Please Help !! Something seems wrong..

verde · 02-24-2006, 06:58 AM

This is my 10th day in and I am doing pretty much everything by the book. I dont have caffeine or sugar substitutes what so ever. I havent felt too bad up till this morning. I havent slept well for the last three nights due to RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) and I have had it once in a blue moon but never 3 nights in a row where it kept me up all night. I absolutley dont know what is happening. I had even upped my food in take with more veggies. The only thing that was new was started taking One A Day Carb Smart about 4 days ago for achy feeling in body. It helped with that but The RSL started and has gotten pregressivly worse. I have not started really excersizing so still somewhat sedentary. This morning when trying to get up heart felt like it was racing out of control and RLS was worse than I have ever experienced. I am currently out of town with DH on business trip so I had been taking it easy. Why am I feeling this bad 10 days in I wasnt feeling bad in the beginning. Can someone please help me with this.

230/204/145

Kirsten07 · 02-24-2006, 07:11 AM

Verde-

Wish I could give more help than that. Take it easy and take care of yourself. Head to a Dr if you think you need it. I know it is horrible to think that, especially when you're out of town, but sometimes you just know when there is a problem. Better to have it checked out than second guess yourself.

verde · 02-24-2006, 07:23 AM

Your right. Can I ask you did you feel this horribe 10 days in?

zeraspride · 02-24-2006, 07:25 AM

I definitely did NOT feel bad 10 days into the program. I only felt bad (flu like symptoms) for the first 4 days and then great after that. Definitely get yourself checked out and please keep us informed as to how you are doing.

redslipper47 · 02-24-2006, 07:48 AM

Verde, I felt sick for almost a month. The weight came off but I felt bad. I had never felt this bad on any other diet. Then again I had really eaten the carbs a lot prior to the diet. I now feel really good and have energy. I am glad that I waited it out. So, girl just hang in there. Good luck.

Yankee Belle · 02-24-2006, 07:54 AM

I have RLS also. It was odd for me when I read this post because I JUST came back from surfing the net about RLS. (I wanted to send something to my Grandma about it so that she would understand what I'm going through).

Dieting has never affected my RLS that I'm aware of. Are you taking anything for it? My doctor prescribed a low dose of Flexeril (a muscle relaxer) and it helps me a lot. I take it as soon as I feel the RLS kicking in and it usually knocks it out. Well, it usually knocks ME out! lol

verde · 02-24-2006, 08:00 AM

No nothing has been prescribe for me. Will that interfare with weight loss? Redslipper could you post a typical menu while on phs 1. and did you go into phs 2 after the 14 days or are you saying you stayed on phs 1 that long?

redqueen · 02-24-2006, 08:10 AM

I started the diet 3 days after having gall bladder surgery & pancreatitis, so I wasn't feeling great anyway. But I didn't have any additional discomfort or symptoms. I have heard that the withdrawal from a poor eating regime, whether too many carbs, too much fat, or just too much food in general can be very difficult. I have heard of flu-like symptoms such as Lisa mentioned, terrible headaches and various other ailments. The length that it lasts varies too.

I do think that you should get a check-up! It wouldn't be good to think your feeling bad is diet-related only to find out that you are really ill! If it turns out that it is the diet, then I believe your body really needs the "detox" it is going through! Stick with it and I'm betting that you'll feel so much better when that process is complete!

I hope you feel better soon!

vessel of prayer · 02-24-2006, 08:30 AM

I hope you feel better soon. I don't remember if I felt bad... I know I did not like to give up my carbs!!

Bobbie · 02-24-2006, 12:33 PM

I usually don't stray to far frm the lounge, I must have neen meant to read this thread. I have RLS and after about a week of low carbing it started really acting up. I was getting next to no sleep. I actually had to take muscle relaxers at bedtime for about a week. After that it just went away, unless I forget to take my vitamin during the day that is. Hope this will help some.

verde · 02-24-2006, 01:22 PM

Thank you everyone for your concern. I ended up going to see a Dr. he was super nice and although he couldnt confirm that it was indeed RLS he said he could refer me to Nuroligist but it would be pricey. My blood pressure is fine so that is good. He said that he could prescribe me something but I could only take it for a couple of days because it is somewhat addictive. That is when I told him about being on South Beach. I was sooo delighted by his reaction. He said that it is a great woe and that he has many patients that are diabetics that he has recommended SB to. He said most have done great and really backs it. I wasnt expecting such a great responce. He did however tell me that Benadryl could hopefully help me through the night. I felt o.k. today but I am kind of dreading going to sleep in case it flares up again.

redslipper47 · 02-24-2006, 02:03 PM

Verde,

After two weeks I went into what some call 1.5 phase here. half way in-between.Here is a typical meal for me. The major difference now is a little bigger portions. On phase one I never skipped the snacks. I really needed them. Now it just depends. Here goes.

