Water

marisanne
marisanne Posts: 38 Member
edited November 2024 in Food and Nutrition
I am asking from experienced people about a situation I am going through now. I'm super unhealthy. No excuses just I am. I don't drink much water at all. I might get 8 glasses of 8 ounces every month. I have been getting horrible headaches that won't even go away with over the counter meds anymore. I started looking today and thought I might be dehydrated. I have had a million other side effects than just headaches but I'm wondering if anyone has increased their water intake and saw the amount of headaches go down?


Thanks in advance

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  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    Yes, I have gotten dehydration headaches. Only one way to find out. Start drinking more.

    Surely you drink other liquids? How about sodas, coffee, milk? They all count towards hydration too.
  • marisanne
    marisanne Posts: 38 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    Yes, I have gotten dehydration headaches. Only one way to find out. Start drinking more.

    Surely you drink other liquids? How about sodas, coffee, milk? They all count towards hydration too.

    Coke is really all I drink and sometimes I drink 3 and sometimes I drink one...
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    There's also caffeine withdrawal headaches.

    Migraines can be triggered by dozens of things.

    A visit to the doctor can rule out other potential causes.
  • DebLaBounty
    DebLaBounty Posts: 1,169 Member
    Yes. I sometimes had mild headaches and a general feeling of fatigue. I upped my water consumption and found that those headaches didn't happen very often (regular headaches, not migraines for me). I also don't get as fatigued. Another benefit: drinking a full glass of water when I feel like snacking decreases my appetite and I don't eat as much. Caffeine withdrawal is a thing, but I switched to Coke Zero and saved a ton of calories per day. I also have a cup of coffee between 2 pm and 3 pm, and avoid headache that way.
  • Rebecca0224
    Rebecca0224 Posts: 810 Member
    jgnatca wrote: »
    There's also caffeine withdrawal headaches.

    Migraines can be triggered by dozens of things.

    A visit to the doctor can rule out other potential causes.

    It sounds like dehydration but with migraines it is important to see a doctor. I have chronic migraines and they can be a serious medical problem.
  • Old_Cat_Lady
    Old_Cat_Lady Posts: 1,193 Member
    My dad had headaches. The doctor told him his blood pressure was through the roof. Make sure your doctor knows about your headaches. When was your last visit?
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