Re: Re: Hypoglycemic anyone?

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I don't think either thyroid med or bp meds can "cause" low blood sugar. But then again the body is a mystical thing. LOL!

How I deal? Never eat sugar or carbs alone. That one alone is a good one. And eat smaller meals, more frequently. I have tried to do those things for several years. But the roller coaster is always there.

I recently came across a book (long story). It is "The Schwarzbien Principle". The motto the author, an endo form CA I think, uses is...You must be healthy to be thin, Not be thin to be healthy. The book talks alot about lifestyle and eating habits that support a healthy body and those things that tear down a healthy body. I have found it very informative. Her recommendation is to eat proteins and carbs together anytime you eat. Anytime, as in any snack or meal. And to "balance" them properly. She recommends a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein. Example, four ounces of orange juice has approx 15 grams carbs, and a stick of cheese has approx 7 grams of protein. She gets really deep on what foods the body treats as a carb and which as a protein and such. But I have fallen back to the counting carbs and proteins. I do still do the ratio though. It seems to help alot. I have not had near the low blood sugar roller coaster ride I used to have since I started eating this way about six months ago.

Hope that helps some.

Kim M

aka Hyperkim

Re: Hypoglycemic anyone?

Kim, It was weird I couldn't just reply to your message I had to go back to my original message and reply for some reason. I was taking Atenolol for palpations a couple of years ago and have been on it ever since...I really didn't have high blood pressure at the time. But I quess my question is that am I feeling bad because maybe it is a combination of uping meds and not eating right? Or can thyroid meds or Atenolol cause low blood sugar? Any suggestions would be helpful. Wondering which way the dr. might go with this as far as calling it hypoglycemia because I didn't have symptoms until after the test? Can the test still show something? Today I almost feel like I am having the same reaction when I upped thyroid meds in the past...heart palps, burning sensation, I am about ready to fall asleep typing this...I guess because I didn't get much sleep last night. I am just hoping to find an answer to why I feel so bad. How do you cope with hypoglycemia? ...

>

> On Monday when I was in to see the dr. because I was sooo dizzy and > my blood pressure was 157/125 and pulse 99 they took a TSH and it was > 0.648. I went for the hypoglycemic test on Tuesday and don't have the > results yet. I faxed the notes below to the Dr. so that she would > know how I am feeling now and not think that I was better because > when I took the hypoglycemic test I didn't have symptoms until after > the test. So the receptionist said that Dr. Marcus has a half day > today and my chart was on her desk. The receptionist said she would > call this afternoon to let me know what the Dr. says and to see if > she wants to see me tomorrow. I feel terrible...can use any help I > can get. I am thinking that it is a combination of the thyroid med > increase and low blood sugar? Thank you for listening...

> > Here is the fax:

> > I went for the hypoglycemic test this past Monday. Didn't have any > symptoms during the test but about an hour after the test before I > ate something I got real shakey, headache, blurred vision, etc. I > called yesterday to see what the results were for the hypoglycemic > test but the test results weren't in yet and wanted you to know this > information when you went over the tests. Since the hypoglycemic > test I have been feeling weak, shakey, palpations, nervousness, light > headed, etc. I am trying to change my eating habits.

> > I felt very weak, shakey and palpations during the night last night > and had to get up a couple of times during the night to drink a glass > of orange juice and then later a glass of milk to try and keep my > strength up from feeling the way I did. I didn't get much sleep at > all either.

> > Could it be my thyroid levels are too high? Or can Atenolol cause > blood sugar problems? I am hoping that cutting out as much sugar as > I can it will get better eventually? Maybe see a Nutritionist? Just > looking for answers like everyone else.

> > > Cheryl wanted me to call in a blood pressure reading:

> > 8:30 AM > > When I first sat down it was 122/88 pulse 70 and then after a minute > of sitting it was 106/76 pulse 71.

> > This past Monday I started taking Atenolol in the evening so that > wouldn't interfere with the Levoxyl in the morning?per Cheryl (PA)

>

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Amber, I have a question. What kind of orange juice do you drink? Mine doesn't have any protein in it at all. I usually eat some cheese with the OJ to balance them out. And I do use the peanut butter idea.

