What is wrong with me?

Question

synthoms
I get muscle cramps, that is if I exert too much force on certain muscled they can go into spazem.
I get sharp stomach pains often, accompanied by very frequent farting and blerping, If i dont let out the gass it increases the pain.
I ocasionally have dierea, and sometimes vomiting.
All these synthoms(except stomach pain) seem to point to saly defficiency, yet some of them can happen after eating salt while others can happen after loosing a lot of salt(sweating in hot weather and drinking a lot of water)

Additional Info:
a few years ago I had some kind of an alergy, where if I eat salty food like ham for example, I got a sick feeling in my stomach.
I am on a healthy balanced vegan diet, I get sufficient exercise and since becoming a vegan I no longer have a alergic reaction to salt.

and yes it is embarresing, if you must know.

Answer 1

You can't be alergic to salt. (sodium chloride)
Your body needs both sodium and chlorine ions to run every cell membrane in your body.

I would say you need to go to the doctor. But if you want my guess:

Cramping could be due to a potasium imbalance, or magnesium, or a nerve/ nerological issue.

Stomach pain could be due to your vegan diet, if you eat a lot of vegetables and legumes. Try a product called "beano" or "gas-x" it helps reduce the gas pressure.

My general advice:
Take a "one -a- day" multi vitamin
Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water a day
Avoid carbonated drinks until the gas is better
Chew thouroghly, and don't talk while eating (to acoid swallowing air)
Try yogurt with active cultures or an "acidophilus" suppliment to build up your "good" gut bacteria.
Take a light walk when you have gas pain, it can help move things around. Also try yoga, a glass of wine, or a warm bath.

Good luck - and see the doc in case it's serious.

Answer 2

A lot of vegetables can cause excess wind..which in turn can cause crampy type pains in your stomach.Keep a diary of what you eat and see if you can find a connection between a certain food and when the pains are bad.See your doctor who may refer you to a dietician. Hope things get better soon

Answer 3

perhaps a vitamin D deficiency?

most of us are deficient in vitamin D.
remember to drink a gallon of water a day (more if you are exercising)

if you are concerned see a nutritionist or your dr.

goodluck!

Answer 4

Increase your potassium intake. Bananas are good.

Answer 5

You're boring!