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Posted 6/21/2012 12:07 PM (GMT 0)
On Suebear's and others' advice, I have been trying vitalyte. We're having the hottest days in a long time right now, and it seemed like a good idea.

I definitely can feel a difference, kind of wished I'd used this and not pedialyte when I was sick (cheaper, more portable, and tastes better). But I am finding that I have to pee all the time when drinking it. Have others had this issue? I don't think I'm drinking too much. I mostly just put it in the cup or water bottle and sip as I would w/regular water, but I am definitely going to the bathroom a lot more (and when out and about, I find myself drawing on my active ibd day memories of where all the bathrooms are.... sigh)

thanks
Posted 6/21/2012 2:37 PM (GMT 0)
Means your staying hydrated! It's a good thing, although probably annoying. You guessed the answer, just cut back on how much/often you're drinking Vitalyte.

Sue
Posted 6/21/2012 7:00 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks, Sue.... maybe I don't need so much of it in the first place....
Posted 6/21/2012 8:21 PM (GMT 0)
I think your body and bladder will adapt.. just keep doing what you're doing. Especially if you can feel the difference. Give it time and I bet your bladder will get used to it. I'm forever popping behind the odd bush (we well do live in the Country you know!) but it's worth it knowing I'm properly hydrated. If your urine is anything darker than a light chardonnay colour, then you still probably need to drink a bit more.
Posted 6/21/2012 9:44 PM (GMT 0)
Where do you get it? I am always up for trying new sports drinks. I do not like gatorade as it is way too sweet for me. I pee constantly anyway, at least once an hour, so I probably won't even notice if I am going more.
Posted 6/21/2012 11:04 PM (GMT 0)
I got some "sticks" at REI, but then per Sue's instructions just ordered some from their website, where it's a lot cheaper than at REI: http://www.vitalyte.com/

The sticks are enough for about one of my water bottles. The jars are cheaper...

I had a meeting w/someone last week, and it was something where there was some conflict and it was uncomfortable for both of us -- I kept getting up, maybe every 20 minutes for a while..... wasn't sure if I was nervous, but I think it was the vitalyte....

I suspect that when I drink water only, I'm used to just drinking a lot ... then w/the vitalyte I need a lot less to get better hydrated than w/more water.
Posted 6/22/2012 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
so i was just going to order some of that stuff too, and wow, any idea whats up with the enormous shipping charge? 15 dollars basic mail to ship some powder?!?!!? im still doing it, but thats crazy.
Posted 6/22/2012 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
If you order $50 or more the shipping is free..... guess they sucked me in w/that, but that's what I did. Might as well get three jars than pay the equivalent of one jar for shipping.

Also to follow up, we are having a heat wave, well it's the third day of temps well over 90. I've been sipping the vitalyte rather than drinking a lot at once, and I'm not having the constant peeing issue.... guess I can know that I don't really need it if I'm running to the bathroom all the time. Not enjoying the heat, but the drink helps....
Posted 6/22/2012 6:49 PM (GMT 0)
thats exactly what i did. i had stuff picked out and realized it was 41 dollars after shipping, so i figured why not get triple the product for 9 more dollars!
Posted 6/22/2012 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
You can also try a true WHO (world health organization) oral rehydration solution. Far cheaper than vitalyte and more true to what ileostomates need. I get mine by the carton from Jianas Brothers 816.421.2880. Mix one pack with one small thing of crystal light in a one liter bottle. Cheap and fast and works phenomoenally. And no.. I don't work for them!
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