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sodium??

bluesun
bluesun
I don't know what the deal is with me and being unable to handle much sodium. As time goes on, it seems that my sensitivity to sodium keeps increasing. I was at Vitamin World this weekend, and found out that sodium can't be taken with effexor. I tried searching on the net for reasons for this or maybe an explanation for why I have to keep decreasing sodium/salt in everything I eat, but didn't get any where. It's gotten to the point that most foods I eat has to be salt free. I can't eat out at most places anymore, and I can't eat TV/frozen dinners either. What tastes normal to others, tastes way too salty to me. Even creamy foods like ranch dressing are now salty. My mom told me my sensitivity to salt is abnormal and need to see the doc. I'm still waiting to see my doc. Hopefully she calls back any day now and tells me I can come in for an appointment. Am I the only one experiencing this? Is there an explanation for this?
wynow
wynow
sometimes I get that way where every thing I put in my mouth taste to salty and my potassium is low, The doctors dont know why either. Im taking potassium pills that the doctor ordered. I went today for a colonoscopy because the thought that my low potassium was caused by polups in my colon. They told me that I dont have any. So back to the drawing boards. Hope you find out.
deleted_user
deleted_user
I am ssensitive to salt too.. the problem with fibromyalgia is it makes me oversensitive to chemicals/ medication/ whether natural remedy or pharm remedy.. could be why you are so sensitive to salt. and anyway manufacturers always put way too much salt in the food..
deleted_user
deleted_user
Can't have cheese sandwiches with tomato soup anymore either. I am in the same boat with my blood pressure. And I stopped sugar a couple months ago and now no salt gawd.

I have lost 12 pounds....
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deleted_user
deleted_user
I hardly ever use salt and omit it from every recipe that calls for it. I check all sodium in all foods I buy, my husband has HBP and needs no salt. Have you tried sea salt? I notice alot of cooks use it and wonder if it is beneficial and not like our table salt?
deleted_user
deleted_user
Bluesun? I relate to totally!
I currently take Effexor, My sodium level got very low. Due to that, I have been diagnosed with Hypnotremia.
It has put alot of emotional distress on me.
I'm limited on my liquids which makes things worse. A side of affect of low sodium is always being thirsty.
Due to me going through so much in the last couple of years.
I got desprate, I ended up taking a couple of new products on my own. They are wonderful! I hope this helps you. Theres always a light at the end of the tunnel.