I have popped in a couple times too have a look at everyone..... l1wv . Have not posted lately cause I had been waiting for a couple Dr visits too come up before I had a clue as too what I am dealing with, and had anything too share.. I have a very quick question re: sodium.. I am asking you guys here... Please exclude lab values from your own personal opinions...let's just take lab values out of the equation.. if you'll humor me on this..

What do YOU consider too be a low sodium level..? Giveme a range please..the reason i ask this is I notice changes in my body regarding sodium level, but according too lab values.. I am normal.. I am a 136 right now with Sodium, I have Bloating, and the swelling in my feet is awful, so far NO SALT CRAVING..I consider this value too be low when the range is 135-145..However my docs do not see it this way.. So, I was wondering wehat YOU all consider a low sodium range.. also I have some news too share.. No closer too ans anser on the head issue, but life goes on..as soon as I get more time too ramble wanted too share my doc visits and ask for thoughts..

Missy,
Mine is usually 136. I don't worry about it, but do use ThermoTabs on days I work outside to keep it from going lower.

Wanda

what are thermo tabs wanda, I have seen this here before, and wondered why they were.... are they just salt tabs, or something different..?

Thank you :D

Yes, salt tablets, but coated to protect the stomach. I have to have the pharmacy order them. Not many people purposely taking salt.

I can sometimes find them on the self at Rite Aid but not always...yes, they are salt tablets that are buffered and so much easier on the stomach than eating ordinary salt. That just destroys my stomach!

As for the sodium level: that is within the normal range but what feels okay to one person may not to another. I think we can have a place in the range where we feel best...