Question 1

is there a treatment for hyponatremia (low sodium)?

Accepted Answer

Water restrictions: There are 2 ways of treating this
1- restricting water intake
2- taking sodium tablets

either way this is a very serious medical issue it should be done under  the supervision of a doctor.

Question 2

i have hyponatremia, low chloride and high tsh 12.8.  sodium went to 116.  many hospitalizations. take 10 1gr sodium tabs. fluid res?

Accepted Answer

Seems serious : Usually we get very concerned about a sodium less than 120.  There is a high chance for you to have a seizure at levels around 110-115 or lower. Yes, normally admitted patients with that level are initially fluid restricted to 1l free water per 24 hrs. You need to see your doc on this one as it could be caused by medicines or other things. Don't blow this one off ! see an internist or family doc !

Question 3

i have long standing hyponatremia, low chloride plus high tsh 12.8. i have been hospitalized mult times had  seizure.  taking 10 1gr sodium. fluid res?

Accepted Answer

FInd out why: I trust you are not taking a diuretic for some reason, and i trust you do not have inappropriate ADH (vasopressin) secretion due to porphyria or some other illness. Especially, i hope you don't have undiagnosed addison's disease especially with the high TSH (possible schmidt's). Have you been evaluated for one of the syndromes of renal sodium wasting?

Question 4

how much time does it take to recover from hyponatremia (sodium deficiency)?

Accepted Answer

Water excess: Hi. Hyponatremia is virtually ALWAYS due to water excess, NOT sodium deficiency. Depending on how LOW below normal your sodium is, correction may have to be done fairly gradually to prevent harm. You need to see a competent diagnostician to assess your volume status (fluid overloaded, dehydrated, or normal), and causative conditions, then institute water restriction (or a vaptan drug). Good luck!

Question 5

i have been told by my dr. subscribed 1 gm of sodium chloride 2x's daily for chronic hyponatremia...they cause nausea-vomiting. could i be allergic?

Accepted Answer

Wrong treatment: Hi. The treatment for hyponatremia depends on the patient's volume status (dehydrated, volume over-loaded, or normal volume status) and the underlying cause. The most common cause, SIADH, is treated with water restriction (or one of the new vaptan drugs), NOT by giving salt. Nausea and vomiting can be FROM severe hyponatremia. It wouldn't be a bad idea for you to see an endocrinologist.

Question 6

ckd patient with hyponatremia.  is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention?  is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate)) is not reno-protective. However, high acid levels in the blood affect heart function, muscle function and kidney function. Reducing the blood acid level (seen by a rising bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) level or pH level) improves muscle function including the heart which improves kidney circulation. It also allows the kidneys to better control potassium levels. You can help the process by avoiding sodas!

Question 7

could a runner running in the heat who was drinking a sport drink with only potassium chloride  and carbohydrates (no sodium at all) get hyponatremia?

Accepted Answer

Yes.  : Any drink that doesn't taste like the ocean is mostly water, regardless of whether it contains sodium or not.  Long distance runners can be susceptible to hyponatremia, and risk factors include long distances (marathons, ultra-marathons), women, low body weight, inadequate training, and water loading before and during the race, especially if more weight is gained by water than lost by sweat.

Question 8

how concerned should i be with potassium in low sodium soups, orange juice or multi vitamins when taking losartan 50 mg?

Accepted Answer

: Assuming your renal function is normal and you have not had a problem with high blood K in the past probably no problem.  But if it is a problem can kill you. Discuss with your Dr who knows the details.  Most with HTN should be on the DASH eating plan which lowers BP as well as most single meds but everyone is different. Discuss. Use the app Cronometer to track you Na and K intake. Share with Dr.

Question 9

subarachnoid hemorrhage 5 mths ago = chronic hyponatremia. mgmt low fluid, salt & urena. told 12 wks max meds. high bun/strained organs.  told to stop urena. na fell 139 to 122 in 1 wk! resumed urena. how long does hyponatremia last after hemorrhage?

Accepted Answer

: It may take few months to a yr depending on the level of injury you sustained. Continue to follow with your Neuro list and endocrinologist if not getting better

Question 10

do fruit juices contain sodium chloride?

Accepted Answer

Read label: read the label, and the ingredients. If salt is an ingredient, then it does contain sodium chloride.

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Is there a treatment for hyponatremia (low sodium)?

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I have hyponatremia, low chloride and high tsh 12.8. sodium went to 116. many hospitalizations. take 10 1gr sodium tabs. fluid res?

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I have long standing hyponatremia, low chloride plus high tsh 12.8. i have been hospitalized mult times had seizure. taking 10 1gr sodium. fluid res?

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How much time does it take to recover from hyponatremia (sodium deficiency)?

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I have been told by my dr. subscribed 1 gm of sodium chloride 2x's daily for chronic hyponatremia...they cause nausea-vomiting. could i be allergic?

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Ckd patient with hyponatremia. is it safe to take 650 mg sodium bicarbonate with 40 mg lasix (furosemide) to prevent water retention? is sodium bicarbonate renoprotective?

A member asked:

Could a runner running in the heat who was drinking a sport drink with only potassium chloride and carbohydrates (no sodium at all) get hyponatremia?

A member asked:

How concerned should i be with potassium in low sodium soups, orange juice or multi vitamins when taking losartan 50 mg?

A member asked:

Subarachnoid hemorrhage 5 mths ago = chronic hyponatremia. mgmt low fluid, salt & urena. told 12 wks max meds. high bun/strained organs. told to stop urena. na fell 139 to 122 in 1 wk! resumed urena. how long does hyponatremia last after hemorrhage?

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Do fruit juices contain sodium chloride?

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