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Help requested for husband with mystery diagnosis involving hypoglycemiaPosted By Becky (Jefferson, Or) on 09/21/2013
Several years ago he started having glucose crashes. His adrenaline kicks on and triggers his insulin to go into overdrive which depletes his glucose causing his glucose to drop into the low 20's. He breaks out in a severe sweat, is not responsive, but is aware of what is going on around him. He can't speak when this happens. His color goes to an icky yellow/grey tone. He lays quietly for about 20 - 40 minutes and it passes. The sweat smells toxic when this happens. The episodes were only happening every few months until about March of 2013. Now they are happening several times a week.
He has been to the gastroenterologist and had the endoscope and colonoscopy done. There is no cancer there they saw.
He saw an endocrinologist that was unable to find any answers for the hypoglycemic episodes.
We have no insurance for him so basically we are unable to find anyone that wants to help him.
He doesn't believe in taking man made medicine, so I need help in finding something that will him. He has lost 20 pounds in the last year. He is only 48 and was a very active and productive construction worker. No he does good to get out of bed long enough to sit at the computer a couple of hours a day or maybe to do some visiting with friends on a good day.
Please someone help me find a way to help my husband.
Replied by Dave (Fountain Inn, Sc) on 09/21/2013
Three assumptions and three solutions.
1. The diarrhea would indicate a problem with the gut. So getting beneficial bacteria and HCL on an empty stomach will start healing that part of the problem. Assume a gut flora problem.
2. The only thing that triggers insulin release is sugar, not adrenaline. Somehow he is getting sugar and the pancreas which controls the insulin is acting like he is diabetic. Start tracking his insulin levels, even when he is feeling fine. Assume a sugar problem... Which produces an insulin problem which can send him into the dangerous insulin levels you state... Near ICU territory. Get a glycemic index chart (on line). That index needs to be constantly monitored. 70 percent of this problem might be sugar related. He must get off candy/ ice cream/ sodas/ cakes/ pies. (I know, I know... why bother living if I can't have those things.)
3. You mentioned his toxic smelling sweat. That may be significant. It could be toxic... Coming from a yeast infection (fungus) or virus but sounds more in the realm of fungus... Mold. You said your husband was in construction and often mold can be very present in construction sites... Eg Valley Fever is a mold that can be easily stirred up during wind storms or construction areas, and can travel hundreds of miles. Start him on high levels of Colloidal Silver to kill the infection. So: Assume an infection.
Three assumptions based on your descritption and three solutions.
Now, this is just a start up of where to go. You do have him on ACV... right? To help digestion.
Best, Dave
Replied by Mama To Many (Tennessee, Usa) on 09/21/2013
So sorry about your husband's challenges! You mentioned that his sweat smells toxic. He could be dealing with illness from some type of poison. If he has some type of chemical poisoning, it would come out in the sweat. When my husband uses certain paints (he uses a respirator when he has to use them for work) but they still absorb into his skin. Even after showering and changing clothes, I can smell the chemicals coming off of him. I always give him charcoal to help get these toxins out of him. That is something you could try. Charcoal is also good for diarrhea coming from a variety of problems. He could try 2 -3 t. Of activated charcoal water in 8 oz. Of water a couple of times a day. It will adsorb poisons from his body. Just don't take charcoal near when he is taking any other medicine as it can adsorb them as well. If he tolerates this well, I would do it for at least a month.
Dandelion is sometimes recommended for hypoglycemia (he could drink a couple of cups of the tea each day, or take Dandelion Root capsules. ) It is also a good blood purifier.
I would keep cayenne pepper on hand - it is good for shock. If he is unresponsive, you could rub 1/4 t. Cayenne into his gums. This is something that is done for shock and heart attacks.
I saw at least one other post with a number of good ideas for you. I am praying you find the solution for him. Please keep us posted on his progress.
~Mama to Many~
Replied by Becky (Jefferson, Or) on 09/22/2013
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Replied by Edna (Ca) on 09/22/2013
Magnesium 400 mg a day is the RDA for men, anything lower could cause Magnesium Deficiency. Unstable blood sugars is one of the many deficiency symptoms. I hope this supplement could help. Further search is recommended.
From: http://drsircus.com/medicine/magnesium/the-insulin-magnesium-story-2
... "Magnesium is necessary for both the action of insulin and the manufacture of insulin.
Magnesium is a basic building block to life and is present in ionic form throughout the full landscape of human physiology. Without insulin though, magnesium doesn’t get transported from our blood into our cells where it is most needed...."
Replied by Wendy (Calgary, Alberta) on 02/10/2014
Replied by Robin (New York) on 04/04/2014
Good luck!
Robin
Replied by Suzy (Los Angeles, CA) on 11/09/2014
