Hyponatremia (low blood sodium)

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I'm on a medication known to possibly cause this, although the percentage chance of it happening is fairly low. My blood sodium levels have always been classed as low-normal or a couple of points below normal even before starting the medication. Is simply adding more salt to the diet the only way to manage/avoid medication induced hyponatremia? Are there "better" (ie. healthier) ways to do this? Thanks in advance!
 
I was there as well on tegretol--I drank V8. It's a good balance of sodium and potassium plus other good stuff.
 
I'm not a fan of V8 juice, but I do appreciate the suggestion. Thanks lindsay.
 
So many things have lots of sodium that it should not be hard to boost the intake. We offered potato chips (kid never ate much), boxed mac and cheese, etc... But even bread has good amount of sodium. All those lists of high salt foods to avoid...

Even with pushing salty foods my child was at low end for blood tests, stopped checking as often after being on oxcarbazepine 18 mo. Long term mild hyponatremia may not be a problem unlike sudden hyponatremia.
 
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masterjen said:
I'm on a medication known to possibly cause this, although the percentage chance of it happening is fairly low. My blood sodium levels have always been classed as low-normal or a couple of points below normal even before starting the medication. Is simply adding more salt to the diet the only way to manage/avoid medication induced hyponatremia? Are there "better" (ie. healthier) ways to do this? Thanks in advance!
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There are recent studies that show salt isn't nearly as bad as they thought. I naturally have low sodium levels. I know the level is getting too low for me when I start feeling light headed, weak and have cramps. When that happens I add 1/4 or a little more of pink salt to a bottle of Powerade. It works every time for me.
 
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It usually only takes a few gulps of the salted Powerade to get rid of the cramps. It takes the whole bottle to relieve the lightheartedness (fainting) and weakness. I fainted 2 nights ago. I thought I feel out of bed but I now remember I stood up to use the bathroom when I hit the floor. It still feels like I broke my elbow.
 
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It usually only takes a few gulps of the salted Powerade to get rid of the cramps. It takes the whole bottle to relieve the lightheartedness (fainting) and weakness. I fainted 2 nights ago. I thought I feel out of bed but I now remember I stood up to use the bathroom when I hit the floor. It still feels like I broke my elbow.
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I hope your elbow is okay!
Thanks for your tips.
 
I never have salt on anything but recently I get dizzy and blood pressure go way down .i was introduced to something called mountain pink rose rock I have pinch of that not a clue if it works or not
 
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