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What Causes Abdominal Cramps While On A Ketogenic Diet?

Hi. I m a 50 year old woman. I have been eating a Ketogenic diet for 5 weeks, and in the last day or so (yesterday and today) I noticed that I ve had what feels like menstrual cramps, (I haven t had a period in about 2 years). Also my uring is almost a brick color, and I know I m not dehydrated because I drink plenty of water during the day. My ankles and feet have been swelling by the end of the day too.
Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Your symptoms can be related to a mineral imbalance.This may manifest in physical symptoms like cramps and is often resolved by magnesium supplementation.

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What Causes Abdominal Cramps While On A Ketogenic Diet?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Your symptoms can be related to a mineral imbalance.This may manifest in physical symptoms like cramps and is often resolved by magnesium supplementation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.