Do you ever crave salt when you don't feel good?

[becka]

OK I think I am crazy but I don't feel good today (fever, tired, sore throat, etc.) and I am craving SALT!!!! I usually tend to eat everything in sight when I am sick but this time I just want really salty things.

I broke down and bought a little bag of Doritos (3 pts) hoping that would satisfy my salt craving. It worked a little while but now I am craving it even more. I am actually sitting here at my desk with a little packet of salt that I am dipping my finger into and eating!!!

What the heck is wrong with me?

 

[honeymo78]

Becka,

I crave salt everyday all day. I would love a salt lick like you give certain pets. That would really keep me happy. Many times have I gone after that salt packet so don't feel like your are the only one.

 

[ohiominnie]

If you're sick and have a fever you're losing electrolytes through your skin as you sweat. Salt intake will help replace those electrolytes.

I also like to look at how God designed our bodies. What do they say to do when you're sick? Drink LOTS of fluids!! Maybe you crave salt so that your body will call for more fluids and help you recover. Dunno if there is any scientific evidence of that, like I said, I try to find the God-given reason for something to make a logical guess.

Hope you're feeling better soon!

 

[LuvTigger]

Becka, it's like you read my mind! I too am not feeling 100%, have a sore throat, etc. And I'm trying to think of things I can eat that are salty but won't derail me from my program! I think I might make some bouillon and make it salty...

 

[mowsie dreamer]

I'm betting it's that electrolyte thingie like O-minnie said! That sounded downright scientific!! Also, I notice that I crave salt when it's getting close to TOM. (And chocolate, too, but that's another whole post.)

Hope you're feeling better soon, Becka.

 

[lmhall2000]

That's so funny- I've been having sinking spells when I stand up from a seated position- I used to get these alot as a teenager but after puberty they passed. I read where this sudden drop in blood pressure can cause them and that salt helps- I guess I've been sweating alot on my walks and hadn't changed my salting habits. Well sure enough- if I salt something- like my eggs or eat something salty after I've had a spell- sure enough my spells are gone! They've been really bad lately- the whole room just goes black and I have to hold onto something until it passes- but the salt trick has helped alot!! I really believe that if your body is craving it then you need it.
Tara

 

[perfectmatch300]

Hope you are feeling better soon, Becka. I don't know about the salt cravings when you're sick because I crave it all the time!