Cherripie wrote:In talking to the tech she told him how much water I am drinking and they said it could raise sodium levels and harm my kidneys.
what do you think? I weigh 130 pounds and drink about 100 oz.s of water each day.
Generally, more water intake = lower sodium levels
lees water intake = higher sodium levels.
100 oz = 2.96 liters. 3-4 liters is recommended so you should have no worries about drinking too much. A basic rule of thumb is that your urine should be pale yellow.
I had a low sodium issue last year after several major surgeries and while I was in the hospital the doctor cut my fluid intake to 8oz of water per day. I thought I was going to thirst to death. I used every bit of charm I could muster in order to get the CNA's to sneak me some extra water. The doctor said excessively low sodium level can even cause the heart to not beat, or not beat correctly, which can cause death. The sodium is needed to carry the electrical impulse which controls the heart muscles as well as controlling many other vital body functions.
I have a long history of slightly low sodium levels but my last lab test 9 days ago it was 137, which is within normal 135-145. My hepatologist knows I drink approx. 1 gallon of good quality water daily and he told me to continue to do so. Of course, that quantity works for me. Your results may vary.
dharmabum said
Nov 5, 2015
Hi Cherri,
I actually have a an issue with low sodium levels, and my docor put me on a water limit after I passed out and spent a night in the hospital.
My understanding is that too much hydration lowers your sodium levels. My problem was extreme, due to sodium dropping to 114. Yale docs told me that they had never seen sodium levels that low...
As always, check with your doc and be well,
Joann
Tig said
Nov 5, 2015
Hi Cherri,
Yes, you can drink too much water, but your intake doesn't reach that limit. I remember years back when a radio station had a contest. The person who drank the most bottles of water would win a prize. This woman did it, and I don't recall the number, but it was an incredible number in a short period of time. She died as a result of it. Too much of anything can be bad for you, but there are a few things I'd be willing to try...
Here's some info on water intoxication and it's dangers and some recommendations.
i was mentioning my water intake today at the health club and later on I received a phone call from a friend who had just had a kidney ultra sound. In talking to the tech she told him how much water I am drinking and they said it could raise sodium levels and harm my kidneys. Honestly, I love drinking a lot of water because it helps remove the toxins and I feel great ( except for waking up with headaches every morning). I'm sure is unrelated.
what do you think? I weigh 130 pounds and drink about 100 oz.s of water each day. Oh, and I'm on Viekira Pak/Ribavirin .... Today is my 11th day.
Generally, more water intake = lower sodium levels
lees water intake = higher sodium levels.
100 oz = 2.96 liters. 3-4 liters is recommended so you should have no worries about drinking too much. A basic rule of thumb is that your urine should be pale yellow.
Hydration and Kidney Health
Sx Management - Water .pdf
I had a low sodium issue last year after several major surgeries and while I was in the hospital the doctor cut my fluid intake to 8oz of water per day. I thought I was going to thirst to death. I used every bit of charm I could muster in order to get the CNA's to sneak me some extra water.
The doctor said excessively low sodium level can even cause the heart to not beat, or not beat correctly, which can cause death. The sodium is needed to carry the electrical impulse which controls the heart muscles as well as controlling many other vital body functions.
I have a long history of slightly low sodium levels but my last lab test 9 days ago it was 137, which is within normal 135-145. My hepatologist knows I drink approx. 1 gallon of good quality water daily and he told me to continue to do so. Of course, that quantity works for me. Your results may vary.
Hi Cherri,
I actually have a an issue with low sodium levels, and my docor put me on a water limit after I passed out and spent a night in the hospital.
My understanding is that too much hydration lowers your sodium levels. My problem was extreme, due to sodium dropping to 114. Yale docs told me that they had never seen sodium levels that low...
As always, check with your doc and be well,
Joann
Hi Cherri,
Yes, you can drink too much water, but your intake doesn't reach that limit. I remember years back when a radio station had a contest. The person who drank the most bottles of water would win a prize. This woman did it, and I don't recall the number, but it was an incredible number in a short period of time. She died as a result of it. Too much of anything can be bad for you, but there are a few things I'd be willing to try...
Here's some info on water intoxication and it's dangers and some recommendations.
http://chemistry.about.com/cs/5/f/blwaterintox.htm
http://www.mindthesciencegap.org/2013/02/04/can-you-od-on-water/
Hi all
i was mentioning my water intake today at the health club and later on I received a phone call from a friend who had just had a kidney ultra sound. In talking to the tech she told him how much water I am drinking and they said it could raise sodium levels and harm my kidneys. Honestly, I love drinking a lot of water because it helps remove the toxins and I feel great ( except for waking up with headaches every morning). I'm sure is unrelated.
what do you think? I weigh 130 pounds and drink about 100 oz.s of water each day. Oh, and I'm on Viekira Pak/Ribavirin .... Today is my 11th day.
Thanks!
Cherri