Carb withdrawal symptoms?

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qimqim

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• May 26, 2009

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Type 2 - Metformin

I have reduced, in a matter of 3 weeks, my sugar levels from the 8s to the 5s, through low carb diet and exercise.

I feel rather light-headed, anxious, and have slight headaches. Is this compatible with carb withdrawl, and is it serious?

I've just taken a reading before lunch (5.0)

qim

 

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lowcarbfan

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• May 26, 2009

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Hi there,

Can feel a bit weird when you start. Wears off after a few weeks.
Partner and I manage on diet only - no meds.

 

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qimqim

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• May 26, 2009

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Does it give you headaches?

qim

 

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lowcarbfan

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• May 26, 2009

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Yes, had headaches for a while. When you low carb you also tend to get rid of the 'junk' in your diet so I put it down to 'withdrawal' symptoms.

 

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• May 26, 2009

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Hi qim.

I had all those things happen to me and splitting headaches when I first started to low/reduce carb. It does wear off as lcf says.

Ken.

 

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qimqim

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• May 26, 2009

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Tanks

I feel more at ease now.

qim

 

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• May 26, 2009

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The slight headaches are not uncommon. Drinking plenty of water (2L +) over the course of the day usually stops the headaches.

Good work on lowering your BS.