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Post by karinms on Jul 28, 2014 22:25:39 GMT
As some of you know I started a new job that added about 10 hours to my week four weeks ago. I have added an extra hour to my sleep at night (currently about 7 hours) but it hasn't helped. I really think I need to get serious about eating healthier.
When I eat carbs I get really, really sluggish. When I eat anything sweet (cookies, Brookside snacks (choc covered berries) or even a bit too much sugar in my tea) I get really lightheaded.
I'm thinking of trying to stick to mainly protein, fruits and vegs with minimal carbs and seeing if that gives me more energy.
Opinions? Tips? Help?!!!
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Post by hollymolly on Jul 28, 2014 22:56:57 GMT
You should probably see your doctor. You may have something else going on.
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Post by mlana on Jul 28, 2014 23:00:52 GMT
My DH is currently being treated for a Vitamin D deficiency. He slowly got more and more tired and he just couldn't catch up on his sleep, even though he hadn't missed any. He is also being evaluated for anemia, a process that is a bit different for him since his family carried the trait for Thalocemia.
By the time I got DH to the dr, he was so tired he could no longer think clearly. Please don't let your exhaustion get that far.
Marcy
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Post by krispin41 on Jul 28, 2014 23:01:47 GMT
I would agree about seeing your doctor...I found out I was severely anemic...not to mention I was really pale (and I am the whitest white grl ever, so for my doctor to notice I was paler then usual)...all of this led to an ovarian cancer diagnosis. Not to freak you out, but yeah, I would see your doctor just to rule out other things.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 28, 2014 23:02:33 GMT
See your doctor. what you are describing is a diabetic with very high numbers. A normal healthy person should be able to metabolize a little extra sugar in their tea or a small sweet snack.
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Post by karinms on Jul 29, 2014 1:10:48 GMT
I was at the dr just over a month ago after getting sick with a nasal infection and at that point they did some blood work so I'm sure they would have noticed if I was close to being diabetic. I do have a full check up scheduled in a couple weeks. Thanks and I will keep you updated. I have always gotten light headed after certain foods....for example chocolate milk. I think I'll just try and eat a lot healthier and add some extra protein and see how it goes until I see my dr again.
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