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Any significant amount of fasting is a quick way to get some very unpleasant headaches for me. No thank you.
by brian-armstrong 2y ago
Any significant amount of fasting is a quick way to get some very unpleasant headaches for me. No thank you.
- spudlyo 2y agoLow blood sugar and dehydration can lead to all kinds of unpleasant side effects. When I tried to fast for the first time, I was an idiot and didn't supplement with water or electrolytes and I suffered crippling cramps.
- pfdietz 2y agoLow magnesium? I was having serious muscle cramps and found Mg supplements were highly effective.
- code_biologist 2y agoNot trying to persuade you to try again, but if you ever desire to, electrolyte deficiency (particularly potassium) is a common reason that people experience headaches or cramps when fasting or starting ketogenic diets. Watch out for sugar in commercial electrolyte tablets though!