Glucose drink warning

zxifnswdjdfn · July 2013

Since I know most of you haven't taken it yet, I have to warn you here.

Be prepared for the worst sugar crash ever. I've been totally exhausted and a total b all day since that test. And even had an hour and a half long nap after it.

The nausea and stuff is nothing compared to the crap later. And on the subject of poop. Yes, the runs is an effect too.

By mostly just a warning about the sugar wreck that can cause you to flip out at the smallest thing on top of the hormones. Yeah. Good luck guys.

Rindecella · July 2013

I have already taken the test as well. I thought it was no worse than drinking a milkshake on an empty stomach. That much sugar on an empty stomach is going to create havoc, especially if you're not used to consuming a larger amount of sugar. That being said, I had some protein after my test, and I felt much better and did not suffer a sugar crash. Everyone reacts differently. My experience was not so bad, I'm sorry you went through hell with it!

tyedyeme12 · July 2013

Ugh..I don't wanna do it!! Can't I just chug a sweet tea with some extra sugar added to it instead?!?! How 'bout a coke? I'm sorry you have had such a bad experience with it. Hopefully you'll be back to yourself tomorrow, and remember, this is behind you.

kazz2917 · July 2013

Ugh Im having that test done on Monday...... not looking forward to it now lol

notkateanymore · July 2013

I had no issues except the poops.

I did find out I passed today, so there may be something to that. When do you find out your results?

sn2bmamaofthree · July 2013

For some reason my last two pregnancies the glucose test didn't bother me at all. It was like drinking orange pop IMO. No runs, no nausea or any symptoms at all tbh. My best friend just did one and fainted from the sugar rush. I'm really hoping I have the same experience as the last times !

zxifnswdjdfn · July 2013

They said next week, maybe Monday.

That said, I don't remember being this much of a jerk last time either. Hoping that doesn't mean I failed this time.

natleilynn · July 2013

Oh joy. So is this something I should schedule for early morning before work or late afternoon and go straight home afterwards?

Rachel5782 · July 2013

Last pregnancy I picked up McDonald's on the way home. I was starving. I felt great after I ate. So the lesson here is that mickey d's fries solves all the world's problems.

KateVA · July 2013

It was awful for me both times. Eating before and after to blunt thr sugar rush is a must.

Rindecella · July 2013

Although check with your Dr. Before eating beforehand. Mine told me that that can screw with results.

joshandpanda · July 2013

I thought the glucose test wasn't til 28 weeks..... That's when I took it with my first...

RT0516 · July 2013

I had mine a few weeks ago and then I went to work. I work at a day care alone with 10 kids to watch and I was miserable. I actually called my doctor to ask why I felt dizzy and foggy. I felt so sick I thought my sugar was crashing but they said I was just dehydrated and to drink more water. They called me back later that night to say that I have passed the test though, The only good thing was that the next day they called to make sure I was still ok.

MrsC731 · July 2013

I did not have any of these problems last time and it didn't taste as bad as people make it out to be. My doctor says I need to eat protein before drinking the drink so maybe that helps.

zxifnswdjdfn · July 2013

joshandpanda:
I thought the glucose test wasn't til 28 weeks..... That's when I took it with my first...

Typically it's between 25 and 28 weeks. I have to repeat it then but had to do an early screen because of my weight.

notkateanymore · July 2013

MrsC731:
I did not have any of these problems last time and it didn't taste as bad as people make it out to be. My doctor says I need to eat protein before drinking the drink so maybe that helps.

Well, I was 12hrs into my fast...the protein I ate the night before wasn't helping at that point.

@ Ummm...seriously.

Leannebahuaud · July 2013

You forgot the side effect of the craziest headache you've ever had... I cried at my desk because the headache was so bad that I couldn't even drive home.

utlawgirl · July 2013

Sorry you had a bad experience. I've never found it that bad at all -- I don't understand why people always complain about it! I guess everyone's body reacts differently.

Morgan5252 · July 2013

I got sick when I did mine a few weeks ago. Had to retake it. Soooo gross

Meynara · July 2013

The only issue I had with mine last time was I nearly couldn't get it down without gagging. Something about it just did NOT agree with me, and I had to lay there an hour and try to not get sick. I ended up actually getting sick almost immediately AFTER they drew the blood, then I ate and felt fine.

I hope it goes better this time, though. I don't even know when the doc will have me do it, since I'm not doing the anatomy scan until 25 weeks...who knows how late he'll push this....

hendsa01 · July 2013

Rachel5782:
Last pregnancy I picked up McDonald's on the way home. nbsp;I was starving. I felt great after I ate. nbsp;So the lesson here is that mickey d's fries solves all the world's problems.

this is what i like to hear!!!!

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