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Title: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 07:18:59 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 07:18:59 PM
Ugh LOL
I ate two bottles of mini dill pickles, ate a bag of chips todat OMG ever since I switched to Spiro.
Forget the snickers bar...who needs a bf when you can have salt :)
Anyone of you ladies got this reaction to it? I'm week one on spiro.
Love,
April
I ate two bottles of mini dill pickles, ate a bag of chips todat OMG ever since I switched to Spiro.
Forget the snickers bar...who needs a bf when you can have salt :)
Anyone of you ladies got this reaction to it? I'm week one on spiro.
Love,
April
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Jessica Merriman on February 26, 2015, 07:39:05 PM
Post by: Jessica Merriman on February 26, 2015, 07:39:05 PM
OMG YES!! Constantly. :)
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Eva Marie on February 26, 2015, 07:54:32 PM
Post by: Eva Marie on February 26, 2015, 07:54:32 PM
Pass the salt please! :laugh:
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 07:59:08 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 07:59:08 PM
HAHA..so I am not alone then. I was starting to get worried ugh :)
xoxo Nice to see you here babe.
April
xoxo Nice to see you here babe.
April
Quote from: Jessica Merriman on February 26, 2015, 07:39:05 PM
OMG YES!! Constantly. :)
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 08:00:44 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 08:00:44 PM
I'm thinking of making a mound of salt in my backyard and lay on top of it LOL
Quote from: Eva Marie on February 26, 2015, 07:54:32 PM
Pass the salt please! :laugh:
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 08:02:36 PM
Just ate a bag of pop corn ::)
I'm one happy girl :)
I'm one happy girl :)
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Damara on February 26, 2015, 08:06:56 PM
Post by: Damara on February 26, 2015, 08:06:56 PM
And it's not a health detriment to do so while on spiro is it? I am not on it yet, but.. need to know! lol! I love salt enough. I mean, I never add more but naturally salty things? Heck yasss!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 08:13:59 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 08:13:59 PM
omg girl, get ready LOL
Your cravings might shoot up. I love salt prior to Spiro..I'm just on overdrive lately :P
Your cravings might shoot up. I love salt prior to Spiro..I'm just on overdrive lately :P
Quote from: Damara on February 26, 2015, 08:06:56 PM
And it's not a health detriment to do so while on spiro is it? I am not on it yet, but.. need to know! lol! I love salt enough. I mean, I never add more but naturally salty things? Heck yasss!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: jessical on February 26, 2015, 08:32:44 PM
Post by: jessical on February 26, 2015, 08:32:44 PM
Very much YES!
And I have found that if I try to stay hydrated, I have stronger salt needs.
And I have found that if I try to stay hydrated, I have stronger salt needs.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Damara on February 26, 2015, 08:33:08 PM
Post by: Damara on February 26, 2015, 08:33:08 PM
Quote from: carmenkate on February 26, 2015, 08:13:59 PM
omg girl, get ready LOL
Your cravings might shoot up. I love salt prior to Spiro..I'm just on overdrive lately :P
haha! Omg! I just don't want to have a heart attack! XD I know spiro flushes it all out, but still.. I've been conditioned all my life to know that too much salt is a bad thing! lol! So psychologically I'm gonna have to get over that! :laugh:
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 09:01:33 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 09:01:33 PM
That makes so much sense...now I get it. I am constantly drinking water lately and staying away from pop for the last couple of weeks.
I noticed that the more I drink water...the salt craving intensifies.
Goodness..catch 22 :)
I noticed that the more I drink water...the salt craving intensifies.
Goodness..catch 22 :)
Quote from: jessical on February 26, 2015, 08:32:44 PM
Very much YES!
And I have found that if I try to stay hydrated, I have stronger salt needs.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 09:04:01 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 09:04:01 PM
LOL...yes!
Frequent trips to the washroom is one of spiro's side effects..one of my co-worker even made a joke today and asked me if I was pregnant LOL coz I keep eating salty snacks and going to the washroom.
Ugh such is our life as a woman lol :)
Frequent trips to the washroom is one of spiro's side effects..one of my co-worker even made a joke today and asked me if I was pregnant LOL coz I keep eating salty snacks and going to the washroom.
