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laguera
Thu, Aug-23-07, 18:53
Ok, so my whole body aches and I don't know if its because of atkins. Does anybody know why?
Didy
Thu, Aug-23-07, 19:10
It is very common to have muscle pain and weakness when first starting out on the Atkins WOE. It can usually be rectified by taking a potassium supplement -it sure takes care of the problem for me! I just take a 99mg potassium tablet along w/ my multi-vitamin and other supplements. Some people take more than one dosage, others increase their potassium by eating potassium reach foods. Do some experimenting and see what works best for you.

Good luck and hope you're feeling better soon!
LazyCatCat
Thu, Aug-23-07, 22:46
Hi Didy,

I also have that problem... I am on my 5th day of Atkins and I feel so weak all over. I don't really know if it's carb withdrawal or what.

I am taking up Centrum mutil-vitamins. Will that be sufficient?

Thanks.

Cheers,
justleah
Thu, Aug-23-07, 22:55
Sounds like the induction flu to me. In a few days you should feel the opposite. Feel great with lots of energy. Just stick with it so you can reap the benefits of induction as well. Some people will also exprience a long constant headache through this first few days too. Hope this helps.
Leah
Didy
Thu, Aug-23-07, 22:56
I'm pretty sure you are experiencing something we all call The Induction Flu. It WILL pass and you will have more energy than ever, so don't lose heart!
The multi vitamin is good but I have always needed that extra 99mg of potassium to keep my legs from cramping up and my muscles from getting sore. Magnesium also helps me with that as it acts as a muscle relaxant.
5 days!!! Keep up the great work!! You'll be feeling better soon...or else! ;)
LazyCatCat
Thu, Aug-23-07, 22:59
Hi Leah and Didy,

Thanks for the encouragement. I will definitely hang on there!

Didy - Now that you've mentioned it, I have noticed that I have frequent leg cramp at night. I guess the multi-vitamin is not sufficient.

Leah - Am lucky this time, I did not get headache. Last time I had headache for two weeks in a role.

Thanks and will hang on there!


Cheers,
beehappy
Fri, Aug-24-07, 10:40
I have the leg cramps on day 9. I take a Geritol Complete and Fish Oil every day. Do I need to additional supplements?