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Posted 8/28/2011 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
I am experiencing something that can't be described any better than the feeling of hypoglycemic symptoms however I always have normal blood glucose levels whenever I check. I get this weak, jittery feeling and almost feel like I begin sweating, and feel the need to eat something with sugar in it. I am getting this feeling pretty well every day and it usually begins as the day progresses. I remember getting this feeling here and there when I was a kid. Does this sound like hypoglycemia symptoms and can a person suffer these symptoms but have normal blood glucose? Does anyone with Lyme experience this?

Just looking for some more info on this.

Thanks,

Jeff
Posted 8/29/2011 12:42 AM (GMT 0)
If your blood sugar isn't tested while you are experiencing these symptoms, then it won't show up on the test. Also, if you have Reactive Hypoglycemia, it may only occur after a meal. A hemoglobin A1C test can show average blood sugar levels over a 2-3 month period - I don't know if this test can show low blood sugar averages or if it only works for checking high blood sugar (Diabetes), but might be interesting to see what it shows for you - discuss with your doctor.

Also, the symptoms of low blood sugar are very similar to adrenal fatigue, and low adrenal function can actually cause blood sugar instability.

Chromium can help balance blood sugar (whether too high or too low).

Also, make sure you avoid sugar (sugar, corn syrup, honey, molasses, maple syrup, etc.; xylitol, stevia, and agave are ok). Also, if you do eat anything with sugar in it, eat it with fiber and either protein or fat to blunt the impact of the sugar on your blood sugar level.

A high protein snack eaten every 2 hours between meals will also help keep blood sugar levels stable.

I find myself that I get the symptoms of low blood sugar but have normal blood sugar levels on tests. In my case, I get worse symptoms if I'm eating sugar in foods on a regular basis.

I hope this helps...take care,
Posted 8/29/2011 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Razzle for your advice. I bought a blood sugar test kit awhile ago when I started experiencing these symptoms and I would take it during the episodes but it showed normal levels. I didn't know adrenal fatigue symptoms were similar... I also come down with this feeling if I'm rushing around trying to do too much. Maybe it is an adrenal response. Can a person suffer adrenal fatigue but show normal adrenal function on a test?

I'm going to focus on proper diet and see if I can get these feelings to go away.

thanks again for your thoughts.

@ Lymester - I've only done 3 weeks of doxy as a trial but I had these symptoms long before antibiotic use. Perhaps it could be die off from my body killing the bacteria naturally? Who knows, just like all these other symptoms nothing makes sense.
Posted 8/29/2011 2:31 AM (GMT 0)
I have had those exact same symptoms as well. My doc has told me it was from my adrenals. She diagnosed me with adrenal fatigue and I am taking a natural adrenal supplement that has helped quite a bit. I have noticed that I can still have those issues from time to time, but they are getting less frequent now that I'm treating it.
Posted 8/29/2011 2:58 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, it is possible to have low adrenal function and normal serum (blood test) cortisol. Saliva cortisol test is probably more sensitive - saliva samples are taken 4 times throughout one day (specific times of the day) and can give a more accurate picture of adrenal function.

You might find some interesting info here:
http://www.drlam.com/articles/adrenalexhaustion.asp?page=1#Four%20Stages%20of%20Adrenal%20Fatigue   (I have no financial connections with this website/doctor).

BTW, the adrenals are stressed more during Lyme/coinfection die-off, hence why some may associate these symptoms with herxing...

Posted 8/29/2011 11:10 AM (GMT 0)
So when I have that kind of symptom, I take a stick of cinnamon bark and pour hot water over it to make tea.

It gets rid of those sugar cravings and stops the jitters.

