LTCBL Posted August 28, 2013 Report Share Posted August 28, 2013 Has Gatorade been helpful to reduce fatigue for POTS, especially in the summer?LTC Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imapumpkin Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I can only speak for myself, but I don't find gatorade helpful at all, not even in the summer, and i dunno if it would be helpful for fatigue. there's so much sugar and artificial colors that's upsetting to my stomach and makes me have to me use the bathroom a ton more than water with electrolytes in it. I recommend smartwater for hydration but I dunno what to tell you about finding fatigue relief from non-IV fluids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khaarina Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 Gatorade doesn't help me. Sometimes I actually feel worse after drinking it. I think it is all the sugar. Water is the best thing for me to drink. I get tired of it, but I have found that straws help encourage me to drink more, I don't know why. It's the kid in me, I guess. So I got one of these: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Set-of-4-XLG-Blue-Green-Polka-Dots-Insulated-Tumbler-Cups-with-Lids-Straws/26513580It was on sale for $5 at Wal-Mart, and I take with me everywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 It worked for me, though just for a short time. Welcome to the forum Bill! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becia Posted August 29, 2013 Report Share Posted August 29, 2013 I can't tell it's working for me, but I drink it anyways because I can use all the help I can get. I'm not a big fan of the favors though, s I have the powdered version I can make taste a bit stronger, and I add lemon juice and slices to make it like a fruity lemonade. It's okay.My only problem it's drinking so much in general is I feel like all I do is drink, so when it's time to eat a meal, I'm not hungry, because I'm just full from fluids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahA33 Posted August 30, 2013 Report Share Posted August 30, 2013 Hi Bill, I drink Gatorade on a regular basis but on days when I require more hydration I drink pedialyte. grape!stay cool! Sarah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted August 31, 2013 Report Share Posted August 31, 2013 When I need more hydration than I feel I am getting with water, I drink coconut water. It is more expensive than Gatorade. It contains significantly more potassium and of course no artificial colors or sweetener. I don't drink it daily, but when I feel I need an extra boost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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