Need help troubleshooting my symptoms

#12

I have seen a video where Dr. Berg says too much stomach acidity from eating too many protein could cause kidney ache. However, he also says in other videos that the same symptoms (together with cramps and eye twitching) might be caused by blood being too alcoholized or electrolytes deficiency. That is what confuses me. Anyway, I ate no meat last night and kidney pain is almost gone.

#13

Thanks for the reply.

(bulkbiker) #14

I’m afraid I don’t rate Dr Berg in the slightest. Protein is essential and with only three macronutrients when you are cutting carbs then fat and protein consumption have to be raised.
GNG is demand driven and will only happen if your body requires the glucose.

#15

Thanks for the link. I haven’t experienced the eye twitch before and is among the symptoms the most confusing cause there seem to be so many possible causes for it. By the way, the twitch is not in the eyelid but just below the outer corner of my left eye. It’s very mild but still unusual.

(Bob M) #16

I believe you make the ketoaide based on the formula provided.

#17

I have noticed Dr. Berg contradicting himself sometimes. It’s good to know how these people are considered in the keto comminity.

#18

OK, then I have it covered.

(Full Metal KETO AF) #19

Hey @black-clover, welcome to our forum. My question is when you say excess stomach acid are you referring to reflux? This is an indication of not enough acid in your stomach. The usual stupid medical solution is to put you on a PPI drug (proton pump inhibitor) to reduce stomach acid. This is a temporary fix at best but it tends to be something doctors prescribe and forget about, and they are harmful over time. Pepcid AC, omeprazole and others. What reflux is is undigested food hanging in your stomach starting to ferment. The expansion pushes stomach acid into the oesophagus. I used to use those drugs everyday, I have a hiatal hernia. I have quit them finally but take one occasionally when it flares up, usually after eating too much cooked concentrated tomatoes. I have heard lots of people here using ACV to increase stomach acid to heal this condition. The other part of this equation is salt. Here in Ketoland salt fixes almost everything. It will definitely help with the leg cramps. Kidney pain might be an indication of insufficient hydration which need to be kept up on KETO too. Make sure you’re using 2-3 teaspoons of salt per day. That sounds like a lot and it is compared with what most people use before KETO. When I get cramps or a headache salt is the first thing I try, Tylenol if that doesn’t work. I weigh out 3g. of pink rock salt and wash it down with about a pint of water. Usually I forget I was in discomfort within a few minutes. It’s magic! I agree with the others, dial back veggies and up your meat/protein intake.

I’m glad you joined the forum, good luck with your Ketogenic endeavours. :cowboy_hat_face:

(Murphy Kismet) #20

THIS ought to be on a shirt, or made into a meme, or be in some way immortalized.

(Full Metal KETO AF) #21

@Kismet

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:joy::joy::grin: Thanks for the suggestion, you’ll be seeing my face around the forum more now! :cowboy_hat_face:

(Murphy Kismet) #22

:smile::smile::smile:
You’re going down…in history! :joy:

(Full Metal KETO AF) #23

@Kismet Now you can make the T shirts, get rich, and give me royalties. :grin:

(bulkbiker) #24

Have a read of this thread…there are a few others too

#26

Hello, Thanks for the detailed explanation. I do not have any stomach problems of reflux. I thought of stomach acidity as a possible cause for the kidney ache, like making my urine too acidic. I had a bit of kidney dullness (not real ache) last night and tried drinking a glass of water with a teaspoon of baking soda and the dullness went away.
I’m keeping track of my water intake, making sure it matches my escretion, and adding salt both to my food and water.

(Full Metal KETO AF) #27

I would stick with salt and avoid baking soda as it kills your stomach acid, only necessary if you have acid boiling up into your oesophagus. Blood ph is highly regulated by your kidneys and the notion of acidic or alkaline blood is mostly erroneous vegan thinking against meat eating. You can’t do much that will have an effect on blood ph, your body has to keep in in a certain range to avoid massive biological damages. Unless you are a T1 diabetic and ketoacidodsus is a danger.

(Polly) #28

Hi black clover

You replied to Susan that unfortunately Keto aide is not available where you live. I checked back to Susan’s post and she gave you a recipe to make Keto aide. Keeping your electrolytes up is really important for feeling well in Keto.

#29

I agree that baking soda is just a temporary remedy. Today, I have been drinking water to match how much a was urinating, over 4 liters.
I added sea salt, lemon juice, and ginger to the water. I felt better, not eliminated 100% of the symptoms, but minimized them.

(Full Metal KETO AF) #30

Be careful about that much water, it flushes electrolytes and will increase the need for more salt and minerals. I’m glad you’re getting some relief now.

:cowboy_hat_face:

#31

Yes, I did the same, the “brand” name ketoade threw me out, LOL.

#32

I agree, I have tried to gauge the right amount of water. Adding sea salt to the water I drink definitely helped.