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What Causes Fatigue And Loss Of Concentration After Taking Glucagon Injection?

Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2015

Question: I recently had a glucagon stimulation test. My growth hormone, cortisol and fasting blood sugar all came back normal. however, the glucagon shot itself transformed from feeling ill, unable to process information, having very weak muscles to being energetic, thinking clearly again and completely better. What diseases or dysfunctions could be related to this?. i started the test at 730 in the morning and got the shot soon after. By noon i was a whole new person.

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide further info.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Can you please tell me, the indication for which you had the glucagon stimulation test.

I will be able to guide you further if you can provide additional info.

Thank you.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (8 hours later)

my Igf-1 was low for my age. I have been ill for 8 years with lyme disease and chronic fatigue syndrome. i have muscle weakness, difficulty standing up for a long time as i get woozy and confused, headache since last october, nausea, cant process information well, memory problems. after i eat a meal i feel like my blood sugar is off, about. 2 to 3 hours after. Since the glucagon was given to me I feel so much better!

Answered by Dr. Prasanna Heijebu (22 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Further tests are needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hi ,

I understand your concern.

Many of your symptoms are related to chronic fatigue syndrome.

Frequent intake of Glucagon is not advisable.

I advise you to get a complete thyroid testing to assess for low thyroid hormone levels.

Since many symptoms in you can be corrected with increased supplementation.

Also additionally tests like Oral Glucose tolerance test and C peptide levels will help to arrive at reasonable diagnosis pertaining to your problem.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar