Sodium levels

[Natz36]

Hi

So I’ve been suffering with tinnitus , light headed, and balance problems for years now .

I’m just wondering if anyone has any sodium problems as I was reading about sodium today and now I’ve scared myself thinking that’s what it is .

Sorry I’m at a loss as I have no answers at all ☹️ .

Thanks

[Happyrosie]

Nate, what are you reading that’s scary? How can we help you?

[Natz36 in reply to Happyrosie]

About sodium.

Just I have balance issues, tinnitus dizziness I’m struggling so much .

I was reading about sodium levels and now think it’s that . X

[Happyrosie in reply to Natz36]

I don’t know what you are reading that’s scary - are you saying you should cut down on salt in your diet? That’s always a good idea, no matter what symptoms you are having.

If you are suffering from Tinnitus, then read all you can from the British Tinnitus association website. Then if you have specific questions, just post them again here.

If you suffer from dizziness, read about it on the NHS website, and again if you have a specific question then post it here.

And, ask your pharmacist if he or she can suggest anything to help with the dizziness (I take seasickness tablets if I’m having an episode )

I do wish you well, but don’t know how to answer you if you don’t ask a question.

[Natz36 in reply to Happyrosie]

Sorry if I am not making sense .

I’m in such an anxious state .

It’s probably making me feel worse .

I’m also waiting to see a rheumatologist and I feel like I’m trying to cope with so much .

I don’t use salt and eat fresh foods lots of fruit not too much meat .

Maybe it isn’t sodium and it’s just vestibular autoimmune issues. X

[strawberrymilk]

Buddy, I'm experiencing something similar since 8 weeks.. Really tough to deal with, I completely understand. I would advice you to take a look at your life and try to slowly, steadily improve little things one by one.

youtube.com/watch?v=3foOn9Q...(Not working as expected?) (Julian Cowan Hill) is a really nice person to watch in order to stop fighting tinnitus and learning to get better little by little

Edit: the balance problems, light headiness and even tinnitus can definitely fade over time or even completely go away. The human body is very strong, never lose hope and just slowly move towards progression.

2nd edit: doesn't matter if you had it for years or just weeks, it's still 100% possible, you just need to find the power within yourself. It can be hard work sometimes and feel unfair, but that's life bro.. we got to keep going and do our best

[Hidden]

Yes!! I've had issues with sodium for years! I'm on a strict sodium diet of 1500-2000 MG of sodium per day, along with drinking lots and lots of water and a water pill. The best of luck to you..

[starveycat]

If you have tinnitus you should avoid salt. If I have any salt I know it within a couple if hours. I live baked beans but by heck do I know I've eaten them. I read an article years ago by an Australian medic and he said to become a salt skipper and he was so right

[Pennykisser]

If I go over 1,200 mgs of sodium per day my tinnitus gets louder by quite a bit, if not that day, then the next! Also, I find stress ramps my volume up for the ringing. Calm and rest and low sodium intake have all helped me.

Best of luck!