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Defren

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I got up this morning, all was quite normal, no changes. The next thing I know I am on the floor in a crumpled heap. No damage done, but I feel beyond dreadful. Headache and very, very tired. I also can't remember anything leading up to passing out, including if I took my medication. Any ideas what it could be? No change in diet or exercise, I am at a loss.
 
Been there done that.

Have you checked your blood pressure to make sure its not too low? I was amazed how low mine could get first thing in the morning.

Did you feel sick and nauseous when you came too as I did measured my levels and they were very high around 8 if I remember so some kind of liver dump happened as well.

Whatever go to the doc is my advice Jo.
 
Have you changed meds or had a flu jab
CAROL
 

I didn't check anything to be honest Steve. I don't have a home blood pressure monitor as my BP has always been good. About three hours after coming round I checked my BG it was 6.3 which is slightly high, but nothing major. No sickness, nothing at all. I was doing something (I can't remember what) then just woke up on the floor. I did however feel sick, terrible headache and exhausted when I came round, I just took myself off to bed. It's all very odd. 14g of carbs yesterday which is slightly low, I aim for around 20-25, but everything else was spot one normal.

Neither Carol.
 
To err on the side of caution I would get a check-up Defren, hopefully its nothing to worry about but for your own peace of mind and that of your families better to see your gp.
 
noblehead said:
To err on the side of caution I would get a check-up Defren, hopefully its nothing to worry about but for your own peace of mind and that of your families better to see your gp.
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Yes, I agree Nigel. I plan to see my GP and find out if it is worth worrying about or not. I'm still feeling rotten, but better than I did.
 
Can't offer any advice of course as a newbee. But I really hope you are feeling better.
 
Hi Defren,

Hope you do get checked out just to be on safe side

I used to faint alot when I was younger. I have always had quite low blood pressure and it wouldnt take much to just nudge it under and would faint. I always used to feel exhaused after a faint. I remember making a right fool of myself at the Drs once. Felt faint was sent upstairs to a room where a nurse went to get me some water. Whe she came back in I had gone and my shoe was off !! how I dont know?? Then she asked if I wanted to lie on the bed to make sure I was OK before going home! I fell asleep!!! Soooo embarressing!!!

Anyway hope you are OK and that all is well,

Lucy xxx
 
Dr Phinney says all people eating a ketogenic diet need extra minerals/electrolytes as you can shed a lot of sodium, magnesium, potassium through urine. I think he recommends bouillon for it.

Imbalances in potassium can really screw with blood pressure. I ended up in hospital with sky high BP (tests for which later led to my diabetes diagnosis) and super low potassium. Might be worthwhile having your electrolyte levels tested when you visit your GP.
 
Hello all, yes, I'm fine - thank you. I still have a mild headache, and a small bruise on one arm and a huge bruise on my rear, I must have fallen on my left side, and so am bruised there. I still can't remember anything. My GP said it didn't sound like a fall due to low pressure but he didn't say what, and as my head was pounding, I didn't ask what. I have to go back if it happens again, with the week before BG and food diary. I think he is clutching at straws a bit, but we shall see. He was very concerned though, so I feel better, if I still don't have any answers.

(((Hugs to all))) Jo.
 
Glad you feel better, if not 100%

Am I imagining it Jo or did you post a while back about feeling 'dizzy' hanging washing out? Could this event the other day not be the first?


Mary x
 
I don't know what the cause of this is for sure but I did have a strange experience or two in the giddy dept.

Got out of bed, stood up and the room rotated in the vertical plain. I was on my side (fortunately back on the bed). Absolutely no time to save myself or carry out any preventative act at all. Wump as they say.

I was diagnosed with BPPV (you can look up the long words). It has a strange symptom apart from falling over. If your head is held in a certain attitude your eyballs shimmer and you go vague and dizzy. The doctor had lots of hoots showing that to his students.

There may be no connection but since someone said you felt dizzy hanging out washing I find it a significant clue. That is just the sort of head attitude (looking up) that does it.

Also I was advised not to leap out of bed. Sit up and wait for it to go away is what they said.
 
Hi,

Hope this has nothing to do with your Muffin Cake recipe, as I am about to eat my second one ( there good).

I hope you are not alone in your home for the next few days until you are back to normal.

Good luck and good health as quickly as you can be.

Roy.
 
Maybe there is the possibility you are coming down with a virus of some sort Jo, especially as you mentioned a pounding headache?
Take extra good care of yourself until you are feeling better x
 
Thanks everyone. No, not the muffins, I am eating a cinnamon one as I type. :lol: The headache is easing thankfully, but all I want to do is eat, nothing is filling me, which is most unlike me.

Yes, the clothes line. I woke up came straight downstairs, put the coffee on then went straight to the shop. When I came back the coffee wasn't ready so I hung out the laundry. When I came in I was very dizzy and felt unwell. However, I don't think this is related as I didn't pass out and within say 30 minutes was right as rain. This has left me feeling headachey and hungry, and a wee bit light headed. Plus the bruises hurt :?

I'm a tough old boot, I'll be fine. I hope. :lol:
 
Most of what people are saying are true with regards to the mineral intake. Here's an excerpt from an article I wrote about going onto Keto (From http://www.facebook.com/KetoLiving ):

General Ketogenic Guidelines

1) Get your carbohydrate intake down. Ketogenic in most people requires you to have <20g, but even reducing carbohydrate intake by any amount is better than none. [Note: If you consume a lot of carbs currently, most people find the transition easier to reduce your carb intake gradually to reduce withdrawal symptoms IE "Keto Flu"]

2) Keep your Protein intake MODERATE. Some people think (maybe as a remnant of their beliefs from previous diets) that Ketogenic means Low-Carb/High-Protein. The majority of your caloric intake has to come from fats (which aren't bad for you!). Coconut oil also has some anecdotal benefits that might help increase your fat intake as well. The macro to aim for (assuming you measure) should be 60 fat/30 protein/10 carbs (with the extreme being cutting carbs to almost 0 - but not counting carbs coming from leafy green vegetables).

3) Hydrate! Especially when you withdraw from carbs, you will expel a LARGE amount of water weight initially (your body is expelling the excess glucose in your system in the absence of insulin). This is the reason why you lose so much weight initially. YOU WILL GAIN THIS WEIGHT BACK!!! People think that this lifestyle doesn't work because they regain the water weight under ketogenic conditions, and they completely plateau for a week, maybe 2. This is completely normal.

4) Supplementation. This is a bit of a gray area, but a lot of evidence shows that people benefit on a muscular level (especially through the transition phase within the first month of cutting carbs) to supplement with extra sodium, potassium, and magnesium. Failure to do so WILL very likely result in lethargy, brain-fog, and mood disorders. You need these electrolytes in your system to keep your muscles and brain functioning normally (especially potassium).
 

Thank you, I am fully aware of this and have been in Ketosis since March. I do take supplements even though I have a very, very healthy organic diet.
 
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