Guest guest Posted September 6, 1999 Report Share Posted September 6, 1999 Toni, What you are describing is hypoglycemia . . . here is the AOL Health NIDDK ditty on it, BTW it is not hunger it is a low blood sugar reaction to too much or high carbohydrate food! Food combining helps prevent it . . . and yes eating protein is about the only way to prevent it from happening or get rid of the symptoms once it happens . . . This happens to me often if I don't watch my carbohydrate consumption . . . Vicki in CA Reactive (Postprandial) Hypoglycemia A diagnosis of reactive hypoglycemia is considered only after other possible causes of low blood sugar have been ruled out. Reactive hypoglycemia with no known cause is a condition in which the symptoms of low blood sugar appear 2 to 5 hours after eating foods high in glucose. There are two types of reactive hypoglycemia: Early (Alimentary) Hypoglycemia Early hypoglycemia, a reaction by the body within 2-3 hours after a meal, can be a result of gastrointestinal surgery (such as a gastrectomy), or it can be a symptom of another illness, such as Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome. The symptoms of early hypoglycemia are: sweating, palpitations, anxiety and tremulousness. These symptoms are often the result of hyperinsulinism associated with the rapid emptying of ingested food following gastrointestinal surgery. Treatment consists of eating more frequent, smaller portions of food that is low in carbohydrates (which absorb more slowly). When no postsurgical explanation for the above symptoms can be found, the illness may be classified as functional hypoglycemia, which is also treated with dietary changes, including reducing the size of meals. Late Hypoglycemia (Occult Diabetes) Late hypoglycemia is a reaction by the body 3-5 hours after eating and may indicate that B cells in the pancreas are not functioning properly causing insulin to be released later in the digestive process than normal. Individuals with late hypoglycemia tend to be overweight and have a family history of diabetes mellitus. Treatment usually involves dietary changes directed at weight loss, including reduced carbohydrate meals that are also high in protein. Because of their family history, these individuals are at risk of becoming diabetic and should consider having their blood glucose levels checked periodically. Ten to 20 years ago, hypoglycemia was a popular diagnosis. However, studies now show that this condition is actually quite rare. In these studies, most individuals who experienced the symptoms of hypoglycemia after eating glucose-rich foods consistently had normal levels of blood sugar--above 60 mg/dl. Some researchers have suggested that some people may be extra sensitive to the body's normal release of the hormone epinephrine after a meal. People with symptoms of reactive hypoglycemia unrelated to other medical conditions or problems are usually advised to follow a healthy eating plan. A doctor or dietitian may suggest that such a person avoid foods high in carbohydrates; eat small, frequent meals and snacks throughout the day; exercise regularly; and eat a variety of foods, including whole grains, vegetables, and fruits. Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Copyright 1997 Health ResponseAbility Systems, Inc. Collective Work & Database In a message dated 09/06/1999 1:43:21 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Tso@... writes: > To all, > > I was wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. Recently, I have had > > a couple of times when I get all shakey and weak. I cant really describe it > > other than to say I just dont feel right. I think I have figured out that > this is actual physical hunger because when I eat a little something, I > start > to feel better. Has anyone experienced this? Do you think it is something > I > should worry about? Any feedback would be appreciated. > > Thanks - > Toni > RNY 6/22/98 > Down 196lbs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 1999 Report Share Posted September 6, 1999 sounds like low blood sugar - I usually have my hands tremble before the dizziness sets in and the weakness. I just read a book called low blood sugar and she suggests keeping well hydrated and eating complex carbs & protein every few hours. my low blood sugar started in May and I seem to have one episode of it each month during my pms week - at least I know when it will hit typically. sue Your thoughts >From: Tso@... > >To all, > >I was wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. Recently, I have had >a couple of times when I get all shakey and weak. I cant really describe it >other than to say I just dont feel right. I think I have figured out that >this is actual physical hunger because when I eat a little something, I start >to feel better. Has anyone experienced this? Do you think it is something I >should worry about? Any feedback would be appreciated. > >Thanks - >Toni >RNY 6/22/98 >Down 196lbs > >--------------------------- ONElist Sponsor ---------------------------- > >ONElist now has T-SHIRTS! >For details and to order, go to: ><a href= " http://clickme.onelist.com/ad/tshirt1 " >Click Here</a> > >----------------------------------------------------------- ------------- > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 