Always below 1000 calories. Dizzy.
sarahrusse_
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No matter how much I seem to eat i often do not even get to 1000 calories in a day. It's often 500, 600, 900. I feel very dizzy and light headed after I eat something with much volume to it. I feel faint if I have a somewhat large meal. Help?
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Get to a doctor - you need medical help40
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deannalfisher wrote: »Get to a doctor - you need medical help
I have an appointment with my doctor in March. Thank u0 -
sarahrusse_ wrote: »deannalfisher wrote: »Get to a doctor - you need medical help
I have an appointment with my doctor in March. Thank u
That's good to hear. In the meantime, if your calorie counting is correct then you obviously need to be eating more. Would you mind opening your diary so we can take a look at what and how much you're eating?
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »deannalfisher wrote: »Get to a doctor - you need medical help
I have an appointment with my doctor in March. Thank u
A more urgent appointment (within 24 hours) is probably warranted. Even a trip to emergency.
Please don't wait until next month.
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CafeRacer808 wrote: »sarahrusse_ wrote: »deannalfisher wrote: »Get to a doctor - you need medical help
I have an appointment with my doctor in March. Thank u
That's good to hear. In the meantime, if your calorie counting is correct then you obviously need to be eating more. Would you mind opening your diary so we can take a look at what and how much you're eating?
Sure totally. How do I do that? Sorry
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Eat more. What do you want us to say?12
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »deannalfisher wrote: »Get to a doctor - you need medical help
I have an appointment with my doctor in March. Thank u
Until then eat smaller more frequent meals. You can fit in 6/7 200 calorie meal/snacks and get up to 1200/1400 calories a day.
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »Sure totally. How do I do that? Sorry
No worries. If you're on the mobile app, go to More/Settings/Diary Settings/Diary Sharing and set it to Public.
If you're using a web browser, it's Settings/Diary Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of that page and you'll be able to set your diary to Public.1 -
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »
Eat something with less bulk and higher fat. Eat more often. Just two more things to try. Along with your doctor.15 -
CafeRacer808 wrote: »sarahrusse_ wrote: »Sure totally. How do I do that? Sorry
No worries. If you're on the mobile app, go to More/Settings/Diary Settings/Diary Sharing and set it to Public.
If you're using a web browser, it's Settings/Diary Settings. Scroll down to the bottom of that page and you'll be able to set your diary to Public.
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I don't know quite how to explain it. Whenever I eat anything that's not Really really light, about 20-30 mins after eating I feel really dizzy and can't walk proper.1
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »
There are a few medical conditions that can cause this kind of symptom. Only a doctor can diagnose you. One example is
Postprandial Hypotension and pretty common but needs diagnosis and management particularly if you are feeling like you might pass out when you eat larger portion. Either way you need a medical assessment not dietary advice on the Internet.18 -
Did this problem just start?1
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Maybe if your having a hypoglycemic event due to blood sugar crashing a while after you eat (especially if your eating refined sugars). I definitely would see a Dr. I also think I would be eating fats and proteins and cut back on refined sugars if you think the hypoglycemic thing is happening. Do you get dizzy immediately after eating or an hour or two later? See a Dr. soon!3
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »
There are a few medical conditions that can cause this kind of symptom. Only a doctor can diagnose you. One example is
Postprandial Hypotension and pretty common but needs diagnosis and management particularly if you are feeling like you might pass out when you eat larger portion. Either way you need a medical assessment not dietary advice on the Internet.
Deleted my earlier post to quote this instead. OP, I think you should try to get seen by your doctor before March.
Thank you for opening your diary, BTW.
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Been going on past 2 months and no eating disorder(s)CafeRacer808 wrote: ».
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I second peanut butter and doctors- also you could try drinking some cals? milk/diet shakes with reasonably good nutritional values could help add cals, and also use more oil in cooking or as dressings on salads etc.4
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »No matter how much I seem to eat i often do not even get to 1000 calories in a day. It's often 500, 600, 900. I feel very dizzy and light headed after I eat something with much volume to it. I feel faint if I have a somewhat large meal. Help?
Well until you see a doctor, which I urge you to go ASAP, since you definitely need to eat over 1000 calories per day, I would eat stuff that is small in volume, and big in calories. Have a peanut butter sandwich with jelly etc. I wouldn't wait until March for the appointment though. Good luck!3 -
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About half hour after I eatMaybe if your having a hypoglycemic event due to blood sugar crashing a while after you eat (especially if your eating refined sugars). I definitely would see a Dr. I also think I would be eating fats and proteins and cut back on refined sugars if you think the hypoglycemic thing is happening. Do you get dizzy immediately after eating or an hour or two later? See a Dr. soon!
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »
About half hour after I eatMaybe if your having a hypoglycemic event due to blood sugar crashing a while after you eat (especially if your eating refined sugars). I definitely would see a Dr. I also think I would be eating fats and proteins and cut back on refined sugars if you think the hypoglycemic thing is happening. Do you get dizzy immediately after eating or an hour or two later? See a Dr. soon!
Are you eating lots of refined sugar?0 -
You log foods that are not really "light", like potato salad, cookies, mayonnaise. If you are going to eat smaller quantities, make it count. Whole grains, "healthy" fats (avocado, nuts, seeds), protein, veggies and fruit. But see a doctor to find out what the problem is. You may have a food allergy, hypoglycemia, thyroid problem, who knows.6
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sarahrusse_ wrote: »
About half hour after I eatMaybe if your having a hypoglycemic event due to blood sugar crashing a while after you eat (especially if your eating refined sugars). I definitely would see a Dr. I also think I would be eating fats and proteins and cut back on refined sugars if you think the hypoglycemic thing is happening. Do you get dizzy immediately after eating or an hour or two later? See a Dr. soon!
Are you eating lots of refined sugar?
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DancingMoosie wrote: »You log foods that are not really "light", like potato salad, cookies, mayonnaise. If you are going to eat smaller quantities, make it count. Whole grains, "healthy" fats (avocado, nuts, seeds), protein, veggies and fruit. But see a doctor to find out what the problem is. You may have a food allergy, hypoglycemia, thyroid problem, who knows.
That is what I was thinking if its not a sugar crash. We aren't the Drs. though so please (OP) see Dr.1 -
DancingMoosie wrote: »You log foods that are not really "light", like potato salad, cookies, mayonnaise. If you are going to eat smaller quantities, make it count. Whole grains, "healthy" fats (avocado, nuts, seeds), protein, veggies and fruit. But see a doctor to find out what the problem is. You may have a food allergy, hypoglycemia, thyroid problem, who knows.
Pretty much all of this. Dizziness isn't something you want to mess with, especially if it means possibly passing out while driving.
Until you can get seen, try to eat smaller quantities of calorie dense foods more frequently throughout the day. Things that are rich in fats, proteins or complex carbs/whole grains.6
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