Dehydration: advice?

[bar Jonah]

Maybe it's just a brief fluke and it'll fix itself in a matter of hours, I don't know.

All I know is that after working in the team's tent at the People's Fair all weekend, I am now not only tired (physically and mentally) but I feel very dehydrated and drained. But here's the thing -- no matter how much water I drink, now... it seems to go right through me, and I don't feel any better than before. Never seen this before. I started hydrating myself soon as I got home again, last night. I've had three 17-oz bottles of water between 7:30 a.m. and now, 12:30 p.m. I've paced them, didn't just down a bottle in seconds.

Mouth is still dry; not cracked but just dry and not quite gummy. Still very thirsty, and all of the other stuff I described above.

Anyone have any home remedies, etc., for this kind of dehydration? I'm avoiding tea and other caffeine, etc., obviously. It's just a bit frustrating. Does eating fruit help? I know it has a lot of water, typically...

Anyone? Like I said, maybe "this too shall pass" in a couple hours. Pun intended. :rilol:

[mossrose]

Maybe you need something more than just water to get yourself back to normal. There are lots of drinks on the market that are useful for this kind of thing, that have all the electrolytes and stuff in them, sodium to replace the salt you have lost, etc.

Perhaps something like that would help?

Were you keeping your fluids up while you were working, RI? Because it is VERY important to keep hydrated in the first place.

:mossrose:

[Pretty Pink VICTORY]

try gatorade or one of those sports drinks

[bar Jonah]

Yes, number one, I was trying to stay hydrated in the first place, we had a ton of bottled water in the tent, and we finished it all off.

Second, more than one nutritionist and fitness teacher has told me that the "sport drinks," including gator-ade type things, are not as good for you as water and won't hydrate you as well as just plain water.

Hmmmm.

[themuzicman]

You may actually be over hydrated. That can cause tiredness, as well, from thinned blood.

Not saying to stop drinking fluids,but ask yourself if you've consumed more than you've put out.

Michael

[bar Jonah]

I am certain I'm not overhydrated, no.


I just opened a Gatorade, who knows, maybe it'll help. (And I'm definitely putting out plenty.) :rilol:

[bar Jonah]

After all, why would my mouth be very dry if I am over-hydrated? My eyes feel dry, also.

[bar Jonah]

Drank an entire 32 oz bottle of Gatorade over the last 3 hours, and I seem to be feeling a little better now, after all. Could be the 'Ade, could be nothing, but I'm feeling tad better!

:rithumb:

[mossrose]

:thumb:

Man, you are gonna get a flushing out, for sure.....

:hehe:

[technomage]

Maybe it's just a brief fluke and it'll fix itself in a matter of hours, I don't know.

All I know is that after working in the team's tent at the People's Fair all weekend, I am now not only tired (physically and mentally) but I feel very dehydrated and drained. But here's the thing -- no matter how much water I drink, now... it seems to go right through me, and I don't feel any better than before. Never seen this before. I started hydrating myself soon as I got home again, last night. I've had three 17-oz bottles of water between 7:30 a.m. and now, 12:30 p.m. I've paced them, didn't just down a bottle in seconds.

Mouth is still dry; not cracked but just dry and not quite gummy. Still very thirsty, and all of the other stuff I described above.

Anyone have any home remedies, etc., for this kind of dehydration? I'm avoiding tea and other caffeine, etc., obviously. It's just a bit frustrating. Does eating fruit help? I know it has a lot of water, typically...

Anyone? Like I said, maybe "this too shall pass" in a couple hours. Pun intended. :rilol:
The sports drinks are not, generally speaking, the best thing in the world, but they can help. But the important thing is to keep them balanced. One sports drink ... two waters of the same size.

Hope you get to feeling better. :thumb:

[Cheetah]

It is possible to drink too much water, and if your urine is a clear (or a water-like colour), then your body is not reabsorbing the excess water, so you're just not getting the benefit of drinking so much - everything in moderation, my friend.
The chances are that this will clear up in a day.
Take it easy if you can, keep cool and try to avoid strenuous activities.

[learning]

There's a kids drink that is sold in drug stores for when kids or babies get dehydrated. It may be not just the water you were missing, but the salts, minerals, etc., and that may be why Gatorade was helping you. I'll look up the name of that kids drink. It has a better balance of the minerals, electrolytes, etc.

The name of the children's drink is 'Pedialyte' or 'Ricelyte' and drug stores may have their own brand name. It is considered less 'sugary' than Gatorade, but other than that, it is supposed to have a good balance of the salts and minerals.

Glad to hear you're feeling better.

[bar Jonah]

Within about an hour of finishing the Gatorade, I was almost totally back to normal. I'm 100% today.

:rithumb:

[Xmansmommy]

Glad you're feeling better Jim. :smile:

Learning, are you thinking of Pedialyte?

[learning]

Glad you're feeling better Jim. :smile:

Learning, are you thinking of Pedialyte?

Yes! Just edited in my post above. But it's good to get the flavoured kind if you've got kids, as my kids hated the unflavoured kind, and believe me, you want to get it in them if they're dehydrated, as it can be very dangerous in little kids.

[Xmansmommy]

I've never tasted it personally, but I imagine it might be pretty good to have around during the sweltering summer heat. :thumb:

[Gabby]

Just an FYI
hyponatremia (http://www.finewaters.com/Newsletter/May_2005/Over-Hydration.asp)
The MedTerms.com medical dictionary defines hyponatremia as an abnormally low concentration of sodium in the blood. Hyponatremia is also known as “water intoxication”. Sodium (salt and chloride) is an electrolyte, which helps the body distribute water. This is essential for water balance and for your muscles and organs to function effectively. Electrolytes are lost through sweat. When exercising, our body temperature rises and we sweat to keep cool. The more we sweat, the more sodium lost. Sweat loss varies from as little as 16 ounces to over three quarts during each hour of exercise (Gatorade Sports and Science Institute). For this reason, it is important to replace lost body fluids during and after exercise. To completely replace these fluids, you must not only replace water, but also sodium and chloride. Those who consume excessive amounts of water after exercise can further deplete sodium and chloride levels, leading to electrolyte depletion and possibly over-hydration.

What Are the Symptoms?
Over-hydration is disruptive to nerve cell function and can produce symptoms of lightheadedness or mild vertigo. Because brain cells are susceptible to fluid imbalances, over-hydration and water intoxication can produce neurological symptoms such as altered personality, and disoriented behavior. Water intoxication can also result in convulsions, circulatory shock, coma, and death.

chris