Paleo Diet and Paleolithic Diet Questions & Answers

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Please help me hack my strange symptoms. A few weeks ago I fasted and had a problem with my thyroid swelling and some bad edema. I still have a lump in my throat even though the swelling has gone down very much. But now I am having pins and needles in my limbs through out my arms and legs/hands and feet. I still get swelling on warm days. I feel tired and a bit depressed and have trouble to use the bathroom.

Any ideas what could be wrong with me.

What I eat: Mainly meat and fat. Sometimes cheeses (little amounts) and heavy cream in about 1 ½ cups of coffee. Rarely do I eat vegetables but when I do I eat mushrooms or red pepper. I do not take any vitamins. I drink water and eat table salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

That's about it.

flag	asked Aug 7 2011 at 13:01 Uggla 1,774●4●16

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have you seen a doctor? – kay Aug 7 2011 at 13:27

No but I will call one in the morning. I do not have any Paleo friendly doctors in my area (I live in Sweden) So I highly doubt they will understand at all. They are VERY old fashioned here, very very very old fashioned. – Uggla Aug 7 2011 at 13:31

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Uggla, between these symptoms and your "yoyo ketosis" symptoms that you posted yesterday, I wonder if something a little longer term than keto-adaptation is going on. First edema and thyroid, then pins and needles, and then puking and lethargy. I agree with everyone's recommendation to see a doctor; what you're experiencing may not be diet-related at all. Do you have any autoimmune issues that you know of? – Rose Aug 7 2011 at 15:25

I had cancer in 1999-2001, but I have clean tests today. I get checked now and then for it. Other than that I have gluten sensitivity but I do not eat gluten and there is nothing else I can think of. – Uggla Aug 7 2011 at 16:06

I also am really out of the loop on medical terms and issues. Other than my cancer problem and having babies I do not get check-ups or go to see doctors. – Uggla Aug 7 2011 at 16:08

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UncleLongHair · Answer 1 · 2011-08-07 14:36:32Z UTC

I agree with the other suggestions to see a doctor.

Additionally, many folks here report problems with lethargy, digestion, and being generally uncomfortable when they don't eat enough carbs. I think it is possible to go too far eating exclusively meat and eggs.

I had some issues when I think I went overboard with the meat, eggs and fat without eating enough fruits and vegetables. To remedy this, I ate nothing but yogurt and fruit for about 12 hours and then was sure to include a relatively lower-protein and lower-fat meal every day for a few days, and I felt much better.

dugdeep · Answer 2 · 2011-08-07 13:31:38Z UTC

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Those are major symptoms. See a holistic practitioner with experience in dealing with thyroid issues. This isn't something you should be trying to figure out on your own.

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Sadly I do not have access to a holistic practitioner in my area. Nor do I think I could afford one. But I will call the local clinic in the morning. – Uggla Aug 7 2011 at 13:33

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First off, see a doctor. Don't see a holistic practitioner. That's stupid. Just because a doctor might not think you should be eating a lot of fat doesn't mean he can't diagnose what you problem and fix it. there is nothing wrong with seeing a doctor. Second, if you aren't eating any organ meats I'd suggest you start. They contain high concentrations of much needed vitamins and minerals. – Levi Aug 7 2011 at 14:39

What organ meats do you suggest? They are hard to get in my area. – Uggla Aug 7 2011 at 15:04

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See a real doctor who can figure out if there is anything wrong, don't assume it's your thyroid or see a holistic practitioner. – Olivia Aug 7 2011 at 16:05

I will see a real doctor trust me. We do not have holistic doctors in my area. But our doctors are extremely old school. They do not understand paleo. – Uggla Aug 7 2011 at 20:12

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Jan · Answer 3 · 2011-08-07 18:53:42Z UTC

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You might be short on vitamins and several minerals. Zinc, magnesium, iodine, copper, choline, vitamin c, potassium etc. Very hard to get these with just muscle meat. Muscle meat isnt that nutrious. You need organ meat. Liver, heart, kidney marrow etc. And seafood like oysters, fish perhaps kelp etc... And surely some leafy greens, tubers and vegetables, fermented vegetables, and some berries perhaps.

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Jan
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Thank you for the suggestions, I love liver paste, so thats a great start. I do eat salmon quite often. I have been aiming at staying in ketosis, I have 20 lbs left until my goal weight, so I avoid starches and fruit. Fermented veggies also hurt my belly, they give me bad, painful gas. – Uggla Aug 7 2011 at 20:10

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Why wouldn't there be enough zinc in muscle meat? – Dean Aug 7 2011 at 21:10

Zinc and copper need to be in balance. Since there is very little copper in muscle meat, that might also be a problem. High amounts of zinc might cause copper defiency. – Jan Aug 8 2011 at 5:22

Eric · Answer 4 · 2011-08-08 05:38:15Z UTC

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I think the timing maybe a coincidence. I would go to a normal doctor ASAP.

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Sherri wilson · Answer 5 · 2012-10-04 04:36:02Z UTC

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Everybody needs some form of carbs your body cannot function without them. You symptoms to me sound like lack of ANY carbs at all. Have a couple cups of broccoli and see a dr.

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Sherri wilson
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Strange symptoms.

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