Eating salt plain?

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Okayyyyy. I wasn’t going to say anything because I’m actually way embarrassed, but recently I like to eat salt 🤷🏻‍♀️ just plain out of the shaker. It’s almost impulsive, i feel that i can’t help it. Along with smelling laundry detergent & eating ice constantly? Is this cause for concern ? Everyone I’ve told says it’s way weird. But I wanted to see if anyone else is experiencing this.

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sounds like PICA. definitely mention it to your doctor sooner rather than later

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Omg I seriously eat salt plain too. I have been this entire pregnancy. I thought I was the only one 😂 my sodium was even low at one point so maybe thats why I'm craving it?

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I would talk to your doctor because it could be a concern! Maybe mineral deficient? It isn’t the unhealthiest thing at least. Eating a small bit of salt, especially if it’s Himalayan or sea, etc.. can actually help with cramping and regulate your blood sugar rather quickly. It has essential minerals a lot of people are actually lacking.

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My doctor said anything you have odd cravings or want to smell things you probably shouldn’t you’re lacking something so I would let your doctor know. Also not good to have too much salt and in can make you swell.

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Yea I crave non food items. Right now I like cream of wheat but it’s probably because it has a gritty texture like sand. My midwife is not concerned about my iron even though it’s low

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I think craving ice means you’re low on iron. The other things may as well. I’d talk to your dr.

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I would mention to your doctor just in case

Eating salt plain?

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