Dave Yehudah

"David Yehudah" wrote in message
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Hi, All
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. It's not nice to ignore one's
friends. My only excuse is that I have been fighting ill health and
trying to lead a normal life at the same time. Between housekeeping,
keeping our vehicles running, and trying to redecorate our house, I
haven't had time for anything else. I have type 2 diabetes (which has
required constant care lately), congestive heart failure (which is
patiently waiting its turn to give me fits, again), hemochromatosis
(which requires weekly phlebotomy), peripheral neuropathy (which means I
can't feel my feet except for the constant pain of damaged nerve endings
screaming in agony), and chronic atrial fibrillation (which is no fun,
neither). All my major organs are supersaturated with iron and could
shut down at any time. Help! I need a hug!
Despite all that I am still basically cheerful. They finally put me on
insulin after my begging them for the past year or more. They said the
pills I was taking would take care of it. I called the nurse one day
about three weeks ago and asked her what it meant when my glucosometer
said "High." She said tell it "Hi" back. I said, "No, you don't
understand. The meter part says "H-i-g-h" on the screen." She then said
that meant my blood sugar was over 600 (normal is 80 - 120) and to get
my butt to the emergency room. There they gave me insulin and held me
for observation. That happened on nearly a daily basis for about two
weeks. They finally broke down and put me on insulin. How do you spell
relief? :-) For me it was blood sugar under 200 for the first time in
over a year. As soon as I get the dosage correct, it should stay right
around 100 - 120.
I'm about ready for knee replacement, too, but I doubt it'll happen.
When I was diagnosed with a crushed disc a few years ago, they said I
needed back surgery, then, but because of my heart condition I probably
wouldn't survive. Between the heart, knee, and back problems, Patty gets
lots of exercise pushing me around in a wheelchair. It doesn't happen
often enough to warrant a motorized chair.
But I'm still alive, my mind is pretty clear most of the time, and I
have Patty to annoy. She says I keep her around for entertainment value.
:-)
Thanks for caring; that was quite an outpouring of sympathy.
Cheers,
Dave

{{{{{{{{{{{ Dave and Patty }}}}}}}}}}}} If you won't be embarrassed by a
guy hug, I won't be neither.
Please take care of yourself and get better soon.
Sam

"David Yehudah" wrote
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. It's not nice to ignore one's
friends. My only excuse is that I have been fighting ill health and
trying to lead a normal life at the same time. Between housekeeping,
keeping our vehicles running, and trying to redecorate our house, I
haven't had time for anything else. I have type 2 diabetes (which has
required constant care lately), congestive heart failure (which is
patiently waiting its turn to give me fits, again), hemochromatosis
(which requires weekly phlebotomy), peripheral neuropathy (which means I
can't feel my feet except for the constant pain of damaged nerve endings
screaming in agony), and chronic atrial fibrillation (which is no fun,
neither). All my major organs are supersaturated with iron and could
shut down at any time. Help! I need a hug!

{{David}} Purrs from the cats and vibes of sympathy from another diabetic
(type I) and neuropathy-sufferer. Hang in there!

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peripheral neuropathy (which means I can't feel my feet except for the
constant pain of damaged nerve endings screaming in agony),

Hi Dave,

Have the drs. tried capsacin therapy on your legs and feet? It has given
people back their ability to walk free of pain. I don't know if the capsacin
that you can buy over the counter would help much, as the dosage they use is
much higher.

Hope you feel better soon!
Patti
(who's better half's name is also Dave!)

Sorry to hear about all the health issues.

