I knew I wasn't sweet enough!

Hypoglycemia.  Really???  I mean, now that I go read about it, I do exhibit SOME of the symptoms but I never would have pegged myself as being hypoglycemic.  I did, however, know that I was not sweet enough.  I really thought I was having a thyroid issue, as more of my symptoms coincide with hypothyroidism.  

Here are the symptoms for hypothyroidism.   I have put a * next to my symptoms.

Hypothyroidism is the medical term for a sluggish thyroid. It can lead to a wide range of hypothyroidism symptoms:

• severe fatigue, loss of energy  * It isn't SEVERE for me..  but I am tired all day.
• weight gain, difficulty losing weight  *  7 lbs in about 2 months and buddy, they aren't budging.  I know, I know...  I said I don't exercise but, I did cut back on the eating.
• depression and depressed mood  * The word depressed seems like I should be sad all of the time..  not like that but STRESSED for sure
• joint and muscle pain, headaches *
• dry skin, brittle nails  * dry skin super bad
• brittle hair, itchy scalp, hair loss
• irregular periods, PMS symptoms *  My PMS symptoms have been HORRIBLE.
• breast milk formation
• calcium metabolism difficulties  *
• difficulty tolerating cold and lower body temperature
• constipation  *lol.  You wanted to know that, right??
• sleeping more than average
• diminished sex drive  *  could be the 2 babies sleeping between us though, no telling.
• puffiness in face and extremities
• hoarseness
• bruising/clotting problems  *easy bruising
• elevated levels of LDL (the “bad” cholesterol) and heightened risk of heart disease
• allergies that suddenly appear or get worse
• persistent cold sores, boils, or breakouts *  I hate that I get cold sores but unfortunately I do...  and they have been popping up more and more.
• tingling sensation in wrists and hands that mimics carpal tunnel syndrome
• memory loss, fuzzy thinking, difficulty following conversation or train of thought *
• slowness or slurring of speech

Now, the symptoms for hypoglycemia...  again I have put a *


Hypoglycemia causes symptoms such as

• hunger  
• shakiness
• nervousness
• sweating
• dizziness or light-headedness
• sleepiness  *
• confusion
• difficulty speaking
• anxiety
• weakness

Hypoglycemia can also happen during sleep. Some signs of hypoglycemia during sleep include

• crying out or having nightmares
• finding pajamas or sheets damp from perspiration
• feeling tired, irritable, or confused after waking up  *  but doesn't everyone feel this way?  Not confused though, just pissed.

So, yeah...  i'm not so sure.  Except that the doc said my blood sugar was way low.  I think my lab work got mixed with someone elses.  It is the only explanation...   I am, after all, a stay at home doctor, you know.

*I got all of my information from the www.  I give credit to them for the above mentioned symptoms.