Follow
Share
Read More
Find Care & Housing
Gold idea, Llama. I am also thinking that the Holter we be a good idea-- it should show what's happening" in the moment". There are also multiple day EEGs, which have to be done "in house" as an inpatient, but that might reveal something.

I can't help thinking that perhaps they aren't taking this quite as seriously as they might if you were a guy...
(4)
Report

Barb: Thank you for that link on presyncope. I am familiar with that particular link. Yes, I have seen my cardiologist twice as of recent. I had just requested and received my third carotid artery ultrasound. My PC doctor mentioned yesterday about some patients having to wear a Holter monitor for presyncope yet neither my cardiologist or my neurologist has mentioned this. I will have to press them about it.
(1)
Report

Llama, good article on presyncope: https://www.healthline.com/health/presyncope#diagnosis

Have you been checked out by a cardiologist? One friend who had this was discovered to need some heart-related procedure, don't recall what.
(1)
Report

early: So sorry that physicians did not help you for such a lengthy period of time. You must be a VERY strong individual. Hope you get help from Mass Gen. A friend of mine just went there for cardiac stent placement and he is a retired EMT.
(1)
Report

Send: No, I do not have IBS. Yes, I eat many small meals. It is a real conundrum. I do not consume alcohol. I have increased my intake of water dramatically. Thank you for your suggestions. This is challenging and tonight after eating well, I felt weak and even had to take a snack into my bathroom while I bathed. Ridiculous!
(2)
Report

OB: I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest condolences.
(1)
Report

Yes, then my problem will be injuring myself staggering to the bathroom.😆
(4)
Report

Lol@ Willie 😂🤣😁
(2)
Report

My prescription for the itching is wine with dinner, followed by several cocktails, then a hot toddy at bed time. It won't stop the itch but by then you'll probably be too hammered to notice 🤣🍷🍺🍹🍸
(7)
Report

Didn't the CMA tell doctors to get their butts back to the office?

Or maybe that was just the OMA 🤔....
Ah yes, that was the OMA and the Ontario Chief Medical Officer of Health
(2)
Report

Sigh.................
(3)
Report

Our doctors have never stopped seeing patients and adviced against the jab.

Doesn't make any sense to not want bodies in the office if they have confidence in the jab.

Not being against what others choose for themselves. Just don't personally have any confidence in an ever shifting solution, especially when I hear of situations that herd immunity has been reached without one jab, speaking of the Amish communities.
(2)
Report

I hope the itching just goes away!

Then the diagnosis will have been, you had the heebie jeebies.

Thanks for answering me Gershun!
(2)
Report

Answering your question Send: Yes, still itching.........not as badly but yes, it's still not gone completely.

I don't go in to see my doc till the 18th. I scheduled an in-person visit this time and the receptionist seemed very put out by this. Don't know why.......I'm double vaccinated and all that. Maybe doctors are getting lazy. I could just discuss my itching over the phone but I have a couple of suspicious moles. At least I think they are moles. But I want him to look at them. If she had suggested I take pics of them and send them to them or video chat and show them I would have probably hung up. I mean, come on!

I hate it when I have a problem and I have to wait two weeks to see a doc cause one of two things happens. The problem gets worse and I go to emergency or it stops altogether. If it stops great but then I never know what it was or get any kind of definitive answers.
(3)
Report

I'm sorry for your loss Outerbanks! HUGS!
(2)
Report

My most sincere condolences Outerbanks.
(2)
Report

OB, I am so sorry for your loss.

May The Lord give you strength and grieving mercies for this new season in your life.
(3)
Report

OB, so sorry for the loss of your dad.
(2)
Report

Polar, I’m doing fine. Probably will all hit me later.
(3)
Report

Outerbanks,
Sorry for your loss of your Father.
(3)
Report

Outerbanks- so sorry for your loss. How are you doing/feeling?
(2)
Report

((((((hugs)))))) outerbanks. My deepest condolences. I am so glad he went peacefully, Wishing you peace and good memories.
(3)
Report

Dad died last night. Said a few words and was gone. Very peaceful. He did not want a funeral so burial will be this afternoon.
(8)
Report

Llamalover,
Do you have IBS?
Depending on the cause of your presyncope, one of the treatments is
changing your diet, which may mean consuming more salt or potassium, eating smaller meals more frequently, drinking more fluids, or avoiding caffeine and alcohol.

Beatty,
That is not weird, it is a good explanation for a reason why someone could be itching. Maybe someone could start a whole new thread on the topic of itching. I have looked here on the forum, so many causes-some are neurological, interesting. The topic needs an update.

Gershun,
Have you found a cause yet? Are you still itching?
(2)
Report

I have shopped on Amazon, but never swam in the Amazon.
(3)
Report

OB, one of my Grandparent's chose when to stop eating. Calm, peaceful, natural 🕊️

Warm thoughts to you.
(2)
Report

I had itchy skin when my blood sugars were at 'high end of normal range'. Prob just me being weird - just a thought.
(5)
Report

Hello Llama, yes it has been over twenty years with the itching since Peru. What is one to do when the doctors seem to think it is not a problem. Some said it was dry skin. Thanks to all of you that offered sound advice I am doing more research and looking for a good dermatologist that will take my problem seriously. I am thinking of Mass General Hospital in Boston Mass.
(1)
Report

golden: Thank you so much.
(1)
Report

EB - I hope you get to the cause of this itching and get something for it.

Outerbanks -my prayers are with you and your dad. My mother lived only a few days after she stopped eating and went very peacefully. I am glad your dad is in no pain and his anxiety is treated. Take care.

llama - hope your various doctors come up with a diagnosis and treatment for this condition.
(5)
Report

Start a Discussion
Subscribe to
Our Newsletter