is this hypoglycemic or exiety?

Question

i was in the er toaday because i had low suger problems hypoglycnic. they told me that its not hypo its my exiety problems.
i told them i have diarea and my sugar drops to a 70 and i get disorentated sorry for spelling i am on something they gave me at the er. anyways they said its not hyprglycemic its exietys. my sugars usually drop but this time at the dr office when they injected me with some thing to calm be down i as fine and my sugares were fine

Answer 1

anxiety see you answered your own question

Answer 2

Anxiety does not cause Hypoglycemia. Hypoglycemia causes anxiety.

In response to low blood sugar the adrenal glands release adrenaline into the blood stream and adrenaline produces symptoms of anxiety.

In general, 70 isn't necessarily considered low enough to classify you as Hypo. The standard for diagnosis is 50 or below. Certainly though, 70 can leave some people feeling anxious, lightheaded, and dizzy.

In order to avoid Hypoglycemia you need to eat regular well-balanced meals, exercise, and watch your carb intake. (Very similiar to what diabetics must do.) Carry glucose tablets with you or something like Glucoburst and take some if you begin to have symptoms like those mentioned above.

You should still see a regular physician to figure out if this is a one time thing, or something that you need to monitor more carefully. Full-blown Hypoglycemia can be dangerous and may need to be monitored with a test meter for awhile.

Answer 3

I am having a littile trouble understanding but this is what I think your saying-

you went to the E.R (in the uk this is called A&E) This was because your blood sugar was too low and you get ill.

The result from the E.R was they told you it was because you had ecstacy (the drug I am assuming), and not because you have hycoglycemia problems.

The doctor who you saw after gave you something to calm you down as your blood sugars were fine but you obviously were not - hence seeing the doctor.

From what I have understood, the problems are becasue you were on drugs and this has messed up your system. At a first initial glance, the doctor whom said it was hypoglycemia may have made this assumption purely on bloods being low in blood sugar/and pressure?.
I think this would have been caused by the ecstacy. If you took it and were not sufficiently fed (i.e had you eaten enough food), you may not have got such low blood sugar or hypoglycemic like results- (low blood sugar is called hypoglycemia.)

Unless you were Hypoglycemic in the first place (hypoglycemia as a medical condition as oppose to a reaction to Es), then I would have to say its the E's thet done it mate- lay off 'em for a bit- let your body recover- and when - and hopefully if, it does, you should play careful with your health.
If your bloods do wild swings with the blood sugar it puts a strain on your heart muscles. Though you may not notice anything at the moment you could end up with a heart condition and a smaller life as a result. And I mean sat on a wheelchair with stephen ... voice small.

Answer 4

Panic, anxiety, a sudden desire to run away or hide are all little tricks the mind plays on you as your blood sugar level drops. Unfortunately, it can turn into a cycle--blood sugar drop causes anxiety, which pushes the adrenaline (and insulin production) higher, which causes the blood sugar to drop some more, and so on.

Be kind to yourself. Until you get the hang of regulating your blood sugar, don't allow anything to upset you. Try to avoid people and situations that could make you nervous or unhappy. Schedule difficult things for after breakfast, which is first thing in the morning after you've had a chance to get in gear. Don't do anything too difficult when you're tired or grumpy, except snack a little and unwind.

I tellya, forcing yourself to take care of yourself because of your blood sugar will also make you one extremely healthy person! You'll end up exercising more (a walk after a slightly larger meal will even out the blood sugar effects) avoiding high blood pressure, and refusing to give yourself stress. Hey, I'm over 50, and I still look 30 or 35, because I always treat myself REAL NICE.

Answer 5

I have hypoglicemia, I've had it for 10 yrs. This was determined by my doctor after he sent me for a blood test. It was a glucose tolorence test. They have you drink this really sugary drink, and then take your blood every hour for 4 hours. This is the only way to find out.
I have also dealt with anxiety, and my doctor told me that this can bring on a hypoglicemia attack. My symtoms include: Dizzyness, I feel disoriented, and a few times I past out.
I eat small meals (5 Times a day) This is important, just as important as what your diet consists of. Stay away from pure grain sugar, candy, and all whites (potatos, rice , bread) Drink alot of water, stay away from Juices. The only time I have orange juice is when I messed up my diet and I'm feel dizzy. Please take care, and have the test done. Knowledge is power. Good Luck!

Answer 6

Both are serious, however one is emotional and the other one is physical.
I would wait til you are better and everything clears up and then go to a doctor and have them do test at a lab and make sure that it is not glycemic. I am a diabetic and I have to have my blood checked every day. Its not fun but has to be. Please check this out it can take your life one day if not treated.
The anxiety problem can be taken care of as well. But get the blood check first and make sure that it is not physical.
I wish U the best.!

Answer 7

Get yourself a blood sugar testing kit and you will see for yourself.

Go see a GP for some advice on your anxiety. The docs at the er will not be telling you your blood sugars are fine if they are not.

I dont think hypoglycaemia is the problem.

Good luck and seek advice regarding your anxieties.

Answer 8

Why not try a regular scheduled DR visit instead of the ER? They should and would be able to tell you more, on a personal level. Check WEBMD.com until then if it will make u feel better.

ITs Hypoglycemic and Anxiety by the way..:)

Answer 9

I don't know, but I'd wait until you're feeling more normal, and have your sugar level checked again by your own physician...several times over a period of time to be sure it's not hypoglycemia. It may be anxiety, but both conditions can be treated. You just need to be sure which one you have!