Dehydrated today
@sprite1950 (30461)
Corsham, England
April 21, 2018 3:00am CST
We are having a mini heatwave here in the UK, the hottest April on record for 70 years apparently. Although I am enjoying it and would never complain as we get so much rain normally, I had such a headache yesterday and I'm pretty sure it's because I don't drink enough so today I will be more sensible and carry a bottle of water around with me.
It made me wonder about people who live in hot climates, they must have to keep well hydrated all the time. How much water do you drink in a day and do you prefer tap or bottled?
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
I never drink that much. I have a slight headache left over from yesterday so I must drink more.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
@LadyDuck I have been drinking tea and coffee this morning but I still have a headache so I think I will have to take some pills.
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@LadyDuck (502189)
• Italy
21 Apr 18
@sprite1950 The heat causes headaches, no matter how much I drink. I only drink water with my lunch and during the day, in winter I drink a little less water, but more hot coffee.
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
21 Apr 18
You do not know what we go thru *crying* hehehe
But here it is really hot. It is nice to soak in water. And we always have our drinking water beside us. The struggle.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
I have to make sure my granddaughter drinks enough as she isn't a big drinker at the best of times.
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@mlgen1037 (29882)
• Manila, Philippines
21 Apr 18
@sprite1950 She should drink enough water so she wont get dehydrated fast. Does she drink more now?
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
@mlgen1037 More than she did when she was little. They were only allowed to take plain water to school but she didn't like it so used to go all day without a drink. I put flavoured water in her lunch pack but the school tipped it out saying she couldn't have it.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
25 Apr 18
I know I should but I often don't feel thirsty so forget to drink.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
27 Apr 18
@aureliah I should really but it's cool here again in the UK so I find I'm not drinking much. I think I will have a jug of water next to me and then I will make more effort,
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@aureliah (24687)
• Kenya
27 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I tend to drink water even when I dont feel thirsty
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@morgoodie (2644)
• United States
21 Apr 18
Staying hydrated is important. When I am home, I don't drink a whole lot of water. When I am at work, I drink quite a bit because I am walking and moving quite a bit. Sometimes I feel like I can't drink enough water at work. I will drink bottled at work since they provide it for us and tap water at home.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
22 Apr 18
I know I should drink more but I just don't feel thirsty that often. Do people drink just for the sake of it even though they are not thirsty?
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
23 Apr 18
@morgoodie I know it's good for you but if I drink too much I spend half my time in the toilet!
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@morgoodie (2644)
• United States
22 Apr 18
@sprite1950 I don't drink just for the sake of it, but I am sure there are those that are more health conscious than myself who do. When I am at home I don't drink that much, unless I am busy doing some cleaning and I will get thirsty and I'll drink a glass of water, but if I am just doing my thing online I don't. I love ice cold water though.
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@Chazzygal (452)
• Botswana
21 Apr 18
i live in Africa so you can imagine. please drink water and wear a sun hat!
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
Yes. This heatwave was so unexpected so we are all rushing out to buy hats and suncream!
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@Chazzygal (452)
• Botswana
21 Apr 18
@sprite1950 its very important to stay out of the sun as much as possible
@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
I think your country is hot most of the time isn't it?
@KrauseHome (36445)
• United States
25 Apr 18
Yes warmer days are noce. We got tp mod 70s purselves. Re,emberong water when it is warmer is very important
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
26 Apr 18
It's a little colder here in the UK at the moment. The nice weather never lasts long with us but I can't wait for the next heatwave. 
@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
21 Apr 18
Yes, in tropical countries like India we need to have lot of water as we lose lot of water in the form of sweat and we need to replenish them by drinking lot of water. I think on an average an adult individual may be drinking more than 10 glasses of water a day! Thanks @sprite1950!
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@AKRao24 (27422)
• India
21 Apr 18
@sprite1950 , You must have that much if you are severely sweating dear friend! Thanks!
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
I don't think I've ever drank that much in my life in one day!
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
@AKRao24 I have been drinking more today and my headache has gone now.
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@snowy22315 (208751)
• United States
22 Apr 18
That's a trip. I think it is one of our coldest Aprils.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
22 Apr 18
How strange. The met office are saying that temperatures are set to tumble again next week though 
@allknowing (153544)
• India
22 Apr 18
We have had a couple of showers though out of turn - this is not the time for those - and yet it is hot and unbearable. All the fruit juices are out from the fridge (lol)
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
22 Apr 18
We had a bad thunderstorm last night so it feels a bit cooler today. My little blind dog was terrified, She shakes and pants so I have to wrap her in something and cuddle her while it lasts.
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@caopaopao (12395)
• China
21 Apr 18
We should drink more water in hot weather. Sometimes I drink bottled water. Most of the time I boil some water. I drink it when it is not hot.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
It's a good idea to boil it although our tap water is quite safe.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
21 Apr 18
We have a filter on the tap. I basically drink ice tea all day.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
That sounds good. I have been making an effort to drink more today.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
Yes I'm a bit like you. It probably isn't enough.
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
22 Apr 18
@ivanituut Yes I'm better today thanks
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
Yes I'm going to try harder today as I have had a headache for 2 days,
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@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
I drink mainly tea and a little coffee. Rarely any plain water.
@Hannihar (130150)
• Israel
15 Oct 18
@sprite1950
I do not drink enough water because I have to go to the bathroom and am not near a a place to go to the bathroom. I do drink other things.
@sprite1950 (30461)
• Corsham, England
21 Apr 18
Your country is hot and I expect you need to drink a lot to keep hydrated.
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