Heart rate is crazy high

(Nicole Silvia) #103

Honey, you have a serious health condition, please ask your Doctor.

I work in healthcare (cardiology) and as much I love this keto stuff and think it changes people dramatically, it does not mean keto is magic. Keto shouldn’t mean we stop going to doctors.

Definitely make sure you are staying hydrated, that MAY have something to do with it, but no one on the Internet can tell you for sure. Potassium is very important. You can find answers to these levels by seeing your doctor and getting some labs.

(Sonny) #104

Hi Nicole, I have been to Cardiologists and had EKG performed. It’s all clear. Also my total cholesterol and all lipid panels are excellent. The issue that I am seeing is that most cardiologists have no experience with Keto and therefore cannot provide guidance. I am not doing Keto because it’s a fad, I am doing it because it helps with my autoimmune issues so I would really like to understand it so I can continue. Thank you for your input though because I feel the same way about people asking for medical advice on the Internet.

Thanks,
Sonny

(Sonny) #105

Rebecca, were you eating a lot of greens? I eat at least 4 cups of salad a day and should be getting a lot of potassium from that. I am waiting for my electrolyte results to get back but wanted to check your diet and supplementation levels.

Thanks,
Sonny

(Rebecca Vaughan) #106

Yes I ate a lot of greens but in the early days of Keto your body needs a lot more potassium than that. There are plenty of people who only get their potassium from greens, but those who struggle with these kind of symptoms do need supplements. Only way you can really say if you’re getting enough is to have your electrolytes measured.

(Sonny) #107

Thank you. I will update again after my results.

(Whatever) #108

Should I take potassium citrate 1/4 teaspoon when water fasting instead of baking soda and apple cider vinegar

(Edith) #109

I can’t help you with that. I get my potassium using No Salt.