I have low sodium levels. I range from 129 to 133. Been that way for a long time. When I hit 129 doc said for me to stop drinking so much water. I did drink a lot of water and was always concerned with hyponatremia. After 2 weeks of very restricted water I increased some, not back to where I was (200 or so ounces a day to maybe 64 ounces. Drink of lot of crystal light and sugar free Kool-aid which does have sodium. I also have high blood pressure, so the doc does not want me on Gatorade. I take Olmesarten(Benicar) which drops my pressure very well. (Losarten was less effective). Any experiences on this to topic? I ordered a sodium test at Quest to monitor it. Used an online lab company and tests are done by quest.
Typ1, I was dx with hyponatremia and SIADH a little over 2 yrs ago. My sodium levels had been dropping before this. I was told to quit drinking as much fluid as I was used to doing. I am 5’ tall and weigh 107.
I am now drinking only 50oz of fluid daily. I also sprinkle salt on almost all of my food. I really like salt, so that isn’t a problem.
My last blood test had my sodium level at 129, but I had been using less salt. I added more salt and expect my sodium level to rise.
I do have high blood pressure now, but it is well controlled with Losartan.
I am almost never thirsty so I think 50oz is fine for someone my size.
It took a while to get used to limiting my fluid, but it doesn’t bother me anymore.
Thanks so much!!
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My father had that and went so low he was in hospital once at least. It was complicated due to many health issues including uncontrolled high bp due to doctors etc. I don’t remember what they did now. Saline and a diuretic which was new then that acted on water transporters to clear the fluid, it concentrates the salt. Fluid reduction is hard especially with d.
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I don’t have this problem but I am a case manager and have quite a few of my patients with drug induced SIADH, mostly related to psychiatric meds, seizure meds, NSAIDS. For them yes it is a balance of fluid and salt. Some of them were able to change to different meds that reduced or eliminated the issue.
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Thanks for the information. I am not on any of those meds. I have read that SIAHD is quite common for older women.
I had this problem along with high blood pressure, most likely caused by the medication. At the time everything I read and even my doc said eating more sodium will not raise your sodium levels, and of course having high blood pressure they tell you to limit sodium. Well I decided to experiment and started eating more sodium, like whole bags of sunflower seeds at a time. I monitored my blood pressure multiple times a day, did not change it at all. My next blood test a few months later showed my sodium above normal. I then recently read a new study that said eating sodium can raise your sodium levels.
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I am testing my sodium today. Have been eating more salt. Adding soy sauce and salt. Have been restricting water soon. Will see n
Next week I will add a bit more water if it is very high. Test bp daily. Running about 116/65
I believe it is the medication as well. Docs say oh no never the meds! I take olmesarten 27. 5. Down from initial dose of 40
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Also some docs supply salt tabs.
Salt definitely raises my sodium levels. I also test my blood pressure to make sure that it doesn’t get high.