Guest guest Posted May 22, 2001 Report Share Posted May 22, 2001 Hi Carol, The following is a symptom of being VERY dehydrated: low blood pressure and a tendancy to pass out. I'm diabetic, and back when my RA was much worse and I'd have a cortisone shot, my blood sugar would shoot way up. High blood sugar causes one to urinate frequently, causing dehydration. And then the dehydration causes low blood pressure. I didn't put all this together until I actually blacked-out once a day or two after a cortisone shot. I didn't lose consciousness; everything just turned black and I sat down quickly before I WENT down and out. Very scary. I'm not sure how to detect if you're just somewhat dehydrated. I'm sure you'll get some good responses from people more knowledgeable than me. :-) Hope you feel better, rheumatic Dehydration Hey Group: Is there a simple measure to tell if you are dehydrated? I have a fever of 102 and am prone to dehydration - Does the urine stay dark? and doesn't the skin get involved? Thanks, Carol* To unsubscribe, email: rheumatic-unsubscribeegroups Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 23, 2001 Report Share Posted May 23, 2001 Hi Carol! Geoff Crenshaw here. ---- Date: Tue, 22 May 2001 09:10:05 EDT From: HPUMOM1@... Subject: Dehydration Hey Group: Is there a simple measure to tell if you are dehydrated? I have a fever of 102 and am prone to dehydration - Does the urine stay dark? and doesn't the skin get involved? ---- TEST 1: Mild dehydration - if you have been in a warm area, suffered diarrhea or vomiting, and are very tired and want to nap, this usually indicates at *minimum* mild dehydration which does not, of course, exclude being tired as well. FIX: 3-4 16oz glasses of water, followed 1/2 hr later by the same and 1/2 hr later by the same until you begin to urinate. TEST 2: Extreme dehydration - examine the skin directly beneath the tear ducts. Lightly pinch this skin. If it pops back you *may* be OK. If it " slinks " back slowly you are severely dehydrated and may be close to needing IV rehydration. FIX: Providing you are not vomiting, etc., again 3-4 16 oz glasses of water, followed 1/2 hr later by the same and 1/2 hr later by the same until you begin to urinate. TEST 3: Severe dehydration - pinch the skin on the forearm. If it pops back you *may* be OK. If it " slinks " back slowly you are severely dehydrated and may be close to needing IV rehydration. FIX: Providing you are not vomiting, etc., again 3-4 16 oz glasses of water, followed 1/2 hr later by the same and 1/2 hr later by the same until you begin to urinate. Anything worse and you need to get to a physician. Rehydration does not require ER treatment, just a place to get an IV for 2-3 bags of solution and a nearby toilet. HELP IN RECOGNIZING DEHYDRATION: Mild thirst is the first sign. Answering that with coffee, tea, juice of soft drinks does NOT fix the issue - it drives it deeper. Hunger is the second sign, usually after having ignored or improperly addressed the first sign. Fatigue is the third sign, usually after having ignored or improperly handled 1 & 2. Chronic dehydration, a very common problem in Western cultures where water had been displaced by other drinks a the liquid of choice, often manifests as HAY FEVER, ASTHMA, VARIOUS ALLERGIES, FATIGUE, OBESITY. HTH! (101ºF here today, oh goody!) Regards, ----------------------- Geoff ** Usual Disclaimers ** ----------------------- The Formula of Life: Ge12.2+2Sa7.12.13(1Ch17.12.14)+(Ps2+69.4\72/78.2+107.9)+ Is2.3/7.14\11.1-5/35.4-6(42.1-4+45.21+50.6+52.13)53+59.16+ Je31.15+Mi5:2=HaMoshiach http://www.healingyou.org/ Nonprofit: Herbs, Homeopathics & supp's. http://www.800-800-cruise.com/index-aff.html Make money & travel! http://www.800-800-cruise.com/ Over a MILLION travel deals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2001 Report Share Posted June 24, 2001 Electrolytes become extremely important in cases of dehydration. S On Thu, 21 June 2001, " JR Forehand " wrote: > > <html><body> > <tt> > Andy, & nbsp; & nbsp; What is the treatment for Chronic Dehydration if the body's water mechanism is messed up? & nbsp; <BR> > Thank you, Judie Forehand<BR> > <BR> > <BR> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 28, 2002 Report Share Posted March 28, 2002 I am not thirsty all the time. The gym results using an electrical resistance machine showed I am dehydrated. > >But I seem to recall the original question was that she drinks plenty of >water and is still thirsty all the time. > _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2002 Report Share Posted December 16, 2002 I didnt think we were supposed to drink water, because it had no potassium or sodium in it, and it washed the other good nutrients out of our body. Can I go back to drinking water? Thanks... ========Original Message======== Subj: Dehydration Date: 12-17-02 6:03:02 AM Eastern Standard Time From: shoutjoy@... (a Warner) Reply-to: <A HREF= " mailto: " > </A> (PO) Lesson 1: The Dangers and Signs of Dehydration Water is our very essence. It is the most important nutrient in our body. Water makes up 70 percent of our muscles and 75 percent of our brain. The only thing that our bodies crave more than water is oxygen. Water helps us maintain proper muscle tone, prevents dehydration, improves our skin and hair, and helps to rid the body of waste and harmful toxins. It increases our energy level, suppresses our appetite, helps us maintain our weight and is absolutely essential to our good health and well-being. Throughout the day, the average adult can lose up to ten cups of water through regular activities, evaporation, exhaling and urinating. Ten cups! And that 's before doing any sort of strenuous exercise. We must be aware of our body's need to replenish the losses each day. If we do not, we are in danger of dehydration. Dehydration is defined as the condition in which the body suffers from lack of water and blood salts. Our vital organs like kidneys, heart and brain must have the proper amounts of water and salts to function properly. New weight loss surgery patients must be especially careful to make sure in the early stages following surgery, that they do not become dehydrated. The signs of dehydration are as follows: Mild: Thirst, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth Moderate: Very dry mouth, sunken eyes, skin that doesn't bounce back to the