Posted by Jakeman on October 20, 2005, at 21:32:42
In reply to Re: Fatigue after eating?, posted by Regis Harold on October 16, 2005, at 16:11:08
> Jake,
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Jake, have you tried anything specifically figure out/cure your condition? Have you taken any tests, or tried any remedies?
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> Regis
>Regis,
I've had a number of tests, but not the fasting blood glucose test; I probably should get it done as well. I've had thyroid and other hormones tested (I'm on the low end for HGH). I've had a battery of allergy tests, all negative. I've had a sleep study and was diagnosed with mild sleep apnea. I tried a cpap machine for a while and couldn't sleep with it. Since then I've learned to sleep on my side. While my poor quality sleep certainly contributes to my problem, I feel there are other bio-chemical factors involved. With me it's not so much the desire to sleep after eating, but a rapid decline into foggy thinking and depression.
For the time being I'm tired (and broke) of seeing doctors so I'm just watching my diet and living with it.
warm regards ~Jake
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