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I tried to do a search on cellular dehydration but couldn't find anything. I was just wondering if anyone knew anything about this, or had any advice on how to deal with it or knew of any supplements that might help.
I have episodes that mimic a heart attack (left arm pain, chest pain, shortness of breath, jaw pain etc.), really low blood pressure (80/60ish), constant breathing issues, and near fainting episodes. My EKG was normal went to the ER, and so were my potassium and sodium levels, my urine looked like water, and my specific gravity was extremely low, so it didn't look like I was dehydrated but the IV fluids helped SO much.
My doctor is concerned about cellular dehydration and has offered IV fluids (he's great), but I'm wondering if there's something I can do on weekend and when I'm away from the area or can't get from home to his office. Are there any supplements that help people with this? Anyone know anything about it?
Thanks!
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I do feel like I have episodes where my blood sugar plummets and I feel like I'm about to pass out, and eating helps. A lot of this does point to diabetes incipitous (though I don't think that's exactly what my doctor was thinking of).
The few times I've had my blood sugar checked though, it's been within normal range. I had it checked once the morning after fasting, and once while I was having these symptoms in the ER. Can you have diabetes incipitous without having irregular blood sugar readings?
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This is a different type diabetes. What made me think of it was that you mentioned your urine was like water with a low osmolarity. I have no idea why they use the term diabetes with this condition, its very cofusing to people.
If you are not able to absorb your fluids, your BP goes down, as your blood volume is low, thus you feel faint.
It may be good to read the posting on POTS and dysautonia by Lymepool.
I hope you feel better soon!
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