Headaches and low blood sugar

[Pink nova 99]

So yesterday I woke up to a raging headache that only got worse as the day went on. I was dizzy and had no energy. I was so lethargic and thought something was really wrong. I could barely walk. It wasn’t until dinner time that I thought to check my sugar levels (I have diabetes 2 but stopped my meds after surgery). I had a low blood sugar reading at 4.0. I gave myself the dex chewables and it increased my levels to 5.0.

Today my headache returned mid afternoon. Now as it’s nighttime, it has only gotten worse. My blood sugar tested at 5.1 so I’m not sure why I have this annoying headache.

Does anyone else get headaches and what do you do? I tried crushing the Tylenol into pudding and applesauce but it’s too bitter so I don’t take anything to relieve it. I’m more concerned on why this is happening. I’m 7 days post op.

[bluebutterfly 60]

@pinknova I didn’t experience headaches but did have low blood sugar causing dizziness, nausea and vomiting. I’d talk to your surgeon. Mine was great and helped me modify what I’m taking in and I no longer am having that problem and my sugar is staying around 80. My surgeon told me that some people are very sensitive to ketosis and suggested I drink a little juice or have something with natural sugar several times a day. I avoid any processed sugar still. But will do a all natural yogurt popsicle, Greek yogurt - I can only eat a few teaspoons at a time but it really seems to help, organic apple juice. Also, when going out I carry a few peppermints in my purse, the ones that dissolve quickly on your tongue. Took me what seemed like forever to figure out what was going on. Wishing you all the best in your journey.. also adding this small bit of natural sugar has not seemed to impact my weight loss I’m down 20 pounds since surgery and had surgery exactly 2 weeks ago today.

[Matt Z 4,139]

@Pink nova how's the Water intake? Headache can be caused by dehydration. Have you reached out to your surgeon / surgical team?

[Pink nova 99]

46 minutes ago, Matt Z said:

@Pink nova how's the Water intake? Headache can be caused by dehydration. Have you reached out to your surgeon / surgical team?

You may be right. I haven’t been drinking as much Water as I should...I’m on day 3 of this headache! I will call my surgeon today.

Thanks!

You always answer my million questions and I appreciate that so much

[Pink nova 99]

3 hours ago, bluebutterfly said:

@pinknova I didn’t experience headaches but did have low blood sugar causing dizziness, nausea and vomiting. I’d talk to your surgeon. Mine was great and helped me modify what I’m taking in and I no longer am having that problem and my sugar is staying around 80. My surgeon told me that some people are very sensitive to ketosis and suggested I drink a little juice or have something with natural sugar several times a day. I avoid any processed sugar still. But will do a all natural yogurt popsicle, Greek yogurt - I can only eat a few teaspoons at a time but it really seems to help, organic apple juice. Also, when going out I carry a few peppermints in my purse, the ones that dissolve quickly on your tongue. Took me what seemed like forever to figure out what was going on. Wishing you all the best in your journey.. also adding this small bit of natural sugar has not seemed to impact my weight loss I’m down 20 pounds since surgery and had surgery exactly 2 weeks ago today.

I’m so glad you figured out what was going on with you. I will be calling my surgeons office today. It’s hard to get things done with this annoying headache.

Great job on your weight loss so far! 20lbs is a lot to lose in 2 weeks!!!