sorry you had to go thru that.
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ReiRei13
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
HOW SCARY
Feel Better and hopefully they got what they need
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| Posted 8/9/08 11:16 AM |
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DeniseMarie
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
i heard there can be severe side effects like that with the 3 hr test, that is really scary!
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| Posted 8/9/08 11:18 AM |
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SweetCin
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
Oh James, I'm sorry...I hope you're feeling better now. Get some rest
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JP826
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
I know the feeling & went through the SAME thing during my 3 hour glucose. Its bad enough we have to fast... we cant eat.. or drink or ANYTHING! THEN they have to draw what seems like every ounce of blood out of your system!! To me, that was tourture & the absolute worst 3 hours I have ever experienced.
I too got dizzy & lightheaded. I thought I was going to pass out too. I managed to walk to my car & rest my head for about 40 minuted before the tech drew more blood from my soul. I felt a little bit better, but not totally. I knew I had to get this test done & couldn't fathom the thought of doing it again so I pushed myself to my fullest to complete it.
I hit up McDonalds so fast after the test.. you wouldn't believe.
I'm so sorry you had an awful experience. Theres got to be a better way I hope next time you feel better. Just try to drink LOTS & LOTS of water the night before the test .
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MrsRbk
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
Oh Jamie, I'm so sorry you went through that this morning. I hope you're feeling better now!
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| Posted 8/9/08 11:35 AM |
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wannabemom
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
ugh that's scary 
I don't know what the protocol is after such an averse reaction, but if it were me, I'd rather be treated for GD than go through such a scary experience again!
(I have GD, and at least for me, it really isn't THAT bad... just a tad of a nuissance to test and plot out your diet)
take it easy this weekend and drink lots of water
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| Posted 8/9/08 11:39 AM |
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Dani922
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
I'm sorry the test was so rough! I hope you're feeling better now!
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babyquestion
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
I'm sorry you had such a horrible experience! I hope you are feeling better and get things figured out soon!!
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Faithx2
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Goldi0218
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
OMG James I am so sorry. You must have been terribly frightened. Definitely major hugs later!!!!
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| Posted 8/9/08 12:15 PM |
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kimmie
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
The same thing happen to me but I got one hours worth, then I vomited and felt the same way you did! Dont worry it was just too much sugar for your body to digest...
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CkGm
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
How terrifying! I am glad you are ok
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pickles16
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
How awful!!! Get some rest and feel better!!!!
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
My experience with the one hour test was similar but not as extreme. I had the drink and at about 1/2 hour I felt terrible. I felt dizzy and faint and my heart started to race as it sometimes did during my pregnancy. I sat through it but there were times when I was going to tell someone else in the waiting room to help me. Then I passed the one hour with flying colors, not even marginally. My DH thinks it is because my blood sugar went way up with the drink and my body rushed to to bring it down to normal. In a way, he thinks it was a healthy response to what the test put me through.
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| Posted 8/9/08 2:53 PM |
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mcl916
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
Oh that sounds terrible, I'm so sorry you had to go through all of that. Hopefully they figure out another way to check you and I hope you're feeling better.
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2BEANS
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Re: I couldn't finish my three hour Glucose test...
How scary!!! THank God that man asked you if you were okay. I hope your feeling better now!
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