Kidneys are Killing me.
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My two cents: I have to get closer to 7000 sodium to feel good, no headache. And I'm with Sunny on the water drinking...I don't drink unless I'm thirsty.3
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I cut water consumption way down yesterday, and realized I wasn't as thirsty as I thought I was. I guess I was drinking that much water out of habit. Had about 80-85 oz H2o not counting coffee. And felt just fine. Thanks to all of you for the support. I do not have a Facebook page anymore so MFP has sort of taken its place. Thanks again, Trish6
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Does coffee count as liquid? I always thought it was too diuretic to count towards fluid intake.0
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auntstephie321 wrote: »
Thank you. I regard it as a sort of food, given that I use a healhy dollop of 18% cream in it.
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Someone has probably already mentioned that you should see your doctor, and maybe you already have. If not, urgent care places are usually open on Sundays.0
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Does coffee count as liquid? I always thought it was too diuretic to count towards fluid intake.
For someone who isn't accustomed to caffeine, a single large dose (as in, a couple of hundred milligrams) does act as a diuretic. For those of us who habitually drink coffee or tea, not so much.
Caffeine ingestion and fluid balance
Rehydration with a caffeinated beverage2 -
You might want to double check how much fluid you should actually be drinking. When I was working with a nutritionist, he told me to drink at least 1/2 of you pound weight in ounces. So if you are around 212 lbs you would be drinking closer to 106 ounces or about 13+, 8 oz glasses of liquid.0
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When I was working with a nutritionist, he told me to drink at least 1/2 of you pound weight in ounces.
Runner's World came out with a formula some time back that seems a lot more realistic--and may, unlike the "1/2 oz per pound" theory or the 8 x 8 oz. thing, have some scientific backing behind it: Body weight x .35 for men, body weight * .31 for women (assuming a moderate activity level). So our OP, by that formula, would be drinking 66 oz. per day...coincidentally, just about eight 8-oz cups. A 150-lb. female would need only about 6 cups (48 oz.) a day.
Runner's World: Drink To Your Health1 -
auntstephie321 wrote: »
Thank you. I regard it as a sort of food, given that I use a healhy dollop of 18% cream in it.
That seems perfectly fair!
Now I'm curious.... what's the highest fat % you can get in cream - any idea?0 -
auntstephie321 wrote: »
Thank you. I regard it as a sort of food, given that I use a healhy dollop of 18% cream in it.
That seems perfectly fair!
Now I'm curious.... what's the highest fat % you can get in cream - any idea?
I've found a 56%. It doesn't pour - I need to squeeze it out. Sooo good.4 -
It's better to look at urine frequency and output rather than water input. Input needs will vary based on activity level, temperature, etc., and output is a consistent and reliable hydration indicator - and much more reliable than thirst.
If you're peeing pale yellow to clear every two and a half to three hours, you're well hydrated. More frequently and you are getting too much water, less frequently and you are getting too little.
This applies equally to sitting in an office all day or doing an eight hour endurance event.2 -
Hey guys wanted to throw another update out here. Have cut H2o consumption down to about 80 oz water per day. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. I start my day at around 4:30 am and don't usually go to bed till 11pm or so. 80oz has me at a good spot. Not running to the potty every 15-20 minutes, my kidneys have stopped hurting, and I'm not thirsty. Also have the electrolyte consumption in check.11
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trish55011 wrote: »Hey guys wanted to throw another update out here. Have cut H2o consumption down to about 80 oz water per day. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. I start my day at around 4:30 am and don't usually go to bed till 11pm or so. 80oz has me at a good spot. Not running to the potty every 15-20 minutes, my kidneys have stopped hurting, and I'm not thirsty. Also have the electrolyte consumption in check.
That's great news!
It definitely was doing a number on you.0 -
Hooray! Glad you're feeling better.
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So glad you're feeling better!0
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trish55011 wrote: »Hey guys wanted to throw another update out here. Have cut H2o consumption down to about 80 oz water per day. Sometimes a little more, sometimes a little less. I start my day at around 4:30 am and don't usually go to bed till 11pm or so. 80oz has me at a good spot. Not running to the potty every 15-20 minutes, my kidneys have stopped hurting, and I'm not thirsty. Also have the electrolyte consumption in check.
@trish55011 I'm wondering sincerely if I need to cut my water back or increase my sodium. I'm not running hard keto anymore, but too much sodium around the same time as MCT oil (3 times daily at this point) seems to tell my body to loosen my stool, so absolutely not fun. I was wondering if you're still doing better at that level. I seem to be perpetually dehydrated (tests, dry lips, etc.), but I can't figure out more electrolytes without creating a dumping situation...0 -
To be honest drinking 1 gallon of water a day is not a bad thing, but make sure to also supplement your sodium intake as well as your kidneys will be flushing sodium out in droves on low-carb which can cause some kidney pain without replacement. I agree with the other posters idea to get blood work and find out if you have any deficiencies in any electrolytes. Anyone beginning in this lifestyle should at least get a good idea what we are deficient in to make the journey easier.0
