Re: To Heidi re: Water to Suzy

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I've noticed that I have to carry water around with me anywhere I go

of late....my mouth gets SO dry...don't know if it's from the pain

meds or what. But, Heidi, why is it that the panc needs to be so

well hydrated? I mean, everyone (healthy or otherwise) needs to

stay well hydrated....but what I don't understand is what effect

dehydration or good hydration specifically has on the panc?

Thanks!

>

> Suzy,

>

> Pete and Poncho are so right about the water!! It's so important

to keep the

> pancreas well hydrated, and you can have the worst attacks when

the

> pancreas has become dehydrated. The easiest way to know how much

you

> need is to drink half your body weight in ounces of

water.......meaning that if

> you weight 125 pounds you should be drinking at least 63 ounces,

150

> pounds = 75 ounces, etc.

>

> If you just can't tolerate water, try putting some lemon or lime

into it. Even

> adding a bit of fruit flavoring or Crystal Lite flavoring into it

would be better

> than none at all..... I walk around the house with a bottle of

water in my hand,

> and carry several full bottles to drink whenever I'm in the car.

I didn't used to

> care for it that much, but now I've learned to love it!

>

> With love, hope and prayers,

> Heidi

>

> Heidi H. Griffeth

> South Carolina Rep.

> SE Regional Rep., PAI

>

> Note: All comments or advice are based on personal experience or

opinion,

> and should not be substituted for consultation with a medical

professional.