I am a 41 year old female. I am 5'2" and weigh approximately 196 pounds. (I realize I am overweight, however, I have been unable to lose weight for some reason). About three and half months ago, I was hospitalized due to chest pain and difficulty breathing. I have been diagnosed with type II diabetes for 6 years now. I was diagnosed with high cholesterol and high tryglicerides at the same time. I was diagnosed with hypertension, depression and anxiety about 2 years ago. I have been on multiple medications for diabetes from oral to insulin (for a short period of time i.e., 1 year), as well, I have been on multiple medications to treat the high cholesterol, high tryglicerides hypertension and depression. Due these complications, I had to leave my job.
My current medical regime is Actos, Metformin, Avalide, Lipitor, Lexapro and Lorazepam (prn).
At the time I was hospitalized, I was diagnosed with low potassium levels. I had a stress test completed as well as some sort of nuclear medicine test to examine my heart (sorry, I don't know the type of test, I just know it had something to do with radioactive dye). These tests were all normal. Since this time, I have been sick off and on. It is beginning to cause serious problems in my life to where I am not finding answers to the causes of the symptoms I am having.
Recently, I was extremely ill and am currently not feeling much better. I have had a poor appetite, nausea, some diarrhea, extreme fatigue, hot and cold sweats, blurry vision, dizziness, deleria, anxiety, poor response to stress levels, lethargy, extreme pain in my legs and feet, numbness and tingling in my arms and hands I went to my physician and he had know explanation for why my blood sugar levels were high, my blood pressure was elevated despite taking medications. He sent me to the emergency room for iv fluids. Prior to becoming ill most recently, I was retaining water badly. I assumed this was bloating from my pending menstrual cycle. When I went to the emergency room, I was given iv fluids and potassium again. My blood sugar levels have been over 200 and at times beyond 275, despite my poor appetite and at times inability to eat due to nausea. My blood pressure has been elevated despite the use of medications to treat the conditions. I was referred to see an endocrinologist and at this time, paperwork for my referral has to be reviewed to determine if I can be seen by the endocrinologist (as I only have a low income type medical insurance for use at the local university/community hospital).
My question is, what would cause the above symptoms to include the low potassium levels, higher blodd pressure and high blood sugar levels?
Please help someone, I am so frustrated and exhausted with the lack of answers. Anyone that can help or give me some answers would be greatly appreciated.
Prissy825