touch Severe: All signs of moderate dehydration plus weak pulse, cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, blue lips, confusion, lethargy and difficult to arouse. While mild and moderate dehydration can be self treated, if you are severely dehydrated you must seek medical attention. IV therapy may be used to restore fluids quickly and can be life-saving. To prevent dehydration, experts recommend that people drink at least 64 ounces or six to eight glasses of water a day. The recommended drinking water quota includes the three to four typically consumed through foods like fruits and vegetables, which are about 80 percent water. Although six eight ounce glasses is the standard recommendation for the typical adult, weight loss surgery patients must be sure to get at least that much each day. That can be quite a challenge for new weight loss surgery patients, who often take several months to work up to the required 64 ounces. ^ top ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 17, 2002 Report Share Posted December 17, 2002 Oh yes! Water is definitely important. The problem is that some people can drink too much! Everyone needs water! aW -- Re: Dehydration I didnt think we were supposed to drink water, because it had no potassium or sodium in it, and it washed the other good nutrients out of our body. Can I go back to drinking water? Thanks... ========Original Message======== Subj: Dehydration Date: 12-17-02 6:03:02 AM Eastern Standard Time From: shoutjoy@... (a Warner) Reply-to: <A HREF= " mailto: " >@groups com</A> (PO) Lesson 1: The Dangers and Signs of Dehydration Water is our very essence. It is the most important nutrient in our body. Water makes up 70 percent of our muscles and 75 percent of our brain. The only thing that our bodies crave more than water is oxygen. Water helps us maintain proper muscle tone, prevents dehydration, improves our skin and hair, and helps to rid the body of waste and harmful toxins. It increases our energy level, suppresses our appetite, helps us maintain our weight and is absolutely essential to our good health and well-being. Throughout the day, the average adult can lose up to ten cups of water through regular activities, evaporation, exhaling and urinating. Ten cups! And that 's before doing any sort of strenuous exercise. We must be aware of our body's need to replenish the losses each day. If we do not, we are in danger of dehydration. Dehydration is defined as the condition in which the body suffers from lack of water and blood salts. Our vital organs like kidneys, heart and brain must have the proper amounts of water and salts to function properly. New weight loss surgery patients must be especially careful to make sure in the early stages following surgery, that they do not become dehydrated. The signs of dehydration are as follows: Mild: Thirst, Dry Lips, Dry Mouth Moderate: Very dry mouth, sunken eyes, skin that doesn't bounce back to the touch Severe: All signs of moderate dehydration plus weak pulse, cold hands and feet, rapid breathing, blue lips, confusion, lethargy and difficult to arouse. While mild and moderate dehydration can be self treated, if you are severely dehydrated you must seek medical attention. IV therapy may be used to restore fluids quickly and can be life-saving. To prevent dehydration, experts recommend that people drink at least 64 ounces or six to eight glasses of water a day. The recommended drinking water quota includes the three to four typically consumed through foods like fruits and vegetables, which are about 80 percent water. Although six eight ounce glasses is the standard recommendation for the typical adult, weight loss surgery patients must be sure to get at least that much each day. That can be quite a challenge for new weight loss surgery patients, who often take several months to work up to the required 64 ounces. ^ top ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 > > Hi all, > > Just finished a round and did pretty good, but it seems I'm having a problem > with hydration. I drank lots of water, but by the end of the round my > sodium and chloride were low again. I use the SCD electrolyte drink (heard about it in this group) - 1 to 1 1/2 lemon, 1 L warm water, 1 T honey, 1/4 tsp Salt, 1/4 tsp baking soda. This is becoming a recurring theme, > unfortunately. > > I was drinking SmartWater, which is an electrolytic water, but not as strong > as gatorade. I don't do dyes and artificial flavors, so gatorade is out. I > was thinking of making a homemade electrolyte drink and maybe some kind of > homemade saltines. I was wondering: what do the rest of you do to avoid the > dehydration issue? > > Thanks! > > -Lana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2007 Report Share Posted September 1, 2007 Try http://onibasu.com/wiki/Rehydration I use glycine powder, sea salt with a tiny bit of potassium in water solution throughout the day because of my adrenals. There is active transport of sodium with glycine like glucose, and any sugar will really mess me up. > > Hi all, > > Just finished a round and did pretty good, but it seems I'm having a problem > with hydration. I drank lots of water, but by the end of the round my > sodium and chloride were low again. This is becoming a recurring theme, > unfortunately. > > I was drinking SmartWater, which is an electrolytic water, but not as strong > as gatorade. I don't do dyes and artificial flavors, so gatorade is out. I > was thinking of making a homemade electrolyte drink and maybe some kind of > homemade saltines. I was wondering: what do the rest of you do to avoid the > dehydration issue? > > Thanks! > > -Lana > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 2, 2009 Report Share Posted July 2, 2009 Lottie, Did they wean you off the Neurontin or did you stop it abruptly? I know sometimes we have to wean off meds not sure if this one of those or not.. Thanks SharonS In , " Lottie Duthu " <lotajam@...> wrote: > > Dear Tracey, > That's the first thing I thought of and asked the physician's assistant and he said " not necessarily " , so I sent an email to my research nurse. She emailed the doctor and I haven't heard anything. He took me off Neurontin because he said that was problematic as well. > Hands & hearts, > Lottie > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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