Kim M.

aka Hyperkim Re: Hypoglycemic anyone?

, I delt with Hypoglycemia for many years...

The recommendation is to eat 6 times each day. Not 6 full meals, but have a nutritious snack in between meals to help maintain your bloodsugar levels. By the way, Orange Juice or PeanutButter are Excellent for when your blood sugar levels are off. Having Low Blood Sugar leves does NOT mean that you should eat sugar. What that would do is cause your blood sugar to spike up high and then crash down low again. Basically, what you should do is eat something that has a little bit of natural sugar in it with protein in it as well....hence the orange juice or peanutbutter.

You sound very Hyperthyroid right now...per your symptoms you wrote about. And remember that blood sugar problems are a symptom of Thyroid Disease. Chances are, your thyroid levels being off is what is causing your hypoglycemia and your other symptoms, so if you are taking too much thyroid hormone, that could cause it, but the atenolol shouldnt effect it at all. I was actually taking atenolol at the time I had hypoglycemia and the atenolol didnt affect mine whatsoever. I was taking it for palpitations and miagranes.

Hope you get to feeling better soon!

God Bless!

~Amber

> >

> > On Monday when I was in to see the dr. because I was sooo dizzy and > > my blood pressure was 157/125 and pulse 99 they took a TSH and it > was > > 0.648. I went for the hypoglycemic test on Tuesday and don't have > the > > results yet. I faxed the notes below to the Dr. so that she would > > know how I am feeling now and not think that I was better because > > when I took the hypoglycemic test I didn't have symptoms until > after > > the test. So the receptionist said that Dr. Marcus has a half day > > today and my chart was on her desk. The receptionist said she > would > > call this afternoon to let me know what the Dr. says and to see if > > she wants to see me tomorrow. I feel terrible...can use any help I > > can get. I am thinking that it is a combination of the thyroid med > > increase and low blood sugar? Thank you for listening...

> > > > Here is the fax:

> > > > I went for the hypoglycemic test this past Monday. Didn't have any > > symptoms during the test but about an hour after the test before I > > ate something I got real shakey, headache, blurred vision, etc. I > > called yesterday to see what the results were for the hypoglycemic > > test but the test results weren't in yet and wanted you to know > this > > information when you went over the tests. Since the hypoglycemic > > test I have been feeling weak, shakey, palpations, nervousness, > light > > headed, etc. I am trying to change my eating habits.

> > > > I felt very weak, shakey and palpations during the night last night > > and had to get up a couple of times during the night to drink a > glass > > of orange juice and then later a glass of milk to try and keep my > > strength up from feeling the way I did. I didn't get much sleep at > > all either.

> > > > Could it be my thyroid levels are too high? Or can Atenolol cause > > blood sugar problems? I am hoping that cutting out as much sugar > as > > I can it will get better eventually? Maybe see a Nutritionist? > Just > > looking for answers like everyone else.

> > > > > > Cheryl wanted me to call in a blood pressure reading:

> > > > 8:30 AM > > > > When I first sat down it was 122/88 pulse 70 and then after a > minute > > of sitting it was 106/76 pulse 71.

> > > > This past Monday I started taking Atenolol in the evening so that > > wouldn't interfere with the Levoxyl in the morning?per Cheryl (PA)

> >

>

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Kim, I just happened upon this thread and I just opened a bottle of Tropicana OJ, not from concentrate and it has 3 grams of protein listed...I've never noticed that it had protein before today. Guess the 3 grams will be enough? Cheers,Teekkmwn@... wrote: Amber, I have a question. What kind of orange juice do you drink? Mine doesn't have any protein in it at all. I usually eat some cheese with the OJ to balance them out. And I do use the peanut butter idea. Kim M. aka Hyperkim Re:

