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Yes. Unfortunately, I do know exactly what contributed to my low sodium blood test. My doctor was taking monthly blood tests to track my creatinine level as I started to go into kidney failure. I discovered that hydration helped the creatinine level result, so I made sure to be well hydrated before the blood test. Unfortunately, because I was scared to death of a kidney failure result at 59 years old, I drank too much water over a 5 day period. My doctor sent me to the ER for saline IVs after reading my blood test results. I didn't know if you drink too much water you can end up in the hospital! It was a definite learning experience on the importance of moderation in all things. Fast forward, I am now a new successful kidney transplant recepient and doing wonderfully! ❤
Bottom line, don't overdo the water and don't overdo the no salt diet. Your body needs sodium to function properly, including your heart. (Just don't add a lot of unnecessary salt to your cooking). That's the lesson I learned in the hospital during the saline IV treatments. 😊