I'm not sure I crave it specifically because I tend to crave salty and sweet...but I have always has lbp and could use all I wanted to. Even at 9 mo pregnant my bp was very low.
I say if it isn't dangerous and makes you feel better go for it.
I do wonder if you might be dehydrated? Sometimes that can cause salt cravings..

I totally crave salt. I use Celtic salt that is sea salt loaded with lots of minerals. Dr. Wilson who wrote "Adrenal fatigue" recommends mixing it in water to boost energy. It's really scary that on some days I can't even taste the salt - that's usually on my worse days. From what's been explained to me we are dyhydrated & the salt helps hold water in our bodies.

My doctor advised me to add salt to my diet. Not in large quantities....but I run low on the BP scale (it's pretty scary sometimes) and the regular table salt, added to my evening meal seems to give me more energy in general, as well as raise my BP up just enough to almost be in the "normal" range.

I also show up in blood work as being dehydrated. Very few times has that blood work come back normal. My doctor is always telling me to drink more water. UGH....more salt, more water...but not too much of anything, cuz that's bad!!

Nothing confusing about this illness, eh????

Try Sea Salt, It's the best salt option, I'm told. I tried it, but for some reason, it interfered with my sleep! Go figure! Doctor says regular table salt will help me just as much.

Totally normal. Almost certainly a symptom.

I'm following Dr. Wilson's advice like lynx49. I mix a little sea salt in with my water. I started only a week ago and thought it would taste gross, but I can't tell much of a difference except that it's somehow BETTER. Not salty, just better.

I used to hate salty things (pre-CFS) but I've had crazy salt cravings for a couple years now, and I know I have blood pressure issues (esp. upon standing, like for a lot of us). Since I eat clean and nothing comes very salty to begin with, I add salt to just about everything. Honestly I don't know if it has done much to alleviate my symptoms, but I'm interested to see if my blood pressure is closer to a normal level when I see my doc next week.

DarlaC, it's interesting that you said the sea salt interfered with your sleep. I've been adding it to my water this week and had an unusually hard time getting to sleep 2 nights in a row. It's usually just once in a blue moon but the 2nd night I'd even taken sleeping pills.

I wonder if that's what it is.

I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. Thank everyone for all the great advice. I will try the sea salt! It really does help to have other people that know what your going through to talk to.
Thanks! Kenzie

Yes i crave salt, and have since a kid. I used to get made fun of for eating the salt at the bottom of the bag of pretzels. I crave salty things but I eat lots and lots of pickles to satisfy the salt craving. I also eat a lot of tuna fish. I also crave these more during the summer. My blood pressure drops when standing. I have had the tilt table test and diagnosed vaso vagal syncope.
Also I started drinking more water and more gatorade to try to help hydrate. We CFSers get dehydrated easily..

I too crave salt and notice it's definitely linked to my blood pressure. I don't know why I crave salt, but I've noticed it increase as I get older ... I'm in my early 30's, and for the past few years, as my fatigue has gotten worse, my salt cravings have gone up. I also make most of my food from scratch (nothing processed), so my diet is not overly saturated in salt. Still, sea salt must be on my food at least once per day for me to feel satisfied. I've never heard of Dr. Wilson, but will look him up! Thanks for that tip Lynx 49!

Yes, I've noticed I crave salt as well. I've recently started adding a small amount to my drinking water and noticed that it helps keep me at a more consistent baseline. It's worth noting that, in spite of my craving it and adding it to everything, my sodium levels are consistently low in my blood work. The salt in water seems to help but, I won't know for sure till I see the next lab. Hope that helps!