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Reactive Hypoglycemia resulting from ED

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  • #16382
    Della
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    Looking for any knowledge regarding how to deal with RH after a long stint with anorexia, any feedback would be much appreciated

    #16383
    BauerPower
    Participant

    Hey Della. I am recovering from Anorexia and also having issues with hypo. I have always had hypo but it has gotten MUCH worse the past couple of months. What are your symptoms? How are you sure it is reactive type?

    #16388
    Della
    Participant

    Thanks for the reply, I have also to a degree been “hypo”, very sensitive spikes and dips in blood sugar. Well the reason I think it’s reactive is because most on the symptoms take place after eating. My symptoms are I become “out of it” almost immediately, I’ll get really cold, feet and hands are freezing too, maybe an hour later I will start getting anxiety and start to crave sugar. What are your symptoms?

    #16397
    BauerPower
    Participant

    Typically it is my blood sugar dropping without continues snacks throughout the day. I have become accustomed to not having traditional meals but rather small snacks every 1-3 hours. However, lately the snacks are not helping and neither are meals. I am dropping for no apparent reason.

    #16399
    Della
    Participant

    Interesting. Today I am experimenting with taking in very limited fluids, only from vegetables fruits ect. Just a sip or two of water, I appear to be in much better shape. I’m re reading all of Matts stuff again trying to connect a few more pieces of the puzzle. I got into fasting pretty bad a couple weeks ago, it was terrible I was feeling amazing fasting all day… Then out of nowhere the next week I was having a mental breakdown, panic attacks, emotional outburts, what appears to be some form of hypoglycemia… Very frustrating trying to pin it down, anyway trial and error I suppose

    #16403
    BauerPower
    Participant

    I have found the only thing that keeps me level is Glutamine powder. Very weird. My research tells me this makes sense. I go tomorrow for extensive blood sugar testing as well as adrenal/cortisol stuff.

    #16404
    Della
    Participant

    Ahh yes I have just purchused some, do you drink it when you are experiencing the hypoglycemia? Before? After? Good luck with your testing

    #16423
    BauerPower
    Participant

    I take 1/2 a teaspoon in the am and go from there. I take another 1/2 if I feel it dropping and food isn’t helping. I don’t put it in a drink because the kind I get is tasteless.

    #16427
    The Real Amy
    Moderator

    BauerPower, my one suggestion is making sure you eat enough salt. Hyponatremia feels a lot like hyponatremia, and can even mimic reactive hypoglycemia a little bit. (I’ve learned dehydration also feels a lot like a hyperglycemic spike – so weird)

    #16433
    BauerPower
    Participant

    What does a hyperglycemic spike feel like? I only recognize hypo drops. Yes, salt has always helped me in recovery. I will definitely keep an eye on that and make sure I add some to my savory meals! Also, my blood tests showed dehydration so I have upped my water intake (I am not a fan of water!0 so hopefully this helps.

    #16450
    The Real Amy
    Moderator

    It’s a bit hard to describe in words, but to me, a hyperglycemic spike feels like a burst of too much energy at once and like my body is trying to cope with something. And my head gets a weird feeling. And I feel hot and thirsty. And anxious, like I cannot calm down.

    I get the same anxious and hot feeling when I’m dehydrated.

    #16468
    BauerPower
    Participant

    Hmmm my glucose went to 42 after I drank the 75 grams of glucose. I am guessing this would be reactive? I meet with my doc next week to discuss this and some other issues that came up on my blood work.

    #16487
    ray_d_8
    Participant

    I have reactive hypoglycemia as well and have for many years. It’s worse if I’m in a sustained caloric deficit. I get spacey and have a hard time finding words. Then I start to see spots and my vision gets kind of purple. (These are low blood sugar symptoms). If I take my blood sugar at this point, it’s typically in the low 50’s. Then the adrenaline kicks in, which is an awful feeling because I become very anxious, sweat profusely, and shake. Since I’ve been eating to satisfaction every morning, my symptoms have disappeared entirely. :-) Don’t be afraid to eat ladies!
    Cheers,
    Crystal

    #16493
    BauerPower
    Participant

    Thanks Ray. I am definitely eating to satisfaction! What kind of breakfast are you having?

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