I have been easing into the keto diet over the last 5 days and noticed my back is hurting around where my kidneys are located. Is this due to electrolyte imbalance or is something more serious going on? Appreciate any help.

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Posted by dgnx6

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Posted on 7/29/21 at 4:41 pm to Doctor Strangelove

Yes on electrolytes or could be kidney stones.

But I doubt you got those from only 5 days of keto.

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Posted by lsucoonass

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Posted on 7/29/21 at 4:59 pm to Doctor Strangelove

Probably electrolyte imbalance.

Start using Himalayan salt and increase your magnesium and potassium.

Magnesium at night will help relax you

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Posted by whiskey over ice

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Posted on 7/29/21 at 5:34 pm to Doctor Strangelove

Ditch the keto and eat less calories. Problem solved

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Posted by Doctor Strangelove

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Posted on 7/29/21 at 5:55 pm to lsucoonass

Thanks for the info. I will try that.

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Posted by Doctor Strangelove

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Posted on 7/29/21 at 5:59 pm to whiskey over ice

Thank you for your detailed input.

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Posted by dgnx6

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Posted on 7/30/21 at 9:42 am to Doctor Strangelove

I never had the back pain but would get gnarly foot cramps. Magnesium is good to take. I also would just put a bouillon cube in hot water and rink it. Never got the cramps again after that. Also drink plenty of water on the regular.

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