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I'm frightened, my GFR dropped from 48 to 34.

Kidney & Bladder | Last Active: Jul 30 3:52pm | Replies (26)
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@nscappa

Ginger, do you suggest Gatorade as an add on alternative to plain water? My friend said that to me but I really have not had much of that product. Just curious.

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Ginger, Volunteer Mentor | @gingerw | Jul 28 1:26pm

@nscappa I don't drink Gatorade very often, truthfully. The ingredients are not renal diet friendly. But if I have been sweating a lot and feel overheated, it works to have a small 12 oz bottle of Gatorade Zero to replenish some electrolytes. It eases my mind enough and rests me to get back to water.

It has taken me many years to recognize the subtle signs between thirst and dehydration for me.
Ginger

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mamabare | @mamabare | Jul 30 2:54pm

The amount of water consumption depends on your body weight. I think it is at least half your body weight. So it can vary from a 120# vs a 250# person Iwas recently advised to get Ultima Replenisher electrolyte packets. I just started using them two days ago and feel better and it tastes good. It has Stevia in it and is too sweet for me in 16 oz so I put it in 24 oz container.

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