Ugh such is our life as a woman lol :)
Quote from: Damara on February 26, 2015, 08:33:08 PM
haha! Omg! I just don't want to have a heart attack! XD I know spiro flushes it all out, but still.. I've been conditioned all my life to know that too much salt is a bad thing! lol! So psychologically I'm gonna have to get over that! :laugh:
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Damara on February 26, 2015, 09:10:29 PM
Post by: Damara on February 26, 2015, 09:10:29 PM
Quote from: carmenkate on February 26, 2015, 09:04:01 PM
LOL...yes!
Frequent trips to the washroom is one of spiro's side effects..one of my co-worker even made a joke today and asked me if I was pregnant LOL coz I keep eating salty snacks and going to the washroom.
Ugh such is our life as a woman lol :)
Can't wait!! Literally! lol! Although I have a friend who just frequently urinates and she hates it... lol! It can be a pain if a workplace is not sympathetic. lol!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 09:32:45 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 26, 2015, 09:32:45 PM
YAY! I'm sure you'll love it. Mind you though, Spiro will dry you out. I'm constantly putting on cremes and lip balm throughout the day :)
Quote from: Damara on February 26, 2015, 09:10:29 PM
Can't wait!! Literally! lol! Although I have a friend who just frequently urinates and she hates it... lol! It can be a pain if a workplace is not sympathetic. lol!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: julie_txcd on February 26, 2015, 09:53:44 PM
Post by: julie_txcd on February 26, 2015, 09:53:44 PM
Ahh, so THAT's what's been causing it!
Me too!
julie
Me too!
julie
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Damara on February 26, 2015, 10:11:30 PM
Post by: Damara on February 26, 2015, 10:11:30 PM
Quote from: carmenkate on February 26, 2015, 09:32:45 PM
YAY! I'm sure you'll love it. Mind you though, Spiro will dry you out. I'm constantly putting on cremes and lip balm throughout the day :)
I've heard scary things like it ages your skin horribly and all that jazz... but it seems all the women I've seen on it (with E) are younger looking than they did.. maybe I was not really understanding what this person was saying.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: LivingTheDream on February 27, 2015, 01:02:59 AM
Post by: LivingTheDream on February 27, 2015, 01:02:59 AM
I was reading this thinking, I don't really think spiro increased my salt cravings. Then I looked down, saw my big bag of popcorn that I had nearly finished by myself and the pretzels next to it and was like, um, ya, lol ::)!
But to be honest, I probably have always ate a ton of salt, I am a pretty unhealthy eater despite my weight, so I don't know if it did increase em or not. If it did, its not a huge difference or anything.
But to be honest, I probably have always ate a ton of salt, I am a pretty unhealthy eater despite my weight, so I don't know if it did increase em or not. If it did, its not a huge difference or anything.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: ImagineKate on February 27, 2015, 08:24:38 AM
Post by: ImagineKate on February 27, 2015, 08:24:38 AM
Spiro did cause me to want more salt. I eat more pickles and stuff now. But that's only because it's a diuretic and gets rid of the salt from your body.
Yes, if you hydrate more you need more salt because you get these awful leg cramps!
Yes, if you hydrate more you need more salt because you get these awful leg cramps!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Dee Marshall on February 27, 2015, 09:05:06 AM
Post by: Dee Marshall on February 27, 2015, 09:05:06 AM
Quote from: ImagineKate on February 27, 2015, 08:24:38 AM
Spiro did cause me to want more salt. I eat more pickles and stuff now. But that's only because it's a diuretic and gets rid of the salt from your body.
Yes, if you hydrate more you need more salt because you get these awful leg cramps!
And if I don't hydrate more I get them anyway.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Jaz650 on February 27, 2015, 09:59:18 AM
Post by: Jaz650 on February 27, 2015, 09:59:18 AM
Lol I love sour things! Cut up cucumbers, add strawberries, lots of salt, and squeeze some lemon juice. Eat it, and drink the salty lemon juice!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Trillium on February 27, 2015, 10:22:24 AM
Post by: Trillium on February 27, 2015, 10:22:24 AM
Quote from: Jaz650 on February 27, 2015, 09:59:18 AM
Lol I love sour things! Cut up cucumbers, add strawberries, lots of salt, and squeeze some lemon juice. Eat it, and drink the salty lemon juice!
