Guest guest Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Rollwagen <kylerollwagen@...> wrote: > increased acth leads to increased cortisol i thought, assuming > adrenals are strong enough. but increased acth also increases > adreneline heh?, didnt know that.... Adrenaline fosters increase of ACTH, which then fosters cortisol if the adrenals are able to produce it. This is how the body handles stress. I'm not sure about the ACTH increasing adrenaline in turn though. Carol W. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 30, 2010 Report Share Posted July 30, 2010 Hello, Yes, I have had this since my mgb in 2002. My sister-in-law also experiences it. It is dumping syndrome--Dr. Rutledge talks of it in the Patient Manual. It can happen right away after whatever triggers it, or it can be delayed dumping--hours later. Mine can happen anywhere from 10 minutes after up to 3 hrs after eating the " offensive " food (usually simple carbs--first time it was after I drank lemonade, then ONE Reese's pb cup). My blood glucose will spike (up to 275) then plummet (down to 35) within a 20 minute timeframe. Then, even after my glucose is stabilized, I feel like I got hit by a truck. It is an awful feeling--exhausting. It is especially frustrating because doctors don't understand the pathophysiology & didn't want to believe that had just started AFTER my mgb. My OB/GYN (during my pregnancy in '05) went so far as to say I might have an adrenal tumor--which was ridiculous--because " pregnant women don't get hypoglycemic like this " . And there is nothing that your doctor will be able to do to make it stop--it's all in what you eat. So...what I've learned. Don't eat, and especially don't drink, simple carbohydrates--which are carbs that are in the closest form to sugar (sugary drinks, candy, alcohol, sweetened foods like applesauce). That would be a good place to start. Then, if you find that you're still having dumping, try to narrow down & figure out what is causing it. Some people have dumping from carbohydrates such as bread, rice, pasta. Make sure you're eating small, frequent meals. Also, make sure that you're not drinking with your meals--which will cause the food to move through your GI tract quicker--possibly causing dumping. Try keeping a diet journal so that you can try to correlate the foods with the symptoms. Also, if you need a glucometer--to check your blood su.gar--doctors' offices will often give you one (they get them free from the companies that make them) & show you how to use it. A friend of mine also got one free just by contacting the company (OneTouch Ultra Smart) via their website. Then when the testing supplies included in the kit run out, your doctor can write you a prescription for the strips & lancets. When you do have a hypoglycemic event, it is very important that you don't take too much sugar in order to bring your glucose back up. You know how diabetics are supposed to drink oj or eat hard candy to get their sugar up? Drink no more than 4 oz! If you do, your body will react in the same way that got you in trouble in the first place. After drinking the oj, you must have some protein intake in order to support your blood sugar. A protein shake works well--as it is easily absorbed. The more chewing that is involved with eating the food, the longer it is going to take for it to break down & be absorbed & start to work in your system. Best Wishes, Stacey Dr. R-10/23/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 5, 2010 Report Share Posted August 5, 2010 I find just about the only time I dump is if I have something sweet right after a meal. I try to wait 30 mins. or more for a little dessert. Sometimes I forget to do this then WOW!. I want to kick myself for forgetting to wait. B hypoglycemia Hello, Yes, I have had this since my mgb in 2002. My sister-in-law also experiences it. It is dumping syndrome--Dr. Rutledge talks of it in the Patient Manual. It can happen right away after whatever triggers it, or it can be delayed dumping--hours later. Mine can happen anywhere from 10 minutes after up to 3 hrs after eating the " offensive " food (usually simple carbs--first time it was after I drank lemonade, then ONE Reese's pb cup). My blood glucose will spike (up to 275) then plummet (down to 35) within a 20 minute timeframe. Then, even after my glucose is stabilized, I feel like I got hit by a truck. It is an awful feeling--exhausting. It is especially frustrating because doctors don't understand the pathophysiology & didn't want to believe that had just started AFTER my mgb. My OB/GYN (during my pregnancy in '05) went so far as to say I might have an adrenal tumor--which was ridiculous--because " pregnant women don't get hypoglycemic like this " . And there is nothing that your doctor will be able to do to make it stop--it's all in what you eat. So...what I've learned. Don't eat, and especially don't drink, simple carbohydrates--which are carbs that are in the closest form to sugar (sugary drinks, candy, alcohol, sweetened foods like applesauce). That would be a good place to start. Then, if you find that you're still having dumping, try to narrow down & figure out what is causing it. Some people have dumping from carbohydrates such as bread, rice, pasta. Make sure you're eating small, frequent meals. Also, make sure that you're not drinking with your meals--which will cause the food to move through your GI tract quicker--possibly causing dumping. Try keeping a diet journal so that you can try to correlate the foods with the symptoms. Also, if you need a glucometer--to check your blood su.gar--doctors' offices will often give you one (they get them free from the companies that make them) & show you how to use it. A friend of mine also got one free just by contacting the company (OneTouch Ultra Smart) via thei r website. Then when the testing supplies included in the kit run out, your doctor can write you a prescription for the strips & lancets. When you do have a hypoglycemic event, it is very important that you don't take too much sugar in order to bring your glucose back up. You know how diabetics are supposed to drink oj or eat hard candy to get their sugar up? Drink no more than 4 oz! If you do, your body will react in the same way that got you in trouble in the first place. After drinking the oj, you must have some protein intake in order to support your blood sugar. A protein shake works well--as it is easily absorbed. The more chewing that is involved with eating the food, the longer it is going to take for it to break down & be absorbed & start to work in your system. Best Wishes, Stacey Dr. R-10/23/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 6, 2010 Report Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hi Stacey I had my MGB 2 days after you 10/25/02. I also