Electrolyte imbalance?

I am curious about this condition. I do not really know what the effects of a imbalance would be. Could anyone here shed the light on the short, and long term effects can have on the body.

Also it would be great to know what to look for as the symptoms as this imbalance occurs.

Thanks.

I can tell you from my own experience that electrolyte imbalance can lead to cardiac arythmyia at a minimum. Discovered my system was low on potassium. 😳

I like prevention when it comes to things that are dangerous. Add one teaspoon of salt per quart of water in your enema solution to avoid loss of electrolytes. Also, drink Gator Aid.

Warm flushings,

Bass Singer

SORRY-the salt and "gator aide" will not replace the potassium. Orange juice and the "bannana" help :😃

Electrolyte imbalance has also such symptoms as dry mouth and vertigo.

There is a good article on the topic: http://www.chemocare.com/managing/electrolyte_imbalance.asp

namvet65: Are you low on potassium after enemas you take, or it is unrelated?

I have used Epsom Salt and soapsuds together, in the same enema.

This needs to be done carefully, too much Epsom Salt can cause electrolyte imbalance. It DOES go away after a couple of hours, but that's long enough to cause things like the heart arrhythmia. Other things that can cause electrolyte imbalance are things like dehydration and such. Mild electrolyte imbalance, however usually does no damage. If it is mild, drink some Gatorade. If it is more severe, if you pass out, get to the emergency room.

Use one teaspoon Epsom salt for each quart of water will keep you safe. Don't add the salt on the bag, use a gallon jug or something that you can shake or stir. Un-dissolved salt can hurt, burn, cramp your insides.

If you pee a lot with (or after) an enema your electrolytes are out of balance. Dark urine you have too much salt. Light to clear too much water.

The reason I ask is that I have experienced leg, and back muscle cramps more and more lately. From what I have read low potassium level can be a factor in this. More likely for me the leg cramps are from age and physical labor. Bananas havn't made a noticable difference. I am tempted to get some potassium in tablet form to see if it helps at all. 😃

Gatorade and banana enema sounds pretty good too. 😘

I used to get a thing that started with a stiff neck, it got worse for several days until my shoulder and arm were sore, too. I started taking 2 extra strength "tums" or the

store brand equivalent morning and night, and have not had that problem since. I assume I was low on calcium.

Jon

I would suspect the weakness to be a bit of a shock response from your body. Having a large amount of fluid added tends to push things about and stretch things not normally stretched.

Is salt my only option to stop electrolyte loss? What about just using Gatoraide or a sport formula drink?

Your main problem with electolyte loss is going to be potassium. Stick with orange juice or a bannana. There is natural sodium in orange juice and try a little saly on the 'nanna. I have potassium supplements medicaly prescribed. 😃

Electrolyte water... Can you recommend a brand? I would be interested in water that was properly formulated for absorption in large quantities (0.5 to 1.0 gal) without a negative impact on blood chemistry.

Beyond 1 qt., I'm not sure there are recipes that are precise or capable. Meaning, I think it will need more than just balanced electrolytes. Vitamin water is also an interesting suggestion. Any experience on this is greatly appreciated.

The only time I've really had an issue with this is after colonic hydrotherapy, and I pretty much had the problem everytime I did the hydrotherapy. I felt mildly dizzy(vertigo)kind of flushed and little nauseous. The standard answer I got was that this was the result of toxins being flushed from my body, which I didn't totally buy since it seemed a little self-serving. I talked to my doctor and she agreed about the electrolyte imbalance explanation. I ended up with a hydrotherapist who also did coffee and herbal enemas. Since she had enema bags available, she she suggested doing two or three enemas, which worked out fine. I think your stomach can end up being a little upset from enemas, especially repeated enemas just from all the intestinal stimulation, but if you're really not feeling well, then I'd cut back on the amount of water used, and try the bananas, orange juice, etc.

Electrolyte water should be healthy. Since it is at the same mineral composition of the body, absorption of the enema fluid will be minimized.