Sending Purrs, prauers, and {{{hugs}}} for better health in the future

On Mon, 15 Mar 2004 15:49:50 -0800, David Yehudah
wrote:

Hi, All
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. It's not nice to ignore one's
friends. My only excuse is that I have been fighting ill health and
trying to lead a normal life at the same time. Between housekeeping,
keeping our vehicles running, and trying to redecorate our house, I
haven't had time for anything else. I have type 2 diabetes (which has
required constant care lately), congestive heart failure (which is
patiently waiting its turn to give me fits, again), hemochromatosis
(which requires weekly phlebotomy), peripheral neuropathy (which means I
can't feel my feet except for the constant pain of damaged nerve endings
screaming in agony), and chronic atrial fibrillation (which is no fun,
neither). All my major organs are supersaturated with iron and could
shut down at any time. Help! I need a hug!
Despite all that I am still basically cheerful. They finally put me on
insulin after my begging them for the past year or more. They said the
pills I was taking would take care of it. I called the nurse one day
about three weeks ago and asked her what it meant when my glucosometer
said "High." She said tell it "Hi" back. I said, "No, you don't
understand. The meter part says "H-i-g-h" on the screen." She then said
that meant my blood sugar was over 600 (normal is 80 - 120) and to get
my butt to the emergency room. There they gave me insulin and held me
for observation. That happened on nearly a daily basis for about two
weeks. They finally broke down and put me on insulin. How do you spell
relief? :-) For me it was blood sugar under 200 for the first time in
over a year. As soon as I get the dosage correct, it should stay right
around 100 - 120.
I'm about ready for knee replacement, too, but I doubt it'll happen.
When I was diagnosed with a crushed disc a few years ago, they said I
needed back surgery, then, but because of my heart condition I probably
wouldn't survive. Between the heart, knee, and back problems, Patty gets
lots of exercise pushing me around in a wheelchair. It doesn't happen
often enough to warrant a motorized chair.
But I'm still alive, my mind is pretty clear most of the time, and I
have Patty to annoy. She says I keep her around for entertainment value. :-)
Thanks for caring; that was quite an outpouring of sympathy.
Cheers,
Dave

JP Hobbs wrote:

Dave, many Purrs fromWilson and me to get that diabetes
under control and start feeling better, I too have type two,
also angina and my lovely *ugh* knee replacements
aren't we the lucky ones, Hugs for comfort Jean

Yoj wrote in message
news
He has both diabetes and a serious heart condition.

--
Joy

Life is what happens to you while you are planning to do something else.


"Hopitus2" wrote in message
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I bet Dave's health problems are related to his diabetes. He never

said he

had it (not that I noticed, anyway) but one of his last posts here

stated in

a kind of worried way that he could no longer feel his feet.....I

could

relate to that, I have type 2 myself and that foot numbness comes and

goes

with it. Big Evil 3 purrs for his quick recovery (there's no cure; it

can

only be dealt with as you go along) and return to rpca. Intense

meatloaf

meditations too, the feet is the least of it.



"Sherry " wrote in message
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: Hi, Joy
: Thanks for your concern. I've been having some health problems

lately;

: I didn't realize I was neglecting my friends, but I've just had too

much

: on my mind. I'll get back later. Tell everyone 'Hi' for me.
: Cheers,
: Dave
:
: I was also missing Dave. Thanks for checking with him & posting. I

hope he

: bounces back soon.
:
: Sherry







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Hugs by the fur full. Hope you are feeling better soon. Any one of your
ailments is no fun, all of them combined must really be a pain. You have
been missed and many healing thoughts and doggie moans and groans headed
your and Patty's way. Can't forget Patty.

Diane

David Yehudah wrote in message ...
Hi, All
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. It's not nice to ignore one's
friends. My only excuse is that I have been fighting ill health and
trying to lead a normal life at the same time.

(big snip here)

Cheers,
Dave



I am glad to see you posting, but please do take care of yourself. I
am glad that the situation with treating your diabetes has improved.
I do hope your health problems ease up on you; we will be sending
loads of purrs your way.

