Odd Pregnancy Symptom

I'm having an odd symptom the last 3 days. After I eat a large meal, I'm feeling really exhausted, shaky and dizzy. It isn't sugar sensitivity, I can eat ice cream, cookies, etc and not have the problem. It's just larger volume. I'm thinking my blood pressure may be dropping??


Talked to the doctor and got the official diagnosis. It’s called “small gut syndrome” or “dumping” syndrome. It can happen anytime, but typically happens when you’re stomach shrinks (aka, not as much room now). It happens when you eat complex carbs and high proteins together too quickly. Evidently, all the blood rushes from your head/limbs into your stomach to digest what you just ate. You feel dizzy since your blood left your brain (sheesh, just what I need in my already damaged brain!), and your heart is trying like mad to keep it all going around (hence the rapid heartbeat and shaky feeling). You are more susceptible to it when you’re pregnant because your blood volume is already wacked out (my words, not hers). Sugar is easily digested, so it doesn’t cause it. It’s the “tough to digest” that causes the problem.


Anyway, the recommendation is to eat meals over a longer period of time, and to watch the complex carb/high protein combo. Sigh. I’m so loving my carbs these days. 