Dehydration

[Nonameme]

For over 2 years I suffered severe and at times uncontrollable diarrhoea ending. Up hospitalised with severe blood loss. Re-diagnosed with diverticulitis as I have been for many years with no treatment.

I also have several other problems and on all occasions I am told I am dehydrated and diagnosed with acute kidney disease.

Due to a diagnosed Hiatus Hernia I had been on Lanzanapole for many years but was taken off this upon admission to hospital.

This has meant I have no treatment for reflux disease and have to be very careful what and when I eat, so along with watching my diet because of diverticulitis life is difficult.

My problem now is that I know I am getting dehydrated daily but just cannot drink in sufficient quantities and I am getting severe headaches not much urine and drymouth but I just cannot swallow large amounts of liquid no matter what it is. Any suggestions would be appreciated

[WardijaWardija]

Your post caught my eye, so thought I'd stop and say hello.You need to keep hydrated in order to stay alive, it's that simple.You will continue to have the headaches you describe and your cognitive abilities will seriously deteriorate to the point that you won't be able to even think straight.

You'll also open yourself up to infections, especially urine, kidneys and thrush, for which you'll need antibiotics to shift them.

Only by taking fluid, will the headaches stop. Your organs can not function without an appropriate level of fluid.

You are depriving your body of its life-blood, especially so your kidneys.

I too have CKD, chronic kidney disease, stage 3, bordering on stage 4 and facing tri-weekly dyalysis for the rest of my life,

along with many other severe conditions, including hiatus hernia, reflux

oesophagitis, diabetes heart disease and stroke, and so I'm speaking from personal knowledge, just how important it is to be sufficiently hydrated at all times.

I'm also a retired health practitioner, so I know the science.

The resolution to your issue is really so simple and straightforward but YOU. have to make a concerted effort to achieve it.

Fluids does not have to mean only tap water.

Most drinks, with the exception of carbonated (fizzy), and high sugar are generally acceptable. Alcohol does not count.

Flavoured waters are a very easy and pleasant way to increase your fluid level.

As are herbal and fruit tea's.

There really are plenty of other available choices.

Also, you can find fluid from other sources, some fruit and vegetables can also yield fluids. Watermelon, cucumbers etc. and don't forget, soup, milk, rice-puddings, custard - there really are plenty of options to get your fluids up.

I don't quite understand why you are not taking medication for your reflux situation.

I take Omeprozole twice a day, I couldn't live without it. The burning pain of acid reflux, feels like my throat has been cut.

I've had this for over 30 years.

I can't imagine how you are able to eat and drink anything, without medication.

This of course will be having a negative impact on your needing fluid, if it's painful to drink/swallow, you simply won't do it.

So I'd really suggest you speak with your GP and explain your need to start anti reflux medication.

Also, as summer will inevitably come around, so will, warmer and hotter days

Dehydration in these conditions are very serious and can lead to constant repeat hospital admissions and can also be fatal.

Please take care 🙏🙏🙏