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Dehydration, Induction flu, or virus?
I am on Day 4 of induction and I have been doing very well. So far I have lost 4 pounds and my ketostix said that I am beginning to enter ketosis. However, beginning last night and all through today I feel like I have come down with a stomach bug/norovirus. I have done Atkins in the past, and I never remembered the induction flu feeling like this. I'm having waves of nausea, headaches, and a bit of dizziness. I think this could possibly be a real illness (although I'm not sure that it's common to catch a norovirus in the summer?). I am wondering if maybe it could be because I just began a menstrual period along with the induction flu...it isn't fun..
Also, I am guilty of not drinking nearly enough water...could this possibly be the reason for my nausea and dizziness? I just couldn't stomach any food today and the only thing I could think of that would soothe me would be to nibble on some saltines. I know that crackers are obviously not allowed at all, but I'm not sure what else to do. If I were to eat a few would I totally ruin all of the work I have done so far? Also, what if it really is just dehydration so then I would be eating those for nothing? I am drinking water right now in hopes that I'll feel better. This may seem like a silly question but I feel so ill and uncomfortable! Has anyone else become dehydrated on the diet and felt like this or do you think I really do have a bug? I really really hate being sick, as I am a huge emetophobic. I hope maybe some of your knowledge can enlighten me and calm me down a bit.
Also, I am guilty of not drinking nearly enough water...could this possibly be the reason for my nausea and dizziness? I just couldn't stomach any food today and the only thing I could think of that would soothe me would be to nibble on some saltines. I know that crackers are obviously not allowed at all, but I'm not sure what else to do. If I were to eat a few would I totally ruin all of the work I have done so far? Also, what if it really is just dehydration so then I would be eating those for nothing? I am drinking water right now in hopes that I'll feel better. This may seem like a silly question but I feel so ill and uncomfortable! Has anyone else become dehydrated on the diet and felt like this or do you think I really do have a bug? I really really hate being sick, as I am a huge emetophobic. I hope maybe some of your knowledge can enlighten me and calm me down a bit.
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