Having symptoms of Hypoglycemia but having sugar doesn't make the symptoms go away... ideas?

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Symptoms: * Extreme hunger.
* Feeling nervous or jittery.
* Cold, clammy, wet skin and/or excessive sweating not caused by exercise.
* A rapid heartbeat (tachycardia).
* Numbness or tingling of the fingertips or lips.
* Trembling.
Had a tablespoon of sugar and nothing happened.... I'm also not diabetic (as far as I am aware anyway). I'm also taking Dexamphetamine 2x 5mg tablets twice a day and on iron supplements for those symptoms because I have low iron... 
Since Wednesday these symptoms have been a daily occurrence... thoughts?

Cammie · Answer

Once you confirm a low sugar, u treat it with some fast acting glucose followed by some protein.
I use a regular soda and then perhaps some cereal with milk.
One teaspoon of sugar only has 4 carbs

Kai · Answer

Might not be glucose related at all, could be a kind of panic attack.  Might be a side effect of the Dexa.  You should call your doctor and report what symptoms you are having and have him figure this out.  You might need a lower dose of the stuff.  You might be allergic to it.

"Manifestations of acute overdosage with amphetamines include restlessness, tremor, hyperreflexia, rhabdomyolysis, rapid respiration, hyperpyrexia, confusion, assaultiveness, hallucinations, panic states."

gangadharan nair · Answer

Undergo thyroid function test in consultation with an Endocrinologist.
Sources:--
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000353.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypothyroidism
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000356.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperthyroidism
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashimoto%27s_thyroiditis
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000371.htm

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Having symptoms of Hypoglycemia but having sugar doesn't make the symptoms go away... ideas?

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