Hope this helps!
Posted 8/29/2011 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, most of my family suffers from this affliction. None of us have abnormal glucose levels. When we were kids we used to have to carry an emergency packet of glucose tablets around with us. Even now I have to be careful not too eat too much sugar for breakfast or I will crash and burn-literally. Lots of protein and complex carbs eaten regularly help keep it in check.
Posted 8/29/2011 11:52 PM (GMT 0)
Yes i too get these symptoms but blood sugar levels are normal. I also get a horrible tight jaw at same time. I have found that drinking something helps as when i get it it seems that I haven't eaten or had anything to drink for a while before. I too wonder if it is adrenal fatigue or sugar.
Posted 8/30/2011 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
Guys,
Can anyone tell me if they also have nausea or lightheadedness at
the same time. This seems to happen to me if I am moving around
verily quickly and haven't eaten but sometimes it comes on after I
have eaten. Quick suddenly Usually if I sit down and give it a few
miniutes it goes away. Sometimes I nearly break out in a cold sweat.
Thanks
Jackie
Posted 8/30/2011 1:40 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bri,
For me it happens even if I have eaten, it comes on quickly, I get light headed/dizzy, break out in a cold sweat, become nauseous, get very weak very quickly - sometimes all I can do is to sink down onto the floor and wait a minute or two before I can get back up. When I get back up onto my feet, I am still quite weak and now visibly shaking. I get a very high protein snack (usually a big spoonful of peanut butter - it's quick and handy) and sit back down - on the floor if I am too weak to make it to another room, and it passes within a few minutes, like nothing ever happened.

There is never any pattern to my little 'episodes', and like I said my doc believes it is because my adrenals are still in such crisis.

I hope this doesn't confuse the matter any further for anyone!
Posted 8/31/2011 4:04 PM (GMT 0)
 

I experience this as well.  Like Traveler, I have adrenal issues.  Electromagnetic stress makes them worse.  I'm taking medication for the adrenal stuff.

I also take chromium 3--chromium will help as Razzle said, but you want to make sure you're taking a whole food version of it, as other versions can do more harm than good.  Some whole food versions include: Innate Response, Mega Foods, and Solgar brands (no afilliation).

 

Posted 9/1/2011 4:14 PM (GMT 0)
I have been taking extra care in my diet over the last week and so far these symptoms haven't returned since last weekend. I have been using a protein supplement in the morning with breakfast, limiting sugar and taking alpha-lipoic acid before meals. I'm also researching adrenal support supplements as I think I'm a prime candidate for adrenal fatigue.

It sounds like a lot of people are experiencing these same symptoms. Thanks everyone for sharing.
Posted 9/2/2011 6:27 PM (GMT 0)
I have hypoglycemia and have had it even before getting lyme in April. I just controlled it by eating better and eating small frequent meals. Since having lyme, I have been eating superbly. lol
gluten free, sugar free, yeast free, 95% dairy free, etc etc
For the last 2 months anyway. It has been helping keep sugar level very level.

So I haven't had many sugar drops at all. That said, I did start taking milk thistle and within a day or 2, my sugar dropped to 65 and then again to 44 even while taking glucose. So I quit that.
I say be careful with milk thistle if you have hygoglycemia-that's a side effect.

Also recently, a couple times I have noticed that within seconds of getting out of bed in the morning, I feel those shakes, weakness, cold clammy sweaty feeling coming on...that is what I feel like when my sugar drops. But during these times, I don't think it is just low sugar causing it, it feels different.

I have been contributing it to the lyme. Or maybe the klyme is dropping it but either way once I get downstairs and move around a bit, it goes away. Maybe it is adrenals but I don't know what that would feel like
Posted 9/2/2011 8:55 PM (GMT 0)
Wow Scorp!! You're an inspiration!! LOL! I wish I could be that disciplined!!!

BTW - I would caution anyone that is quite ill about introducing Milk Thistle into their routine - it's a really great product for those that can use it!! - but... when I tried it, it made me incredibly ill with pain in my liver- so I think everyone should introduce it into their routine carefully and slowly!!
Posted 9/3/2011 8:00 PM (GMT 0)
Trav says "Wow Scorp!! You're an inspiration!! LOL! I wish I could be that disciplined!!!"

Wellllllll, don't give me too much credit there!  LOL  I only want to get better QUICK!!!!!

AND also, I learned one day that if I were to eat 2 no-bake oatmeal cookies that are loaded with sugar (yum, while they are still warm btw) then I would have one @#@#@#$  of a night with 50x the symptoms!

Sometimes I just learn the hard way    rolleyes

Posted 9/2/2013 4:52 AM (GMT 0)
Adrenal fatigue revisited.....I am experiencing the same symptoms after eating, as if I'm coming down with the Flu, especially at suppertime.....I was hoping that Traveler, who I admire very much, could tell me the name of the supplement that was prescribed that helped with that situation..
I would also love to hear from anyone else who "goes downhill" after eating and what they did to help it........Thank You All very much.....
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