Scary experience - what happened?

(Omar) #7

The combination of low blood sugar and high keton reading I think what gives you the high feeling and feeling energetic.

The fainted feeling I think you answered yourself. Most likely the electrolytes.

I bet the blood pressure was low.

Take care

(bulkbiker) #8

This stood out to me… If this is correct then why are you doing extended fasting? Your body probably can’t access enough fat reserves to keep you upright. This is what Phinney means when he comes out against extended fasting.

(Empress of the Unexpected) #9

Dr. Fung says the same thing.

(Kerin ) #10

I learned that distilled water actually can absorb anything it’s in contact with. So, it’s used a lot with air purifiers.
Perhaps try smart water and pellegrino, they are purified and have minerals.

(Kerin ) #11

Yes, I believe so. We humans burn 80 to 100 calories an hour in the state of rest. Our bodies need calories even for basic functions.

(Lonnie Hedley) #12

Maybe for autophagy. That’s why I EF once a month. Weight loss is no longer a goal for me, and most definitely not necessary. The idea of autophagy to build new healthy cells is something I feel could be incredibly beneficial for some of the damage I’ve done. Not as much damage as others, but enough I’m willing to make attempts to reverse the bad stuff I’ve done.

#13

Yes, like hedleylo says, I do it for all the other benefits which come with fasting, for long-term health goals, for autophagy, for keeping insulin levels low and all the rest of it.

I don’t think it’s true that once we reach ideal body weight, we should not fast. The human body isn’t built for that. I wouldn’t fast longer than 48hrs, it doesn’t really appeal to me to try to go longer - but I should be able to do it easily for 48hrs.

Pretty much everyone has enough fat reserves to fast for a few days - unless they are truly starving. Which I’m not.

(bulkbiker) #14

Well you think that but maybe your body has other ideas hence you felt really ill? You are ignoring what all the fasters say… “if you feel ill then eat”.

#15

Um? I did eat, as soon as I felt ill :roll_eyes:

(bulkbiker) #16

Not quite what you said above… you felt off before going to bed but didn’t have anything until the next day after a bad night…

#17

I didn’t feel ill the night before, or during the night. I felt ‘high’ and weird and I didn’t sleep well as a result.

Since I’ve been told that fasting and being in ketosis can often leave you feeling euphoric and strange, and you may feel weak until you are more adjusted, I didn’t really think anything of this.

It wasn’t until the next morning that I felt at all ill. That’s exactly what I said above.

I don’t know what it is about internet forums, it doesn’t seem to matter if the subject is garden machinery or how to cut your toenails… :roll_eyes:

(bulkbiker) #18

What you mean you asking for advice people giving their time freely and you having a go at them back… that kind of thing? Forget it…

#19

Lots of people have given me suggestions about what happened and how to avoid it next time - which I’m grateful for, and is what I was looking for: To understand more about what happened in my body and to hear suggestions for what caused what I experienced, so I can make better choices next time to avoid it.

You, on the other hand, have misinterpreted what I said and blamed me for something I didn’t do…and also implied that I am somehow wilfully ignoring the helpful advice I’ve got here(!?). When I pointed out you were wrong, you persisted in some point scoring thing - yawn - so yup, I will indeed ‘have a go back’, when that happens.

(Michael Cunningham) #20

I use this graphic anytime I hear about someone feeling bad while fasting, and it seems to cover about 90% of the problems people have with fasting. I’m not even sure where I got it from, but it’s been a life saver

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#21

This is great, many thanks!

(Diane) #22

This deserves more than just a single like! Definitely bookmarked.

Thanks for sharing!

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(Michael Cunningham) #23

Thanks, I’m just glad it’s useful. and stay safe everyone!

(Bunny) #24

Your losing potassium really fast and need to replenish it more frequently?

…and maybe more zinc to help regulate the sodium potassium and magnesium evenly?

(Terence Dean) #25

Bookmarked and already cross-posted to others in need, thanks Michael.

(Michael Cunningham) #26

Glad I could help @tdean! It’s really been a life saver (almost literally) when doing any long fasting.