Posted by kerry B on July 6, 2000, at 17:09:34
In reply to Re: kerry B from Noa, posted by noa on July 6, 2000, at 8:24:25
> Kerry,
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> I don't take lithium anymore, but when I did, I read up as much as I could. What I learned was that you should drink plenty of water because the lithium actually makes you pee a lot, so you need to be sure not to get dehydrated. But I wouldn't overdo it. Let's see, how much is 2-3 liters in my language? a liter is what, about 4.2 cups, so 2 liters sounds like it is in the neighborhood of what seems to be is generally recommended for water intake per day. Three liters sounds like a bit much. But I am sure I have had that much in a day. I probably drink at least 2 liters a day even not being on lithium. I am not sure--I'll start keeping better track of water intake. All I know is I seem to need to buy a gallon of bottled water at least every 2 days, if not more frequently. Water, of course, is better than soft drinks, because you don't want to add all that sugar. Also, don't scrimp on salt (don't add more, but don't go on a salt free diet) because apparently if you don't have enough salt, the lithium takes its place in your body's cells, and that can cause a buildup of lithium in your body, which of course, is not healthy and can become dangerous if it gets high.
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> Good luck.
Hi noa,
Just a quick note again. I got another one from you before so now you have 2 to read. The tribe is just beginning to wake up so I'll make it quick.
Breakfast time is bedlam for me around here! Everyone wants somthing different!!
I thought it was strange them telling me not to drink so much water, they'd frown when I told them how much I was having but as I said, my levels were always right so maybe they have it confused. I love my cold water though I can't get enough some times, meaning, I keep a 2 litre bottle in the fridge & when that runs out I have to drink tap water which I don't enjoy.
I love salt too but I don't add it too much unless I'm cooking something that needs a boost, I mailny like the natural salt that certain foods produce themselves.
Anyway, thanks for making me feel better about the water. Sometimes I think our doctors and workers are way behind. You seem to be way ahead of us. Maybe our docs should pay a visit to your education clinics!!!!!
Bye for now............Kerry
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