Yums I thought it was just me that drank that stuff :D xx
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Trillium on February 27, 2015, 10:24:30 AM
Post by: Trillium on February 27, 2015, 10:24:30 AM
Could it be that although being diuretic it is in fact the potassium-sparing part of it that makes us crave so much sodium? Xx
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: ImagineKate on February 27, 2015, 12:33:17 PM
Post by: ImagineKate on February 27, 2015, 12:33:17 PM
Quote from: Trillium on February 27, 2015, 10:24:30 AM
Could it be that although being diuretic it is in fact the potassium-sparing part of it that makes us crave so much sodium? Xx
Yes, that seems to be it.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Stephanie00Rayne on February 27, 2015, 01:08:09 PM
Post by: Stephanie00Rayne on February 27, 2015, 01:08:09 PM
My number one salty snack is flavoured Sunflower seeds with the shells still on. Always has been and I can go through 2-3 1lbs bag per week, and that's me limiting my intake. lol
Can't say I've had massive cravings though and I've been on Spiro since December. The multiple trips to the bathroom has even subsided in recent weeks compared to when I first started Spiro, even though my water intake per day hasn't changed. (Thank goodness for that, it was annoying!)
Can't say I've had massive cravings though and I've been on Spiro since December. The multiple trips to the bathroom has even subsided in recent weeks compared to when I first started Spiro, even though my water intake per day hasn't changed. (Thank goodness for that, it was annoying!)
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Virginia on February 27, 2015, 01:16:20 PM
Post by: Virginia on February 27, 2015, 01:16:20 PM
Not once in 5 years on Spironalactone. I have never been one to snack or have cravings.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: ainsley on February 27, 2015, 01:17:21 PM
Post by: ainsley on February 27, 2015, 01:17:21 PM
I noticed the cravings when I started Spiro. My favorite snack after a run is now pepperoni. I used to crave carbs and feed it with chocolate milk, but I crave salt so much now after a workout. I buy the 1 pound stick at the grocer and cut off slabs to eat to satisfy my salt hunger. In other salt craving situations I like to eat pistachios or sunflower seeds to feed it.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 27, 2015, 07:10:06 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 27, 2015, 07:10:06 PM
OMG YAAS!!!!!! Dream come true lol
Quote from: Jaz650 on February 27, 2015, 09:59:18 AM
Lol I love sour things! Cut up cucumbers, add strawberries, lots of salt, and squeeze some lemon juice. Eat it, and drink the salty lemon juice!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on February 27, 2015, 07:12:07 PM
Post by: April_TO on February 27, 2015, 07:12:07 PM
Dill pickles in Garlic...I'm yamming it while im typing this :)
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Rachel on February 27, 2015, 08:58:41 PM
Post by: Rachel on February 27, 2015, 08:58:41 PM
I eat a few small tomatoes at breakfast during the week and cover them in salt. Oh, celery with salt is a must.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: mfox on February 28, 2015, 05:37:01 AM
Post by: mfox on February 28, 2015, 05:37:01 AM
Quote from: Cynthia Michelle on February 27, 2015, 08:58:41 PMYes, salty tomatoes! Since starting HRT, I love to satisfy my cravings for salt and spice with a big glass of V8 + dashes of Tobasco + plenty of salt. <3
I eat a few small tomatoes at breakfast during the week and cover them in salt. Oh, celery with salt is a must.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Brenda E on February 28, 2015, 06:52:30 AM
Post by: Brenda E on February 28, 2015, 06:52:30 AM
Salt cravings here too. My go-to is very salty country ham - each time I go to the fridge, I'll grab a slice. And once I put one chip in my mouth, I find it hard to stop these days.
Some good suggestions above though for satisfying the salt cravings without adding an unhealthy dose of fat. V8 + Tabasco + salt sounds pretty good!
Some good suggestions above though for satisfying the salt cravings without adding an unhealthy dose of fat. V8 + Tabasco + salt sounds pretty good!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Wynternight on March 01, 2015, 06:02:45 PM
Post by: Wynternight on March 01, 2015, 06:02:45 PM
I am a salt addict these days!! I cook with salt, add salt to the serving on the plate and salt every bite. I can't get enough!!!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: April_TO on March 01, 2015, 07:56:28 PM
Post by: April_TO on March 01, 2015, 07:56:28 PM
LOL I know right :)
I also just came back from grocery shopping and I just noticed women in general are addicted to salt. Here's why, the dill pickles were on sale and most if not all women I saw at the store had a bottle in their shopping cart haha.
