How Much Water?

I think I've read somewhere that a normal woman should drink 8 - 8oz glasses of water a day. I tend to drink a bit more then that because of my 6mp. But some days, I'm better on doing this then others. But, good for you for trying to *finally* increase your water! :) Oh and btw, a lot of water consumption is also good for the skin and complexion.

I dunno lol that's what it says on my prescription bottle (to drink plenty of water) :) So I'm assuming it's supposed to help keep the liver in good shape?

You should be drinking enough water so that your urine is a very light yellow color. Now, with vitamins, it could be interesting to determine that at time - the flourescent yellow color might throw a person off!

I've heard so many different things on actually amounts that I'm not sure how much that would be. But I do know that I'm usually not drinking enough :( Especially on weekends, I tend to forget. It's easier at work 'cause I keep a bottle of water or a glass of tea on my desk all day.

Best of luck!

The more the better..... you could use an empty, cleaned out 4l milk jug to get an idea of how much water your getting in daily, or if you drink bottled water only, count how many a day and the bottle size to figure out how much a day you're drinking.

:)

I drink about the same as Bob...2  1/2 litres - 3  a day. 

One who has diarrhea and not taking in food or adequate supplementation can run the risk of electrolyte imbalance by drinking too much water.

As well, to much water can exacerbate diarrhea...something that can be helped by lowering intake and increasing fibre supplements.

Balance ....one can defintely take in too much water.  Yes, it's good for the skin and body.

Too much water is hard on the kidneys.  Especially if forcing large quantities in a short period of time...consistently....

People who drink water constantly and don't have diarrhea can actually dilute electrolytes to a dangerous level.

I did find when I was working full-time that I got a weird headache around 2:00. 2 glasses  of water did help it ease...interesting. ..although I did need an Anacin chaser. ;-)

quincy

Thanks guys! 2 1/2 bottles (16oz each) all day. I feel like I am floating away and very bloated!

Tab,   If you are in a flare drink way more then normal. I worry about kidney shut down when in a bad flare.
When in a bad flare it sometimes seems hard to drink enough to get a good pee on.
So I would say drink enough to get a good clear pee going as mentioned above.