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Hi all,
For some time now (about 3 years) I have been suffering from 'episodes' where, if I don't eat for a few hours, I suddenly get very weak and tired, and shake uncontrollably. When I get like this, I feel like I could fall asleep there and then, no matter where I am - out shopping, waiting for the kids at school home time, sat watching TV etc. However, if I do try to sleep I can't.
If I then eat, these symptoms go away with 5-10 minutes. It doesn't usually matter what I eat - it could be a sandwich, a chocolate bar, a few biscuits etc. I'm left feeling a little weak afterwards, but nothing like when the symptoms first start.
I purchased a blood glucose monitor from the chemist, and found that when these episodes happen my glucose is always around 4mmol/l. Although I realise this is a normal level and 3mmol/l is the usual number for a hypo to occur, I have read a few articles which indicate that hypos can happen at this level too. The lowest level I've ever had is 3.6.
I've been to see my GP about this, who ordered a fasting blood test but this came back normal. He then sent me for thyroid bloods and said these symptoms were due to me having a slightly underactive thyroid (am currently taking 50µg thyroxine, which I'm led to understand is a very low dose). However, the above symptoms haven't gone away since taking this medication.
Can anybody tell me if these are hypos, and if so can they arm me with some information to give to my doc?
Thanks
Kat
For some time now (about 3 years) I have been suffering from 'episodes' where, if I don't eat for a few hours, I suddenly get very weak and tired, and shake uncontrollably. When I get like this, I feel like I could fall asleep there and then, no matter where I am - out shopping, waiting for the kids at school home time, sat watching TV etc. However, if I do try to sleep I can't.
If I then eat, these symptoms go away with 5-10 minutes. It doesn't usually matter what I eat - it could be a sandwich, a chocolate bar, a few biscuits etc. I'm left feeling a little weak afterwards, but nothing like when the symptoms first start.
I purchased a blood glucose monitor from the chemist, and found that when these episodes happen my glucose is always around 4mmol/l. Although I realise this is a normal level and 3mmol/l is the usual number for a hypo to occur, I have read a few articles which indicate that hypos can happen at this level too. The lowest level I've ever had is 3.6.
I've been to see my GP about this, who ordered a fasting blood test but this came back normal. He then sent me for thyroid bloods and said these symptoms were due to me having a slightly underactive thyroid (am currently taking 50µg thyroxine, which I'm led to understand is a very low dose). However, the above symptoms haven't gone away since taking this medication.
Can anybody tell me if these are hypos, and if so can they arm me with some information to give to my doc?
Thanks
Kat