Posted by yxibow on August 19, 2006, at 17:14:22
In reply to Intolerance to Salt Sodium-Why?, posted by Tom Twilight on August 19, 2006, at 9:08:38
> This is a really bizare problem
>
> Since I've started having problems with Anxiety a few years ago I've developed a real intolerance to Salt.
> Large amounts of Salt now make me anxious
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> Never used to be a problem! Anyone have any idea why?
> I sure I'm not imagining thisSalt problems usually only occur with things like Lithium. However, this could be a medical issue rather than a medical psychiatric issue, large amounts of salt, say over 2-3 grams a day are not good for anyone's body.
There is also psychogenic polydipsia where people consume vast amounts of water because they feel thirsty, this is a form of somatiform disorder. There are lots of forms of somatiform disorders, one of which I experience, in fact I don't like to think of the word thirst because I am afraid that feeling will come back as it has receded. (no I didnt drink vast amounts of water or have p.d. really).
I would talk to your psychiatrist, maybe even your primary care doctor if this is really making things uncomfortable.
-- Jay
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