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Why am I always tired after lunch?
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@barb123456
Me too and most of the time when I eat gluten.
This is what I have found:
Severe post-lunch exhaustion during a Hashimoto's flare is primarily driven by blood sugar rollercoasters, sluggish digestion, and immune-mediated inflammation.
Blood Sugar Dips: Reactive hypoglycemia or mild insulin resistance, common in hypothyroidism, causes a sharp glucose spike.
Low Stomach Acid: Hypothyroidism frequently reduces gastric acid and pepsin output.
Hidden Food Triggers: Eating inflammatory or sensitive foods (like gluten, dairy, or soy) during an active flare provokes an internal immune strike, magnifying fatigue.
Diverted Blood Flow: Digestion pulls a large volume of blood toward the gut; a compromised metabolic baseline struggles to supply both the stomach and brain simultaneously.
I finally became aware of it the second time I ate my homemade chicken pot pie, after switching to meals centered on lean protein, healthy fats, and high-fiber, non-starchy vegetables while cutting back on simple, refined carbohydrates.
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@swalex
Thx for your reply. I appreciate your perspective and insight. It's amazing how far reaching Hashimoto's can be and I relate to all that you shared. I have been gluten- and soy-free for years--dairy has never been a problem, thank goodness. But the two former are like poison to me. I followed Dr. Wentz for the first couple of years after being diagnosed in 2018. BTW, appreciated your link today and enjoyed her perspective once again.
It seems the more we know, the more we don't know! I am humbled every day by new information, research and studies that re-shape my perspective on the challenges of this disorder. There is a site on-line that articulates this better than I can--about the complexities we all share: "The Hashimoto’s Epidemic: Here’s Why—and What You Can Do." [had to remove URL as a new member--sorry]
It seems that I went in to a tailspin and protracted relapse last October after getting my second Prolia injection for osteo. In April I went back to my Endocrinologist for the third, and a month later, crashed a second time. Far be it for me to expect her (the specialist) to inform me that 5 to 10% of us will have delayed adverse effects that can last 5 to 6 months in waves. So this October I will not be accepting another Prolia injection. Having lost months of my life to pain, suffering and being severely incapacitated--it is answered prayer that I stumbled on to this connection.
Our medical system is truly fractured and shame on the specialists that dispense prescription drugs for not knowing and informing the recipients of this risk factor. Should we expect more from Endocrinologists, Rheumatologists and Orthopedists--those allowed to treat osteoporosis pharmacologically.
You seem very knowledgeable and have a different perspective than I do. I'd appreciate your feedback--for regardless of age this is a dilemma that many women will ultimately have to face. I think my years of sub-clinical Hash set me up for the osteo. It does not run in my family.
Again, thanks for sharing and I wish you continued success on your journey to optimal health. You've got it together. Congrats!