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just now at work i got so dizzy and felt like super hot/sweaty/cold and thouht i was going to pass out, even my hands were shaking...so i figured i better do something to stop this so i had water and then ate like 5 cookies to bring up my blood sugar...this was sooo random, anyone know what causes this? is IT low blood sugar?

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So funny that you posted this, I was just discussing this with DH last night. This happens to me too when I don't eat for awhile. Just happened to me on Monday.

I don't have any answers but my guess is it is low blood sugar.

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I get this SO often its sad.. but for me its as exactly as you said. 99% of the time its because I haven't drank or eaten enough in a certain timeframe, and my blood sugar must plummet..

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I use to get this alot.

Bring your blood sugar back up, and then have some protein b/c protein last longer in your system than carbs. Also if you are ovulating this tends to happens during that time more. I was going through a stressful time years ago and it happened a lot. but now I got it under control a bit more. Also too much caffine can mimick the low blood sugar drop as well. Eat the cookies/oj and then back it all up w/ protein.

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my hands get shaky and I feel really weak sometimes when I don't eat for a while. I always attribute to low blood sugar. I feel better after I eat candy or something with lots of sugar.

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You should also drink more water. For my dizziness or vertigo was a sign of low blood pressure.

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Yup, happens to me all the time, I usually grab a piece of fruit, soda or piece of candy and then maybe (if need it quick) a piece of cheese or a protein bar, and it goes away within a few minutes.

Message edited 3/1/2006 1:07:46 PM.

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This happens to me when I don't eat for a while. I try to eat a piece of fruit which helps me feel better.

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This happens to me all the time - low blood sugar like everyone else said. I eat something and it goes away in a few minutes. I have to carry a granola bar with me at all times.

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thanks girls, i ate a bunch of cookies, and then a turkey sandwhich and am feeling much much better,

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Glad you are feeling better

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That happens to me sometimes, too. Glad you're feeling better