Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

Fainting, blackouts and anxiety

Eldene
 Share

Recommended Posts

Eldene Contributor
Eldene
Posted

Fainting, blackouts and anxiety. A psychiatrist explained to me that anxiety can make your body go into fight or fight mode. Your pancreas pumps glucose into your bloodstream, but if you do not use it to fly or fight, it leads to non-diabetic lów bloodsugar, which could let you faint (hypoglycemia). Balanced diet (enough fibre and protein), regular meals and sparce on sugar helps me.

  • Scott Adams changed the title to Fainting, blackouts and anxiety
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):


Scott Adams Grand Master
Scott Adams
Posted

Yes, this is typically referred to as a panic attack, and these can be fairly common on undiagnosed celiacs who still eat gluten. I had this symptom for years before being diagnosed.

  • 2 weeks later...
Eldene Contributor
Eldene
Posted
  • Author

I have long passed panic attacks and do not eat gluten. I was trying to pass some helpful info on some other posts. Chronic high stress also affects your blood sugar levels and could make you faint. I never did, because I took preventing measures by having a healthy glucose snack handy.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      126,514
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    Kaylag
    Newest Member
    Kaylag
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      120.9k
    • Total Posts
      69.5k
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • Newhere19
      New to all of this

      By Newhere19 · Posted

      Thank you both. I haven't had access to the test results but will get them and post here.
    • jjiillee
      Daughter waiting for appointment

      By jjiillee · Posted

      The ulcers are prepyloric ulcers. Not sure if that makes any difference. 
    • trents
      Daughter waiting for appointment

      By trents · Posted

      Duodenal ulcers are not uncommon either and often result from H.Pylori infections. https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/duodenal-ulcer
    • trents
      Rigorous exercise + inflammation/fatigue?

      By trents · Posted

      Just vitamin b1?
    • Scott Adams
      Daughter waiting for appointment

      By Scott Adams · Posted

      I had what was termed "lesions," and normally ulcers are in the stomach, rather than the small intestines. I'm not sure why they would want you to have her continue to eat gluten, since she had a positive blood test, but as her doctor said, if she is uncomfortable and having symptoms why not have her go gluten-free at this point? If her symptoms improve, it would be another indicator that she has celiac disease and/or gluten sensitivity. This article has some detailed information on how to be 100% gluten-free, so it may be helpful (be sure to also read the comments section.):    
×
×
  • Create New...