HEALTH UPDATES...LEXAPRO?

2019-03-13 · YouTube · Foodie Beauty · 6 min

Chantal checks in with viewers after a long, tiring day. She describes feeling unwell after menstruating, adjusting her gym routine to two rest days (Wednesday and Saturday), and shares results from a GP visit: an A1C of 6.1 (pre-diabetic range), elevated triglycerides and cholesterol, and low HDL. Her GP started her on Lexapro, referred her to psychiatry and an outpatient eating-disorder clinic, and advised a whole-foods diet while avoiding fatty, fried foods. She reports feeling very tired after taking Lexapro and going to a movie with a friend, and says she'll try to get better and post another video soon.

Video guide

  1. 0:07 — Intro / quick check-in
  2. 0:13 — Recent illness and period pain
  3. 0:33 — Gym routine change (rest days)
  4. 1:33 — GP visit and blood tests
  5. 2:20 — Lab results: A1C, lipids, and diagnoses
  6. 2:45 — New medication (Lexapro) and referrals
  7. 3:14 — Diet advice from GP (whole foods, avoid fried/fatty foods)
  8. 4:06 — Starting Lexapro: drowsiness, movie outing
  9. 5:31 — Fatigue and closing remarks

People, places, food, and other named details

  • Person — Chantal: Primary speaker. Visited GP; reports A1C 6.1 (pre-diabetic), high triglycerides and cholesterol, low 'good fats' (HDL). Started on Lexapro; referred to psychiatry and an outpatient eating-disorder clinic. Adjusting gym routine and experiencing significant fatigue.
  • Person — Pete: Friend who accompanied Chantal to see Captain Marvel; mentioned when she describes being too tired to drive him afterward.

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