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One thing after another

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brileo Fri 27-Aug-21 15:48:07

I have been suffering one minor illness after another, to the extent that I have considered suicide.
My Husband is amazing with me, don't know where he gets his patience from.
At the moment I have Diabetes t 2, with neuropathy, IBS severe sweating, depression, and an undiagnosed shaking of hands and head. I have recently had a Very severe dose of thrush which required 6 Doctor visits, now have a stomach bug.
Someone please tell me what I can do, I am 70 and have had problems all of my life.

Grandmabatty Fri 27-Aug-21 15:56:35

You need to tell your doctor how you feel. Not the physical ailments but your emotional state. I'm sorry to hear how badly you are, but this is an anonymous forum and we can't physically help you. Perhaps anti depressants might help. Or talk to the Samaritans if you have suicidal thoughts. There are websites that might help with advice to lift your mood. Take care.?

ninathenana Fri 27-Aug-21 16:00:18

The thrush could be caused by your T2 not being properly controlled. I assumed your Dr has checked this.
I empathise with the neuropathy. Are you taking Metformin ? They can cause stomach problems, I had to get an alternative.
Maybe ask to be referred to a diabetes specialist. Good luck.

Lenny Fri 27-Aug-21 16:04:16

So sorry to hear you are suffering so much.Your husband is amazing because he loves you and probably hates seeing you like this.I can only suggest another trip to the doctors to see if anti depressants work and if you are on them already then sometimes they need to be changed.The shaking might also be stressed related and I know that the anti anxiety tablets I take have really helped.Keep strong,I hope things improve for you

AGAA4 Fri 27-Aug-21 16:23:21

It is no wonder you feel depressed with all that going on brileo. Lots of illnesses one after another would bring most people down.
As others have said you need to see your doctor and tell him what you have told us. I hope you feel better soon ?

BlueBelle Fri 27-Aug-21 16:44:16

I won’t be any medical help but wanted you to know I had read your post and really feel for you, when you have one thing after another it gets your whole being down
Do you have a diabetic nurse at your surgery I know my friend has had enormous help and wonderful attention from hers and if diabetes gets out of control other things can kick in
Was the thrush brought on by medication (antibiotics) or maybe the diabetes
Could the neuropathy be causing the shaking ?
It sounds as if all your symptoms could be linked one way or another and they in turn will the cause the depression and hopelessness
Big applause for that husband give him a big cuddle
If you don’t feel your doctor is doing enough do ask for a second opinion and keep talking you can get through this life is precious

nadateturbe Sat 28-Aug-21 02:47:36

Life is so unfair isn't it? Some folk have quite healthy bodies and some of us have always something going wrong! I think you need to tell your doctor how you are feeling and perhaps get help to cope with continually being ill. You are obviously very depressed about it. flowers

brileo Thu 02-Sept-21 12:29:01

Thanks to all who replied

Luckygirl Thu 02-Sept-21 12:35:12

What a heavy load you are carrying - I send all sympathy.
Please talk to GP about how depressed you feel. flowers