does anyone feel....

trishdadish · 05-08-2008, 10:47 AM

Bloated and sometimes I get like aches in my chest not like heartattack more like heartburn and gassy pains just cramps almost... I think I might be eating too much salt or something and I noticed today I am a bit spacey....(more than usual ha ha ) almost dizzy and am starting to get headaches and some moodyness I am on week 2 of induction has anybody else felt this way before?
Thanks
T:

Melle · 05-08-2008, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by trishdadish

Bloated and sometimes I get like aches in my chest not like heartatact pains just cramps almost... I think I might be eating too much salt or something and I noticed today I am a bit spacey....(more than usual ha ha ) a bit dizzy almost I am on week 2 of induction has anybody else felt this way before
Thanks
T:

I don't know about the other symptoms, but the "dizzy/spacey" feeling (for me), is when my potassium levels are low. Induction seems to flush the potassium, out of my body. The best way I have found, to get potassium in my body REALLY FAST, is salt-substitute. Salt substitute is pure potassium. You can get more potassium from a half-teaspoon of salt substitute, than any supplement...and it's cheaper, too.

I keep a special salt shaker, with salt substitute, and when I start feeling light-headed, I eat something and sprinkle salt substitute on it. I have also been known to pour a dime-sized portion in my hand, and swallow it with warm water. If you take it by itself, it tastes a little nasty...for just a few seconds. Follow it with a glass of water, and the taste goes away very fast. I can usually tell a difference, within 15-minutes.

Livywilltim-mom · 05-08-2008, 11:26 AM

Yup, Melle sounds right...I also would slice up a tomato and have a slice or two. Sometimes, if I get leg cramps, I also add in a potassium supplement, I think it is 99 mg.

Peace

trishdadish · 05-08-2008, 12:47 PM

thanks the chest pains are prolly from smoking too much lol I plan on quiting that next one vice at a time thanks for the info! I do have a suplement but it says dont take if it has iron it it so the salt and tomato thing sounds like the thing to do!
Thanks much
Trish

TiffJake · 05-10-2008, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by trishdadish

thanks the chest pains are prolly from smoking too much lol I plan on quiting that next one vice at a time thanks for the info! I do have a suplement but it says dont take if it has iron it it so the salt and tomato thing sounds like the thing to do!
Thanks much
Trish

I think I replied to you in the Induction thread too, but that sounds like it could be mitral-valve prolapse. A lot of women have it and don't even know. It is when the mitral valve in the heart doesn't make a complete seal and there is backflow of blood into the wrong chamber. Some times it causes lightheadedness and dizzy spells and chest pains. Some women don't notice any symptoms at all! It is related to female hormones, so symptoms are common during your cycle and when stressed out. Anyway, maybe go to the doc and ask about it. I hope you are feeling better soon!!

skoolmarm729 · 05-11-2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by trishdadish

thanks the chest pains are prolly from smoking too much lol I plan on quiting that next one vice at a time thanks for the info! I do have a suplement but it says dont take if it has iron it it so the salt and tomato thing sounds like the thing to do!
Thanks much
Trish

Good luck with your quit! I was crazy and decided to quit 1 month after starting LC

I actually cried a few times that first week!! But it's been better since. This last month has really been the best month of my life in a loooong time. My thinking for giving up 2 vices at once was that I knew I would NOT eat off plan for any reason- even craving cigs. I am too committted to LCing right now to do that. I was afraid that if I waited until I got to goal to quit, I would be more likely to take a "risk" and eat off plan when I wanted a cig. Anyhow, it's crazy and won't work for many, but it's going okay for me.

Good luck and PM me when you decide to quit. I may be able to help

kristinalyn2001 · 05-11-2008, 03:32 PM

I was getting these same feelings and have been on induction, again, for one week. It seems though, as my body has been adjusting that it is geting better daily. For me, it is probably carb withdrawal!!!

Anne50 · 05-15-2008, 04:55 PM

I think the symptoms you all are describing are called "induction flu".

I experienced that before and when I asked about it, that is what I was told. You might do a search on "induction flu" and see what you find. The threads I found really helped explain it very clearly...Good luck and I hope you feel better!

JuicyJenny · 05-16-2008, 04:43 AM

hmmm its my 3rd day and i have had nothing like this! i eat bigish meals but i dont feel extremley bloated i just feel a tiny bit full! i cant wait to loose the weight on my tum and thighs....

i go on a 1hour and 20min bike ride everyday.... i just hope this diet helps me to slim down to a 8 -10 ( i am kinda a 10 now in certain clothes its just my love handles

x

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trishdadish Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 100 Gallery: trishdadish	does anyone feel.... Bloated and sometimes I get like aches in my chest not like heartattack more like heartburn and gassy pains just cramps almost... I think I might be eating too much salt or something and I noticed today I am a bit spacey....(more than usual ha ha ) almost dizzy and am starting to get headaches and some moodyness I am on week 2 of induction has anybody else felt this way before? Thanks T: Last edited by trishdadish : 05-08-2008 at 10:49 AM.

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trishdadish Senior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 100 Gallery: trishdadish	thanks the chest pains are prolly from smoking too much lol I plan on quiting that next one vice at a time thanks for the info! I do have a suplement but it says dont take if it has iron it it so the salt and tomato thing sounds like the thing to do! Thanks much Trish Last edited by trishdadish : 05-08-2008 at 12:48 PM.

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Anne50 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Posts: 79 Gallery: Anne50 Stats: 75.9 kilos/66.6 kilos/50 kilos WOE: Atkins/Weight Watchers (staying within points) Start Date: 5/11/08 (again)	I think it is called "Induction Flu" I think the symptoms you all are describing are called "induction flu". I experienced that before and when I asked about it, that is what I was told. You might do a search on "induction flu" and see what you find. The threads I found really helped explain it very clearly...Good luck and I hope you feel better!

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05-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#3
Livywilltim-mom Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Red Sox Nation Posts: 3,427 Gallery: Livywilltim-mom Stats: 195/160/179/110 WOE: Atkins 72 Start Date: April 13, 2007: Restart 6/30/08	Yup, Melle sounds right...I also would slice up a tomato and have a slice or two. Sometimes, if I get leg cramps, I also add in a potassium supplement, I think it is 99 mg. Peace

05-11-2008, 03:32 PM	#7
kristinalyn2001 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: waiting for Edward Cullen to take me away.... Posts: 591 Gallery: kristinalyn2001 Stats: 174/153/120 WOE: Atkins, Clean as Possible! Start Date: Jan- Feb 08, restart May 08	I was getting these same feelings and have been on induction, again, for one week. It seems though, as my body has been adjusting that it is geting better daily. For me, it is probably carb withdrawal!!!

05-16-2008, 04:43 AM	#9
JuicyJenny Junior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 38 Gallery: JuicyJenny Stats: 145lb/ 144lb/ 126lb :D WOE: ATKINS Start Date: 14TH MAY 2008	hmmm its my 3rd day and i have had nothing like this! i eat bigish meals but i dont feel extremley bloated i just feel a tiny bit full! i cant wait to loose the weight on my tum and thighs.... i go on a 1hour and 20min bike ride everyday.... i just hope this diet helps me to slim down to a 8 -10 ( i am kinda a 10 now in certain clothes its just my love handles x