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I'm terrified (NTR) - T&P please
This morning, MH had a third episode of what I can only describe as "bizarre behavior." A few weeks ago, he had a grand mal seizure at work and spent 24 hours in the hospital only to be told it was most likely caused by a drastic dip in blood sugar (he is Type 1 diabetic). Since then, these three episodes have occurred where he just doesn't make sense, says things that don't make sense, chews on his bottom lip; he even got unexpectedly very angry - like just flew completely off the handle - during one (for no reason). He doesn't remember what he says or did after the fact. All three have occurred right after waking in the morning. He has a dr. appt tomorrow and will hopefully get a neurologist referral. I know Dr. Google is bad in these situations but based on what I'm reading, I think he could have epilepsy. That means they'll pull his driver's license... and more medication on top of his insulin. How is he going to get to work? How will meds affect his diabetes? What if my boys get one or both of his illnesses? We are in the process of moving to a real house and shortselling the condo I bought prior to us being together so I'm getting ready to tank my credit as it is. I just don't know how much I can take here. Any T&P you could spare for our family would be greatly appreciated - thanks so much!
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Re: I'm terrified (NTR) - T&P please
Wow - yikes! I have nothing helpful here, but I would stay away from Dr. Google for now. I hope you have some answers soon. Hugs!
I'm so sorry you are going through this--how scary!!!!
Has he had his thyroid checked? My uncle had some weird stuff like that and it ends up his thyroid was waaaaaaayyyy out of wack--meds fixed it.
Please keep up posted and I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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T&P for you and your family.
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My DH is a type 1 as well and he has had seizures (plus everything you described) in the past due because the insulin he was using just wasn't working right for him. Now he is taking a combo of Lantus and Humalog and the seizures (knock on wood) plus mood swings have disappear. Step away from Dr. Google. It sounds like to me they might just need to reevaluate his insulin
BTW - most DH problems happened happened in the morning and that is why he is on Lantus.
ps anger and low blood sugar go hand in hand
This varies by state, but often it's the actual seizure that calls for the pulling of the license, not a diagnosis of epilepsy. When DH had a seizure out of the blue (no underlying health problems) he was restricted from driving for 3 months (if he had another seizure, the clock would have reset). We do not live in FL, so I don't know what your requirements are there. DH does not have epilepsy, just an abnormal EEG showing a forced seizure condition. Is your DH on anti seizure meds? While DH adjusted to his there were some very intense mood swings and weirdo behavior. If so, that could explain the episodes. But in any case-make sure you are on the right side of the law re: the driving thing currently.
Interesting... Lantus and Humalog is exactly what MH takes! He's been on those for a couple of years now. Initially they attributed the grand mal seizure to low blood sugar even though when the paramedics arrived his sugar was over 200. That said, it definitely still could be his diabetes for sure. I use Google to prepare myself mentally for worst case scenario and get a general idea of different things it could be. I also think he could have a sleep disorder of some kind. So many variables. He goes to the doctor today and he's insisting on the neuro consult. Also he meets with a new endocrinologist within the next 2 weeks - that was scheduled after his seizure a few weeks back. Hopefully we'll get some answers and it will be something fixable/manageable.