So damned thirsty!

[AggieDave 6]

Have you ever felt dehydrated to the point that you were just plain thirsty? I've had nearly 1/2 a gallon of water in the past hour or so and I'm still really really thirsty!

Damnit, I've got to drink more water throughout the day to keep this from happening!

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[Unstable 9]

Be careful dude, I've known too many people that got themselves into serious trouble letting their bodies get too dehydrated......

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[AggieDave 6]

I'm one of them. My fish (freshman) year in the Corps of Cadets, I passed out a couple of times from dehydration, heat and PT...I have a hard time keeping hydrated, especially in heat. Also, very much so in humid weather.

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[Unstable 9]

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Also, very much so in humid weather.

Yup, Kansas Suffers from stagnant humidity all summer - It has a real way of making you feel less dehydrated than you really are - Just my observations, but in an Arrid Climate, you FEEL more thirsty when you start getting dehydrated..

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[cocheese 0]

Yea. I was just thinking that. I can't get enough to drink today. It's been a hot few days here. Water, i need water.

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[skycat 0]

With that much water you need electrolytes or your body won't absorb it. The mix we use for adventure races is called emergen-C, and REI sells something called cytomax which is ok, but we prefer the emergen-C.

Fly it like you stole it!

[skydyvr 0]

In this situation, never underestimate the value of a nice cold tasty Shiner.

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[climbnjump 0]

One possible side effect of repeated dehydration is the development of kidney stones. I have had the pleasure of this blessed event. I have a fairly high pain threshold (I once skied 2 runs on a broken leg) but the kidney stone experience was a killer. I uttered more naughty words during that trauma than I previously had in my entire life while I was lying on that table waiting for that sucker to complete its journey through my system. The attending physician was a woman who had both given birth and had passed a kidney stone. She said giving birth was less painful and she at least had something cute to take home afterword. I've never allowed myself to get dehydrated since that ordeal.

[Unstable 9]

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The attending physician was a woman who had both given birth and had passed a kidney stone. She said giving birth was less painful and she at least had something cute to take home afterword.

One would hope she would have told you that AFTER the ordeal was over...

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[mjosparky 4]

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With that much water you need electrolytes or your body won't absorb it. The mix we use for adventure races is called emergen-C, and REI sells something called cytomax which is ok, but we prefer the emergen-C.

You can prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance with just water if you start soon enough. Once you body starts to becomes dehydrated or the electrolytes, salts, go wacko, its to late. You can't drink enough. Start drinking early and often.
Sparky

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[bertusgeert 1]

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With that much water you need electrolytes or your body won't absorb it. The mix we use for adventure races is called emergen-C, and REI sells something called cytomax which is ok, but we prefer the emergen-C.

Or your local health store. As a raft guide I used to carry these in my drybag with some emergency stuff. Always keep them handy, they rock. They are little packets, mix 'em with water, and there ya go.
Also, dont drink too much water, you can get water intoxication, and people have died from it.

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[Beerlight 0]

Dave,

As was explained to me throughout my military career.

The mantra is "Pee often and Pee clear"...

On the flipside, watch out for "Hyponatremia" or overhydration.. Several military troops have died within the last couple years from consuming too much water in to short a time!......We actually put limits on total hourly water intake.

And, you aren't a diabetic are you? Any family history?

Buck

[AggieDave 6]

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And, you aren't a diabetic are you? Any family history?

Nope. No history either.

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On the flipside, watch out for "Hyponatremia" or overhydration..

I've read about that briefly, don't you have to drink something like 4-5 gallons of water in an hour for that to happen though?

--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline."

[pa2themd 0]

adding a drop of lemon juice to your water will help you slake your thirst!

"Most of us can read the writing on the wall; we just assume it's
addressed to someone else!" Ivern Ball

[jimmytavino 16]

sure thing... summertime in Texas..
If you tend to perspire a lot in warm weather,,, you bet that adds to the dehydration factor.... maybe the secret is to get some H2O.. into your system ...before you see those signs.... start the day will a couple of full glasses of water... and no... coffee and tea do not count..

[Beerlight 0]

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And, you aren't a diabetic are you? Any family history?

Nope. No history either.

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On the flipside, watch out for "Hyponatremia" or overhydration..

I've read about that briefly, don't you have to drink something like 4-5 gallons of water in an hour for that to happen though?

No. It's less than you think. Here's an excerpt I pulled from our regulations regarding prevention of heat stress disorders. Of course, there are variances from one person to another. And personally, I thought these consumption values were on the low side.....hmmph

http://www.rpi.edu/dept/afrotc/www/docs/PT/aetci48-101.pdf

* Hourly fluid intake should not exceed 1 1/2 quarts; daily fluid intake should not exceed 12 quarts.
Rapid ingestion of large amounts of water (greater than 1 1/2 quarts per hour) may lead to
hyponatremia (acute water intoxication), which is a life-threatening condition that may lead to
weakness, convulsions, loss of consciousness, and death if not recognized and treated promptly.