Hypoglycemic anyone? , I delt with Hypoglycemia for many years... The recommendation is to eat 6 times each

day. Not 6 full meals, but have a nutritious snack in between meals to help maintain your bloodsugar levels. By the way, Orange Juice or PeanutButter are Excellent for when your blood sugar levels are off. Having Low Blood Sugar leves does NOT mean that you should eat sugar. What that would do is cause your blood sugar to spike up high and then crash down low again. Basically, what you should do is eat something that has a little bit of natural sugar in it with protein in it as well....hence the orange juice or peanutbutter. You sound very Hyperthyroid right now...per your symptoms you wrote about. And remember that blood sugar problems are a symptom of Thyroid Disease. Chances are, your thyroid levels being off is what is causing your hypoglycemia and your other symptoms, so if you are taking too much thyroid hormone, that could cause it, but the atenolol shouldnt effect it at all. I was actually taking atenolol at the time I had hypoglycemia

and the atenolol didnt affect mine whatsoever. I was taking it for palpitations and miagranes. Hope you get to feeling better soon! God Bless! ~Amber > > > > On Monday when I was in to see the dr. because I was sooo dizzy and > > my blood pressure was 157/125 and pulse 99 they took a TSH and it > was > > 0.648. I went for the hypoglycemic test on Tuesday and don't have > the > > results yet. I faxed the notes below to the Dr. so that she would > > know how I am feeling now and not think

that I was better because > > when I took the hypoglycemic test I didn't have symptoms until > after > > the test. So the receptionist said that Dr. Marcus has a half day > > today and my chart was on her desk. The receptionist said she > would > > call this afternoon to let me know what the Dr. says and to see if > > she wants to see me tomorrow. I feel terrible...can use any help I > > can get. I am thinking that it is a combination of the thyroid med > > increase and low blood sugar? Thank you for listening... > > > > Here is the fax: > > > > I went for the hypoglycemic test this past Monday. Didn't have any > > symptoms during the test but about an hour after the test before I > > ate something I got real shakey, headache, blurred vision, etc. I > > called yesterday to see what the results were for the hypoglycemic > > test

but the test results weren't in yet and wanted you to know > this > > information when you went over the tests. Since the hypoglycemic > > test I have been feeling weak, shakey, palpations, nervousness, > light > > headed, etc. I am trying to change my eating habits. > > > > I felt very weak, shakey and palpations during the night last night > > and had to get up a couple of times during the night to drink a > glass > > of orange juice and then later a glass of milk to try and keep my > > strength up from feeling the way I did. I didn't get much sleep at > > all either. > > > > Could it be my thyroid levels are too high? Or can Atenolol cause > > blood sugar problems? I am hoping that cutting out as much sugar > as > > I can it will get better eventually? Maybe see a Nutritionist? > Just > > looking for answers like everyone else. >

> > > > > Cheryl wanted me to call in a blood pressure reading: > > > > 8:30 AM > > > > When I first sat down it was 122/88 pulse 70 and then after a > minute > > of sitting it was 106/76 pulse 71. > > > > This past Monday I started taking Atenolol in the evening so that > > wouldn't interfere with the Levoxyl in the morning?per Cheryl (PA) > > >

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I usually go for a 2:1 ratio of carb to protein. So it would depend on how many carbs in the OJ. With 3 grams protein I would aim for 6 grams of carbs. That might be hard to find. I think what I have at home is the Tropicana Grovestand not from concentrate and fortified with calcium. (my son inhales the stuff, but won't drink milk. I am getting sly on getting cacuim into him!) I think it has either 23 or 28 grams carbs. I don't remember any protein. I will look when I get home. Thanks for the info.

Hyperkim Re: Hypoglycemic anyone?

, I delt with Hypoglycemia for many years... The recommendation is to eat 6 times each

day. Not 6 full meals, but have a nutritious snack in between meals to help maintain your bloodsugar levels. By the way, Orange Juice or PeanutButter are Excellent for when your blood sugar levels are off. Having Low Blood Sugar leves does NOT mean that you should eat sugar. What that would do is cause your blood sugar to spike up high and then crash down low again. Basically, what you should do is eat something that has a little bit of natural sugar in it with protein in it as well....hence the orange juice or peanutbutter. You sound very Hyperthyroid right now...per your symptoms you wrote about. And remember that blood sugar problems are a symptom of Thyroid Disease. Chances are, your thyroid levels being off is what is causing your hypoglycemia and your other symptoms, so if you are taking too much thyroid hormone, that could cause it, but the atenolol shouldnt effect it at all. I was actually taking atenolol at the time I had hypoglycemia

