Dehydration

sofaking6

I posted a few weeks ago about experiencing pain in my left hip. I've been to the doctor a couple of times and had x-rays and there's no fractures and also no apparent problem with the tissue. Both times I've gone though they've done a urinalysis and both times I got a "talking to" about not drinking my water...DESPITE having drank 4-5 glasses of water before going each time (both appts at noon). The dr showed me the test results and the gravity was all the way at the top of the scale. Why would I still be dehydrated even though I'm drinking up my water every day? I drink maybe 1.5 cups of coffee every morning but no other caffeine and no alcohol.

Thanks!

cmriverside

I drink half my weight in ounces of water daily. . - if you weigh 110, drink 55 ounces.

I don't know why you would be dehydrated, but I'm interested in what you may find out.

What did the doctor say about why it may be happening?

mommyhof3

Have you been sick at all? A cold or something? Even a little sniffle will start to dehydrate you. That is what I was told by my dr

sofaking6

She told me I wasn't drinking water...I told her I was drinking 64 oz per day at least and she said, "well, drink more!".

I haven't been sick, but I have gone from totally sedentary to doing a pretty good amount of exercise, so maybe it's just an adjustment period?

MacMadame

So drink more. :happy:

I try to drink 80-100 oz a day because, if I drop much below that, I show signs of mild dehydration.

The experts who say to drink 64 oz. seem to have pulled that number out of their butts, as far as I can tell. I can't find any justification for why that's the right number and I find it hard to believe that every person in the world needs exactly the same number of oz. anyway.

So I drink what works for me, which in my case happens to be more than they recommend. I assume it's because, with my exercise schedule, I'm sweating more than the average person and so have to put more fluid back than average.

cmriverside

She told me I wasn't drinking water...I told her I was drinking 64 oz per day at least and she said, "well, drink more!".

I haven't been sick, but I have gone from totally sedentary to doing a pretty good amount of exercise, so maybe it's just an adjustment period?

Well, you need to replace the water lost through sweating while exercising!!!

From mayoclinic.com
http://mayoclinic.com/health/water/NU00283/NSECTIONGROUP=2

Factors that influence water needs

You may need to modify your total fluid intake depending on how active you are, the climate you live in, your health status, and if you're pregnant or breast-feeding.

Exercise. If you exercise or engage in any activity that makes you sweat, you need to drink extra water to compensate for the fluid loss. An extra 400 to 600 milliliters (about 1.5 to 2.5 cups) of water should suffice for short bouts of exercise, but intense exercise lasting more than an hour (for example, running a marathon) requires more fluid intake. How much additional fluid you need depends on how much you sweat during exercise, the duration of your exercise and the type of activity you're engaged in.

During long bouts of intense exercise, it's best to use a sports drink that contains sodium, as this will help replace sodium lost in sweat and reduce the chances of developing hyponatremia, which can be life-threatening. Also, continue to replace fluids after you're finished exercising.

Environment. Hot or humid weather can make you sweat and requires additional intake of fluid. Heated indoor air also can cause your skin to lose moisture during wintertime. Further, altitudes greater than 8,200 feet (2,500 meters) may trigger increased urination and more rapid breathing, which use up more of your fluid reserves.

Illnesses or health conditions. Signs of illnesses, such as fever, vomiting and diarrhea, cause your body to lose additional fluids. In these cases you should drink more water and may even need oral rehydration solutions, such as Gatorade, Powerade or CeraLyte. Also, you may need increased fluid intake if you develop certain conditions, including bladder infections or urinary tract stones. On the other hand, some conditions such as heart failure and some types of kidney, liver and adrenal diseases may impair excretion of water and even require that you limit your fluid intake.
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There is a lot of info on Dehydration on the site, too.

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JayAlexander

Water, water, water! If you think you are drinking enough, you are probably not. My brother just went to the doc for a check up and they said he was dehydrated and asked about his coffee/caffeine intake. He told them he drinks coffee in the morning and they told him that along with over 64 oz of water you need to drink two cups of water for every one cup of coffee.

sofaking6

Okiedoke then, more agua it is! Thanks so much for all the helpful responses