dizzy after eating

i have had the dizzy feeling since july of 2011... they still haven't found out what is wrong with me.... i had the gastric by pass in 2002.. and i eat.. i get dizzy.. they are calling this the dumping symdrome... which i think is crazy.. because.. this jus started in july... it does this with certain things i eat.. i can't go nowhere an do anything because.. i get so dizzy.. i haveta lie down.. or jus stay put for 45 mins to a hour before i get straight. i have been to so many different dr'z i am ready to scream...

I have read up on this as i myself have these same issues....... I too have to hold on to something for the fear of fainting.... I am told it can be due to low blood pressure.  The best advice is to go see your doctor......

I also have all of the above!! Tried everything! Then went on a low carb diet, and felt better! Went off it for a couple months, then went back to a low fat diet!!! Things are getting very, very bad!!! Dizzy, lightheaded, weak, vision problems, brain fog, and I could go on!!!! I have finally figured it out!!!!! It is GLUTEN!!!!!! I figured this out after eating a bagel, and my heart was racing to the point of almost calling 911 !! Now that I have cut out sugar, carbs, lactose !

I too had all this and more, then did lots of research an found out it is a Gluten allergy! My doctor is testing me this month for Celiac Disease!! Will let ya know the results!

Dizzy after eating

Diseases of Labyrinth: Labyrinth is a part of auditory system which provides a sense of balance. Any disorder in the labyrinth may disturb its balance maintaining function, which in turn may lead to a feeling of dizziness and fatigue after eating. Such disorders can be labyrinthitis, Meniere’s disease and benign positional vertigo.

Osteoarthritis: Older people may develop hardening of the arteries (arthritis) or joints in the neck (osteoarthritis). Such disorders cause pressure on the nerves and blood vessels. This makes the patient feel dizzy and nauseous after eating.

Gastritis: The condition in which the lining of the stomach gets inflammated is called gastritis. Dizziness and feeling tired after eating is a common symptom. Dietary irregularity, eating improperly cooked food, overeating, excessive intake of oily foodstuffs, alcoholism and strong tea or coffee can lead to gastritis.

Emotional Disorders: Stress, worry, grief and prolonged tension or clinical depression in general can eventually lead to dizziness after eating. The condition gets even worse if you have been suffering from any kind of eating disorder such as anorexia.

Heart Disease: A diseased heart may not be able to send sufficient amount of blood to your stomach and intestine. A large or greasy meal may be left unprocessed, which in turn gives you a feeling of dizziness and nausea after eating.

Medicines: Certain medicines such as diuretics, antihistamines, muscle relaxants and medicines for blood pressure control etc. when taken along with meals, can give you dizziness after eating.

Disorders of the Thyroid Gland: Certain thyroid disorders may result in a feeling of dizziness after eating. The most common among them are inflammation of thyroid (thyroiditis) and under activity of thyroid (hypothyroidism). Such disorders may cause you to feel dizzy as well as fatigue after eating.

Renal Disorders: Kidney diseases can lead to dizziness after eating as well. The condition gets worse if you eat processed and salty foods quite often.

 

Postprandial Hypotension

Another possible cause of your symptoms after eating is postprandial hypotension. It affects approximately one-third of older adults, according to a 2010 issue of the "Harvard Heart Letter." This condition may cause you to feel dizzy, nauseous or lightheaded after eating. Your blood pressure changes as your body goes through the digestive process. If your body is unable to handle the sudden demand for these changes, low blood pressure in the areas of the body not involved in digestion may result. In addition to feeling sick and dizzy, you may have chest pain, vision problems                         and a propensity for falling. Ironically, being hypertensive may raise your risk for postprandial hypotension, because your arteries are unable to adequately respond to necessary blood pressure changes.

I got a cheap monitor, and tested when I felt dizzy/nauseous after eating (rotisserie chicken). Blood glucose went from 104 to 84 in about 15 minutes.

 

Reactive hypoglycemia. Have been dealing with this for years. You have to eat more protein than carbs and carbs must not be eaten until you eat protein first. If you ehug high glycemic carbs or fruit, eats very little, with more protein.