Anyways, salt is the bomb.
xxx
April
I also just came back from grocery shopping and I just noticed women in general are addicted to salt. Here's why, the dill pickles were on sale and most if not all women I saw at the store had a bottle in their shopping cart haha.
Anyways, salt is the bomb.
xxx
April
Quote from: Wynternight on March 01, 2015, 06:02:45 PM
I am a salt addict these days!! I cook with salt, add salt to the serving on the plate and salt every bite. I can't get enough!!!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Damara on March 02, 2015, 10:21:53 PM
Post by: Damara on March 02, 2015, 10:21:53 PM
Omg! Even though I'm pre spiro, reading this thread makes my mouth water! lol!
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Wynternight on March 02, 2015, 11:47:54 PM
Post by: Wynternight on March 02, 2015, 11:47:54 PM
Quote from: Damara on March 02, 2015, 10:21:53 PM
Omg! Even though I'm pre spiro, reading this thread makes my mouth water! lol!
Too much salt is generally bad for you but since Spiro is a potassium sparing diuretic a little extra fluid retention isn't a bad thing. Progesterone also has a mild diuretic/hypotensive effect so the two in combo can drop your pressure dramatically. My normal had been around 96/52 but since adding more sodium it's gone up to a more reasonable 108/62, on average.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Megan Rose on March 03, 2015, 12:06:10 AM
Post by: Megan Rose on March 03, 2015, 12:06:10 AM
I stopped taking Spiro 2 years ago. I still love those salty carbs! Perhaps it's not spiro, but estrogen?
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: Alana_Jane on March 03, 2015, 01:27:18 AM
Post by: Alana_Jane on March 03, 2015, 01:27:18 AM
While I'm not on Spiro yet... it's definitely in my future. I've always loved pickles, either sweet or sour. We used to cure our own. I also developed a love of olives, of all types. But if you really want salty olives, you should try the traditional dry Greek cured. They look like little salty raisins. Plus you get all the health effects of the natural oils as well.
Hugs,
-Alana
Hugs,
-Alana
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: wantobeagirl on March 03, 2015, 01:46:19 AM
Post by: wantobeagirl on March 03, 2015, 01:46:19 AM
I just had bacon and Pringles
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: FrancisAnn on March 03, 2015, 05:00:52 AM
Post by: FrancisAnn on March 03, 2015, 05:00:52 AM
I never have urges for salt. I do drink lots & lots of water just to be safe with spiro, more than I would normally drink, gonna have a glass right now.
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: amber roskamp on March 03, 2015, 07:07:05 AM
Post by: amber roskamp on March 03, 2015, 07:07:05 AM
Quote from: Damara on February 26, 2015, 08:06:56 PM
And it's not a health detriment to do so while on spiro is it? I am not on it yet, but.. need to know! lol! I love salt enough. I mean, I never add more but naturally salty things? Heck yasss!
No actually salt is good unless you like to pee all the time. I was told to increase sodium intake and decrease potassium. If you take in more sodium it will help you pee less and actually help you stay hydrated
Title: Re: Salt Cravings on Spiro
Post by: allisonsteph on March 03, 2015, 11:13:17 AM
Post by: allisonsteph on March 03, 2015, 11:13:17 AM
Yes! Yes! Yes!
Add to that that the nickname of the town I grew up in is the Salt City. Europeans settled there to mine the natural salt deposits. Because of this salt is essentially a food group. A favorite local dish is Salt Potatoes which is small potatoes with their skins still on them boiled in water that has a full pound of salt.
Oh and pickles. I go through lots of pickles.
Add to that that the nickname of the town I grew up in is the Salt City. Europeans settled there to mine the natural salt deposits. Because of this salt is essentially a food group. A favorite local dish is Salt Potatoes which is small potatoes with their skins still on them boiled in water that has a full pound of salt.
Oh and pickles. I go through lots of pickles.