anxiety

[huetson32]

Since failing my glucose test and waiting to hear
Results on the 3hr one my anxiety has sky rocketed.   I changed my eating habits drastically. Hardly any breads.. pastas.. aka carbs... and sugars.  I'm eating more baked and grilled chicken.. salads.. vegetables and pretty much cut out fruit.  Last 3 days my stools have been very very loose.  Is this normal?  I struggle with  symptoms that most ppl don't even notice.  I have a form of hypochondria I believe.   I'm off my lexapro for the pregnancy .. and deep inside I know I'm OK I just over think things which in turn gives me a higher pulse rate.. higher BP.. then my mind goes to thinking preclamsia... heart issues...etc its a never ending cycle. 8 weeks to gooooo

[huetson32]

Well I passed my 3 hour test with 3 out of 4 numbers good.  The doctor wants me to retake it in 4 weeks
  He also said stay away from sugars and carbs.  I'm quite relieved but still a little nervous

[csd1]

The loose stool can also be from your change in diet.

[Flickan]

As for the loose stool, I have had that problem while taking iron pills (go figure). I was told unless it is watery, don't stress. Mention it to your dr so they know but don't stress about it. I tend to over analyse everything myself til I talk to my dr. It doesn't do us any good.  Deep breaths when you start self diagnosing. It could still be nothing.

[huetson32]

Yes I'm changing my diet now.

[csd1]

I had to take the 3 hour test too. it came back fine. there are a lot of false positives with the first test and they err on the side of caution. Even if this one comes back high a lot can be controlled with diet.