I work in a correctional institution and just this morning I was talking to a commander and he told me about recent suicide attempts by drinking too much water. Would of never guessed. Thanks for the info!
greenqueen said
Sep 5, 2012
Hi All,
I brought this subject up, as I'd read of a couple of cases of people on tx being rushed to hospital as a result of too much water consumption. This doesn't show up on the usual blood tests that are done.
I always think it pays to be informed about anything that could be damaging and possibly life-threatening.
Steff xx
JIme said
Sep 5, 2012
I'll listen to my doctor. She knows more than I do.
mallani said
Sep 5, 2012
Steff, Thanks for bringing some reason to this topic. The forum advice to drink 'gallons of water' has become a catchcry. I was told to drink adequate water, but not to overdo it. Fluid requirement depends on age, sex, diet, physical activity and ambient temperature. As 20% of fluid comes from food, drinks etc., this means an additional intake of 2-3 litres. As long as you are producing adequate urine of normal concentration (not yellow), you are well hydrated. Why drink more than 4 litres/ day, stressing your kidneys, adrenal and pituitary glands when it is not required. Water overload can cause headache, bloating, nausea, muscle cramps etc. Listen to your body!
JIme said
Sep 5, 2012
Have you ever tried to drink a lot of water? It aint easy....lol
Hypotrainia? sp? is what some endurance athletes get from drinking a lot of water and nothing else, and flushing everything out of their system. I don't think we are anywhere near that line.
I drank up to 8 12oz bottles of water/gatorade/propel/G2 per day and it was hard.
I think saying "Stay really hydrated" is a better way to phrase it perhaps.
Tattoo Bear said
Sep 4, 2012
I have read many articles over the years where people drunk themselves to death with water literally drowning themselves by robbing the body of all its nutrients. It's called hyponatremia.
greenqueen said
Sep 4, 2012
Hi Everyone,
The comments about drinking water on tx are usually along the lines of "drink water.. then more water", but I was wondering if anyone had stopped to think if it's possible to drink too much water.... the answer is YES.
It can be very dangerous to drink too much water as it interferes with the electrolyte balance in the body and another point to consider is that it could potentially lower the effectiveness of the meds if you overdo it as they'll be flushed out of the system too rapidly.
Hi All,
I brought this subject up, as I'd read of a couple of cases of people on tx being rushed to hospital as a result of too much water consumption. This doesn't show up on the usual blood tests that are done.
I always think it pays to be informed about anything that could be damaging and possibly life-threatening.
Steff xx
I'll listen to my doctor. She knows more than I do.
Steff, Thanks for bringing some reason to this topic. The forum advice to drink 'gallons of water' has become a catchcry. I was told to drink adequate water, but not to overdo it. Fluid requirement depends on age, sex, diet, physical activity and ambient temperature. As 20% of fluid comes from food, drinks etc., this means an additional intake of 2-3 litres. As long as you are producing adequate urine of normal concentration (not yellow), you are well hydrated. Why drink more than 4 litres/ day, stressing your kidneys, adrenal and pituitary glands when it is not required. Water overload can cause headache, bloating, nausea, muscle cramps etc. Listen to your body!
Have you ever tried to drink a lot of water? It aint easy....lol
Hypotrainia? sp? is what some endurance athletes get from drinking a lot of water and nothing else, and flushing everything out of their system. I don't think we are anywhere near that line.
I drank up to 8 12oz bottles of water/gatorade/propel/G2 per day and it was hard.
I think saying "Stay really hydrated" is a better way to phrase it perhaps.
I have read many articles over the years where people drunk themselves to death with water literally drowning themselves by robbing the body of all its nutrients. It's called hyponatremia.
Hi Everyone,
The comments about drinking water on tx are usually along the lines of "drink water.. then more water", but I was wondering if anyone had stopped to think if it's possible to drink too much water.... the answer is YES.
It can be very dangerous to drink too much water as it interferes with the electrolyte balance in the body and another point to consider is that it could potentially lower the effectiveness of the meds if you overdo it as they'll be flushed out of the system too rapidly.
I've found some info on water intake:
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/SEM_water.pdf
Steff xx