heart rate

[daqui]

hello everyone

i'm new to atkins and i had a question. is it normal for your heart rate/pulse to become more aware to you in the beginning? i hope im writing this to where its understandable.

if you don't fully understand what im asking i can try to detail it more.

thanks
daqui

[jimmie 48]

Re: heart rate

more aware to you? do you mean you pay attention to it more?

[daqui]

Re: heart rate

its like my heart beat is stronger, not faster, but just a stronger beat

[jimmie 48]

Re: heart rate

are you exercising when you notice this?

[daqui]

Re: heart rate

no im sitting here at the desk

[jimmie 48]

Re: heart rate

if you are just sitting and you've just started atkins, there are no health problems you have been dealing with maybe you are just becoming "more aware" of your heart.

[Tracie515]

Re: heart rate

Since i started induction i have noticed a stronger beat or maybe flutter in my chest from time to time. I didn't think it had anything to do with atkins though. Let me know if you find out more please. THanks

[boonie stomper]

Re: heart rate

It is possible that your heart is beating harder due to a drop in blood pressure caused by the sudden diuretic effect going into ketosis has. You lose a lot of fluid & electrolytes, and can become dehydrated. If you also are noticing occasional light headedness, fatigue or headache, this is "induction flu", and it will pass. You can ease induction flu by drinking plenty of water, and replacing Potassium, Magnesium and other electrolytes you may be short on.

[daqui]

Re: heart rate

hey

thanks for all of the words of wisdom. i did go ahead and go to the dr today. she pretty much said what everyone here has been stating. i wasn't dealin with any medical problems before starting but they're doing bloodwork as well to rule out anything else. her advice was to also watch the sodium intake which i haven't been doing. im new only a few days into it so i still have alot to learn as i adjust and i welcome and thank you all for your feedback.

daqui

[ValidRouge]

Re: heart rate

daqui, I think that it is encouraging that your doctor is supportive of your efforts on this WOE. I agree with what Boonie Stomper said. Make sure you drink plenty of water, be easy on yourself until the "induction flu" passes. "Induction flu" is the detox of your body from those evil carbs. You'll feel much better once it passes, and it DOES pass.

[daqui]

Re: heart rate

thanks valid

i'll be happy when it passes. i drank 80 oz today and plan to do so going forward.

daqui

[sallyseachange]

Re: heart rate

Glad you got reassuring words from the Doc! Keeping sodium in check sounds sensible.