Does anyone know what is hyponatremia, is water intoxication.?

Question

I think I suffer from hyponatremia, because the last few months I have been drinking 13 bottles of water a day. Which is .5 liters a bottle. I am suffering from confusion and hypoglycemia. Sometimes I would drink 6 bottles at one time and later on some more to add up to be 13. Help me please, I didn't know it was gonna be intoxicated. I always heard people telling me water is good so drink it. So then I believe. But now I suffer the consequences. I guess I got over obbessed with it. Please help I don't want to feel like this. I feel dizzy and light headed. I want to be normal again......... Thanks for helping out.

I went to the doctor and they told me I have reactive hypoglycemia. I forget to explain to her about how much water I drink. Because I think it's not a big deal. Before that my health is normal. Nowadays, I'm extremely hungry. I eat almost everytime. I gain about 20 in 2 months. It was a very depressing moments for me. I don't know what to do. All I did is exercise an hour a day. I dont want to be hungry all the time. And yet my body is weak no matter how much i eat. Gee I hate myself. Help me please.

Thanks Doc for great information.

And everyone also.

I appreciated all the answer.

Answer 1

Hi Katlin

Your just missing nutrition. The water is fine, but you need vitamins and minerals (not from a pill either). Ive drank 2 gallons of water a day for weeks (cleansing), but I also juice fruits and vegetables to get my fill of nutrition.

Here is how to heal your hypoglycemia.

Cause
Hypoglycemia can be caused by excess consumption of simple sugars and refined carbohydrates, food allergies, low thyroid function, nutrient deficiencies (especially vitamin B6, chromium, zinc, essential fatty acids and amino acids such as alanine), excessive exercise, stress, skipped meals (especially breakfast), irregular eating habits, excessive alcohol, drug, or cigarette consumption, over consumption of caffeine beverages, poor protein digestion, protein deficiency, poor digestion due to other factors, low digestive enzymes, low fiber diets, and an excessively refined and processed diet. To achieve lasting relief of hypoglycemia symptoms, all of these factors must be screened for and addressed.

Chronic muscular tension caused by stress throughout the body, particularly in the spinal regions, is another potential cause of hypoglycemia, since stressed body tissues burn fuel at a higher than normal rate, creating a constant need for glucose.

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Natural Cures

Diet: Be sure to have breakfast and make it a protein rich meal. Also eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day to help keep blood glucose levels up and to help heal the pancreas and adrenals. Be sure your diet consists of organic, whole foods diet and avoid stressor foods such as caffeine, refined sugars, and alcohol. Instead, emphasize fibrous foods, whole grains, seeds, nuts, fermented dairy products, and lean meats and fish. Also be sure to identify and avoid food allergies, and eliminate processed foods, dehydrated powders, and white flour products.

Herbs: Licorice, burdock, and dandelion can help to regulate blood sugar levels. Also, be sure to do a colon and liver cleanse to rid the toxins from the body.

Juice Therapy: Combine the juice of carrot, beet, burdock root, Jerusalem artichoke, and garlic and drink an 8-ounce glass once or twice a day.

Nutritional Supplementation: The following nutrients can be helpful in preventing and reversing hypoglycemia: chromium, vitamin B complex, vitamin B6, niacin or niacinimide, pantothenic acid, vitamin C with bioflavonoids, calcium, magnesium zinc, trace minerals, free-form amino acids, and adrenal glandulars. If hypoglycemia is due to incomplete absorption of nutrients from food, take hydrochloric acid (HCL) and digestive enzymes. Vitamin B injections can also be helpful as a means of increasing energy levels.

Alternative Professional Care: If your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hypoglycemia: Acupuncture, Applied Kinesiology, Biofeedback Training, Chiropractic, Environmental Medicine, Homeopathy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, Orthomolecular Medicine, Osteopathy, Qigong, Reflexology, and Traditional Chinese Medicine

Best of health to you

Answer 2

Yes, it is indeed water intoxication. If you drink excessive amounts of water, and have high blood pressure issues, or bladder/kidney issues, you can then experience lowered sodium levels. If that gets below 133-135, say into the mid 120's, you'll go into a full attack of shortness of breath, diarrhea, elevated blood pressures, dizziness, feelings of fainting, which these episodes can last 4-6 hours. IV at the ER is the only thing, in some cases to fix this, so you're back "in balance" with our sodium blood serum levels. It is very scary and if you 60+ in age, not good ratio for quality living or extended life. Most web.md give it five years, once you start having an electrolyte issue of sodium loss. If you water "clear water" release, not to take out sodium levels, go to Food for Kidney Disease. It will tell you 15 different and wonderful fruits/veggies, to eat, that will not strip out sodium. Low sodium is very common for women over 60 years old, esp with high BP. Raspberries are a wonderful anecdote to eat, which helps you eliminate urine, but not eliminate your sodium level. Fatigue is also an enemy that causes Hyponatremia. So, make sure you get a full nights sleep of 7-8 hours. Eating small multiple meals daily, is also a help. A snack of something salty will really be beneficial to keeping the sodium level from being lost...i.e., salty nuts, a few potato chips, or cheese and saltine crackers. Reduce your water level intake too. If you're eating any of the fruits and vegatables listed, you're going to expel fluids. You could do 4-6 glasses of 8 oz., and still be safe. It is challenging, since the body seems to be fighting itself on need of water, yet need of keeping sodium at 133-140 ratio.

Answer 3

As per encarta, Hypoatremia is - low sodium levels in the blood: a lack of sodium in the blood caused by excessive sweating, persistent diarrhea, or overuse of diuretic drugs. I am not sure just taking 10 to 12 ounces of water can cause such problem. For your whole day if your fluid ( not water alone ) in-take is only this much, it is a matter of concern. But if you take pleanty of water ( 8 to 10 glasses of water may be about 1.5 ltr to 2 ltr ) every day in any form is essential for your health. Why are you particular for night time 12 ounces which seems to be a small quantity. Well! if you drink more water/fluid at bed time, you may end going to the bathroom in the night quite a few times disturbing your sleep.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

I would go to the dr. that is not good to have that imbalance you can get arrythmias in your heart from the loss of potassium.. go to www.medlinplus.gov and look up hyponatremia and go to the dr..