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Re: Dr Sam- Why do i go dizzy?

From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 20 Feb 2003 11:41:57 -0600 (CST)


At Tue, 16 Jul 2002, Renee wrote: >
>The problem with this suggestion is that if the hypoglycemia is due to
>hyperinsulinemia, then the symptoms end up getting worse. The sudden influx
>of simple carbs produces a strong insulin release, which then drains blood
>sugar more. I know this from personal experience. Before I knew what was
>going on with me, my husband and I realized that if I ate some crackers I
>stopped being as irritable and tired, and felt a little better. However, I had
>a terrible rebound off it, with my symptoms getting worse than they were before.
>
>Now, I eat a piece of cheese, or something else protein-based/low-carb, and
>I'm fine.
>
>Renee
>
>Zal·nyi S·muel wrote:
>>
>> Hi Louise,
>>
>> I can only guess from the distance... But there is a simple "test" to prove if it is hypoglycaemia, if the signs show up, take lump of sugar or a biscuit. If the signs diappear than it is hypoglycaemia if not, who knows.
>>
>> Sam
>>
>> > Dear Dr sam,
>> > Im currently on dianette and metformin. I go to the gym 6 times a week
>> > and recently have been experiencing lethargy, dizzyness and nausea
>> > whilst in the gym after my usual 30 minute run. Is this due to
>> > hypoglycemia, (i have 2 coffees before i go to give me some energy)
>> > dehydration or just pcos. I would be really grateful if you could give
>> > me some advice. Its driving me mad, i know i am fit enough to do the
>> > exercise, although this dizzyness and nausea is stopping me. Its such a
>> > vicious circle, your supposed to exercise to loose weight but feeling
>> > like this doesnt give me much encouragement. Im also not loosing an
>> > ounce of weight and have been going to the gym for 2 hours everyday for
>> > the past 6 months, any advice or is this just typical of pcos.
>> > Thanks
>> > louise-uk
>> >
>> > --
>> > louise-uk
>> >
>>
>--
>--------------
>Renee Cordrey, MSPT, MPH, CWS
>
>---
>Dwell in Possibility.
>--Emily Dickenson
>



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