Something strange happened.... - ThinnerTimes

LisaBoston · 08-04-2006, 04:10 PM

Yesterday I had a normal breakfast of a protein drink, hot and sour soup for lunch (tofu) and about 10 blueberries. In the afternoon, I had my normal 16oz. of drink. I didn't do too much physical yesterday - a walk in the morning and general housework. I started to make supper at 5pm (salmon, rice, salad and green beans) and started to get dizzy in the kitchen. My hands started to shake and within a minute or so, the sweat was dripping off my forehead. My husband said I went really red. I made it to the bedroom and layed down. I felt so hot, yet my body was cold. In a few minutes I was so hot I turned the fan on. I felt so nauseated.

My temp was fine. My daughter brought me some blueberries and a few grapes and my water.

It felt like a dump to me, but I didn't eat anything for the past 4 hours or so. I thought maybe my blood sugar was low (I am not a diabetic, nor have every been) so I slowely ate the fruit.

Pre-surgery, I had low blood pressure and low heart rate. My sugars have always been normal to low. Thus I used to eat throughout the day. Its so funny to have this reaction, I have not had this since surgery and I have gone many days with little food nourishment (when I had a stricture) and had no funny feelings like this.

After about an hour, I was fine. Had supper and did normal things. Today is fine too.

Anyone else had something similar or have any insight as to what it might be?

goblin · 08-04-2006, 04:33 PM

Sounds like something hormonal to me...especially the getting red. Apparently weight loss plays havoc with estrogen levels. Would check it out with your doc though, Poddy.

Lisa A.

Bypassingme619 · 08-04-2006, 04:46 PM

Lisa I have had this feeling but just figured it was just hormonal and brushed it off. I would get that checked out ASAP if that feeling occurs again. Look who is talking I guess I should be making my way to see my PCP as soon as possible. Keep an eye on it sweety, glad you are feeling better.

Blueyz · 08-04-2006, 05:50 PM

y blood sugar drops, I get dizzy, sweaty, shake, and get nauseous. i immediateky grap a mozzarella stick, sit down and wait. As soon as protein kicks in, I get better. It happens a lot and for me it isn't hormonal...it is lack of protein. My body just decides to warn me to eat.

coptergirl · 08-04-2006, 07:15 PM

Sheesh Lisa - how scarry!!! Please have it checked out, and I pray that it is that you were just hungry for protein

LisaBoston · 08-05-2006, 08:46 PM

I have an appointment to see the doc, but as it only happened one time and it could be lots of things I wonder if he will do anything about it. I am scheduled next week for my 6 month blood work up, so maybe something will show up there.

Outside of this incident, I feel fantastic...it was really weird...felt like a dump. Glad that having a little fruit helped and if it happens again I will look to protein and fruit and see if it helps. I just bought 2 more containers of Nectar Protein. Great stuff...I now have fruit medley, citrus tea and strawberry/kiwi. 23g of protein per scoop!

You mention hormones...any one in particular - estrogen ??

Brooke220 · 08-06-2006, 07:12 AM

Lisa,

Based on my experience, I think your blood sugar dropped too low. As a diabetic (before surgery) every time that hapened to me when I would check my blood sugar it was always TOO low.

tammywilson161 · 08-06-2006, 09:06 AM

If you felt IMMEDIATELY better after having the fruit, I would definitely get my blood sugar checked. I hope you are OK, I really love your posts and have learnt alot from you.

crewzer · 08-06-2006, 08:05 PM

When I was doing all the construction around the house, I found myself getting dizzy occasionally and had to increase my carbs. I just added a couple extra carby (is that a word) style snacks and then I didn't have that problem. I am sure it had something to do with the lack of sugar in the system, but I have never been bothered by it before. Now I make sure I take a protein bar high in carbs with me on my hikes or in case of serious exercise. Good luck, lets just hope it is something simple. Mike

LarryB · 08-07-2006, 09:59 AM

I have this problem occaisionally when I go too long with out food. It is pretty frightening. But as soon as I get some food going in my body again it is happy. I have never had the turning red part, but the rest I have. I know it has scared my wife pretty good a couple times.