Aches & Pains & SoBeach

[sueg]

This is my first WISH post. DH & I have been quite sucessful on SoBeach. However, After 5 wks., I've started developing some aches, pains & strange symptoms. I've always exercised: The FIRM, Crunch tapes & treadmill, and I haven't increased my levels, so I don't think it's exercise related. I have discomfort & tightness on both sides of my back, near my hips. I've had tingling in both legs. I've been to my GP & DH's chiro. Nothing obviously wrong. GP is sending me for "nerve mapping" on Thursday. I was just talking to a friend who is on Atkins & he was telling me a few maladies he's had, somewhat similar to mine. He is suggesting the addition of Vitamin C & wheat germ oil. I've also become more vigilant about water, it seems to reduce the discomfort & certainly helps keep me regular. My GP hates SoBeach (& Atkins), so he didn't seem like a good info source. I've not had any luck finding info about this topic thru internet searches. Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[Buz]

Are you taking a calcuim supplement? I'm doing SB also. I know my calcuim intake has dropped since starting my diet. Maybe yours has too?

I've been taking calcuim with vitamin D supplement 3X daily for awhile. When I don't, I have leg cramps and pains. Also, I've found that keeping my water intake up is very important for cramp prevention.

Darn!!! I didn't realize I was logged in under DH! Mattsmom

 

[sueg]

Thanks, Mattsmom. Your advice mirrors the info from my ATKINS friend. I found it very hard to find any info in this area. The articles on the web either praise the diet or trash it. I basically like the diet, except for the reduced (no pun intended) amount of fruit, but these "side-effects" are alittle scary. I feel better just hearing from you & my friend. Too sad that my GP can't get over his dislike for Atkins/SoBeach & be a resource for me.
I just bought 1000mg. Vit.C-Bioflavonoids and Calcium/Magnesium w/ Bone Protein & Trace Minerals from our local "Fresh Fields" health food supermarket. I'm still going to the neurologist today, but I want some serious answers from him before I subject myself to testing.