and the atenolol didnt affect mine whatsoever. I was taking it for palpitations and miagranes. Hope you get to feeling better soon! God Bless! ~Amber > > > > On Monday when I was in to see the dr. because I was sooo dizzy and > > my blood pressure was 157/125 and pulse 99 they took a TSH and it > was > > 0.648. I went for the hypoglycemic test on Tuesday and don't have > the > > results yet. I faxed the notes below to the Dr. so that she would > > know how I am feeling now and not think

that I was better because > > when I took the hypoglycemic test I didn't have symptoms until > after > > the test. So the receptionist said that Dr. Marcus has a half day > > today and my chart was on her desk. The receptionist said she > would > > call this afternoon to let me know what the Dr. says and to see if > > she wants to see me tomorrow. I feel terrible...can use any help I > > can get. I am thinking that it is a combination of the thyroid med > > increase and low blood sugar? Thank you for listening... > > > > Here is the fax: > > > > I went for the hypoglycemic test this past Monday. Didn't have any > > symptoms during the test but about an hour after the test before I > > ate something I got real shakey, headache, blurred vision, etc. I > > called yesterday to see what the results were for the hypoglycemic > > test

but the test results weren't in yet and wanted you to know > this > > information when you went over the tests. Since the hypoglycemic > > test I have been feeling weak, shakey, palpations, nervousness, > light > > headed, etc. I am trying to change my eating habits. > > > > I felt very weak, shakey and palpations during the night last night > > and had to get up a couple of times during the night to drink a > glass > > of orange juice and then later a glass of milk to try and keep my > > strength up from feeling the way I did. I didn't get much sleep at > > all either. > > > > Could it be my thyroid levels are too high? Or can Atenolol cause > > blood sugar problems? I am hoping that cutting out as much sugar > as > > I can it will get better eventually? Maybe see a Nutritionist? > Just > > looking for answers like everyone else. >

> > > > > Cheryl wanted me to call in a blood pressure reading: > > > > 8:30 AM > > > > When I first sat down it was 122/88 pulse 70 and then after a > minute > > of sitting it was 106/76 pulse 71. > > > > This past Monday I started taking Atenolol in the evening so that > > wouldn't interfere with the Levoxyl in the morning?per Cheryl (PA) > > >

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Starting or increasing thyroid meds in general, or T3 in particular, can aggravate any existing adrenal insufficiency, resulting in blood glucose problems that may be manifest as either diabetes or hypoglycemia. This is one reason that the prescribing info for all thyroid meds states that adrenal issues should be addressed before starting thyroid meds. kkmwn@... wrote: I don't think either thyroid med or bp meds can "cause" low blood sugar. But then again the body is a mystical thing. LOL! How I deal? Never eat

sugar or carbs alone. That one alone is a good one. And eat smaller meals, more frequently. I have tried to do those things for several years. But the roller coaster is always there. I recently came across a book (long story). It is "The Schwarzbien Principle". The motto the author, an endo form CA I think, uses is...You must be healthy to be thin, Not be thin to be healthy. The book talks alot about lifestyle and eating habits that support a healthy body and those things that tear down a healthy body. I have found it very informative. Her recommendation is to eat proteins and carbs together anytime you

eat. Anytime, as in any snack or meal. And to "balance" them properly. She recommends a 2:1 ratio of carbs to protein. Example, four ounces of orange juice has approx 15 grams carbs, and a stick of cheese has approx 7 grams of protein. She gets really deep on what foods the body treats as a carb and which as a protein and such. But I have fallen back to the counting carbs and proteins. I do still do the ratio though. It seems to help alot. I have not had near the low blood sugar roller coaster ride I used to have since I started eating this way about six months ago. Hope that helps some. Kim M aka Hyperkim Re: Hypoglycemic anyone? Kim, It was weird I couldn't just reply to your message I had to go back to my original message and reply for some reason. I was taking Atenolol for palpations a couple of years ago and have been on it ever since...I really didn't have high blood pressure at the

