Question:
Can artificial sugar cause no energy and stupidity?
I'm 3.5 years post op and still with no energy. My depression is scaring me (yes I take meds and have counseling). Also it seems that I am totally stupid. And the thing is I am NOT. Not to brag, but I can repair and build my own computers, and I do pretty good with many aspects of troubleshooting problems with them. So I am NOT stupid! However I can not concentrate or focus on anything. My depression is getting so bad that I'm a mean $@@$$!. You fill in the blank. I'm not a mean person. Yes, I know depression can cause low energy and nastiness. However I remember years ago on TV that some pilots were being interviewed. Thanks to Aspartame some were having seizures, others were having problems with concentrating, metal sharpness, and I'm thinking possibly low energy. Anyway, I use (ballpark figure) 25 packs of Walmart's Aspartame a day. I drink alot of coffee and also like it in diet pop. I prefer Splenda however even the better value big bags are terribly expensive. However I am trying an experiment. I'm using that instead of the Aspartame for at least two weeks. I want to see if any of this clears up without Aspartame. Does anyone have any ideas if Aspartame is linked to low energy, depression, lack of mental clarity ect? Thanks. — Danmark (posted on November 28, 2004)
November 28, 2004
I have read some very bad things about aspartame as well.
My sister sent me a lot of info about how it can cause anxiety or aggravate
it. I would definitely go with the splenda.
— taterbug898
November 28, 2004
You say you drink alot of coffee and pop ......
Caffeine can cause me to get shaky,not concentrate and become mean.
Just a thought.
— Vel K.
November 28, 2004
Depression is known to cause lack of concentration.
— Spy Girl 9.
November 28, 2004
— pateblkbrn
November 28, 2004
Just a thought - if you are doing really low carbs that can absolutely make
you stupid. On the induction phases of some of the most popular diets out
there like Atkins, South Beach and even Weight Watchers they have folks on
20 grams of carbs a day and that will make your brain foggy and your energy
level nil. Don't know if this is the case with you but we need a well
balanced diet of protein, fat and complex carbs to be genuinely healthy.
— ronascott
November 28, 2004
One thing you don't mention is what lab tests you are having done. Have
you had your B1 Thiamin levels checked, how about B12, how about an iron
panel that also includes Ferritin? I watch all of these and more. The B
vitamins have a lot to do with our brain function and are very important to
watch once you are a post-op.
Sandra
— Arizona_Sun
February 11, 2005
I just read this and thought I would post in case any one is interested. I
developed seizure disorder 4 yrs ago and no one including several
nuerologists could tell me what the problem was. It turns out I am
hypogycemic, mostly due to Polycystic ovarian syndrome and the insulin
resistance that results from that. When I had the bypass I thought
everything would improve but instead it got worse. It's worse because I'm
barely eating any sugar. I used artificial sweetner all the time. Coffee
also make your blood sugar drop, as does exercise and smoking. If you can
eat some fruit with your protein and try to have some complex carbs.
— Nicole W.
February 11, 2005
I would cut out the caffeine, cold turkey won't make you any nicer at least
until it isout of your system. After a week of hellish detox tho you will
likely feel better. Depression definately will make you less able to
focus. Some antidepressants have anxiety, agitation as side effects. You
should be talking to the dr doing the prescribing about the side effect.
BTW, someone posted about hypoglycemia, eating sugar worsens hypuglycemia
by causing drastic swings in the blood sugar level in both postops and
those who have never had surgery. A balance of protein and complex carbs
helps level out those swings.
— **willow**
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