Uggghhh!!! Induction flu?

[marilynshope]

Hello everyone! I just wanted to see if anyone has had induction "flu" as it has been called late into 14 day induction period ? This is my second time around, and I had it early on the first time. Im on day 11 and have been so completely faithful!! (Am proud of myself for that!!) But I have loss of appetite, weak, and to think of food makes me want to *yuck*! So I guess my question is.. is it normal to feel this way this far into it ??? Any support would be great !
Thanks !

[fearbrandon]

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i am feeling so tired, sleep for a long time, loss of appitite, musle pains, i cant wait for it to past

[marilynshope]

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Yeah I hear ya there ! This one has got me DOWN too ! I just dont remember having it so late in the Induction !!! Hang in there... I dont have the muscle pains, but I guess we can at least relate to the feeling !!!

[not2late]

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Loss of appetite is a normal side effect of the diet. In fact, if you regain your old appetite while on Atkins, something is terribly wrong.

According to the book, the carb withdrawal symptoms "vary widely ranging from fatigue, faintness and palpitations to headache and cold sweats."

[Thumper1616]

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I felt like I had the flu.....my whole body ached.

[Sera]

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Day 10 here and I'm still so tired I could fall asleep standing.
It's actually starting to cause problems at work because I can't keep my eyes focussed due to this fatigue
I'm now hoping for owl rung 1, more veggies
if that doesn't do the trick, I dunno what does.

[diamondntherough]

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day 3 here, i'm starting to have fatigue in muscles

[Thumper1616]

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I've found the best way to beat it is to work out...honestly!!

[marilynshope]

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day 3 here, i'm starting to have fatigue in muscles

I hear ya ! LOL .. at least we have each other to share with and complain to .. cause if I didnt have this board, I dont know what I would do !!!!! Lets hang in there together... !!!!

[marilynshope]

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Day 10 here and I'm still so tired I could fall asleep standing.
It's actually starting to cause problems at work because I can't keep my eyes focussed due to this fatigue
I'm now hoping for owl rung 1, more veggies
if that doesn't do the trick, I dunno what does.

Well Im glad im not the only one having it this late !!!! We WILL make it !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[marilynshope]

Re: Uggghhh!!! Induction flu?

Loss of appetite is a normal side effect of the diet. In fact, if you regain your old appetite while on Atkins, something is terribly wrong.

According to the book, the carb withdrawal symptoms "vary widely ranging from fatigue, faintness and palpitations to headache and cold sweats."

Thanks 2late !!! I can beleive that! And I had contemplated doing that... !!!! Wonding if it would help !

[diamondntherough]

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man, thank goodness i haven't experienced any headaches. if all i get is like the fatigue muscle feeling i'd say i'm in good shape...i have to beat this carb addiction, it's pathetic

[lancelotsgirl]

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I'm doing induction for the 3rd time now (first time 2 years ago), and this time is not as bad as the others. Right now I'm at the end of day 5 and I have energy, no appetite, and I do get minor headaches now and again. I feel the thing that is helping me the most is WATER, drinking lots and lots of water. I have more energy than I have had since before I had my children....there's even a "spring" in my step. Wonder where that came from ?

Try drinking more water, also, are you taking a multi-vitamin? Lack of potassium can give you fatigue and BRANDON- potassium deficiency can give you muscle aches and cramps.

Good luck! Keep us posted.

[Elizellen]

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Avocado, spinach and brussels sprouts are potassium-rich foods among others.

[kristenxo]

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I usually post on the STAC board, but I'm glad I stopped in here today!

I'm on day three and have experienced severe headaches (especially at night), exhausation (I'm sleeping 10-13 hours a night), fatigue during the day and dizziness. I know it's all normal, but I'm the type to overreact to things. Last night I was convinced I had a brain tumor... luckily my boyfriend is sane and convinced me I was fine! LOL!

I'm taking a multi-vitamin daily. I'll definitely try to increase the potassium rich foods in my diet as well. I LOVE avocado anyway