Salt and citrus cravings?

I have been eating citrus and salt like it's going outta style! The other night I ate three lemons with salt on them, and the nights after that, I had three. When I run out of lemons, I've been eating the oranges we have, once even putting salt on them. I've also been eating a lot of pickles and sometimes salting them. I usually crave lemons about once a month, but this has been going on for a couple of weeks. It's to the point that the sides of my mouth kinda hurt from the citric acid. Any ideas what this could be about? BTW- I'm 99% sure I'm not pregnant, and don't think it's scurvy. One lifestyle change- trying to quit alcohol again. I just need some kinda medical thought/input. Thanks! (oh yeah, kiwi too.)

I have heard of people craving citrus fruits when they are sick or about to get sick. Like a flu bug or something.

interesting question. i have had the citrus problem on and off during my life. before i got pregnate i drank alot. the second that i found out that i was pregnate 15 years ago i stop drinking but was a grapefruit juice freak. lately i have been wanting oranges like its going out of style. i havent drank since that time period 15 years ago so i really dont know. good question and no i cant be pregnate...my tubes are ties and i am missing an overy.....

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