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Sleepiness After Eating

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The same would happen to me after eating. I finally had my Thyroid levels checked and to my and my doctor’s surprise, I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s and Hypothyroidism. The Hypothyroidism was causing this to happen to me. I would fall asleep for about 30 minutes after eating and that never happened to me before. I am now taking 75 mcg of Synthroid to control it and it hasn’t happened again. I am over 3 years with this nightmare! No taste or smell for over 3 years and other symptoms that are subsiding, due to Covid. Due to having Hashimoto’s, which is an autoimmune disease, I have changed my diet and no longer eat gluten, dairy or soy products. It has made a huge difference in body inflammation for me and since I can’t taste or smell anyway, I might as well eliminate it and I do feel much better. I would make an appointment and have those Thyroid Labs run. Good luck!

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@lkirnbauer Bless your heart. I am just now approaching the 2 year mark and feel so much sympathy for those that have been suffering longer. From the research I've already done, I know it affects the Hypothalamus and Pituitary glands and causes a whole host of problems. I never even thought about the Thyroid being affected, but that makes sense.

I stopped seeing my NP because she refused to believe I was having all these symptoms. Every time I tried to talk to her about them, she would give me the side-eye and just keep talking about other things. I think it was just ignorance on her part. Anyway, I am looking for a new doctor, and will have the labs run.

Thank you for the information. God bless and good health to you. ❤