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Cushings? I’m a mystery!

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@carbcounter

Hello! Thanks for the response! They didn’t test my A1c, but I believe my glucose came back as a 94. I wouldn’t say my diet is the best but I have really cracked down at my highest weight two months ago. I was 274 pounds. I am now down to 254. That is strictly from calorie counting and setting myself on a calorie deficit. I have extremely bad health anxiety and when I get stressed, I start eating in a matter of about 6 months I went from 234 pounds to 274. I’m getting about as much exercises as I can at this point being a full-time student and trying to prepare to either go to medical school or pharmacy school. The only problem I have with walking, especially outside is I didn’t mention this. I have a super bad heat intolerance like I mean literally I get so dizzy that I feel like my whole head is just spinning around on top of my head and I’m swaying from inside the side. So instead of taking walks around the neighborhood, I try to walk my wraparound porch at our house to equal up about a mile.

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@chrisfd
A blood glucose of 94 is pretty good, even excellent if you did not fast first, so that sounds like good news.

If you live where the weather is not conducive to walking I understand. You may wear out that wraparound porch! Can't you sign up for a 1 unit gym class of some kind, hopefully in a nice air-conditioned gym?

The rest you should of course review with your doctors.
Best wishes.

@chrisfd
Do you have eczema? The fact that you have severe heat intolerance sort of screams a hormonal imbalance, hyperthyroidism ( usually lose weight in this case though), cardiovascular issue, medication issue or possibly the eczema/ autoimmune problem. Research your symptoms further, keep a health journal and exercise in a controlled environment right now. Try dissolving 1/2 Tbsp of good quality unflavored gelatin in your coffee or tea in the morning. The protein won't hurt you and if it's a Cortisol issue, you should feel some improvement after 3 weeks. If so, tell your Endocrinologist.