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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: loonarider on July 16, 2021, 03:16:58 PM

Title: Does sugar help breathlessness? Interesting discovery.
Post by: loonarider on July 16, 2021, 03:16:58 PM

Hi all

So all day I've been prettyy much breathless. It's a nightmare, like really makes me sad, depressed and tearful.

I wondered whether it has something to do with my blood sugar levels, though I know they're usually in normal range and certainly not Diabetic.

Anyway, I ate a bar of chocolate and the breathlessness went almost instantly! Anyone get that?

Why does that happen? Does our blood sugar levels become erratic during anxious episodes?

Title: Re: Does sugar help breathlessness? Interesting discovery.
Post by: CLKD on July 16, 2021, 07:37:53 PM

I think you are over-thinking.  Sugar doesn't work instantly ;-). 

I used to become breathless a few hours B4 my period began.  Definitely hormonal 4 me.  Anxiety can cause your symptoms.  I suggest getting a large brown paper bag and breathing into it when you feel anxious.  It is relaxing.

Title: Re: Does sugar help breathlessness? Interesting discovery.
Post by: Gnatty on July 17, 2021, 08:33:14 AM

Maybe the act of eating the chocolate took your mind off things and just helped you to relax which then corrected your breathing.