B- 2 or three hard boiled eggs with V-8 Juice( If I have an omelet with veggies then no V-8 Juice. Sometimes Canadian Bacon then 2 eggs.

S- Hummus with Veggies( Bell Pepper, Califlower, Celery)

L- Homemade veggie soup( got the recipes from the sticky at the top)Always add 1/2 c of beans. I have tried salad for lunch it doesn't keep me full.

S- cottage cheese, cheese stick, or laughing cow cheese

D 3-4oz of meat- Salad with Veggies/ 1-2 tlb LF Italian Dressing

S- Always a Fudgescile

sometimes I do have a fruit but, it really don't like them.sometimes a piece of bread but not very often .I guess it is modified Atkins. I don't know. It has worked for me. The beans are the big difference for me.Oh, I have the carrots in the soup when I want them. Hope this helps. Good luck

verde · 02-24-2006, 02:25 PM

Thanks redslipper Your menu loods similiar to mine so I am happy about seeing your loss. Hope I get some Zzzz tonight.

02-24-2006, 06:58 AM	#1
verde MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,635 Gallery: verde	Please Help !! Something seems wrong.. This is my 10th day in and I am doing pretty much everything by the book. I dont have caffeine or sugar substitutes what so ever. I havent felt too bad up till this morning. I havent slept well for the last three nights due to RLS (Restless Leg Syndrome) and I have had it once in a blue moon but never 3 nights in a row where it kept me up all night. I absolutley dont know what is happening. I had even upped my food in take with more veggies. The only thing that was new was started taking One A Day Carb Smart about 4 days ago for achy feeling in body. It helped with that but The RSL started and has gotten pregressivly worse. I have not started really excersizing so still somewhat sedentary. This morning when trying to get up heart felt like it was racing out of control and RLS was worse than I have ever experienced. I am currently out of town with DH on business trip so I had been taking it easy. Why am I feeling this bad 10 days in I wasnt feeling bad in the beginning. Can someone please help me with this. 230/204/145 Last edited by verde : 02-24-2006 at 07:00 AM.

02-24-2006, 07:54 AM	#6
Yankee Belle Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 619 Gallery: Yankee Belle Stats: 293/275/170 Height 5'10" WOE: My Way Start Date: January 2, 2006	I have RLS also. It was odd for me when I read this post because I JUST came back from surfing the net about RLS. (I wanted to send something to my Grandma about it so that she would understand what I'm going through). Dieting has never affected my RLS that I'm aware of. Are you taking anything for it? My doctor prescribed a low dose of Flexeril (a muscle relaxer) and it helps me a lot. I take it as soon as I feel the RLS kicking in and it usually knocks it out. Well, it usually knocks ME out! lol __________________ Theresa 1/2/06---293 1/24/06--280 1/7/06---285 2/2/06---275 1/13/06--283 Honesty with myself will be the key to my success!! Miles walked since January 23, 2006: 25.8

02-24-2006, 02:03 PM	#12
redslipper47 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oak Ridge Tn. Posts: 3,209 Gallery: redslipper47 Stats: 241/202/160 Restart 253/241.4/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/7/2003 Restart: 1/1/2006	Verde, After two weeks I went into what some call 1.5 phase here. half way in-between.Here is a typical meal for me. The major difference now is a little bigger portions. On phase one I never skipped the snacks. I really needed them. Now it just depends. Here goes. B- 2 or three hard boiled eggs with V-8 Juice( If I have an omelet with veggies then no V-8 Juice. Sometimes Canadian Bacon then 2 eggs. S- Hummus with Veggies( Bell Pepper, Califlower, Celery) L- Homemade veggie soup( got the recipes from the sticky at the top)Always add 1/2 c of beans. I have tried salad for lunch it doesn't keep me full. S- cottage cheese, cheese stick, or laughing cow cheese D 3-4oz of meat- Salad with Veggies/ 1-2 tlb LF Italian Dressing S- Always a Fudgescile sometimes I do have a fruit but, it really don't like them.sometimes a piece of bread but not very often .I guess it is modified Atkins. I don't know. It has worked for me. The beans are the big difference for me.Oh, I have the carrots in the soup when I want them. Hope this helps. Good luck __________________ Dorothy 253/241.4 /160 Failure is giving up what you want most for what you want now.

