Hi everyone
I was wondering if anyone else has heard of this? Most of you probably haven't but I haven't been able to find anyone else that has it.
I'm actually not sure whether I have it or not, but I'm leaning towards yes. I also think it may be the cause of my anxiety so I thought I would post this here, as a lot of people here seem to have anxiety.
Anyway, the low-down.
Idiopathic postprandial syndrome is the appearance of low blood sugar symptoms in the form of adrenergic and low blood sugar manifestations without having measurably low blood sugar levels.
I believe the cause of these symptoms is related not to low blood sugar, rather a rapid decline in blood sugar causing the release of epinephrine to stabalise blood sugar levels. This results in increased awareness, increased heart rate, palpitations, anger, irritability and anxiety!
But does anyone know what could cause it? I have been on two courses of corticosteroids (prednisolone) this year for 8 weeks at a time. I thought it may be something to do with those, as they can raise your blood sugar levels. My little theory is that my body might have adjusted to higher blood sugars and as a result, over releases insulin when I eat carbohydrates. I may be wrong though, as my blood sugar never actually goes low (wouldn't over production of insulin cause low levels?) ... thoughts anyone?
Looking back, these symptoms were present
before I took my second course of steroids, but were not present before I took the first course. Also, they did not manifest right after my first course, so this leads me to some confusion!
All is not lost; though, as there are ways to control this syndrome. The obvious treatment is to cut out simple sugars and eat complex, low GI carbs!
Thanks for reading
and post if you've had similar experiences!