excessive heat after eating

[cindysw]

I've been diagnosed with adrenal fatigue and recently diagnosed with diabetes.  I've have symptoms of hyper/hypo glycemia for years.  I'm a 51 years old female, fairly active, normal body weight.  I've been closely watching my eating habits and have observed that about 30 - 45 minutes after consuming food (salads, yogurt, soups, generally a very healthy diet) I get an intense rush of heat which lasts about 1-2 minutes.  The heat is experienced in my face and chest.  It's quite uncomfortable.  As I'm trying to watch sugar intake and have eliminated it altogether.  This is always associated after eating.  What's going on?

[LazyMoose]

Hormones: Have you ever had freeT3 / T4 thyroid levels tested? Tsh is the gold standard but should not be.

Food: Also try eliminating all gluten and possibly soy to see if there is any change. Many people think they have a healthy diet and consume all kinds of wheat gluten. Gluten intolerance is not uncommon.

[pacaplace]

I've had that problem for my entire life, long beforeand after my hysterectomy and menopause... I'm 50 now.  It's very uncomfortable.  I don't have a real answer, but it seems to have gotten much better since I started taking Cortef for my pituitary.

[horselip]

Hey- you might ask your doctor to prescribe a blood glucose meter and test strips. Then you can test your blood sugar when this happens to see if it is hypoglycemia.

[Totie]

Could also mean a hypoglycemic attack.

[rumpled]

Uh, sounds like a hot flash!
Perhaps you need a hormone check.