A question about sugar
#91270 - 07/18/04 08:48 AM
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atomic rose
Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
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I know that sugar isn't a digestive tract stimulant or irritant, so I guess my question is... what could a "reaction" to sugar mean? Is a reaction to too much sugar kind of a normal thing? Or should I mention this to a doctor when I go on the 2nd, and ask to be tested for something specific?
I ate something very safe for breakfast - hot rice with sugar and vanilla. I overdid it with the sugar, but I was too lazy to remake it, so I ate it anyway. By the time I was done with the bowl, I felt sick - not nauseous, exactly, just really woozy and kind of jittery. It's been about an hour, and now I have D.
So frustrating. 
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Hey, atomic rose -- I have the excat same reaction! I don't know what it means in terms of IBS, though. I hope somebody here knows!  It could be useful, I think, taking it to your doctor. And it's also a good reminder; I'm going to try to remember when I go on Tues for my appointment.
For me, I think it's only an excessive amount of sugar, or some kinds of sugars... like, the corn pops that are supposed to be safe, if I have a few small bowls in a day, I have D for sure. etc.
I'm sorry you had D and felt bad.  And, it's good to make those connections!
I'd love to hear back, what you hear from your doc...if you feel like sharing. Hope you feel better soon!
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Hi Casey,
You know how they say when kids eat too much sugar they get hyper. Maybe you just have sugar overload.
Barbie
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I didn't necessarily think it immediately meant something bad... I guess I just wanted to make sure that it didn't trigger alarm bells in anyone's head, like I should worry about being diabetic on top of everything else.
I'm assuming the doctor will do a full range of bloodwork anyway, since I haven't had a physical since 1995.  I would hope so, anyway. (Have I mentioned yet that I don't trust doctors as far as I can throw 'em?)
Thanks!
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I'm glad I'm not the only one, although I'm sorry you get it too. For me, it's not cumulative - I typically eat little bits of sugar at least a couple times a day and have no problems. It's when I eat something REALLY sugary that I notice a problem. This morning, I accidentally put a tablespoon (!) of sugar on something I normally put a teaspoon or so onto. Two hours later, my head is STILL buzzing.
Thanks for replying!
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#91292 - 07/18/04 10:04 AM
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jenX
Reged: 08/11/03
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Loc: Richmond, VA
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i don't know much about it, Casey, but i'm sure a Google search will pull up a lot. you may want to check into it....
i know if i'm in a flare of either IBS or fibro, sugar really aggrevates both problems. i have no idea why...
SMOOCHES.
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when you go to the doc be sure he does a full bloodwork test...which includes liver enzymes, bilirubin, anemia,glucose, etc.
That can tell you a lot of things that are going on inside your body. If he doesn't mention it.....you insist on it.
Barbie
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