Question 1

i'm on trileptal my sodium is 128 is that low enough i sure be concerned.

Accepted Answer

Known cause: Trileptal is a known cause of low sodium. Initially low sodium can have very subtle signs like fatigue or gait instability, but later it can progress to more serious symptoms. Talk to your nephrologist about ways to help you get your sodium level up.

Question 2

i have trilrgrial neugria i'm on trilepal it's depleting my sodium. what is a good med to stop the shocks?

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Other choices: Neurontin, lyrica, (pregabalin) cymbalta, gralise, baclofen, perhaps topamax or lamotrigine.  Consider a relatively non-invasive needle directed balloon foramenal decompression by a neurosurgeon.

Question 3

i am trying to eat clean and lose weight. i am 200pounds at the age 20& i'm 5ft tall.. so i want to know how much sodium i should take in daily. thnks?

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Not sodium: Sodium high or low will not help you lose weight. The issue is sugar or carbohydrates and the total amount of calories you are consuming. Sodium varies widely and is of no consequence in the scenario you describe.

Question 4

is low sodium 132 bad?

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Not necessarily: It's lower than normal range, and should be rechecked in the next month, but if there are no symptoms likely not worrisome. Some medicines can affect, as well as other conditions, for some people this is normal.

Question 5

what's 'sodium pertechmetate'?

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Radiopharmaceutical: Sodium pertechnetate is a radiopharmaceutical used for diagnostic  purposes.

Question 6

sodium is 132...is it alarming?

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It depends: It depends mainly how fast it dropped . If it is sudden drop , sure it is alarming . If it is chronic , then it should not be

Question 7

what are the sources of sodium?

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Sodium: Anything that contains salt.

Question 8

why is excess sodium bad for you?

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See below: Sodium commonly in salt, can cause high blood pressure in sussceptible indiiduals.
If you already have heart or kidney or liver problems , you may develop swelling of your feet .
 The typical american diet is already loaded with salt , so adding salt to your food can cause worsening of the problem. Remember low salt labels does not mean "no salt".

Question 9

how do you increase sodium levels?

Accepted Answer

Don't treat labs: The labs are to help your physician identify disease. If you are running a low sodium level and do not know why, you have addison's until proved otherwise. It's not all that likely, but people do get it, and it does get missed. I won't trouble you with other possibilities, and if the value is only slightly below reference range (most-but-not-all healthy couch potatoes), you can ignore it.

Question 10

which are the foods that contains sodium?

Accepted Answer

Almost everything: You will be surprised at how many foods contain sodium. Look on the label, and it will tell you how much sodium the product has. It is truly amazing.

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I'm on trileptal my sodium is 128 is that low enough i sure be concerned.

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I have trilrgrial neugria i'm on trilepal it's depleting my sodium. what is a good med to stop the shocks?

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I am trying to eat clean and lose weight. i am 200pounds at the age 20& i'm 5ft tall.. so i want to know how much sodium i should take in daily. thnks?

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Is low sodium 132 bad?

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What's 'sodium pertechmetate'?

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Sodium is 132...is it alarming?

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What are the sources of sodium?

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Why is excess sodium bad for you?

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How do you increase sodium levels?

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Which are the foods that contains sodium?

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