Low in sodium

[catwoman2015]

Happy new year everyone . Can anyone tell me if they had low salt levels come back in blood test at times and does HU cause this if so what will help raise my levels I have had to repeat my routine blood test today via Gp many thanks if anyone can advise I do drink lots of water

[Osteomyelio]

I have hyponatremia (low sodium). If I am not careful I end up unconscious in a hospital (it happened four times)

It can have very serious and dire consequences and it is important you seek a full evaluation. I NEVER drink plain water because lack of electrolytes in water. Also I am on fluid volume restriction. Hopefully, your situation is more mild than mine but only your physician can help. Several medications can cause low sodium. I am glad you have a GP who will be helping you

[sotolol in reply to Osteomyelio]

Hi there can I ask you what type of water you drink.

Thank you.

[catwoman2015 in reply to sotolol]

I just drink filtered tap water Sotolol

[sotolol in reply to catwoman2015]

Thank you.

[mhos61]

Is it possible you’re drinking too much water? Just a thought!

[catwoman2015 in reply to mhos61]

Hi mhos61 yes I think I must be my redone blood test week after came back all normal thanks for advice x

[Applesnpears]

How much water are you drinking a day?Have you mentioned this to your GP? You can have too much of a good thing.

Some medications eg certain antidepressants can also lower your sodium levels.

[Tico]

Hi catwoman2015, I like osteomyelio also have Hyponatremia and can cause a variety of symptoms including severe leg cramps and weakness. When I was diagosed by a routine blood test at my Gp's I was told it was more than likely down to the amount of medication I was on but I also suspect the fluid volume over the course of a day! I take sodium chloride for this and when I next saw my Haemo and mentioned it he looked back over previous blood tests he said my sodium levels were low and had been for some time. He also said I needed to add more salt to my chips! Unbelievably I eat more salt than the average person and friends have expressed concern at the amount I use because I am on blood pressure meds! Atb tina.🤗

[catwoman2015 in reply to Tico]

Tico where do you get sodium chloride from please

[Tico in reply to catwoman2015]

Hi catwoman, sorry for late reply, it is prescribed by the Gp. Atb,tina🤗

[Osteomyelio in reply to catwoman2015]

I buy Thermotabs also I buy Sodium bicarbonate tablets from Amazon

[catwoman2015 in reply to Tico]

My Gp stopped my bp pills last year cos of salt levels low my bp was getting low also we never know with salt do we we can suffer with too much and not enough regards Holly

[Tico in reply to catwoman2015]

So right, sometimes it feels like a catch2 situation!😩

[catwoman2015]

Hi all yes I was told a while back to drink 2 litre water day I think your all right it’s too much for me ! My sodium fluctuates it had been okay 2 month ago so all very strange will cut back on water in take for a bit thank you for advice regards Holly

[mhos61 in reply to catwoman2015]

Best discuss with your haematologist really.

[catwoman2015 in reply to mhos61]

I’m seeing Gp in weeks time the heam leaves me 4 months but at times I have a interim blood test via Gp to check on things and this is how I heard kidney bit low etc so did another blood test Tuesday will have advise then

[Tico in reply to catwoman2015]

Hi holly, are you adding your other fluid intake during the day, ie, tea, coffee, soft drinks and alcohol if you drink? It all counts. As mary says (mhs61) it is best asking your Haemo on your next visit.

[catwoman2015 in reply to Tico]

Hi Tico I had the results of retest and sodium okay now I asked what the reading was and it’s 133 i had cut back on the fluids and my platelets lowered also all in a space of 3 weeks I’m seeing Gp this wed still and will give him list of my drinks over a week I have another blood test done in mid Feb for haematology ap thank you for your help best wishes Holly

[Osteomyelio in reply to catwoman2015]

Why is someone with hyponatremia told to drink 2 liters of water a day?

I was told to have a cup of high sodium chicken broth every morning instead of coffee— this has helped me

[Applesnpears]

Remember that the advice of two litres per day applies to all fluids - not just plain water. Tea, coffee, milk, even beer all count towards the total fluid intake and can result in too much sodium being washed out of your body. Might be worth keeping a diary of fluid intake to get some more definitive figures to discuss with your doctor.

[catwoman2015 in reply to Applesnpears]

Thank you I had been taking in to much fluids

[Applesnpears in reply to catwoman2015]

Good to hear that things have improved.

Thank you for letting me know.

[Loubprv Volunteer]

Hi by sodium I presume you mean salt? I had low levels after a d and v bug. I ate more salt - and I eat a lot anyway. However I never eat the cheap saxa stuff which is packed with rubbish.

I buy Halen Mon. Beautiful salt which never causes me a problem - my levels are spot on, and as I say - I do eat quite a lot x

[Paul123456]

Interesting question, I have low sodium ranging 127 to 129. How low are you lot?

Assumed it was healthy low sodium diet and increased water consumption. Been increasing salt intake but no difference

Best Paul

[catwoman2015 in reply to Paul123456]

I didn’t ask the number Paul but I know when it’s good it’s 135 if that helps

[Osteomyelio in reply to Paul123456]

Paul what do your doctors say about your sodium?

What are your chloride and potassium levels?

[Paul123456 in reply to Osteomyelio]

Chloride is low at 91, Potassium fine.

My Hem is referring me to renal specialist but thinks a result of Pegasys.

I’ve recently dramatically increased my sodium intake and (equally dramatically) reduced my Pegasys (since too good a reaction) so be surprised if Peg the culprit

[Anag]

My mother-in-law (94) almost died of low sodium in November. Lucky I noticed. It was really low. She’d had diarrhea and her medications (water pill and antidepressant- which we took away) which were also depleting her sodium, causing the condition. Eventually she felt horrifically nauseous and the doctor said it was a virus. I didn’t give up and researched and found solutions. The doctor finally came over and gave her 3 Infusions of sodium chloride on that evening. i also gave her electrolytes 3 days in a row and that was it. She now takes electrolytes once a week to make sure her body stays balanced.

It is necessary to ask your doctor what the cause of the low sodium might be! Too many people avoid sodium because it’s in style to protect yourself from high blood pressure, even if you don’t have it. Be careful. Sodium is really important for hundreds of cell and organ functions. 🙂 Anag

[catwoman2015]

Hi Applesnpears Oh yes your so right I have lots decaf tea I have 2ltr Of plain water on top and the odd shandy if out thank you for your tips Holly

[Phelpsy]

Hi my lovely friend

Happy New year to you to x

I’m not much help here

Not heard of Thais ,

I’m sure you will get some feedback

From all our knowledgeable Brothers & Sisters ,

Take care 💐 x

[catwoman2015 in reply to Phelpsy]

Hi Pam , Thank you. Yes I’m sure I have been over doing the fluids because when I pass water it’s clear like tap water most of the day so it’s possible I do drink a lot of tea and the odd coffee plus 2 lite water hope your well Pam xx

[Phelpsy in reply to catwoman2015]

Wow your washing yourself away woman

Yes I’ve heard we can over do the fluid intake , kind of washing away our Nutrients ,

so I guess it’s moderation x

[catwoman2015 in reply to Phelpsy]

Pam your right my levels are okay on the retest of blood and my platelets down to where they were in October so must have been wash HU out also eh sodium 133 now so all fine cutting down on water I like my hot drinks more when it’s cold outside best wishes Holly x