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I've finally figured it out. Anytime I have ever tried a Protein Shake (any variety over 15 grams), my blood pressure explodes, and I pass out. To prepare for surgery, I cooked Protein packed foods and stored them in my freezer so that I won't have to purchase any protein powders. I wonder if anyone else discovered that they too were extremely sensitive to protein products?

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Hard to imagine anything in a Protein Shake or powder that would cause your bp to spike so high that you lose consciousness. What does your doctor say?

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I wonder if it shocks my system into metabolizing it, and causing distress. I've had it with Ensure, and with a Protein gel. I will be seeing the surgeon today.

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Hypoglycemia can, in extreme cases, result in passing out but I've never heard of it being tied to Protein intake. Please let us know what your surgeon says.

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15 grams of what? Protein or sugar? if it is the sugar, there are ones that have much less than that. I use Premiere Protein which only has one gram of sugar per serving. It is also gluten free (I am). Have you discussed your condition with your doctor?

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