I have trouble with this too, especially in the summer. My doctor tells me my red blood cells are too abundant, and my blood is thick, so I should drink more water, but when I do, it all just comes out in pee. My numbers don't change. Recently, due to the good input I have gotten here, I have been increasing my electrolytes. It has made a huge difference. I put sea salt, potassium and magnesium in my drinking water. My dizziness is gone. (But yes, it would be a good idea to check with your doctor to see if something else is going on. )

That is a tricky thing. You probably should see a doctor, but that doesn't always help. It used to happen to me a LOT when I was younger. I would even sometimes pass out and/or have a seizure. By the time I got to the doctor, they would dismiss it and say it was because I stood up too fast. It almost never happens to me anymore, so I'm not sure what changed. I do notice it happens (less severe, though), when I haven't had enough of something in my food. I haven't figured out what, yet, except that it isn't a carbs issue and it could be blood sugar. I was running low blood pressure too, then, so it may be sodium like Pebbles suggests, because my blood sodium sometimes runs low eating Paleo - especially if I am drinking a lot of water. Sorry for my rambling. I was thinking as I was typing..

miriamtob wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestions. Where do you get boullion, MDAPebbles? My carbs are around 100 grams/day. I very rarely go super low. Keemra, how do you put potassium and magnesium in your drinking water? Is it a powdered product? Kim Harper, my BP has always been incredibly low and docs are always complimentary of it, but It seems to come with some undesirable consequences.

Mostly I am adding natural sea salt that is harvested in the outer islands of Okinawa. It is naturally high in potassium and magnesium. (I live in Japan) I also sometimes add light salt which is half potassium. I can also get powdered magnesium here. It is sold as a treatment for constipation.

My blood pressure has been low all my life too. In the summer when it is hot and humid and I sweat a lot it sometimes goes as low as 80/40. Since I have been drinking more salt, it has stayed around 110/70, which is a lot more comfortable for me.

I get them too and I have a magic potion that makes them go away. A cup of bouillon (Marigold brand if you are interested but any will do or just stock cubes) plus added salt and sometimes liquid aminos (a lot like soy sauce if you're off gluten). AMAZING.

If the msg worries you, just use the salt. I take sodium chloride pills I ordered from amazon.

Funny thing about sodium levels. I am a singer who does musical theater. Even when I eat moderate carb, (150grams/day) I find that I need to supplement sodium to avoid breathlessness.

MDAPebbles67 wrote: »

Bouillon is usually found in the soup aisle of any store. 1/2 a teaspoon of table salt in water would get you the same level of sodium as well.

That's good to know. There's too much other stuff in bouillon that will do a number on me, or set off my cravings.

Congrats! I understand paleo is a healthy way of eating for pregnancy. Make sure you get plenty of protein!