6, 1999 Report Share Posted September 6, 1999 Toni: Sounds a bit like dumping. Does it follow ingestion of concentrated sugar? Eating something might help " dilute " the sugar in your system. Just a thought. Steve At 04:42 PM 9/6/99 EDT, you wrote: >From: Tso@... > >To all, > >I was wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. Recently, I have had >a couple of times when I get all shakey and weak. I cant really describe it >other than to say I just dont feel right. I think I have figured out that >this is actual physical hunger because when I eat a little something, I start >to feel better. Has anyone experienced this? Do you think it is something I >should worry about? Any feedback would be appreciated. > >Thanks - >Toni >RNY 6/22/98 >Down 196lbs > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 1999 Report Share Posted September 7, 1999 --- Tso@... wrote: > I was wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. Recently, I > have had > a couple of times when I get all shakey and weak. I cant really > describe it > other than to say I just dont feel right. I think I have figured > out that > this is actual physical hunger because when I eat a little > something, I start > to feel better. Has anyone experienced this? Do you think it is > something I > should worry about? Any feedback would be appreciated. > > Thanks - > Toni Toni, Funny you mention that---I have experienced a few periods of getting shakey, sweaty, and weak lately, too. It happens for me at about 4pm when I'm getting ready to leave work. I usually have a Starbuck's Cafe Mocha in the afternoon, but I get decaf, and it happens too. I know that it has a good degree of sugar in it, but sugar doesn't cause me to dump, so I'm not inclined to think that's it. I eat plenty, believe me, so I don't think my blood sugar is low, either. It's only happened a couple of times, so I'm not overly concerned, but funny it's happening to you, too..... === Fairfax Sharon, 31 yrs old Dr. Anez, Fair Oaks Hospital, Fairfax, VA RNY 4/7/98....274.5 lbs, 5'6 " 12/30/98......155 lbs 3/25/99.......173.5 AUGH!!!! (stopped exercising for 6 mos.) 7/7/99........hernia repair/tummy tuck 8/16/99.......168 lbs (a little better, working harder!) __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 1999 Report Share Posted September 7, 1999 As a former diabetic it sounds all too familiar - what you are experiencing is low blood sugar. It means that you blood sugar levels are too low and you need to eat. That is why they suggest eating small meals every 2 or 3 hours to keep you from getting to that point. Just my 2 cents Carol Richmond, VA >>> 09/06 4:42 PM >>> From: Tso@... To all, I was wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. Recently, I have had a couple of times when I get all shakey and weak. I cant really describe it other than to say I just dont feel right. I think I have figured out that this is actual physical hunger because when I eat a little something, I start to feel better. Has anyone experienced this? Do you think it is something I should worry about? Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks - Toni RNY 6/22/98 Down 196lbs --------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 1999 Report Share Posted September 7, 1999 sounds like low blood surgar too me. When had you last eaten or drank (other than water) prior to this happening? Carolyn Your thoughts >From: Tso@... > >To all, > >I was wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. Recently, I have had >a couple of times when I get all shakey and weak. I cant really describe it >other than to say I just dont feel right. I think I have figured out that >this is actual physical hunger because when I eat a little something, I start >to feel better. Has anyone experienced this? Do you think it is something I >should worry about? Any feedback would be appreciated. > >Thanks - >Toni >RNY 6/22/98 >Down 196lbs > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 7, 1999 Report Share Posted September 7, 1999 Hi Toni...I was having the same things..and assumed it was low blood sugar episodes...when I went to the endocrinologist..he told me it was indeed dumping..when I told him it really didn't come on after I had eaten anything in particular..sometimes even in the middle of the nite..he said dumping can occur anytime..that food CAN move slowly through portions of our new system..and we can experience dumping episodes. funny thing is..I also treat them like you do..I take a few bites of something..at it eases the symptoms...<shrug>..guess ya learn so something new every day... De Your thoughts >From: Tso@... > >To all, > >I was wondering if anyone has had this happen to them. Recently, I have had >a couple of times when I get all shakey and weak. I cant really describe it >other than to say I just dont feel right. I think I have figured out that >this is actual physical hunger because when I eat a little something, I start >to feel better. Has anyone experienced this? Do you think it is something I >should worry about? Any feedback would be appreciated. > >Thanks - >Toni >RNY 6/22/98 >Down 196lbs > >--------------------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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