time. But I quess my question is that am I feeling bad because maybe it is a combination of uping meds and not eating right? Or can thyroid meds or Atenolol cause low blood sugar? Any suggestions would be helpful. Wondering which way the dr. might go with this as far as calling it hypoglycemia because I didn't have symptoms until after the test? Can the test still show something? Today I almost feel like I am having the same reaction when I upped thyroid meds in the past...heart palps, burning sensation, I am about ready to fall asleep typing this...I guess because I didn't get much sleep last night. I am just hoping to find an answer to

why I feel so bad. How do you cope with hypoglycemia? ... > > On Monday when I was in to see the dr. because I was sooo dizzy and > my blood pressure was 157/125 and pulse 99 they took a TSH and it was > 0.648. I went for the hypoglycemic test on Tuesday and don't have the > results yet. I faxed the notes below to the Dr. so that she would > know how I am feeling now and not think that I was better because > when I took the hypoglycemic test I didn't have

symptoms until after > the test. So the receptionist said that Dr. Marcus has a half day > today and my chart was on her desk. The receptionist said she would > call this afternoon to let me know what the Dr. says and to see if > she wants to see me tomorrow. I feel terrible...can use any help I > can get. I am thinking that it is a combination of the thyroid med > increase and low blood sugar? Thank you for listening... > > Here is the fax: > > I went for the hypoglycemic test this past Monday. Didn't have any > symptoms during the test but about an hour after the test before I > ate something I got real shakey, headache, blurred vision, etc. I > called yesterday to see what the results were for the hypoglycemic > test but the test results weren't in yet and wanted you to know this >

information when you went over the tests. Since the hypoglycemic > test I have been feeling weak, shakey, palpations, nervousness, light > headed, etc. I am trying to change my eating habits. > > I felt very weak, shakey and palpations during the night last night > and had to get up a couple of times during the night to drink a glass > of orange juice and then later a glass of milk to try and keep my > strength up from feeling the way I did. I didn't get much sleep at > all either. > > Could it be my thyroid levels are too high? Or can Atenolol cause > blood sugar problems? I am hoping that cutting out as much sugar as > I can it will get better eventually? Maybe see a Nutritionist? Just >

looking for answers like everyone else. > > > Cheryl wanted me to call in a blood pressure reading: > > 8:30 AM > > When I first sat down it was 122/88 pulse 70 and then after a minute > of sitting it was 106/76 pulse 71. > > This past Monday I started taking Atenolol in the evening so that > wouldn't interfere with the Levoxyl in the morning?per Cheryl (PA)

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,

I also have hypoglycemia and have all the symptoms you described. I have to eat every 2-3 hours, small meals of course. Also, try to get a lot of protein in your diet, not OJ or milk. Lean meat, handful of nuts, organic turkey jerky...these all help me between meals.

Re: Hypoglycemic anyone?

Kim, It was weird I couldn't just reply to your message I had to go back to my original message and reply for some reason. I was taking Atenolol for palpations a couple of years ago and have been on it ever since...I really didn't have high blood pressure at the time. But I quess my question is that am I feeling bad because maybe it is a combination of uping meds and not eating right? Or can thyroid meds or Atenolol cause low blood sugar? Any suggestions would be helpful. Wondering which way the dr. might go with this as far as calling it hypoglycemia because I didn't have symptoms until after the test? Can the test still show something? Today I almost feel like I am having the same reaction when I upped thyroid meds in the past...heart palps, burning sensation, I am about ready to fall asleep typing this...I guess because I didn't get much sleep last night. I am just hoping to find an answer to why I feel so bad. How do you cope with hypoglycemia? ...>> On Monday when I was in to see the dr. because I was sooo dizzy and > my blood pressure was 157/125 and pulse 99 they took a TSH and it was > 0.648. I went for the hypoglycemic test on Tuesday and don't have the > results yet. I faxed the notes below to the Dr. so that she would > know how I am feeling now and not think that I was better because > when I took the hypoglycemic test I didn't have symptoms until after > the test. So the receptionist said that Dr. Marcus has a half day > today and my chart was on her desk. The receptionist said she would > call this afternoon to let me know what the Dr. says and to see if > she wants to see me tomorrow. I feel terrible...can use any help I > can get. I am thinking that it is a combination of the thyroid med > increase and low blood sugar? Thank you for listening...> > Here is the fax:> > I went for the hypoglycemic test this past Monday. Didn't have any > symptoms during the test but about an hour after the test before I > ate something I got real shakey, headache, blurred vision, etc. I > called yesterday to see what the results were for the hypoglycemic > test but the test results weren't in yet and wanted you to know this > information when you went over the tests. Since the hypoglycemic > test I have been feeling weak, shakey, palpations, nervousness, light > headed, etc. I am trying to change my eating habits.> > I felt very weak, shakey and palpations during the night last night > and had to get up a couple of times during the night to drink a glass > of orange juice and then later a glass of milk to try and keep my > strength up from feeling the way I did. I didn't get much sleep at > all either.> > Could it be my thyroid levels are too high? Or can Atenolol cause > blood sugar problems? I am hoping that cutting out as much sugar as > I can it will get better eventually? Maybe see a Nutritionist? Just > looking for answers like everyone else.> > > Cheryl wanted me to call in a blood pressure reading:> > 8:30 AM > > When I first sat down it was 122/88 pulse 70 and then after a minute > of sitting it was 106/76 pulse 71.> > This past Monday I started taking Atenolol in the evening so that > wouldn't interfere with the Levoxyl in the morning…per Cheryl (PA)>

