Look out world, here comes sobriety...

[TiNi]

I'm gonna make sure he goes and talks to a doc. He's got me worried. 

i'm worried too and i'm not his GF hopefully it's nothing

it's important to take care of ourselves... we have only one body to live in...

i shouldn't talk though... i think i need glasses, but am avoiding going to the eye dr.  

[Howie]

I was going to mention diabetes, but assuming Mother knows a lot more about people mechanics than I do I decided not to.  But hey, the test is no big deal.  And, yeah, go see the doctor!

[Oldfisti]

You need a new avatar 

Done.                                 

Tough to see so I'll prolly have to change it soon.   Me likey though. 

[Capo]

  Your an allright guy 

[herm]

mother, you need to move to the city. all that clean air is making you sick.
i recommend LA...

[swampduc]

Sorry to hear about a major recreational channel going south. That always sucks.

Anything that you consume regularly has the danger of becoming an allergy. The body reacts to the allergen, booze, and you feel like crap. You have two choices with a food allergy:

Stop consuming the allergen  or
Stop consuming the allergen until the body calms down, then go for it again, and hope that the sensitivity is gone.

The blood sugar thing should be checked out, I like the home kits myself. I would do a home glucose tolerance test and check yourself hourly for 6 hours. It may take that long for the pancreas to go ka-blooey! (BS spike)

Not doing booze has some benefits, such as never having to worry about DUI's, [moto] blackouts,          blurtouts,    and reduced bellyfat. Clearly, you already know that.

Mother doesn't need booze to be Mother, either. You are doing great judging by your recent posts. 

If you're going to do a glucose tolerance test, you'll need a sugar challenge, like about 100g of glucose. 

I'm gonna make sure he goes and talks to a doc. He's got me worried. 

Good on you, JBub 

[somegirl]

Done.                                 

Tough to see so I'll prolly have to change it soon.   Me likey though. 

Here's a version for you that's a little easier to read.

[cyrus buelton]

Isn't 130 (BP 130/82) a little high, for someone your age?

Not really.

It really could depend on what he ate prior to taking the reading, etc.

Consistent reading of the Systolic of 130 is high normal, but not too alarming.

When you reach 140, you are considered to have high blood pressure and should probably see a Cardiologist and work on your diet along with some medication.

His Diastolic is only two clicks above high normal, so not alarming at all.


But even a bigger factor of blood pressure, regardless of age........


genetics. Huge factor.

You mean eat some Tums or Rolaids or something?  I've gotta try that, I like me some vino ~

JM

Zantac 75 is a good choice

[Oldfisti]

Here's a version for you that's a little easier to read.

Done.    Thank you!   

[Mother]

Doc I talked to says I have risk factors for diabetes but don't have symptoms to warrant an A1C unless I want to simply for peace of mind

He did mention getting tested to rule out an alcohol allergy


<deep sigh>


Oh well, it was a good run

I guess I have to embrace the dark side and become one of those health freaks

[Popeye the Sailor]

Hrm. Lake Ontario is boiling.

[Mother]

Hrm. Lake Ontario is boiling.

Huh?

<shakes head>

Rocket scientists...

[jdubbs32584]

Doc I talked to says I have risk factors for diabetes but don't have symptoms to warrant an A1C unless I want to simply for peace of mind

He did mention getting tested to rule out an alcohol allergy


<deep sigh>


Oh well, it was a good run

I guess I have to embrace the dark side and become one of those health freaks

So are you gonna get tested hon for the allergy and the diabetes?


And yes, you're going to become a health freak. I need to keep you around to amuse me for a good long time. 

[Mother]

Some people are more sensitive to the effects of alcohol than are others. However, this doesn't mean you have an alcohol allergy.

A true food allergy involves your immune system. In such cases, your immune system mistakenly identifies a specific food or a component of that food as a harmful substance. Your immune system triggers certain cells to produce immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies to fight the "enemy" food or food component. Signs and symptoms of food allergy include tingling in the mouth, hives, breathing difficulties, and swelling of your lips, tongue or throat.

An alcohol allergy would be very uncommon. However, you could be allergic to other ingredients in an alcoholic beverage, such as wheat or sulfur dioxide, a preservative. There are also substances in some alcohol beverages such as wine that can cause flushing or even rashes.

Still, it's more likely that you have an alcohol intolerance â€" which means you are more sensitive to the normal effects of alcohol. Alcohol can cause a variety of immediate adverse effects on the body, including headache, rapid heartbeat, nausea or vomiting, heartburn, abdominal pain, nasal congestion, or warm, red, itchy skin.

Many people of Asian descent experience an unusual flushing reaction after drinking alcohol â€" even in very small amounts. This is caused by a genetic disorder in which the body is unable to break down alcohol completely. Some research suggests that people who experience alcohol flush reaction may be at increased risk of alcohol-related conditions, such as cancer of the esophagus and liver disease.

The only solution to all of these problems is to avoid alcohol.


-from the mayo clinic

well shit, i do all that

[herm]

Doc I talked to says I have risk factors for diabetes but don't have symptoms to warrant an A1C unless I want to simply for peace of mind

He did mention getting tested to rule out an alcohol allergy


<deep sigh>


Oh well, it was a good run

I guess I have to embrace the dark side and become one of those health freaks

you can stay in (very good) shape and continue to debauch yourself ya know...