Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Support Group
The term hypoglycemia literally means "low blood sugar." Hypoglycemia can produce a variety of symptoms and effects but the principal problems arise from an inadequate supply of glucose as fuel to the brain, resulting in impairment of function. Derangements of function can range from vaguely "feeling bad" to coma and in the worst case, can be fatal.
Hi, I am new to this group. A little background on my situation. I have been feeling unwell lately for 2-3 months. For fifteen years I have known I have had mitral valve prolapse and lived with it. However, the last few months I've felt very fatigued, weak, lots of heart palpitations, shakiness, dizzy, etc. I went to see my primary dr. who sent me to have a holter monitor and an echocardiogram. Then more recent a stress test. All showed that I have mild-moderate MVP and regurgitation. Yet I knew I had this condition...but my recent symptoms are not like in the past. So I pushed to get labs ordered which didn't reveal too much other than elevated red blood cells and elevated neutrophils, but not high enough to the dr. to do further testing. I finally got an order to do a GTT, which I've been feeling so weak/faint that was a true challenge in itself. The test revealed blood sugars went from 80, 115, 80, to 35. My dr. diagnosed HG. I have gotten no help/tips from the dr. on how to manage. I am trying to get in to see an endocrinologist for more info & help. Now the Interesting part over the past few months is that I was put on several Rx drugs. I feel in my heart that what has brought this hypo on is the birth control pills I was given to help prevent ovarian cysts. And I was also on Levaquin at that same time, which I've learned can cause HG in rare cases. Before this I had no blood sugar issues. Its like this horror has happened to me overnight basically.
Its been awful trying to figure it out. I have been so ill. I have missed so much work. I'm glad I found this forum to learn from others.
Its been awful trying to figure it out. I have been so ill. I have missed so much work. I'm glad I found this forum to learn from others.
I have MVP too and taking magnesium and coenzyme Q10 helped me. Even though I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and it had gotten worse my MVP improved to mild from moderate.
Magnesium can sometimes help with hypoglycemia too. There are also natural ways to help with ovarian cysts. One is a diet that doesn't stress the liver (avoiding fatty foods and excess sugar) and including foods like broccoli, garlic, onions, etc.. Do you need to keep taking all the medications? What does your doctor say? You would need to consult with a qualified health practitioner about all of this but there are ways you can feel better.
I still have hypoglycemic symptoms but my chronic fatigue is better. I have found lots of things lower my blood sugar like peppermint oil, cranberry, cloves, etc. So I can imagine that Rx drugs could easily do that.
I wish you luck!