Posted by kazoo on August 4, 2001, at 18:01:34
In reply to Re: IT'S MY MEDS, RIGHT? No, it's SALT. » kazoo, posted by Drexxie on August 4, 2001, at 15:08:47
> Ahh... Yes, the sodium factor. I suppose I, too, need to become more like the "salt-free Kazoo" (grin)
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> Thank you for that very important and helpful bit of advice, Kazoo!
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> Additionally, in regards to Lasix, I'm goint to bring that bit of information to the attention of my doctor. He had mentioned that I might need to get on something of the sort, and thank to you, I'll walk into his office, knowing one that will work.
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> Best of luck to you, dear Kazoo (and to your moms, as well [smile])
>> > Have you tried cutting out all salt from your diet (or reducing the amount)?
> > It sounds like you're retaining water.
> > If LASIX doesn't contraindicate with any of the other stuff you're taking, ask your doctor for some to rid your body of excess water.
> >
> > My mother had the same problem, and the LASIX was a tremendous help.
> >
> > It's worth a try, if safe for you.
> >
> > (a salt-free) KaZoOYou're welcome, my dear.
Let me further say that there's SALT in EVERYTHING these days, especially those things which we don't suspect; i.e., soda pop, ice cream, breakfast cereal, etc.
Going on a salt-free diet is torture because it's not so much the salt you put on your food, but the salt ALREADY in the product. It's ridiculous. And I will tell you that food will taste just awful without the stuff, but you'll get used to it ... takes about seven days.
I have no idea what the minimum or maximum amount of salt one should have per day, and I was wondering if some kind poster could answer this question?
What I do is check the sodium content of every supermarket item. If it's too high (anything over 150mg), I don't get it. And forget about fast food places: they thrive on the stuff. Chinese food is high in salt, too.
A TIP: get rid of ALL the salt shakers in the house because the temptation is always present.
Good luck to you, also, my dear.
kazoo
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