Re: muscle aches, weakness, hypotension

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Kathy wrote:

<< I am LCing and I am getting muscle aches and weakness and I was always

told that when you have muscle aches in your legs it is from to low of

potassium ... and my blood pressure when I went to the doc was 115/58 which

is a little low for me it usually runs 116/76. >>

I'm thinking dehydration, which could explain the hypotension. Are you

drinking at least two quarts of water daily?

Susie

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Kathy wrote:

<< I am LCing and I am getting muscle aches and weakness and I was always

told that when you have muscle aches in your legs it is from to low of

potassium ... and my blood pressure when I went to the doc was 115/58 which

is a little low for me it usually runs 116/76. >>

I'm thinking dehydration, which could explain the hypotension. Are you

drinking at least two quarts of water daily?

Susie

[Guest guest]

Kathy wrote:

<< I am LCing and I am getting muscle aches and weakness and I was always

told that when you have muscle aches in your legs it is from to low of

potassium ... and my blood pressure when I went to the doc was 115/58 which

is a little low for me it usually runs 116/76. >>

I'm thinking dehydration, which could explain the hypotension. Are you

drinking at least two quarts of water daily?

Susie

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In a message dated 5/28/02 2:43:17 PM !!!First Boot!!!,

ottercritter@... writes:

<< I'm thinking dehydration, which could explain the hypotension. Are you

drinking at least two quarts of water daily?

Susie

>>

Ya know what in fact I haven't been drinking to much water.

Kathy

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In a message dated 5/28/02 2:43:17 PM !!!First Boot!!!,

ottercritter@... writes:

<< I'm thinking dehydration, which could explain the hypotension. Are you

drinking at least two quarts of water daily?

Susie

>>

Ya know what in fact I haven't been drinking to much water.

Kathy

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 5/28/02 2:43:17 PM !!!First Boot!!!,

ottercritter@... writes:

<< I'm thinking dehydration, which could explain the hypotension. Are you

drinking at least two quarts of water daily?

Susie

>>

Ya know what in fact I haven't been drinking to much water.

Kathy

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Phyllis N. wrote:

<< does the 2 quarts have to be water or can it be tea or a drink >>

People usually recommend water only, but I think other drinks are

acceptable, because, e.g., your home water might taste pukey and it's

difficult for you to provide for your own bottled water. The important thing

is to stay hydrated. (Some recommend 1 quart per 50 lbs. body weight.)

Caffeinated drinks can cause frequent urination, so you may want to avoid

those. And I'm told sodas contain salt as well, so that would be

counterproductive, if true. (The labels don't list salt per se - just

" flavorings. " ) If your potassium levels are borderline-low (increased

urination can do that to us), Club Soda might be a consideration. (Check the

labels to see if it contains what you are low in.)

Susie

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Phyllis N. wrote:

<< does the 2 quarts have to be water or can it be tea or a drink >>

People usually recommend water only, but I think other drinks are

acceptable, because, e.g., your home water might taste pukey and it's

difficult for you to provide for your own bottled water. The important thing

is to stay hydrated. (Some recommend 1 quart per 50 lbs. body weight.)

Caffeinated drinks can cause frequent urination, so you may want to avoid

those. And I'm told sodas contain salt as well, so that would be

counterproductive, if true. (The labels don't list salt per se - just

" flavorings. " ) If your potassium levels are borderline-low (increased

urination can do that to us), Club Soda might be a consideration. (Check the

labels to see if it contains what you are low in.)

Susie

[Guest guest]

Phyllis N. wrote:

<< does the 2 quarts have to be water or can it be tea or a drink >>

People usually recommend water only, but I think other drinks are

acceptable, because, e.g., your home water might taste pukey and it's

difficult for you to provide for your own bottled water. The important thing

is to stay hydrated. (Some recommend 1 quart per 50 lbs. body weight.)

Caffeinated drinks can cause frequent urination, so you may want to avoid

those. And I'm told sodas contain salt as well, so that would be

counterproductive, if true. (The labels don't list salt per se - just

" flavorings. " ) If your potassium levels are borderline-low (increased

urination can do that to us), Club Soda might be a consideration. (Check the

labels to see if it contains what you are low in.)

Susie