have this reaction to simple carbs, especially breakfast cereal. I have to say though, that I did have hypoglycemia like this before my MGB with all of my pregnancies, so I don't know what your doctor was talking about, because it is common in pregnancy. But since the MGB, I have to watch the carbs that I eat. It doesn't even matter sometimes how much protein I had with the meal. It catches me by complete surprise because sometimes it will happen with a meal like eggs, sausage, toast and jam. I have also noticed that if I have a carb, and then drink coffee after or with it, it intensifies the reaction. I know a doctor that this happens to also and she has never had gastric surgery. Jan Dr. Rutledge 10/25/02 280/153/170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 8, 2010 Report Share Posted November 8, 2010 This is called Reactive Hypoglycemia- you can google it- it is common among people with gastric bypass, it is also unpredictable. I carry glucose tablets with me so taht I am always prepared. I have talked to my GP and my Gynocologist about it. They both are familiar with Reactive Hypoglycemia. From: TreeBee123@... Date: Thu, 5 Aug 2010 15:55:51 -0400 Subject: Re: hypoglycemia I find just about the only time I dump is if I have something sweet right after a meal. I try to wait 30 mins. or more for a little dessert. Sometimes I forget to do this then WOW!. I want to kick myself for forgetting to wait. B hypoglycemia Hello, Yes, I have had this since my mgb in 2002. My sister-in-law also experiences it. It is dumping syndrome--Dr. Rutledge talks of it in the Patient Manual. It can happen right away after whatever triggers it, or it can be delayed dumping--hours later. Mine can happen anywhere from 10 minutes after up to 3 hrs after eating the " offensive " food (usually simple carbs--first time it was after I drank lemonade, then ONE Reese's pb cup). My blood glucose will spike (up to 275) then plummet (down to 35) within a 20 minute timeframe. Then, even after my glucose is stabilized, I feel like I got hit by a truck. It is an awful feeling--exhausting. It is especially frustrating because doctors don't understand the pathophysiology & didn't want to believe that had just started AFTER my mgb. My OB/GYN (during my pregnancy in '05) went so far as to say I might have an adrenal tumor--which was ridiculous--because " pregnant women don't get hypoglycemic like this " . And there is nothing that your doctor will be able to do to make it stop--it's all in what you eat. So...what I've learned. Don't eat, and especially don't drink, simple carbohydrates--which are carbs that are in the closest form to sugar (sugary drinks, candy, alcohol, sweetened foods like applesauce). That would be a good place to start. Then, if you find that you're still having dumping, try to narrow down & figure out what is causing it. Some people have dumping from carbohydrates such as bread, rice, pasta. Make sure you're eating small, frequent meals. Also, make sure that you're not drinking with your meals--which will cause the food to move through your GI tract quicker--possibly causing dumping. Try keeping a diet journal so that you can try to correlate the foods with the symptoms. Also, if you need a glucometer--to check your blood su.gar--doctors' offices will often give you one (they get them free from the companies that make them) & show you how to use it. A friend of mine also got one free just by contacting the company (OneTouch Ultra Smart) via thei r website. Then when the testing supplies included in the kit run out, your doctor can write you a prescription for the strips & lancets. When you do have a hypoglycemic event, it is very important that you don't take too much sugar in order to bring your glucose back up. You know how diabetics are supposed to drink oj or eat hard candy to get their sugar up? Drink no more than 4 oz! If you do, your body will react in the same way that got you in trouble in the first place. After drinking the oj, you must have some protein intake in order to support your blood sugar. A protein shake works well--as it is easily absorbed. The more chewing that is involved with eating the food, the longer it is going to take for it to break down & be absorbed & start to work in your system. Best Wishes, Stacey Dr. R-10/23/02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Interestingly I have struggled with hypoglycemia for quite a few years & my latest bloodwork showed high blood sugar, which shocked me. My FMS doc said that he has seen that before & I was possibly pre-diabetic. My guess is that it is the various viruses etc wrecking havoc in my system. Anyway, I am following up with another doctor & probably re-testing this week and will let you know. BTW,for the hypoglycemia, my doc told me to eat often, small portions, protein to keep blood sugar stable. Joy > > > Again, I am wondering if this is related to the CFS or just something specific to my genetic makeup and environmental experience. > Beverly H > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 I think we all do better with mega protein, be it animal,or whey drinks. One way to stay away from sugar is to remember " cancer loves sugar " . I lost my hypoglycemic symptoms when amalgams were removed Problem was I started eating sugar!! I've stopped that, drink lots of good water, and eat clean. God Bless, Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2012 Report Share Posted May 20, 2012 " Beverly " <bevbh@...> wrote: > > need to go on the hypoglycemia diet Hypoglycemia is the product of lower cortisol or adrenal fatigue, yet not so low as to be dx by an MD as 's, Sheehan's or the like. See my article " adrenal support " , at url below/end. A moderate-carb paleo diet www.paleodiet.com works well and stabilizes blood sugar. Quality protein 60+ grams spaced thru the day for stability, most or all of it animal based protein. Several smaller meals or snacks rather than just 3 meals keeps your blood sugar up (older persons who now have insulin resistance need to go to 3 meals and no snacks). Avoid whey protein as it lowers BP and can make many persons with low cortisol and hypoglycemia feel on edge, strung out, tired. Starches can be whole grains or root veg, fruit, but keep all of these minimal, and eat them with protein and fat for balance and better stability. Moderate carbs (around 100 grams/day) are not so low as to lose weight, but not so high as to create blood sugar extremes. (Weight loss is 20-60 carb grams/day. Typical adult diets have 200+ grams of carbs/day.) A medium potato or piece of fruit or 1 cup cooked whole grains - any of these have about 25 grams carbs. Carol W. willis_protocols Articles in Files. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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