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Posted 10/16/2011 4:34 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

I was out with a couple g/f's yesterday and they were talking about their episodes with dehydration. They love their coffee and sometimes they don't drink enough water. Did you know you can get dehydration from replacing water with drinks like soda and coffee? Their symptoms were extreme fatigue. They both ended up in the hospital. Just thought I'd pass the info along.

Posted 10/16/2011 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
That is quite a coincidence. Did the both go the the er? At the same time?

I know I drink a lot of coffee, but I always switch to water in the afternoon. I am a huge water drinker. I try to put lemon in it too. But lately I have just been drinking it plain.

Somebody not too long ago posted on depression that coffee can ward it off in women. I have heard it has antioxidents. But yes it can dehydrate you and soda, and alcohol. Especially the alcohol I do believe.

I think it is important to drink a lot of water to keep your muscles hydrated too. I am sorry about your girlfriends. Were you all walking? I have a couple of girlfriends that I walk with.

Good topic!!!

Hugs, Karen

Posted 10/16/2011 10:42 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Karen,

Yes, they both went to the ER. These were at different times. One of the friends nearly had to go a second time. She had forgotten to drink enough water again.
Posted 10/18/2011 1:52 PM (GMT 0)
What are they doing to get so dehydrated?

Hugs, Karen
Posted 10/18/2011 3:13 PM (GMT 0)
According to the Mayo Clinic, you don't become dehydrated by drinking other fluids.  Tea is a natural diuretic but I drink it all of the time and am not dehydrated.  Your friends might be taking some medications, including diuretics or even diet pills, that could be causing these problems.  Or they could be eating a lot of foods with sodium in it or exercising without replacing the fluids lost by their bodies.  But good medical sites tell you to drink plenty of fluids, not just water.  I do drink a lot of water because I enjoy it but fluids replace the fluids lost in your body.

 

Here is a link from the Mayo Clinc that states,

"To prevent dehydration, drink plenty of fluids and eat foods high in water such as fruits and vegetables. Letting thirst be your guide is an adequate daily guideline for most healthy people. Fluids can be obtained not just from water but also from other beverages and foods. But, if you're exercising, don't wait for thirst to keep up with your fluids."

Here is the link.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dehydration/DS00561/DSECTION=prevention

Sherrine 
Posted 11/10/2011 8:25 AM (GMT 0)
My friend went to ER also, dehydrated from coffee. She never drank water. I have been having a small urine out put lately. I have told myself, it probably too much coke and not enough water. I am starting to increase my water and decrease soda. You must of read my mail. Just needed to hear this subject.
Posted 11/10/2011 1:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ak angel,

Thanks for sharing. I've heard water is important to our health. It's my favorite drink. I always keep a glass around me and have a container of water with me in the car.

Have a great day.
Posted 2/21/2012 9:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hi itsmee,

I have one of those water filter pitchers. It makes the water taste great. Your mountain water must taste wonderful.

I just wanted to offer you some advice. I find I have constipation troubles too if I don't eat the right kind of bread. I eat Ezekial bread. I've also heard if a person doesn't eat enough fiber and take in enough fluids this can cause constipation.

Good luck to you.
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