tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post115591794340753589..comments2024-03-11T05:40:04.695-06:00Comments on Scott's Diabetes Blog: Update & Random StuffScott K. Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1156452034085682792006-08-24T14:40:00.000-06:002006-08-24T14:40:00.000-06:00Scott,I am glad to hear you are back on the meds a...Scott,<BR/>I am glad to hear you are back on the meds and hopefully on the road to "happy brain"!!!!<BR/>I am so jealous of the kayak trip. Not many fun places to kyak around here however I am not too far away from where you are, maybe I will try kayaking.<BR/>Thanks for the comment on my blog!<BR/>I could kick myself over my A1C from yesterday. I feel like a fool. I knew it would be up a little Flmgodoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10552638885168223394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1156194395693177212006-08-21T15:06:00.000-06:002006-08-21T15:06:00.000-06:00Hi Scott, Just a lurker here who hasn't officially...Hi Scott, <BR/><BR/>Just a lurker here who hasn't officially signed up. I also wanted to thank you for your great posts. My 9 yo daughter has type 1 and I'm always concerned about her emotional health. Your blog gives me insight into some of those aspects.<BR/><BR/>I also wanted to mention that almonds and avocados are good for bringing up your HDL's (the good cholesteral). Don't eat too manyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1156187355708185792006-08-21T13:09:00.000-06:002006-08-21T13:09:00.000-06:00Thanks everyone!MN - I didn't have any symptoms of...Thanks everyone!<BR/><BR/>MN - I didn't have any symptoms of that type of thing - just the restless legs. And it wasn't enough to make me go in anywhere. It was just frustrating and annoying. <BR/><BR/>I wonder if you would have the same thing happen if you gradually reduced your dosage rather than stop cold turkey? Hmmm.Scott K. Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06601851114190791084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1156177286173065802006-08-21T10:21:00.000-06:002006-08-21T10:21:00.000-06:00Sounds like things are looking up. I think you wi...Sounds like things are looking up. I think you will start a new fashion trend with the hat. :o)<BR/>As far as the books, I really believe what speaks to one person in one way will be different to another. Kind of like when you read the same scripture at a different point in your life, it takes on a whole new a-ha moment. Hang in there and keep searchin', we are all in this with you, all the Vivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00276484548667354919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1156012337096813342006-08-19T12:32:00.000-06:002006-08-19T12:32:00.000-06:00Nice pic scott Love that hat .... the restless leg...Nice pic scott Love that hat .... the restless leg thing is the electuric thing I was talking about and with in 2 day sof taking my meds I notice the difference... hope it is that soon for you ... does where yo order you meds have atomatic delivery I do that for my pump supplies and it helps so much cuz I too forget when I need to order? chin up (((hug)))Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10148339013263096171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1155996192562240882006-08-19T08:03:00.000-06:002006-08-19T08:03:00.000-06:00Hi, Scott. So glad you're back on your "brain med...Hi, Scott. So glad you're back on your "brain meds." I've been through the withdrawal process and it's NOT pretty. <BR/><BR/>I have to echo the others on steamed broccoli -- garlic salt is also a nice addition. <BR/><BR/>And, if you have a craving for dessert but are trying to be good, frozen berries, honey, yogurt, a banana and milk whirled through the blender is a delicious snack. This Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08626200558614529328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1155990821546920482006-08-19T06:33:00.000-06:002006-08-19T06:33:00.000-06:00Scott, glad to hear you are doing well, though you...Scott, glad to hear you are doing well, though you do need your sleep, now. ;)<BR/><BR/>Who could argue with an approach that stresses balance. Please let me know if you can find the balance, dude. I am contantly searching to find that in all aspects of my own life.<BR/><BR/>Kayaking looks aweseome! I went canoeing down the New River in Western NC, which is I think the only river that flows Johnboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616286847335034637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1155940780626133932006-08-18T16:39:00.000-06:002006-08-18T16:39:00.000-06:00Scott,1) good to hear you're doing better2) did yo...Scott,<BR/>1) good to hear you're doing better<BR/>2) did you have any physical symptoms when you were not taking the med? There is something called "SSRI Discontinuance Syndrome" which I have gotten each time I tried to get off the Cymbalta. It even took me to the ER - the main physical symptoms for me were a constant low-level dizziness and these sudden violent stabs of vertigo -beginning Minnesota Nicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02170043587010711783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1155929531050398532006-08-18T13:32:00.000-06:002006-08-18T13:32:00.000-06:00Hey Scott,I'm with Kevin, steamed veggies are actu...Hey Scott,<BR/><BR/>I'm with Kevin, steamed veggies are actually pretty tasty. Broccoli and cauliflower are two of my favorites, and asparagus sauteed with a little olive oil is delicious! <BR/><BR/>My two cents on diet: balance is key! Think of the mindset "what should I fit into my diet this week?" instead of "what must I avoid?" That way you don't feel like you're depriving yourself. Trying toKelseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158609377041501796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1155925095271867132006-08-18T12:18:00.000-06:002006-08-18T12:18:00.000-06:00Hey!That looks like a nice kayaking trip. I did a...Hey!<BR/><BR/>That looks like a nice kayaking trip. I did a weekend camping/canoe trip once, but my wife (before she was my wife) and I flipped our canoe and soaked EVERYTHING we had with us, except (thankfully) for our sleeping bags, which we had in trash bags. Sounds like you had a much smoother time than we did!<BR/><BR/>And on the veggie front: I used to not eat many veggies. I grew up in Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06896184498657223994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1155924752565613992006-08-18T12:12:00.000-06:002006-08-18T12:12:00.000-06:00ScottI'm so glad that your meds arrived - I hope y...Scott<BR/><BR/>I'm <I>so glad</I> that your meds arrived - I hope you'll see fast improvement.<BR/><BR/>I don't remember if you're on Symlin on not. If not, you may want to read my <A HREF="http://www.bernardfarrell.com/blog/2006/08/symlin-what-ive-found-out-so-far.html" REL="nofollow">blog entry</A> about it. For me, it's been great at providing me with a feeling of being full, which really Bernardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14936264471078732019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9841045.post-1155920333742139622006-08-18T10:58:00.000-06:002006-08-18T10:58:00.000-06:00*smirking*I forgot to take my lexapro once (when I...*smirking*<BR/><BR/>I forgot to take my lexapro once (when I was on it)...Probably 6 days in a row. Didn't remember until I was bawling my brains out watching "Follow that Bird" (a Seaseme Street movie). It wasn't pretty. Hope the meds kick back in soon.floreksahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826898233141738110noreply@blogger.com