Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 20:58     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Anonymous wrote:When I read OPs post, I was going to suggest "take thee to the doctor to check for diabetes." The comments seem to be veering in another direction so maybe I missed something. DH was just diagnosed with diabetes two weeks ago so maybe I have diabetes on the brain.


My first thought was low blood sugar as well because of the light headed and shaky part. But I suppose some people are thinking more along the lines of just feeling under the weather.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 20:57     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Skittles. I know it's bad, but I crave the sugar rush.


So your mantra is "crash and burn" So unhealthy but yet you know it! shocking.


No, that's not my mantra. But thanks for the lecture, Ma. When I feel shaky, sugar, not salt, cures it. And...it only happens a few times a year, so relax.


Anytime, dear!
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 20:49     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
When I read OPs post, I was going to suggest "take thee to the doctor to check for diabetes." The comments seem to be veering in another direction so maybe I missed something. DH was just diagnosed with diabetes two weeks ago so maybe I have diabetes on the brain.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 20:24     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Yep. Little bit of Oj. And if its not brought on my stress or something. Dr ASAP- could be diabetes
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 19:24     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Depends why.

If its blood sugar related: protein, sometimes with a complex carb. ie: cheese, nuts, an egg, etc. If I get to the point where I feel like I might gag if I try to eat I'll start with broth or juice first.

If actually ill - diluted juice (small sips), toast or banana with peanut butter. Avoid dairy, acidic or greasy foods, etc.

Either way it helps to start small and slow.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 19:16     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Skittles. I know it's bad, but I crave the sugar rush.


So your mantra is "crash and burn" So unhealthy but yet you know it! shocking.


No, that's not my mantra. But thanks for the lecture, Ma. When I feel shaky, sugar, not salt, cures it. And...it only happens a few times a year, so relax.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 19:12     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Another cause of being lightheaded is low blood pressure. That happens to me occasionally. I naturally have low blood pressure, and I don't eat very much salt. So when I'm lightheaded, I eat potato chips.

OP - you should see your doctor if this happens often.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 16:33     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Anonymous wrote:Skittles. I know it's bad, but I crave the sugar rush.


Clearly people feel light headed for different reasons. When I feel light headed I need protein and salt. If I were to eat skittles I would completely pass out cold.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 16:29     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Anonymous wrote:Skittles. I know it's bad, but I crave the sugar rush.


So your mantra is "crash and burn" So unhealthy but yet you know it! shocking.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 14:41     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Chicken noodle soup. Salt, carbs, protein, and water will help with the shakes.

And hot food is always better than cold food.
Anonymous
Post 10/22/2012 14:37     Subject: What do you eat when you're feeling light headed and shaky
Skittles. I know it's bad, but I crave the sugar rush.