My medical doctor is not very concerned about this but my naturopathic doctor is concerned. She immediately suggested I use unrefined sea salt but, as I told her, I've been using unrefined sea salt FOR YEARS. I regularly take magnesium, calcium and potassium, too, because otherwise I suffer from major muscle spasms. I drink, at minimum, 8 of the 8 oz glasses of water per day. Sometimes 12 or 14. Anyone have any ideas?
2007-08-23 06:33:37 · 8 answers · asked by Ruby 4ever 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
I think that if you had a proper diet ,and drank plenty of water you would save money, and also not risk overloading your body with pills you are taking. To much can cause the same problems as to little. You might want to do some research on what happens when your kidneys no longer filter these things you are taking in abundance ,
2007-08-23 06:44:04 · answer #1 · answered by fuzzykitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are at least two reasons why you might be dehydrated. The first is diabetes. Your doctor is probably on top of that because unquenchable thirst is a classic sign of possible diabetes.
The second cause is an overly anabolic metabolism. (It just so happens the diabetes is an example of being overly anabolic.) Your doctor is probably going to be unaware of this being an issue, since it isn't taught in medical school.
When a person is overly anabolic, their cell walls are less permeable than they should be. So the water doesn't get into the cells as well as it should. As a result, the person experiences frequent urination.
A simple way to encourage a more balanced metabolism for someone who is too anabolic would be to take 3,000 to 4,000 mg of fish oil each day for a week or two to see if that doesn't improve the condition.
If it does, stay with it until the problem is corrected.
To assist with this, avoid all soy products, boiled or poached eggs, coffee or caffeinated beverages, and sugar until the problem is corrected. Those are strongly anabolic foods.
Good luck and be well.
Kelley
2007-08-23 14:51:25 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Obvious signs of dehydration include: crinkled skin, dry mouth, excess thirst or absence of urination for over six hours.
Do you have any of the above signs?
P.S.
Calculate your overall daily need by taking your weight in kilograms (or your weight in pounds divided by 2), in ounces per day. For example, 140lbs / 2 = 70oz; 70oz / 8 = about 9 cups per day.
It is recommended by some that you not drink water with meals, unless you need to. Other doctors believe that the stomach needs a certain consistency to do its job and if we don't drink enough with our meals the stomach pulls water from the blood stream; if we drink too much with our meals the excess water simply gets absorbed. The logical recommendation, therefore, is to try both and see what works best for you.
Good times to drink water are on rising, at least 1/2 hour before meals and 2-3 hours after, and before bed. You need more if the temperature is hot and if you exercise. A general rule is to add an extra 2 glasses per day for every 5°F over 85°F if you are at rest, and more if you exercise.
2007-08-23 14:27:16 · answer #3 · answered by Goldista 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My immediate question is about your muscle spasms? Are they in your lower to mid-back?
My situation is similar to yours. I drink bucketfuls of water and I'm still thirsty. I've determined, on my own, that the tight back muscles put strain on my kidneys by way of proximity and connective tissue.
As I've learned how to relax my back muscles, the pressure has been taken off my kidneys, and my hydration has improved considerably.
A massage therapist recently told me that baking soda is a good additive to water to raise the pH level.
As far as tight muscles go, the fastest solution I've found, in fact the only real one that seems to work, has been doing the headstand. I did five years of yoga and everything else to almost no avail. A few months of the headstand took care of a lot of tightness all on it's own.
Good luck.
2007-08-23 17:09:37 · answer #4 · answered by Question Monster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wish I could help but I can't right now, I am having the same problem. And along with the dehydration I am having bladder problems so I am going to see a Urologist in a few weeks so hopefully she can figure out the dehydration thing too.
2007-08-23 13:40:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-08-24 13:50:06 · answer #6 · answered by Mirjana S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What makes you say you are dehydrated? What physical signs do you have? What is your serum sodium level? Potassium? Creatine/BUN?
If your labs show normal levels, you may not be physiologically dehydrated. Now if you feel dehydrated, then who knows why.
2007-08-23 13:46:29 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
have you been checked for diabetes?
2007-08-23 13:41:55 · answer #8 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