I have the same issue here as everyone else, however I know its not from MSG for me. I acually cook with MSG and it does nothing to me. I only have these horribel dizzy spells with wheat it seems, or large amounts of carbohydrates. That is the only thing Ive been able to link it to.

Hello,

I reciently purchased some Pepsi throwback supposedly made with real sugar.  I was drinking 1 can a day.  I started getting extreamly dizzy after drinking the Pepsi and so I started checking blood sugar levels which are 140 or lower.  I have not noticed this dizzyness after eating but I was chalking it up to the Pepsi because I first noticed this soon after drinking them.  I have now stopped drinking any soda pops.  I will pay more attention to meals now because this dizzyness is getting to a point that it is debilitating.  Maybe Jessy Ventura needs to investigate this?  Call me crazy but I think something is up and some one is putting c**p in our food that is not good for us.  Maybe it has to do with the GMO foods?  It is certainly a physical problem / symptom but what is the "all of the sudden" root cause is my main concern.  How come so many people are all the sudden getting dizzy?  I noticed this a couple of months ago starting with hypogalcemic type feeling lasting about 10 mins usually feeling better after eating something sweet.  Now the dizzyness is lasting all day long almost to a point of passing out at times.  My blood sugar ranges 130 to 140 and my blood pressure is fine.  I have been keeping a very close eye on both since this started.  Something is not right and I chalk it up to our food supply purposely being tainted by something.  Maybe products from China being sold at Walmart?  I am so dizzy at this moment that I am having trouble writing this reply and I have not eaten or drank anything today but water and my water is from a private water well.  If any one figures out what is causing this large scale problem please let me know ASAP!

My Friend do not over eat. Eat less and include banana and dates in your daiy routine. do light exercise and take proper sleep no stress.

Good luck to you !

Thanks

I was just wondering if anyone ever found out what was causing these issues. I have a friend that has the same symptoms and also has no galbladder. We think it is postprandial hypoglycemia but he also gets dizzy after a few minutes of eating. And usually after eating complex carbs. Please let me know.

Have you gotten tested for Celiac Disease? Try going gluten- and wheat-free for 2 weeks, and see if your condition improves. Also, try going dairy-free as well (in terms of milk, not eggs). If you are someone who is very determined and can stick with a very restrictive diet for 2 weeks, try a cave man diet - which is basically meat, seeds, and salads, so you're cutting out many potential allergens. Try it for 2 weeks. (You may have w/drawal type symptoms at first, like bad cravings and headaches). I was dizzy for years and had a battery of tests done, including a test for anaphylactic reactions to food, but never a test for Celiac. Finally, on whim, I tried gluten-free, and I felt better. My doctor tested me for Celiac Disease (which has a variety of symptoms associated with it), and I was positive. Later, I went dairy-free and felt even better. I am experimenting with other food restrictions to see when I am dizzy and when I feel good! So try going gluten-free and/or dairy-free and/or a cave-man diet - that's my advice, and something you can do on your own.

I've been dealing with this for years...just figured out recently that I have an intolerance to tyramine and salicylates. You may want to look into that, though be prepared the diet is very restricted. Good luck and feel better.

It appears that your enzymes are not functioning properly...try eating less, take "beano" which has natural ezynmes for breaking down foods that our bodies cannot asborb on its own and watch what you eat b/c you could be allergic.  Dizziness is hard to figure out so keep a food journal and record epidsodes of dizziness to found out which foods are effecting you.

Possibly from the sodium MSG in the soy sauce (if you use it) ?

IT IS NOT MSG!! First, most of the food mentioned don't have MSG, so how could it be MSG? Second, the whole notion of MSG being harmful, causing headaches or dizziness is generally bogus. MSG doesn't cause any more issues than other flavorants like black pepper, or other herbs and spices. Pursuing MSG as the culprit will not help anyone posting here, I promise you. If you don't believe me, swallow a healthy pinch of MSG and observe yourself not getting dizzy.