Possible health issue?

[zedxrgal]

That's nice. However, I have hypo and time before symptoms can vary; in my case I can consume a number of "bad stuff" without obvious effects and then suddenly I'll have one too many and bang, dizzy. Other times it takes longer to catch up to me. I haven't had a bad attack in a long time because I've learned what I can get away with and what needed to be cut out.

Hypoglycemia results from the body's overreaction to sugar and refined carbohydrates by creating too much insulin which in turn can lead to anything from dizzyness to low energy or depression, which is in line with the OP's description.

That it may or may not be a reaction exclusive to Pepsi is likely premature to say, hence the reason I advised she get it checked - can't hurt to be cautious.

I'm not replying to start a debate but Nubhorns states:

I can't breathe in all the way, I feel shaky and nervous because of it. It stays for a few hours after drinking it, even just a sip.

Any doctor or nurse would interpret those words as the reason for being "shaky" and "nervous" is because of the feeling of not being able to breath in all the way. So no, it's not in line with their description of symptoms.

I know what both hypo/hyperglycemia are but thanks for the description for those who may not.

If I am wrong I'll be more then willing to admit it but by the symptoms that Nubhorns describes it is not hyper/hypoglycemia since the shortness of breath reaction is within a few minutes.

Edit (added something else):
I also agree that it's probably something specifically with Pepsi that you're reacting to since you do not react to other soda's Nubhorns. So just avoid the evil drink that is called Pepsi.

[Nubhorns]

Although I dearly love Pepsi I've decided that I'm going to cut it out of my diet completely and see how things go from there, since it may be a bit before I can get to a doctor. Mom thinks it might be soda in general so we're cutting back on that as well, although the one glass/can/whatever I'm allowed for dinner/lunch doesn't seem to hurt.

Ah well, it's healthier anyway. :P

The shaky nervousness is because I can't breathe very well, yeah. It's become less scary and more irritating, though, since I don't want to sleep if I can't breathe so I usually sit and wait it out. I'm definitely taking notes here to ask the doctor about everything I can. :)

Thanks for the input you guys. <3

[Worba]

I'm not replying to start a debate but Nubhorns states:

I can't breathe in all the way, I feel shaky and nervous because of it. It stays for a few hours after drinking it, even just a sip.

Any doctor or nurse would interpret those words as the reason for being "shaky" and "nervous" is because of the feeling of not being able to breath in all the way. So no, it's not in line with their description of symptoms.

I know what both hypo/hyperglycemia are but thanks for the description for those who may not.

You questioned whether I was "qualified" to recommend getting checked for hypo, so there you go - just as relevant as stating you're an RN.

And the medical community is not 100% on hypo even today - some believe it only exists where there is a measurable change in insulin while others use the common usage definition (which holds that if nothing tests unusual, try changing to a more whole grain diet and see if that helps - it has worked for a number of people that the medical community couldn't help).

If I am wrong I'll be more then willing to admit it but by the symptoms that Nubhorns describes it is not hyper/hypoglycemia since the shortness of breath reaction is within a few minutes.

I know what it feels like to have a hypo attack, it is a range of things including shallowness of breath, shakiness and nervousness, and as stated that can happen shortly after consumption. As above hypo is not an exact science and it's better to be safe than sorry.

Hopefully it's NOT hypo - but having gone through it myself (and having it still lurking in the background ever since), I am damn well going to speak up when I see someone experiencing similar symptoms.

[Cialbi]

Can we stop derailing? Honestly, at some point this argument stopped being about Nubhorns' problem; I highly doubt it's helping her anymore. As of now, Nubhorns doubtlessly has a note jotted down about hypoglycemia, ready as a question for her to ask when she finally gets a chance to see her doctor. Is that not enough for now?

[Arantxa]

Coca Cola Ingredients:

Carbonated water, high fructose corn syrup, caramel color, phosphoric acid, natural flavors, and caffeine.

Pepsi Ingredients

The main ingredients of Pepsi consist of; high fructose corn syrup, sugar, colorings, phosphoric acid, caffeine, citric acid and natural flavors.

"Pepsi admitted over the phone on July 8, 1999 that their products DO contain alcohol. Here is what Pepsi said:
"The oils that they use to make pepsi have minute traces of alcohol which combined make up a percentage of alcohol" - Pepsi (July 8, 1999 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time)

If you would like to contact Pepsi yourself, please call 1-800-433-2652."

My advice is just dont drink it anymore, there is something in it that your body does not tolerate.