------
Krista

"David Yehudah" wrote in message
...
Hi, All
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. It's not nice to ignore one's
friends. My only excuse is that I have been fighting ill health and
trying to lead a normal life at the same time. Between housekeeping,
keeping our vehicles running, and trying to redecorate our house, I
haven't had time for anything else. I have type 2 diabetes (which has
required constant care lately), congestive heart failure (which is
patiently waiting its turn to give me fits, again), hemochromatosis
(which requires weekly phlebotomy), peripheral neuropathy (which means I
can't feel my feet except for the constant pain of damaged nerve endings
screaming in agony), and chronic atrial fibrillation (which is no fun,
neither). All my major organs are supersaturated with iron and could
shut down at any time. Help! I need a hug!

snip

As many hugs as you and Patty can handle are being sent your way!

I'm glad they've finaly started to do something about your blood sugar (it
seems criminal that they'd just ignore that sort of thing for so long) and I
hoep that just having normal blood sugar will give your other ailments some
relief.

Much Purring and Wagging for you both.

Yowie

David Yehudah wrote:

[snip]

Dave, you're a testament to irrepressible good spirits. Or maybe
you're just contrary. In any case, I'm sorry to hear you're in
so much pain! What kind of doctors would let you keep having such
high blood sugar and not give you insulin?? Or was this an insurance
thing? Insurance companies are spawn of the devil. I'm glad you're
on the insulin now, anyway.

I think annoying Patty is what keeps you alive, Dave. It's because you
enjoy it so much! It's kind of like what they say about how spending
time with pets is good for the blood pressure. Keeps you healthy. So
does laughter, especially at your dear wife's expense.

Hugs,
Joyce

David Yehudah wrote in message
...
Hi, All
Sorry I haven't been around for a while. It's not nice to ignore one's
friends. My only excuse is that I have been fighting ill health and
trying to lead a normal life at the same time. Between housekeeping,
keeping our vehicles running, and trying to redecorate our house, I
haven't had time for anything else. I have type 2 diabetes (which has
required constant care lately), congestive heart failure (which is
patiently waiting its turn to give me fits, again), hemochromatosis
(which requires weekly phlebotomy), peripheral neuropathy (which means I
can't feel my feet except for the constant pain of damaged nerve endings
screaming in agony), and chronic atrial fibrillation (which is no fun,
neither). All my major organs are supersaturated with iron and could
shut down at any time. Help! I need a hug!

Dave, whenever you need a hug, just imagine a small, round, forty year old
Lancashire lass, with dimples and a big smile. That's me, and you can have a
hug whenever you need one.

Lots of love

Jeanette

Seanette Blaylock wrote
David Stevenson had some very interesting
things to say about Dave Yehudah:

Despite all that I am still basically cheerful. They finally put
me on insulin after my begging them for the past year or more. They
said the pills I was taking would take care of it. I called the nurse
one day about three weeks ago and asked her what it meant when my
glucosometer said "High." She said tell it "Hi" back. I said, "No, you
don't understand. The meter part says "H-i-g-h" on the screen." She
then said that meant my blood sugar was over 600 (normal is 80 - 120)
and to get my butt to the emergency room. There they gave me insulin
and held me for observation. That happened on nearly a daily basis for
about two weeks. They finally broke down and put me on insulin. How do
you spell relief? :-) For me it was blood sugar under 200 for the first
time in over a year. As soon as I get the dosage correct, it should
stay right around 100 - 120.

Interesting. I suppose the units in the USA must be different. My
blood sugar is too high if it goes over 10, and good would be 4 to 7. In
practice it has been averaging 10.5 recently which is hardly good news.
I have had difficulty getting travel insurance because of diabetes and
blood pressure.

Divide US units [mg/dl] by 18 to get your units [mmol/L], likewise
multiply yours by 18 to get US.

That makes sense: that means my "normal" is 72 to 126, near enough to
David's 80 to 120. I am not happy with my 189ish, and Dave seems to be
back to that ["under 200"]. As for his 600, if I read 33 on my meter I
would be straight into the nearest hospital, I can assure you.

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