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Amber that makes more sense (OJ and peanut butter). I did look at my OJ last nite and it does have a whopping 2 grams of protein for the 26 grams of carbs. So I guess I learned OJ isn't totally carbs. LOL!

And I can't remember who mentioned it. But I am having less of a blood sugar problem as my thyroid levels come down. I am hyperT remember?

Have a Great Day!

Kim

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Sorry to hear about your Father in law. It is interesting with the radiation and blood sugar problems though.

And the OJ discussion was very interesting. So no problem there.

Kim

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Dear --

I don't know about orange juice or peanut butter,

except in huge emergencies where you cannot get to

something else to raise your blood sugar. When my

blood sugar is low, I drink tomato or V-8, eight

ounces or more, while simultaneously finding a meal.

Orange juice would simply make me spike way too high--

I haven't had fruit juice of any kind since getting on

the Broda diet.

Peanuts are potentially goitrogenic, especially if

raw. Peanut oil and I don't get along-- it makes me

break out something awful.

Having been severely hypoglycemic for the last ten

years, I can tell you that my best answer was to eat

meals low in carbs and high in protein. The BB diet

especially avoids grains, breads and sugary foods. My

best friend, who is also diabetic (type II), got

permission from his doctor to go on my diet, and he's

doing wonderfully on it.

My whole day is designed around my meals, as to avoid

blood sugar problems.

Best wishes--

Courtenay.

--- cowgirlgrams wrote:

---------------------------------

Amber ...thank you so much..I think you really

answered my

question...I quess I was wondering if being on the

hyper end of the

range if it could effect my blood sugar. I am also

searching for

better ways to eat or examples of foods to eat. Thank

you again for

your post! I really do appreciate it!...

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Your body is just going through so much right now.

Regarding changing your diet, if you go cold turkey,

it might take up to ten days to feel completely

comfortable again. I have to be honest with you-- the

Broda diet saved my life, in the sense that it

was very simple and completely healed my ability to

eat and function in this world. I hated being

hypoglycemic. Now, it's tolerable.

It's going to get better, , I promise. You

just need some time to let your body heal. I've been

there, and I've cried, and I've come out the other

side of it more than once. I know you have, as well,

and you're just frustrated right now.

--- cowgirlgrams wrote:

---------------------------------

Hi Courtenay, Thanks for your support. I will check

into the Broda

BArnes book. I just ordered the Sugar Busters book

off line the

other day. I already have the South Beach Diet book

that I am using

as a guide line. I think it is going to take me

awhile to learn this

new way of eating. I just answered Kim's post earlier

and let her

know about the day I had in case haven't read it I

will paste it

here..it's much easier that way:

