Low Carb Flu?

pennell12

Hi all,

I've been trying LC for a few weeks now. Lost about 8 lbs. However, I've been feeling kind of lousy lately e.g. tired, sneezing, muscle cramps, etc. Is this the so called "Carb flu?--

I think I may have been in/out of ketosis--but I don't test. I'm Type 3 diabeys and tale Metformin. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Mari D.

caraiselite

being tired is a sign, i've never sneezed, haha. and muscle cramps, especially in the legs, can be from eating less potassium.

get some ketostix and test your pee.

pennell12

Sorry--I meant Type 2 Diabetes

cramernh

However, I've been feeling kind of lousy lately e.g. tired, sneezing, muscle cramps, etc. Is this the so called "Carb flu?--
Mari D.

Hi Mari!!! I sent you a PM from the other group's topic of discussion... Just found you here.

OK... first things first: Your symptoms are a direct result of your dietary intake.
Unfortunately you have locked up your diary and I do not have access to checking things out to see what you have been documenting.

Are you comfortable enough to open that diary?

The muscle cramps are a sign of potassium/magnesium depletion, sodium levels are probably extremely low as well... those are key minerals for muscle-related health, blood pressure maintenance, and overall feeling of 'health'.


Let me know if you will consider opening your diary, I can take a peek and figure something out for you.... 8-)

shar140

The tiredness could also be from an electrolyte imbalance, besides the muscle cramps.

Does your doctor know that you're doing a lower carb diet plus taking metformin? Your dosage may need adjusted.