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    New Book about Thirst in ME/CFS

    I have written a book about what I believe causes extreme thirst in ME/CFS. The book is available (and always will be available) as a free download from its website. It can also be found on Amazon. There is a lot to unpack with this book. I will summarise its main arguments as best as I can...
    • crussher
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    • compulsive water drinking dehydration hyponatraemia hypovolemia low blood volume oral rehydration solution primary polydipsia psychogenic water drinking salt thirst
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    • Forum: Latest ME/CFS Research
  2. Jo86

    Salt. Yeah, just, salt (well, unrefined salt)

    I've recently started experimenting with Iodine in large doses. RDA (recommended dose) is 150micrograms, I'm trying quantities closer to 4mg. People online who knew the Iodine protocol well told me to increase salt, especially since I was taking Potassium supplements (the whole Potassium vs...
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    How do I get my electrolytes to balance?

    I appear to be having a sodium/potassium issue and I have no idea why or how this is related to my other health issues. I'm sensitive to everything but I am finding treatments the issue is each treatment seems to send my electrolytes in a whole new spin off. Calcium D Glucarate: Robs me of...