Hello I’m Kaydavblue,
I have autoimmune induced cirrhosis, of late I find that when I eat breakfast (no matter what or how small or large it is). I begin to shake, my vision closes around me, my heart races and I need to lie down and sleep. Is this normal. It does not happen after any other meal.
Hi, it doesn’t sound normal to me but it also doesn’t sound liver related. Do you have coffee with your breakfast? Coffee is good for your liver but I get the shakes if I have too much. The other thing that makes me shake is low blood sugar, but I wouldn’t expect that after you’ve eaten. I think it would be worth checking with a GP.
Thank you for your comments. I don’t drink coffee and eat sugary foods rarely. This is a new set of symptoms for me. However, after reading some of the comments on this site I am wondering if my habit of eating breakfast and then an evening meal is my problem. I don’t snack between meals and I really don’t want to eat outside of those meals.
Have you had your blood sugars tested? With cirrhosis you can develop diabetes which might be something to do with your symptoms with this state after your breakfast. Are you on steroids to treat your AI condition? Steroids can also give you diabetes.
You need to get this checked out by your GP and/or your specialist.
WIth cirrhosis you should really be eating little and often throughout the day if you have cirrhosis or you are at times running on empty and your body will be consuming your muscles for fuel.
I'll ping you a PM which might be of interest to your or useful - it's also advisable to try and see a liver specialist dietician to advise on appropriate nutrition - if you are under QEB Birmingham they will have this support available since it's a transplant centre and they know all the ins and outs of nutritional needs with cirrhosis.
Katie
Thank you Katie for your advice I will look into it immediately
thank you for your link, I found it uplifting. I have never been advised by the QE about nutrition
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Oh my goodness, what a history of medical problems. You are to be commended on your positive outlook. I wish you well.
Thank you. Positive mind set pulls me through x
Hi, my hubbie has AIH (autoimmune hepatitis), he has been told little and often and a snack before bed to help support the liver through the day and night. As it uses protein up to help it work and fix itself and if it cant get it from your food will start to use muscle up. I think a chat with your gp may be in order as symptoms you describe dont seem to be liver related and must make you feel anxious about eating in the morning. 🤞hope you're sorted soon x
Thank you for your advice. It is reassuring that one is not alone. I hope your husband is coping well with his AIH.
He has good days more often than bad days now. Diagnosed with AIH 6 years now and was very poorly for a year or so. Seems to be stable at the mo but badly damaged liver. Will always be on immune suppressants. Alcohol didnt help much either which started through health anxiety and depression. Not touched a drop for over a year. As you say you're not alone on this group and there is a wealth of info amongst the members. I hope you get to see your gp soon and work out what's going on. X
I’m so glad that he is coping well, I wish him all the best, you also. The carers are often forgotten, they must worry over the problems caused by AIH.
That is strange. I have never heard of such a thing. Could it possibly be related to your glucose levels?
most probably, I haveGP appointment pending
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