Over-hydration anyone?

othereye · Post by **othereye** » Tue Apr 05, 2005 5:40 pm

the_iconoclast wrote:in the end, it is basically flavored sweat...

as nasty a sentiment as that was, it makes sense. And goes a long way toward easing my mind. That and making sure people near me know that it's not a seizure and what to do. Thanks to all for the load off!!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:03 am

You can also walk over to the med stations (on the 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock plazas) and talk to the people over there. If you want to contact them early, [email protected] will get you in contact with them. they'd rather you figure it out now, than learn the hardway on the playa.

Tafkah · Post by **Tafkah** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:18 am

Emergen-C has lots of electrolytes and trace minerals:

Sodium - 60 mg
Potassium - 200 mg
Magnesium - 60 mg
Calcium - 50 mg
Zink - 2 mg
Manganese - 1 mg
Chromium - 10 mcg

And just 5 grams of sugar.

I put a packet in my water bottle once a day and it works like a charm.

othereye · Post by **othereye** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:27 am

Crypto, that's a really good idea! For all I know there's been a lot of experience with this already.

Tafkah, where do you get that stuff again? 60mgs is totally within my acceptable limits even if I do break down and have a hot dog that day!

Thanks a billion, again, all of you! Much e-love from the dizzy chick!

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 9:45 am

If you do go with gatorade, remember to drink a lot of water as well--the sugar does do bad things otherwise. Some people recommend pedialite and that makes sence in a way--it's a "medicine" as it were, not a sports drink so the ratios of electrolytes are probably better researched. Expensive though. Also, if you have a health food store or Whole Foods you can get those electryolytes in small packets--just add water.

articmoon · Post by **articmoon** » Wed Apr 06, 2005 10:25 am

I am glad to have seen this about too much water. I just recently started a diet that requires you to drink lots of water. I didn't know over doing the water intake and not watching my balance of nutirents can have such an effect. I am also happy someone brought this up now, because this year is my first time going and I now know to watch myself more carefully with my fluid intake. I will make sure to pack some powdered gatorade or similar stuff to have on hand in case of such emergency and for maintenence. The sun and heat can be harsh.

Over-hydration anyone?

Emergen-C has electrolytes