@novakp52
A sodium of 121 is dangerously low. Having an accident at that level makes sense medically, and it’s not a personal failure. Anyone would be shaken by that.
I want to ask you one gentle question (only one):
Do you currently have a clear prevention plan from your doctor (fluid target, sodium strategy, and what to do if symptoms start)—or are you mostly reacting when it happens?
Your answer helps in a useful situation, not just textbook advice.
@swalex The plan I have implemented is increased salt intake unlimited.( no edem at this age/73) salt tablets and salt supplement. I use the salt tablets when I’m reaction going. Signs that happen most of the time is frequent urination. the scary part is with a sudden drop and no symptoms,I only increase salt intake with drinks, salt tablets and try not to go into a full blown panic attack. The high test salt level has been 137,currently 130. ( increasing salt)
@novakp52 I have had my sodium level drop to 119, hospitalized several times because of it. I take sodium chloride pills every day, and this has got me through the last ten years. No explanation has ever been found. When I begin to feel weak, faint or sick, I take an extra pill each day until I feel better. Even an ordinary cold will have an effect on my levels.
@reets70 There is no explanation on why or what causes it to drop. Hadn’t looked at the coldness but that would explain my low level now(130) I will have to keep an eye on that part, thank you for that information.
What scars me is during ER visit due to dehydration, I was told any lower and I would have been in a coma. Scars me and scared me. But have held my ground for several years through periods when it is low.
@swalex The plan I have implemented is increased salt intake unlimited.( no edem at this age/73) salt tablets and salt supplement. I use the salt tablets when I’m reaction going. Signs that happen most of the time is frequent urination. the scary part is with a sudden drop and no symptoms,I only increase salt intake with drinks, salt tablets and try not to go into a full blown panic attack. The high test salt level has been 137,currently 130. ( increasing salt)
@novakp52 Hi,
Having no edema at age 73 is a very positive sign, and you’re absolutely right to be concerned about this.
How are your sodium levels being monitored, and at what frequency—laboratory blood tests or home urine strips?
I ask because the symptoms you’re describing closely match my own experience, including cold sensitivity, related to Addison’s disease (diagnosed in 1979) and aldosterone deficiency.
@novakp52 Hi,
Having no edema at age 73 is a very positive sign, and you’re absolutely right to be concerned about this.
How are your sodium levels being monitored, and at what frequency—laboratory blood tests or home urine strips?
I ask because the symptoms you’re describing closely match my own experience, including cold sensitivity, related to Addison’s disease (diagnosed in 1979) and aldosterone deficiency.
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@swalex The plan I have implemented is increased salt intake unlimited.( no edem at this age/73) salt tablets and salt supplement. I use the salt tablets when I’m reaction going. Signs that happen most of the time is frequent urination. the scary part is with a sudden drop and no symptoms,I only increase salt intake with drinks, salt tablets and try not to go into a full blown panic attack. The high test salt level has been 137,currently 130. ( increasing salt)
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What scars me is during ER visit due to dehydration, I was told any lower and I would have been in a coma. Scars me and scared me. But have held my ground for several years through periods when it is low.
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1 Reaction@novakp52 Hi,
Having no edema at age 73 is a very positive sign, and you’re absolutely right to be concerned about this.
How are your sodium levels being monitored, and at what frequency—laboratory blood tests or home urine strips?
I ask because the symptoms you’re describing closely match my own experience, including cold sensitivity, related to Addison’s disease (diagnosed in 1979) and aldosterone deficiency.
@swalex lab work up a 3 months with thyroid work up. If other labs are ran, I always ask for sodium level be on with it.
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