Time to quit keto?

#22

Everybody’s different obviously, But I’d probably go to 40g to start, it’s not a huge amount or high carb by any means, but it’s also enough that if the low carb is screwing with you it MAY show a difference. I’'ve been at 30-40g most days since I started lifting heavy and have seen no difference as far as backfire from raising them. The farm work will have you burning a lot of that as energy before fat storage becomes an issue.

That work WOULD be pretty descent for somebody that never does it… But if that’s completely normal for you which I’d assume it is, unfortunate it’s probably NOT giving you any benefit (as far as being a workout). Our bodies adapt to physical activity very quickly. During the decade when I put on my extra hundred I worked for the cable company, over 100lb ladder on and off the truck, walking around with it a bazillion times a day, 40lb tool belt on, up down all day, carrying equipment up 3,4,5,6 flights of stairs (lots of walk ups in my area) at most stops, it was just normal, none of it did anything for me anymore.

(Bethany) #23

From what I can tell, there are a lot of different causes of edema. Liver function is related to it - but so could be pregnancy, elecrolyte imbalances (which can also be associated with hormonal imbalances), certain medications/supplements, simply being upright for too long… It can also be a side effect of allergic reactions (and more!).

Great your seeing a doctor next week to try rule things out. Can you ask for a blood test?

Can you pinpoint when the adema seemed to start and if any changes happened just before? Whether food or supplements, or environmental? For example - more histamine from allergens and/or food can make a difference. Where you are swelling can also sometimes help pinpoint the cause(s).

Ultimately, I’d suggest you write everything down and bring it to your doctor, and advocate to get as many blood (or other) tests done to help find out what the issue may be.

Until you can systematically narrow things down, I hope you don’t get too stressed thinking about the possible causes! Dr. Google can be a hypochondriac sometimes.

(R L) #24

It seems to keep coming back to electrolyte imbalance. I know exactly when it started. I was reading about the electrolytes and how we need more salt (1 1/2 tsp/day) and i set that amount aside and ate as much as i could tolerate through out the day, which was less than half. I tried that for 2 days and when the swelling began i assumed i was getting too much salt so i stopped, but the swelling didnt. That was about two weeks ago.

#25

I thought that too when I used Cronometer which I really like but I do not log much. Iodine would never show up even when I ate things I knew had it for example but then someone posted that Cronometer states somewhere that it is not completely accurate for certain micros.

(R L) #26

Unfortunately youre probably right. My body is accustomed to this hard work and i feel like theres nothing left in the tank to give on most days.

#27

The original cause may or may not be the added salt but at this point it sounds like it needs to be corrected. It also sounds like you are taking a lot of supplements. I would talk to your doctor about stopping all supplements under his supervision and seeing if that helps.

I would definitely get a liver and kidney function test as well as an evaluation of your cardiac function since heart problems can cause swelling as well. Given the amount of swelling that you are experiencing and it seems to be increasing I suggest moving up your appointment.

As already mentioned The hair loss sounds like it could be thyroid. If your insurance allows I would get the full panel and the anti body tests

There is something called the perfect health diet which you may want to explore if you feel keto is causing this (which I do not think it is but anything is possible).

Maybe seek out a naturopath since you are seeking answers in the supplement world, this way you will have some guidance

(karen) #28

Are you able to fast, maybe just some diluted ketoade for a couple of days? It just seems to me like removing everything that might be a trigger and then after a few days doing a careful reintroduction could help point you in the right direction. What I’m seeing is one set of advice / supplements etc. heaped on top of another to the point where good lord, how could you possibly tell! :slightly_frowning_face:

(Sheri Knauer) #29

Have you seen a doctor and had some blood work done? Vitamin/mineral levels, liver panel, hormone panel, thyroid panel, urinalysis? You need to figure out what is causing the edema, especially since it is making breathing more difficult, before making any changes to your diet, especially if you are eating the same way you ate before the edema started.

(R L) #30

I go see the dr on tuesday, if i find out anything ill post an update.

(Canadian Beauty) #31

Just my nickels worth, I don’t think it has anything to do with keto. Kidneys are the filters of your body if they are not working well, you swell. Some medications can cause this due to toxic levels and maybe you need a change in your asthma meds, if they are prednisone like you will swell and/or gain weight. Get your kidney levels checked.

(Judi Campion) #32

I truly think you need to see a doctor ASAP.

#33

Wait, this person is on steroids? Sorry not familiar with asthma treatment. However, I do know that steroids may make you puffy and may also cause your blood sugar to go up significantly. Which is not a reason not to take them if you doctor tells you to but may account for the issues and should be discussed with your doctor

(R L) #34

No im not on steroids but i do have to take them typically in the winter. Youre right they make you puffy and feel like youre starving all the time!:rage: