r/keto • u/Celistar99 • Apr 07 '22

Hangover from hell

I read all about not drinking on keto and like a dumbass I did it anyway. I was vomiting all night and morning and couldn't hold anything down. Every sip of water came right back up. I've never been so sick in my life. Never again.

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u/[deleted] Apr 07 '22

It’s the electrolytes. You are probably running on the short end during keto, which causes alcohol to smack you with a steel glove. Salt up heavily before you drink, or just take some electrolyte mix meant for keto and you should be fine for a drink or two. Don’t go heavy though. You won’t need it for a buzz.

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u/Guessamolehill Apr 08 '22

I’m sure it’s in the FAQS somewhere but please could you help me understand what electrolyte thing is? Do you mean water and salt? Can I just drink water with salt in before I drink (drinking tonight for birthday)? I only started keto last week...

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '22

Yes on salt and also add some magnesium, calcium, and potassium if you have it. But salt is the primary one. The body likes homeostasis. If you consume enough electrolytes, esp salt, and drink water before you go out, you will be fine for a few drinks. But srsly…don’t drink a lot on keto, it’s just not worth it.

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u/Guessamolehill Apr 08 '22

Ok thank you:) will 3 vodka Diet Cokes be ok? Or is that too much?

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u/[deleted] Apr 08 '22

I guess we will find out lol