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02-24-2006, 07:11 AM	#2
Kirsten07 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 220 Gallery: Kirsten07 Stats: 195/163/155 WOE: SBD Start Date: 2/6/06	Verde- Wish I could give more help than that. Take it easy and take care of yourself. Head to a Dr if you think you need it. I know it is horrible to think that, especially when you're out of town, but sometimes you just know when there is a problem. Better to have it checked out than second guess yourself.

02-24-2006, 07:23 AM	#3
verde MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,635 Gallery: verde	Your right. Can I ask you did you feel this horribe 10 days in?

02-24-2006, 07:25 AM	#4
zeraspride Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 3,075 Gallery: zeraspride Stats: Highest 282.5 CW: 227.8 GW: 160 WOE: South Beach Start Date: 12/01/03 - restart 11/01/08 (down 6.2!)	I definitely did NOT feel bad 10 days into the program. I only felt bad (flu like symptoms) for the first 4 days and then great after that. Definitely get yourself checked out and please keep us informed as to how you are doing.

02-24-2006, 07:48 AM	#5
redslipper47 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Oak Ridge Tn. Posts: 3,209 Gallery: redslipper47 Stats: 241/202/160 Restart 253/241.4/160 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 1/7/2003 Restart: 1/1/2006	Verde, I felt sick for almost a month. The weight came off but I felt bad. I had never felt this bad on any other diet. Then again I had really eaten the carbs a lot prior to the diet. I now feel really good and have energy. I am glad that I waited it out. So, girl just hang in there. Good luck.

02-24-2006, 08:00 AM	#7
verde MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,635 Gallery: verde	No nothing has been prescribe for me. Will that interfare with weight loss? Redslipper could you post a typical menu while on phs 1. and did you go into phs 2 after the 14 days or are you saying you stayed on phs 1 that long?

02-24-2006, 08:10 AM	#8
redqueen Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Newcastle, CA Posts: 764 Gallery: redqueen Stats: 260/260/170 WOE: South Beach - Phase 1 Start Date: 11/30/08	I started the diet 3 days after having gall bladder surgery & pancreatitis, so I wasn't feeling great anyway. But I didn't have any additional discomfort or symptoms. I have heard that the withdrawal from a poor eating regime, whether too many carbs, too much fat, or just too much food in general can be very difficult. I have heard of flu-like symptoms such as Lisa mentioned, terrible headaches and various other ailments. The length that it lasts varies too. I do think that you should get a check-up! It wouldn't be good to think your feeling bad is diet-related only to find out that you are really ill! If it turns out that it is the diet, then I believe your body really needs the "detox" it is going through! Stick with it and I'm betting that you'll feel so much better when that process is complete! I hope you feel better soon!

02-24-2006, 08:30 AM	#9
vessel of prayer Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW FL Panhandle but wish I was where there is SNOW Posts: 9,649 Gallery: vessel of prayer Stats: 186/155/143 -will get to 130 5'3" WOE: lower fat, no more than 3 starches daily Start Date: 09/10/2005	I hope you feel better soon. I don't remember if I felt bad... I know I did not like to give up my carbs!!

02-24-2006, 12:33 PM	#10
Bobbie I'm a giver! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Big Sky Country Posts: 7,901 Gallery: Bobbie Stats: OMG	I usually don't stray to far frm the lounge, I must have neen meant to read this thread. I have RLS and after about a week of low carbing it started really acting up. I was getting next to no sleep. I actually had to take muscle relaxers at bedtime for about a week. After that it just went away, unless I forget to take my vitamin during the day that is. Hope this will help some.

02-24-2006, 01:22 PM	#11
verde MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,635 Gallery: verde	Thank you everyone for your concern. I ended up going to see a Dr. he was super nice and although he couldnt confirm that it was indeed RLS he said he could refer me to Nuroligist but it would be pricey. My blood pressure is fine so that is good. He said that he could prescribe me something but I could only take it for a couple of days because it is somewhat addictive. That is when I told him about being on South Beach. I was sooo delighted by his reaction. He said that it is a great woe and that he has many patients that are diabetics that he has recommended SB to. He said most have done great and really backs it. I wasnt expecting such a great responce. He did however tell me that Benadryl could hopefully help me through the night. I felt o.k. today but I am kind of dreading going to sleep in case it flares up again.

02-24-2006, 02:25 PM	#13
verde MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,635 Gallery: verde	Thanks redslipper Your menu loods similiar to mine so I am happy about seeing your loss. Hope I get some Zzzz tonight.