I think I am getting too much too Kim. I had another

terrible day

today. I got up this morning with no palps and

calm...just felt a

little weak. Then I took my thyroid meds and about an

hour later I

felt real shakey like low blood sugar, broke out in a

sweat and bad

palpatations with burning sensation. I take 100 mcg

of Levoxyl right

now in the mornings...two 50 white pills because I am

allergic to the

dye in the other mcg. In the morning I am going to

decrease and am

thinking of just taking .75 ...which would be a .50

and a half of

a .50...at least until I see the PA Monday morning. I

am so

frustrated

and know everyone has been there. I am trying to eat

better

with ...more protein and less sugar because of the

shakiness. So with

that and changing from taking my Atenolol in the

morning with the

Levoxyl to at night I guess my body has been in an

uproar. Any

support

from anyone would be really appreciated....I cried

today and asked my

husband to hold me I was so down. He tries to comfort

me but really

doesn't understand the whole thyroid mess.

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I diasgnosed my hypoglycemia with symptoms but I do use a blood monitor when I feel it is warranted. A friend's dr. told her that thyroid issues and hypoglycemia go hand in hand. I also take Metformin, generic for Glucophage, to regulate my blood sugar but hope to get off of it with diet changes.

I have been tested for diabetes and was borderline prediabetic. Hopefully, diet changes will keep me from becoming diabetic.

= Re: Hypoglycemic anyone?> > > Kim, It was weird I couldn't just reply to your message I had to go > back to my original message and reply for some reason. I was taking > Atenolol for palpations a couple of years ago and have been on it > ever since...I really didn't have high blood pressure at the time. > But I quess my question is that am I feeling bad because maybe it is > a combination of uping meds and not eating right? Or can thyroid > meds or Atenolol cause low blood sugar? Any suggestions would be > helpful. Wondering which way the dr. might go with this as far as > calling it hypoglycemia because I didn't have symptoms until after > the test? Can the test still show something? Today I almost feel > like I am having the same reaction when I upped thyroid meds in the > past...heart palps, burning sensation, I am about ready to fall > asleep typing this...I guess because I didn't get much sleep last > night. I am just hoping to find an answer to why I feel so bad. How > do you cope with hypoglycemia? ...> > > > >> > On Monday when I was in to see the dr. because I was sooo dizzy and > > my blood pressure was 157/125 and pulse 99 they took a TSH and it > was > > 0.648. I went for the hypoglycemic test on Tuesday and don't have > the > > results yet. I faxed the notes below to the Dr. so that she would > > know how I am feeling now and not think that I was better because > > when I took the hypoglycemic test I didn't have symptoms until > after > > the test. So the receptionist said that Dr. Marcus has a half day > > today and my chart was on her desk. The receptionist said she > would > > call this afternoon to let me know what the Dr. says and to see if > > she wants to see me tomorrow. I feel terrible...can use any help I > > can get. I am thinking that it is a combination of the thyroid med > > increase and low blood sugar? Thank you for listening...> > > > Here is the fax:> > > > I went for the hypoglycemic test this past Monday. Didn't have any > > symptoms during the test but about an hour after the test before I > > ate something I got real shakey, headache, blurred vision, etc. I > > called yesterday to see what the results were for the hypoglycemic > > test but the test results weren't in yet and wanted you to know > this > > information when you went over the tests. Since the hypoglycemic > > test I have been feeling weak, shakey, palpations, nervousness, > light > > headed, etc. I am trying to change my eating habits.> > > > I felt very weak, shakey and palpations during the night last night > > and had to get up a couple of times during the night to drink a > glass > > of orange juice and then later a glass of milk to try and keep my > > strength up from feeling the way I did. I didn't get much sleep at > > all either.> > > > Could it be my thyroid levels are too high? Or can Atenolol cause > > blood sugar problems? I am hoping that cutting out as much sugar > as > > I can it will get better eventually? Maybe see a Nutritionist? > Just > > looking for answers like everyone else.> > > > > > Cheryl wanted me to call in a blood pressure reading:> > > > 8:30 AM > > > > When I first sat down it was 122/88 pulse 70 and then after a > minute > > of sitting it was 106/76 pulse 71.> > > > This past Monday I started taking Atenolol in the evening so that > > wouldn't interfere with the Levoxyl in the morning.per Cheryl (PA)> >> > > > > > > >