justin Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 ok, so, as we all know. water and salt are two big things that really help with POTS symptoms. my question: how much water do you drink? i'm curious. i'd like a representative sampling here. my ideal amount, the amount which seems to make a difference without spending too much time in the bathroom, has been around 2.5 litres (or liters, for you stateside people).does anybody drink more than that? or more than 3? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ethansmom Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 I *try* to drink about 90 ounces per day- not sure what the conversion is, probably somewhere between 2-3 liters. I don't always acheive this goal, but I try- it's harder in the winter when I don't get as thirsty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarthMother Posted December 9, 2003 Report Share Posted December 9, 2003 Ouch! I use to try and drink 64 ounces of gatorade a day ... but ended up with systemic candida a couple of years ago. I think the sugar in the sports drinks is too much for my system. However drinking plain water feels like I flush out the sodium/potassium balance. I'm now probably only drinking 40 ounces a day -- and yes I feel like crap so when I see my cardiologist Thursday I'll see if he has any suggestions.EarthMother Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 I try to drink 2 liters a day--some days I do better than others. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneva Posted December 10, 2003 Report Share Posted December 10, 2003 I aim for 72 oz. water a day or at least 64 oz. water and the remainding 8 oz. from clear broth. I had a problem with flushing out electrolytes so my doctor had me use Gatorade as part of my fluid count but after a long time of doing that I realized the sugar was a trigger. So, now I drink broth instead and since it is cold out, it is a good option for me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ling Posted December 11, 2003 Report Share Posted December 11, 2003 I would say I drink more than 3 litters of water a day easily. I am like a alcoholic with water. I cannot get enough water. Due to me having pots and the sugar problem some days my mouth is so dry I just drink and drink and drink. I have also noticed I feel worst if I don’t drink waters. Some nights I wake up to go and drink water. The first thing I do in the morning is drink water and I easily drink a litre of water before I even get to work. I can remember being thirsty my whole life and for me there is nothing as nice as water. So I just drink and drink and drink. I just love water. I can’t drink any gassy cool drink and I can't drink anything with sugar in and I can’t stand the smell of milk. So I only drink water and Rooibos tea.(caffeine free tea) Caffeine increase the insulin production, which lowers your sugar levels and blood pressure in return. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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