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Posted 3/21/2013 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
Heyy.

I've noticed that all the while, before and after my Crohns DX, I've had issues with violent hunger attacks. By this I mean:

1. No warning. By the drop of the hat, the hunger arrives full force
2. Sometimes I may have eaten 1 hour ago, all be it something small, and the hunger attack is right back
3. I've noticed it through a variety of diets of differing degrees (gluten-free, SCD, clear liquids). It does seem slightly less pronounced with the clear-liquids diet though
4. Accompanied by more than a fair share of bloating/gas. nono blush

Any ideas are appreciated. Thanks.

Post Edited (Count Tuscany) : 3/21/2013 11:43:18 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 3/21/2013 5:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Count Tuscany,
The same thing happens to me, and I plan to talk to my doc about it at my next visit. I am suspecting that I am having hypoglycemia attacks. I especially have to make sure I eat 30-45 minutes prior to exercising, or I get shaky and starving. I know I'm not diabetic. This is a new symptom for me, and I'm not sure why it's happening.
Posted 4/3/2013 4:53 AM (GMT 0)
I actually get really sick if I feel hungry. I eat a couple of bites of fruit or jello and feel better!
Posted 4/3/2013 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
I get that sometimes too! I try to snack on low-calorie and easily digested foods, especially at night, like a banana, smoothie, or pretzels. It is so weird, because the other half of the time I have like no appetite at all. I guess it helps maintain my weight, but I really have no idea why. Are you gaining weight from eating so much? If not, I would say it is food your body needs. It woulnd't hurt to have some blood tests done to check you sugar levels, etc.
Posted 4/3/2013 5:18 PM (GMT 0)
I am in the same boat as you are. I have gained weight from this and I am usually a very active person. I also feel SO SICK if I don't have something in my stomach. Have you gained?
Posted 4/3/2013 6:51 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the replies everyone.

I have not noticed much prolonged weight gain or weight loss on myself. I don't feel it happens consistent enough for a long term trend in change of weight.

However, I tend to fluctuate between 160-180 lbs through a calendar year, so I have not tracked this in a detailed enough fashion to make much of it.

I know that sometimes, when I'm flaring, it can get worse, so not sure about that one either. confused
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