Posted by Regis Harold on October 16, 2005, at 16:11:08
In reply to Re: Fatigue after eating?, posted by Jakeman on October 16, 2005, at 14:30:08
Jake,
Yup. What you're describing sounds very familiar to me. Hopefully the reason for this happening to you is more easily determined than what is happening to me.
It might be a good idea to get a blood glucose tolerance test, even if your doctor(s) doesn't think it's necessary. As you are try to determine what the cause of your issues is, it helps to eliminate as many possible causes as possible. And who knows, you might in fact be hypoglycemic.
I have also gotten a couple sleep studies done. Turns out that I don't have sleep apnea, which is a fairly common cause of daytime sleepiness. Although it turns out that I don't have sleep apnea, I'm glad I had the sleep studies done so I don't have to worry about going down that path and can focus my time and energies on other more probably causes of my condition.
Jake, have you tried anything specifically figure out/cure your condition? Have you taken any tests, or tried any remedies?
Regis
> Regis,
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> You sound just like me. Most times after I eat a substantial meal, especially lunch, shortly after I'll get hit by depression, anxiety, brain-fog. At times it feels like an invisible hand pushing me down to the ground. On a few occasions I've actually had to leave work and go home.
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> I've explained this to a few doctors, none thought a glucose tolerance test was needed. Their attitude seemed to be that this happens to everyone.
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> One day last week I didn't have time to eat lunch. Instead I made a protein shake with whey and orange juice. It gave me enough energy to get through the afternoon and I didn't experience the rapid downward mood-energy shift.
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> I may need switch to having very light meals, and then maybe a protein drink as a lunch substitute or to help out between meals.
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> warm regards ~Jake
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