Hi Ashley
Yes my Dr. takes my ep blood levels once a month so now that have figured out this sodium being a problem
along with other things she has added it to the list of things to take also. I take anything that can get my
hands on that could have sodium in it and watch it very closely. Sure know when I have slipped a little off
:) Trouble with blood tests is can get them taken and they seem right on and still something must not be
right as still have those little unstable times here and there. Can't be to bad or the Doc. would of called
me in for a little chit chat.
The water business....yes a person can drink to much water and wipe out the meds. Guess it just shows how all
our bodies are so different that what is right for one another may desperately need. Know my hubby has high
blood pressure and he is a salt person too but was told if needed it to use that non-salt. I sneak it in his
food when he isn't looking but then if he gets the chance there is no way he will use as says it has no taste.
Take care and hope you have a great weekend there too.
Sun is out and really hot again
Julie
Julie Hope
epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net
http://www.2betrhealth.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ashley Joffrion Withers" <charmedbrown_eyes@yahoo.com>
To: <epilepsy@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2010 12:07 AM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Starting to Exercise Once Again/Julie
Julie, are you trying to figure out what your sodium level is? The best way to really figure this out is to
have blood work done. That's what they had to do for me when my neuro. realized my sodium leveled was very
low. All I was doing was drinking large amounts of water & sleeping.
came home from work on day had a blood level done and that's how he found out about the sodium.
Now you take supplements for sodium right? have you ever just drank chicken or beef bouillon (cubes). They're
full of sodium. The neuro I had at the time had me living on those things for weeks. I was only allowed to
drink at the most 5 small glasses of water a day.
After a few weeks my sodium level was back up.
I know that what I posted may sound a little hard for some, but I just saw my 60 yr. old brother-in-law have a
heart attack last month. My husband & I and my sis and he get together all the time with friends and we love
to cook big meals & party. Hey we're cajun people, come on now... =) ...but now he can't and it's due to many
things but one big issue is salt/sodium.
Julie I do hope that you really get the answer you need.
take care & enjoy the wkend =)
Ashley
--- On Fri, 7/23/10, Julie Hope <epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net> wrote:
From: Julie Hope <epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net>
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Starting to Exercise Once Again/Jewl
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, July 23, 2010, 10:05 PM
Besides the heat for me my unstable walking or shaking was a low sodium and vit b12. I am very low ....is it
possible to be to low ? I cook with salt, more on top afterwards (always have been) and still low and with my
monthly blood checks that along with other supplements I get low in are on a regular check list with my Ep.
meds. I don't drink that much coffee period, and no cokes. Do love pretzels though Tim. So for me it is a
necessity to have that sodium or would be back to crawling on the floor with drop type seizures. (my name for
them)
Julie
Julie Hope
epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net
http://www.2betrhealth.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "TIMOTHY BALDWIN" <tbb1@prodigy.net>
To: <epilepsy@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2010 7:23 PM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Starting to Exercise Once Again/Jewl
Mrs Dash,I've had a huge long,long term habit of repeatably drinking two liter bottles of cola or just cans
that I take to work,try to buy caffeine free if its possible.And continuously eat pretzels every day,which
have too much salt(sodium) on them.I've been hooked to this stuff for 25-40 years.I wonder if eliminating this
can be done.I'd just began to drink water.I hope this can reduce seizures.Tim Baldwin
--- On Fri, 7/23/10, Ashley Joffrion Withers <charmedbrown_eyes@yahoo.com> wrote:
From: Ashley Joffrion Withers <charmedbrown_eyes@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Starting to Exercise Once Again/Jewl
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Date: Friday, July 23, 2010, 6:43 PM
jewl
make sure you don't skip meals & even have healthy snacks about 2 or 3 times a day. Try your best to stay away
from soft drinks (if you drink them) & reduce sodium intake!!!!! Sodium, besides MSG - a lot of sodium is so
unhealthy. Do your best when grocery shopping to find products (seasonings) with low to no sodium. Of course
process foods have a great amount of it cause it helps with flavor. If you do buy meals like that to have
every so often, read up on them first or if at the store read the labels.
I was on Jenny Craig for about 2 months. The great thing about J.C. is that they do watch your sodium in take
and teach you what's the best products to buy w/low sodium.
