lthomas521 Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 A friend of mine has had to eat lots of extra salt to manage his neurocardiogenic syncope. Recently, however, he had to go to the hospital and then a step-down unit for an unrelated problem. Unfortunately, the staff at the step-down unit had been trained to keep everyone on a low-salt diet. They ignored his pleas for salt until he really couldn't stand up anymore. If you have to go to the hospital or a convalescent facility for any reason, bring a nice, visible placard, signed by your doctor, that says something like "Please give this patient as much salt as she (or he) wants. When in doubt, give extra fluids." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P SUDIK Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 I had the same experience,in March, when I was hospitalized for a cough and shortness of breath. Even after they elimated heart and lung problems,I was put on low sodium diet and I tried and tried to explain that I needed IV fluids,I was in for 3 days any never got any!!!! (I was also in the step down unit). It reminded me of "you can't teach an old dog new tricks". Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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