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Permalink Reply by Robert Yancey on January 18, 2010 at 1:19pm

I never really paid attention to it. I mostly just see white cloudy things and still feel a little shaky. Whenever I do get headaches though, which is rare, its usually a muscle tension headache, so I follow my spine up to where it hits my skull and press hard on the little knobs to the left and right there. No they're not Horns! Good Luck! Headaches stink.

Permalink Reply by Jason Casey on February 4, 2010 at 10:38pm

Yes Yes Yes Yes, and I can't get "warm" for days. Feels like my core temp is 80 or so....

Permalink Reply by Sue R. on February 5, 2010 at 6:10am

It's a big problem. A cure for both the headache and the cold is to climb into bed and sleep with plenty of blankets.
Rarely an option as I have a job and 3 kids. But if the low just happens to occur at bedtime...
It is debilitating and no one seems to get that.

Permalink Reply by Felicia Hoynacki on March 22, 2010 at 4:58am

I have this, but I think I got diabetes because of a car accident when I was 17, my stomach swelled and I sprained my neck, so since I became a diabetic 18 months later, I think I injured my panacreas and my neck so?? Who knows but the headaches when I am low are so bad, it is hard for me to control my blood sugars and keep them within target range as I am miserable. Could be previously learned fears but, really struggling now with it! I seem to try to make sure I have enough protein which helps with the headaches! Best wishes, I didn't know anyone else had this problem!

Permalink Reply by Sue R. on March 22, 2010 at 5:08am

Hi, Felicia,
Your fears are justified, since humans are programmed to avoid pain, not seek it. It is 8 a.m. and I am treating a low, so the day is shot.
Do you have Type 1?
Best wishes,
Sue

Permalink Reply by Felicia Hoynacki on March 22, 2010 at 5:25am

Sorry! I get it...try to shake it off and move past! Felicia

Permalink Reply by Vicki on March 29, 2010 at 4:59am

After a severe low, I agree about climbing into bed with plenty of blankets if you can. I have headache until I go to sleep. My whole day is shot until I go to sleep. It is like my brain needs to recoup after I have deprived it of glucose. I also see the white cloudy things and only have peripheral vision, nothing in front of me. I keep things where I know where they are without seeing them. I am on sick leave from also having RA so I am alone most of the time.

Permalink Reply by Sue R. on March 29, 2010 at 5:22am

Hi, Vicki,
Could not agree more, although haven't experienced that particular vision thing, just severe pain at the base of my skull.
Is RA rheumatoid arthritis?
You deserve a break.
Good luck,
Sue

Permalink Reply by Vicki on March 30, 2010 at 12:05pm

Yes RA it is rheumatoid arthritis. I was diagnosed about a year ago.

Permalink Reply by Hismouse on January 17, 2011 at 2:33pm

I get the headache to in the base back of my skull. And also seem to get extreme muscle aches and weakness. Sleep helps..

I think when I get lows, it hits me hard. Only having 1 Adreanal gland it has a difficult time helping me. And all the low does is try and grab all the glucose from my muscles I guess, and this leaves me weak.

Does anyone else feel the weakness..

Permalink Reply by Sue R. on January 17, 2011 at 4:08pm

Thanks for your post. The pain location is the same as I mine. Ditto the sleep cure.
No, I have not felt the weakness. Extreme shakiness, yes.
I can see why one adrenal gland is an added challenge at these times.
Best wishes!

Permalink Reply by Stuart on January 26, 2011 at 9:58am

The phenomina is VERY common. Usually requires an injection to make it go away. See your doctor and get a prescription.
Stuart

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