joanie55 Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 I can't begin to tell you how I found out the hard way the need to stay hydrated. As some of you may have heard, this past week my first grandchild was born. I stayed at my son's apartment to help out for a few days. I've been feeling great and thought nothing of holding my new baby and helping as much as I could. My eating schedule wasn't quite as I'm used to and I certainly wasn't drinking enough water. I had the best afternoon, meeting Jamie Y, Bunny and Alisha for lunch Well, Friday night I had a slight headache and went to bed very early. I awoke with a headache again, took tylonol and went back to sleep. I couldn't eat and kept sleeping. Well, p.s. I would up being rushed by ambulance to the hospital. I felt like my head was going to explode, couldn't keep down even water. I don't ever remember being in so much pain. After a CT scan and MRI, thank goodness it was determined I'm still a member of the empty head club. It seems that because of my slight change of routine, I became dehydrated. I never, ever knew that we should all be drinking 8 bottles of poland spring (which I think is 2 quarts). Just wanted to pass this along, how important it is that we all drink WATER. Also can be juice, but anything carbonated will dehydrate, as will coffee and even tea. Even seltzer will dehydrate. Home again, drinking water by the gallon. I'll probably float away shortly, but at least without that head pain. Take care all. Joan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Joanie, for shame! (LOL). You know you have to keep hydrated. Glad everything is looking good. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eppie Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Joanie, a story like yours will make a camel outta me! Drink and be well! Much love, Eppie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Joanie, Yikes! That sounded frightening. congrats on the grandchild! Who would know that a water shortage could cause such havoc? Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Wow Joanie what a scare!! So glad you joined the living. Keep drinking and drinking and peeing and.... Glad your OK. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I am glad you are ok Jaonie. I guess you were just having too much fun. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ztweb Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thanks for this...I will most certainly pass this on to my dad...he has been getting slight headaches, and this might help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzie Q Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Be careful about drinking too much water too quickly...there is such a thing as water toxicity. Basically you act like you are drunk, and it can be serious in the sodium levels get too diluted. So drink up, just don't overdo it. ~Suz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pammie Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thanks for the reminder and encouragement. I struggle with drinking enough water every day so maybe your experience will spur me on to better hydration. thanks pammie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 Thank you for the reminder. I remember my radiologist would really stress to me how important it is for me to drink plenty of water. Now that treatment is over I have to remember to continue to drink water like I should. I am glad that you are okay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jyoung20 Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 I am so glad you are okay!! Bless you and what you have been through. GOD BLESS!! Jamie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted May 2, 2006 Share Posted May 2, 2006 What a time of it you've had, Joan!!!! Who would have known that you were dehydrated??? I always thought that meant one hadn't had much of anything at all, and it certainly seemed that you were eating and drinking. I am so glad you got taken care of.........and hopefully none the worse for wear, so to speak! You've had some exciting times lately, Joan. First there was that lunch with Bunny (which we never heard much about BTW ....still waiting for details like where, what, etc.), then a new BABY , and lunch with some of the most attractive females I can think of ! Maybe you better slow down and take it easy for a little bit, whaddaya think???? Be sure to take care of yourself, Joan! Don't you make me worry!!!! Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted May 3, 2006 Share Posted May 3, 2006 Wow -- talk about a good news, bad news situation! I'm so glad they were able to re-hydrate you and that your able to enjoy that grandbaby again! Water was my substitute when I quit smoking 9 months ago, and I still have water with me at all times. I think its the one thing that kept me from being hospitalized when I was going through horrible diarrhea problems. Drink up, Joanie! Here's to life! Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaffie Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 Wow, what a lesson to learn the hard way. Glad you are doing OK now, take care of yourself, but don't forget to continue enjoying your life. Sounds like you had fun Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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