Salt Salt Salt - HELP!

#1

My body hates salt. I retain a lot of fluid. Currently I take 40mg of Fureosimide (water pill) twice a day. The negative effects are counteracted with two high dose potassium pills. (I don’t remember the dosage amount). Even though I take this large amount of diuretics daily, I STILL retain a lot of fluid.

With this being said, I’m cramping so bad at night. There is no way possible I’m able to add salt to my diet. I did read somewhere by adding a magnesium supplement, it can help. I just started taking 200mg nightly, and will increase this to two times daily in a few days as the bottle suggested.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I’m not looking for any type of medical advice. I will definitely talk to my doctor about this at my next scheduled appointment which is in a couple of months. He’s big into cross fit, so I’m sure he’s familiar with keto.

#2

Have you been keto for long? Everything I’ve read said cramps are either salt or magnesium related so fingers crossed yours is the magnesium.

Any chance you can pop in & talk to your local pharmacist? I find them very approachable & helpful on the issue of drug side effects & interactions though they may of course suggest you see your doctor sooner.

(Edith) #3

I’m asking this question without knowing anything about diuretics; but keto, itself, is very diuretic. Maybe on keto, you might not need that medication?

(Donna ) #4

Where’s your magnesium?

Edited: Oh, wait. Sorry. I see now that you are taking it.

Increase until bowel tolerance (until you get loose stools) and then back down one pill. That will be your customized dose.

(Donna ) #5

What’s your daily carb limit? Carbs definitely cause the body to retain fluids, not just salt. If you get your carbs low enough, you may not need the diuretics any longer.