I Had No Idea
By popciclecold
@popciclecold (40008)
United States
July 31, 2024 2:09pm CST
One of the women I just posted about, concerning online work, is on vacation. She does in home care work, and one of her clients and I used to work together. So I asked how she is doing, she informed me she's in the hospital, I asked why, and she said dehydration, and I thought about me having those cramps, never thought about a person being hospitalized for not drinking enough water, and that really made me think. I'm drinking lots of water, and going to get Pedialyte soon.
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@kaylachan (78730)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jul
It can happen. A lot of people don't drink nearly enough. Drinking water in particular can make you feel bloated. It can be hard to drink it. Plus people can't agree on how much is enough or too much.
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@popciclecold (40008)
• United States
31 Jul
Yeah, you are right, but I sure am drinking more than I use to.
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@kaylachan (78730)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jul
@popciclecold And, that's good. As long as you feel good, that's what's important.
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@much2say (57702)
• Los Angeles, California
31 Jul
It's very important to keep hydrated! My mother in law was hospitalized early January . . . apparently she had a UTI and was extremely dehydrated. She was not herself - she wasn't making sense and was being quite combative . . . we were told that this was common among older adults when they get very dehydrated. If you are comfortable in AC temps, your body might "forget" and not let you know you're actually thirsty . . so be sure to drink!
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@popciclecold (40008)
• United States
31 Jul
Wow, what a surprise. I'm under the a/c never knew it could have that effect. Learn something everyday.
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@popciclecold (40008)
• United States
1 Aug
@much2say So I found out. I am really drinking water. Don't need leg and foot cramps and no trip to the hospital.
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@much2say (57702)
• Los Angeles, California
1 Aug
@popciclecold If we're too warm, we just naturally feel we need to drink. But if you're feeling cool, then we don't necessarily "feel" thirsty.
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@snowy22315 (192092)
• United States
1 Aug
I think it is easier to get dehydrated than people think. It is common in the elderly.
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@Deepizzaguy (111452)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
31 Jul
I have to drink water a lot when it is very hot outside as well as inside despite an electric fan running inside the room.
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@LindaOHio (193203)
• United States
1 Aug
I never drink enough water; and I think my kidneys are suffering as a result. It's good that you're drinking a lot of water. Have a good day.
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@RasmaSandra (86562)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
31 Jul
As I sit by my PC I always have either iced tea or cold water on hand,
