Hi all,
After some advice please. I’m 3 weeks in and for two days now I’ve had a stitch like pain/ache on my right side which is not exercise related. I’ve taken some ‘zero’ and increased my water intake but still causing me some discomfort. I certainly dont think its bowel related as everything is ticking along nicely in that area.
Anyone else experienced this?
Yes, when my appendix needed to be removed. If you can’t fart it out, I’d suggest seeing a doctor, and quick. I thought mine was gas and so I put it off until I couldn’t stand the pain anymore. Surgeon told me it was maybe hours to minutes from bursting.
Is it muscle crampimg? If so you’re losing minerals I.e. potassium, magnesium, and may want to consider adding salt, broth etc.
I’ve had ‘zero’ this morning to replace minerals and its not subsided.
I’m assuming it’s Powerade Zero. Which has trace amounts of electrolytes. Not enough to think you’re actually supplementing. If this is from an electrolyte imbalance, the OP needs to get real supplements, not a sports drink.
Right @hedleylo @Claudine_Wicks while this very well could be medical, ideally you’d get all you need from real food. Are you up on your fat? Would you try store-bought bone broth to consume? Add salt?
Powerade Zero has acesulfame potassium, which will inhibit ketosis by raising insulin
I’m just assuming this is what OP was talking about since nobody knows what Zero is. Lots of misinformation on the internet. Sounds like the OP read that “Zero” “cures what ails ya” somewhere and is hoping for a miracle instead of seeing a medical professional.
Very much so. I am angry at the EU for promoting this terrible sweetener. It’s in virtually all of the non-sugared sodas in Europe. Now it is in most in the USA also.
Hey guys,
Its this: https://highfive.co.uk/product/hydrate/zero/
Sports hydration that replaces the essential minerals.
Now concerned that its having a negative affect…
Anyone care to comment?
I never heard of that, so thanks for enlightening! I see it’s potassium etc so sounds good, although I’d still play around with what you’re ingesting.
Interesting. I didn’t know that product. It has some sweeteners, which affect people differently. I would reference this for more information on sorbitol:
At what point does asking a simple question on a related forum that deals daily with weird side effects of starting out on this WOE lead to “hoping for a miracle instead of seeing a medical professional.” Not everybody is a hypochondriac and runs to the ER everytime they have a new pain. Especially when starting a new diet known for weird things happening at first.
I’ll rarely tell someone they should see a doctor unless I can personally relate to the situation. In my case I was happy I saw the doctor. I don’t think being concerned with your health justifies calling someone a hypochondriac. I had similar symptoms before I went to the doctor.
This could be many things, from a hernia, appendicitis, pulled groin muscle. Worth making an appointment if it persists. One could suspect electrolytes or specifically diet related in which case you have options to change things up.
Good luck I hope you feel better!
