Dehydrated?

[ohh_mandyy 211]

How do you know if you're dehydrated? And if so, how did you fix it or did you need to get iv fluids? I've had a bad headache all day, have been very thirsty, feel week and am very shaky. Guessing I'm dehydrated but I'm not sure what to do about it.

[endless80 697]

Drink more fluids?

[Mrs.RRn 2,110]

Drink more fluids?

Sounds right.

[ohh_mandyy 211]

Drink more fluids?

Thank you. Hadn't thought of that...

[LoryLosesXS 154]

How do you know if you're dehydrated? And if so, how did you fix it or did you need to get iv fluids? I've had a bad headache all day, have been very thirsty, feel week and am very shaky. Guessing I'm dehydrated but I'm not sure what to do about it.

I had a headache a few days after surgery, but thought it was just the medication working its way out of my system. Keep track of your fluids. Try for a minimum of 64 oz a day. I wish you well!

[JollyG 4]

In the old days we used to take salt tablets ( working in desert sun in northern Australia). These days you might think of the electrolite fortified sports drinks that athletes use. I'm on diuretics for hypertension and Fluid retention - i guess there will come a time when my doctor reduces these to balance with my improving health.... One can always hope!

Jolly

[ohh_mandyy 211]

I had a headache a few days after surgery' date=' but thought it was just the medication working its way out of my system. Keep track of your fluids. Try for a minimum of 64 oz a day. I wish you well![/quote']

Thank you! I'm 5 months out now but this is the first time I've felt this way. Fluids are definitely my hardest thing to get in.

[Phoenix79 452]

How far out from surgery are you? It's pretty easy to get dehydrated, especially early on, but I've seen folks on here seven, nine months out that had issues as well. I've never been dehydrated to the point I have needed an IV, but for your symptoms, I would suggest a trip to the ER for fluids. IV's aren't that bad, and you'll be feeling better soon. If you want to try something else, try G2 (low sugar Gatorade), Powerade zero to give you some electrolytes. I try to get a few bottles of that in a week just as a precaution.

[GoldyGirl 186]

if you are dizzy when you stand it is too, late and YOU can NOT drink enough to catch up...Go get IV Fluids....I have been dehydrated more than 4 times after surgery...IT SUCKS..

[GoldyGirl 186]

I am 9 months out and got IV fluids last week...Please don't mess around....I have been so sick...

[ohh_mandyy 211]

How far out from surgery are you? It's pretty easy to get dehydrated' date=' especially early on, but I've seen folks on here seven, nine months out that had issues as well. I've never been dehydrated to the point I have needed an IV, but for your symptoms, I would suggest a trip to the ER for fluids. IV's aren't that bad, and you'll be feeling better soon. If you want to try something else, try G2 (low sugar Gatorade), Powerade zero to give you some electrolytes. I try to get a few bottles of that in a week just as a precaution.[/quote']

I am 5 months out and this is my first experience feeling dehydrated. I'm going to try some G2. I just wasn't sure what was the point where most people decided they needed iv fluids.

[ohh_mandyy 211]

if you are dizzy when you stand it is too' date=' late and YOU can NOT drink enough to catch up...Go get IV Fluids....I have been dehydrated more than 4 times after surgery...IT SUCKS..[/quote']

What made you decide you needed to get iv Fluid? Anything besides the dizziness?

[GoldyGirl 186]

What made you decide you needed to get iv Fluid? Anything besides the dizziness?

so so Dizzy, and Weak, I could NOT function, or think , weak as Water did not want to get outta bed.