How Much Water Are You Required To Drink?

[Lovebug]

I'm just wondering how much water all of you drink to keep you going? I drink 3.5-4 liters or more per day. This seems like alot even for a Dysautonomic. I also dilute Powerade Zero in with my water on occassion. How much volume do you drink?

[potsgirl]

My doctor at Mayo told me to drink at least 2 liters of water a day - around 8 cups - but I try to drink 10. It depends on how much salt you're taking in, too.

[crowebirds]

My 12 year old was told to drink no less than 100 ounces per day.

[Rachel]

I always felt best when I would drink 120 ounces or more in a day. Years ago I could drink as much as a gallon of water every day. Currently I physically can't drink more than about 64 ounces a day. This includes all of my fluids - gatorade, juice, coffee, herbal tea, and water. My doctor told me to drink as much as I can.

If you can drink 3 1/2 to 4 liters of fluid a day, and if it helps, that's great! If you haven't already, you might want to add some salt into your diet to help your body retain the fluids.

Rachel

[MomtoGiuliana]

I was told to drink 2 liters a day. I don't unless my symptoms crop up.

[Tuesday]

My doctor said 100 oz a day.

[handmadebyemy]

I was told 3 liters a day but I don't really measure it - I just always have a glass of water with me.