26-06-2018, 01:40 PM
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Oassing out after eating
I don't know what's going on. Every time I have a decent sized meal, I start getting more and more tired, I can barely keep my eyes open and then, the next thing I know I've woken up sitting on the couch 1 1/2 hours later.I talked with my doctor about it and he just shrugged his shoulders.
Anyone else experience this ? Or know what it means ?
26-06-2018, 01:49 PM
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Re: Oassing out after eating
I have no idea what could be causing this, but I do think a doctor shrugging his shoulders, is likely to be little help!
Many people can fall asleep after a large meal and I know USA portions are quite large, so can I suggest you try having smaller meals...... you can always have a small snack if you feel hungry later!
26-06-2018, 02:04 PM
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Re: Oassing out after eating
Originally Posted by bakerman
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Every time I have a decent sized meal, I start getting more and more tired, I can barely keep my eyes open and then, the next thing I know I've woken up sitting on the couch 1 1/2 hours later. I talked with my doctor about it and he just shrugged his shoulders.
Anyone else experience this ? Or know what it means ?
All the time .....
I assume it's part of the aging process .....
26-06-2018, 02:21 PM
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Definitely part of agingI can time mr missy to the minute that he will be asleep after his dinner
I solve it by being active after eating, straight away getting up and putting the kitchen straight then finding other little jobs to do, but I usually succumb to heavy eyes once I sit down after Sunday dinner
26-06-2018, 02:31 PM
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Re: Oassing out after eating
Originally Posted by bakerman
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I don't know what's going on. Every time I have a decent sized meal, I start getting more and more tired, I can barely keep my eyes open and then, the next thing I know I've woken up sitting on the couch 1 1/2 hours later.
It's called "postprandial hypotension"
Affects many who are diabetic and/or older people.
"Postprandial hypotension occurs when carbohydrates and proteins in food trigger the release of a gut hormone, which causes the peripheral arteries to dilate, thus stealing blood from the heart and the brain. People with this condition have a higher risk of death than those without it.
Diagnosing the condition is easy. Doctors can compare blood pressure readings before a meal and one hour after eating. A fall of 10 points or more indicates the problem.
Treating the problem also is relatively simple. You can eat smaller meals that contain fewer carbohydrates. If this doesn't work, you can increase the amount of fibre in your diet to slow stomach emptying."
Originally Posted by bakerman
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I talked with my doctor about it and he just shrugged his shoulders.
26-06-2018, 02:39 PM
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Re: Oassing out after eating
Originally Posted by Realist
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It's called "postprandial hypotension"Affects many who are diabetic and/or older people.
"Postprandial hypotension occurs when carbohydrates and proteins in food trigger the release of a gut hormone, which causes the peripheral arteries to dilate, thus stealing blood from the heart and the brain. People with this condition have a higher risk of death than those without it.
Diagnosing the condition is easy. Doctors can compare blood pressure readings before a meal and one hour after eating. A fall of 10 points or more indicates the problem.
Treating the problem also is relatively simple. You can eat smaller meals that contain fewer carbohydrates. If this doesn't work, you can increase the amount of fibre in your diet to slow stomach emptying."
Que'll surprise ! But he'll be first in line to give you a flu vaccine come winter. More reasons to do your own research rather than simply rely on the medical industry.
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