Reset Password
Reset Link Sent
Blogs > GreenEyedLady_60 > A Little This - A Little That |
Drink That Water!!
|
It's important to understand why you were dehydrated. Lack of electrolytes may have been the principal culprit. Thirst is our body's way of reminding us to drink. When we're low on electrolytes, our *thirst mechanism* shuts down and we sweat ourselves all the way to empty without "remembering" to replenish our water. As an athlete, I try and stay ahead of the curve with mineral supplements. However, there are lots of foods that do the same: milk, yogurt, soymilk, squash, cheese, green leafy vegetables, pickles, bananas, strawberries, coconut water, and celery. Regardless, complement your water intake with electrolytes- early and often! Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
Wow, that's more than just not drinking some water - you had to be majorly dehydrated for that to happen. Glad you recovered and know what to do to avoid it happening again. Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
Boy do you have my sympathy. My BP went so low the day of a doctor's appt I cancelled as I was too scared to drive and he was an hour away. The nurses called me every 15 minutes to make sure I was drinking water and keeping track of the ounces. My electrolytes were so bad I am now on potassium horse pills for two months. DRINK UP Noah is giving us water folks for your health I think my PCP wants me to take the potassium pills for a little while too... Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
PS is your jib fun? I loved working that shift I work the night shift mainly because it payed more money. I can sleep pretty good in the daytime, but it sometimes feels like you don't have a life. Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
Yes I am certainly glad it was somewhere others were around. A tiny bit embarrassing but I can live with it.... I'm sure I will be teased when I go back to work Saturday night....lol It was pretty darn hot in Philly today, and I think it is supposed to be worse tomorrow! Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
I was on the beach last week and I decided to go back to my car for my mp3 player (I know, I'm old). I walked across the sand and when I got to the path over the dunes I suddenly started to feel really dizzy. I stopped for a minute, collected myself and walked back to my stuff on the beach and sat back down in my sand chair. A 32oz bottle of flavored water later, I was fine. I too had no idea that I was dehydrated, but I obviously was. I was going to do a shore trip today in the 99* heat, but decided based on last week's experience that I would stay poolside at my apartment complex and sip lots of fluids! Sorry you had your bad experience and I am glad your daughter talked you into the ER. Hopefully, you will stay hydrated and feeling good the rest of the summer dear! I think I learned my lesson, so hopefully the rest of the summer will be uneventful in health related matters! Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
Hi that can be scary. Did they say what to do about low potassium? Did that happen because you got hot? Hope your doing good now and be carefull! Butch Just not enough potassium and hydration to keep my body going....so down I went. Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
Keep some Gatorade or PowerAde around because sometimes water isn't enough. Hope your feeling better. I'm feeling better now....thank you ! Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
Wow... Scary stuff. Glad to hear your all right. 😊 Potassium? What has potassium in it? 🤔 Some things with natural potassium are avacados, acorn squash, spinach, bananas, sweet potatoes, salmon and a bunch of other things. Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
| ||
|
Thanks....doing better for sure! Had my potassium rechecked recently and that was all good and I've been drinking much more (water of course....lol) Losing some weight (on purpose), and just got shots in my knees for arthritis (family history). Want to get back to the gym for strength training, and some toning up! Be Honest..Be Sincere...Be REAL
|
Become a member to create a blog