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For 2 weeks i have been craving salt blood pressure below 120/63 is that normal are related to low irone?

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Dr. Mary Callahan answered

Craving salt: Would try something salty an see if it helps. Often when pregnant women will crave sweet or salty or spicy foods

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Answered 12/13/2017

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