I have a question....after you have come out of ketosis, how long does it take to get back into it? Also, can taking a pain killer called Hydroc/apap have any effect on this?

I was doing great, showing maroon on the strips, then at passover, I had 1/8 slice pecan pie and 1 matza ball in my soup. That was on Thursday of last week. I came out of Ketosis on Saturday and have not been able to get back into it although I am following the instructions totally. My husband is also taking the same medications as I am because of a tooth as well. The antibiotic we are taking is Trimox, and he hasn't been able to get into ketosis, so I'm wondering if our meds are the cause. If not, how long before we get back into it, and should we drop some more carbs? We are staying under 20 g a day.

Thanks.

It's my understanding that if you drop out of ketosis because of carb intake that this happens fairly rapidly - not a couple of days later.

Drugs and other things can have a significant impact on the ketosis test strips. On the test strips. There's a real good chance that you are in ketosis and the test strips are being impacted by other substances in the urine. Just continue one the way you were doing before. Be sure you get all the water you need and keep your carbs in the 20g range from allowed sources. Don't drop them below that thinking it will improve your results - even Dr. A points out that he used to think it should but years of results has shown him that it doesn't.

Actually, infections can and will interfere with ketosis ... the bacteria (also virus) cause the blood sugar to be elevated, and increased insulin production. Diabetics often find their sugars skyrocket and difficult to control in the presence of an infection. Take your antibiotics as prescribed, and avoid sugar at all costs .. bacteria thrive on it! Choose your carbs from high-fiber vegetables instead. And drink extra water to keep the toxins flushed out.

I'm not familiar with Hydroc/APAP, I'm guessing it's a hydroxycodone and acetaminophen combo? Acetaminophen can potentially interfere with the liver's ability to metabolise glycogen and ketones/fatty acids, with prolonged use.

Hope you're feeling better soon

Doreen

Thanks so much for the insight!!! I knew there had to be something going on because I was doing all I knew to do and following the instructions to a T. I am even keeping a ledger of all that I eat/exercise and when I do these things. Once again, thanks!!! You have been a wealth of information!

For me, like after I cheated and had Easter candy (98 carb grams of it), it took me roughly 36 hours to get back in ketosis. I dropped back down to 20-30 grams for the days following my cheat and I could tell I was back in ketosis once my thirst went back up and I got my weird keto taste in my mouth again. But I consider myself lucky. I can burn the carbs right out of my body within 24 to 48 hours and get into ketosis.

I do believe that it varies a lot with the individual though. But some thoughts are 1) drink tons of water to flush out the carbs 2) eat plenty of fats 3) make sure you get your vitamins and supplements.

I had the worst carb hangover after my binge and I can tell you, I'm not doing that again... for a while anyway. I like to keep my body guessing...

Annie G.