Weight watchers is a great diet - but there processed foods at the grocery store are full of sodium. My sister
asked her doctor about diets and that was the only thing that he said was not healthy about W.W. was the
sodium in there meals.
Oh don't think I'm recommending diets for you to try. I'm just telling you about what I've learned when on
Jenny Craig, from doctors, etc.
Have you ever used the seasoning called Ms. Dash? Great seasoning and very low in sodium. they have a web page
that tells you all about it. Also has some really good & healthy recipes.
Then there's the books "Eat This, Not That", "Drink This, Not That", etc. Great books to have. Provides you
with all kinds of information of the correct things to eat not just at home but at restaurants, fast food,
etc.
mrsdash.com
eatthisnotthatbook.com
If you ever what to try something to work out with besides swimming, they now have some great products that
really help.
I have a toning tube. Helps tone the muscle in my arm. I also have a waist wrap to ware when I walk and work
out. I also use dumbbells.
One thing I have not tried working on is excesses for my stomach. I had back surgery in 2006, then hurt it
again. I have on of those Bender Balls. I do use it, but not like I should cause of my lower pack.
anything else let me know. but low to no sodium, 3 good meals, 2 to 3 healthy snacks (fruits & veg.), and
exercises 3 time a week or every day really works!!!! oh and a lot of reading up. you don't need to buy books,
surf the web for info.
and if you want to buy books I really recommended just buying off the Internet then city stores unless it's a
used book store or they're it's on sell. my sister just spent over $150 on healthy eating. I got on amazon
found the same books for great princess.
I wish you all the best =)
Ashley
--- On Thu, 7/22/10, Julie Hope <epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net> wrote:
From: Julie Hope <epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net>
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Starting to Exercise Once Again
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2010, 12:50 PM
Jim....that is a good start. Besides you don't want to loose it all overnight, that is the wrong way to do it.
Doing it slow and easy like that it becomes more of a daily habit and more liable to keep it off that way.
Best of luck to all and keep smiling
Julie
Julie Hope
epilepsyhealth@sasktel.net
http://www.2betrhealth.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "JamesC. ChPAN>PAN>PAN>ilds" <harken2@yahoo.com>
To: <epilepsy@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Starting to Exercise Once Again
My name is Jim When my Urologist told me that I have NO restriction because of
my kidney Stones I went back to my rotine of going & working out at the GYM I'm
only useing the pool till after my ulter sound & was told if in pain I'm NOT to
work out that day I also try to take a walk in a reasonable distan & helps me.
I figure if you do some kind of fitness work out on a daily basis You'll be able
to louse that weight Jewl how much are you trying to louse I'm trying to louse
60lbs & I've only lost 3lbs.
________________________________
From: Millie Myers <mylmy@gogreencroft.net>
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, July 21, 2010 4:32:58 PM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Starting to Exercise Once Again
Jewl, I also like lemon in water. But I drink a lot of tea also.
Millie
----- Original Message -----
From: Terry Martin
To: epilepsy@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 21, 2010 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: [epilepsy] Starting to Exercise Once Again
Hi Jewl,
Have you tried drinking sparkling water? I've been drinking Pelligrino with a
twist of fresh lime. It's very refreshing! I have also mixed it with juice and
that is refeshing too. I want to lose twenty pounds, so I know what you are
going through. Take care.
Terry
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 21, 2010, at 11:21 AM, "Jewl" <wallja99@fightfor.org> wrote:
Well the apartment is under way and now all that is left is the garage but being
Austin we have to wait for a cool/rainy day. Ha Good luck with that.
So today I started exercising once again. Rocky and I went to he pool. It is a
1/2 mile round trip, so I got a walk and a swim in at the same time.
I had lost 23 pounds before we moved to Georgia back in Oct 2009 but his parents
only believe in fried foods and biscuits and gravy every Sunday morning, so I
gained 28 pounds back. UGH
Now I am going to lose it all again and this time keep it off.
First thing is to ditch the Coke. Not an easy thing to stop drinking.
I hate the taste of water, it is so bland and does not quench my thirst in the
least. But I have to get this weight off. My legs, back and hips have been
hurting me like crazy and I know it is from the weight.
Wish me luck, I will keep you informed.
Jewl, TX
Information on Seizure Response/Alert Dogs
http://www.homestead.com/Tagert/MsJewl.html
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