shaking feeling

[Bernadette]

I had my op nearly four years ago but for the last year..I have been experiencing a shaky sort of feeling, its horrible, sometimes comes on awhile after eating, and feel I have to sit down or collapse..anyone else experience this. It only happens now and then.

[Hidden]

Dear Bernadette

It may be one of the ways in which 'dumping syndrome' shows itself. Have a look at other posts on dumping syndrome and you may have to think about low glycemic index food.

opa.org.uk/regional-shop/lo...

It is to do with sugar levels in your system

[Bernadette]

Thank you Alan..I have read through the notes..you are probably right it is to do with sugar levels, it happened today after I was offered two very fat laden biscuits (I normally have something like rich-tea plain biscuits) it was a horrible feeling and lasted a couple of hours. This is a brilliant website that we can help each other so much.

[Hidden]

Yes must agree with Alans comments.At least you know what it is now

[jay2908]

Make sure that you're keeping hydrated, as it is the drop in blood pressure that causes the shakiness as well as eating low gi and small meals. I'd taken some glucose reading of myself during these spells and noted that my sugar levels were all over the place.

[yorkshirerose]

I agree with all the above, I often get the shakes, sometimes after eating sometimes after over exherting myself, so I am pretty sure it is all down to sugar levels. I carry glucose tablets with me which do help

Best wishes

Edwina x

[angela2]

Yes, I think the drop in blood pressure caused by fluid shifting is a significant aspect of shaky feelings. This fluid shift can also occur under conditions of stress. For example, if you use to experience stage fright which gave you a sudden dry mouth; that reaction seems to be magnified and exagerated after the op. It might be mediated through the vagus nerve which is likely to have been sacrificed along with the eosophagus.

[Bernadette]

Jay how do you take a glucose reading, can you buy something at the chemist, as it maybe worthwhile doing this for peace of mind, and interest. thanks all.

[Buzzboy]

Hi Bernadette,

I'm three years post op... and get the shakes just as you say. A quick fix is a glass of CocaCola (full strength, not Diet!) - works within minutes. When we're out and about I carry some Glucose tablets - if there's no Coke available then a quick tablet and I'm normal again! (Well, what passes for normal for us lot!!)

[SteveJ]

Hi Bernadette

I too am very familiar with dumping syndrome and have had problems with it since after my op. and I'm now over five years post op. I have found that certain foods,stress and over exertion can all bring on an attack. However I have found that it mostly hits me in the afternoons. not really sure why this should be, but I am thinking of doing what people have advised me before and that's starting a food diary. The thing I resort to during an attack is to have 1 or 2 teaspoons of golden syrup that comes in the squeezy bottles. Hope this is of some help.

Kind Regards

Stevej

[Hidden in reply to SteveJ]

If the golden syrup cures it, then it does suggest that it is the sugar level that was low. I think the sugar level meter is something that diabetics use but i do not know how much they cost.

[SteveJ in reply to Hidden]

Hi Alan

thanks for that,I have a couple of questions is low blood sugar a bad thing to have ?,and if so what can i do about it?

Kind Regards

Stevej

[Hidden in reply to SteveJ]

I am not really up on this, but your sugar and insulin should be in balance. It is the relationship one with the other that counts. If it starts to go wrong there may be an issue with diabetes.

I think that diet is very important. If you eat lots of things with sugar in, your body has to work harder to keep the sugar:insulin ratio healthy. Ultimately you might pass out if your insulin gets too high.

I think that is why low glycemic index foods are good - because they tend to be the food where the sugar is absorbed more slowly by the body so there is less of a 'spike' in the sugar:insulin balance.

It is the sort of thing where GPs can explain things very easily because diabetes is, unfortunately, quite common.

[SteveJ in reply to Hidden]

Hi Alan

Thanks anyway, if things get worse I will consult my GP

Kind Regards

Steve

[Charlie36]

Hi Bernadette,

I found I could cope reasonably well with sugar but high fat caused big problems. Fish and chips, even a small portion and I have to go to bed I feel so bad. Similarly macaroni cheese. It's the high fat content which causes a massive hit to the release of insulin and fat is quickly digested so the response can be quite dramatic.

Best wishes,

Charlie

[Bernadette]

Yes macaroni cheese..tried it once and felt ill for hours, I cannot seem to tolerate frys now, tell me Charlie what food suits you?