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Hydration is definitely important! For many years, I have been drinking 48-64 ounces of water a day, as "prescribed" by my doctors. I carry a 32 oz reusable container around and fill it 2x a day to ensure that the water is consumed. Sip often and hydration is accomplished. Other foods, juicy apple or orange, and drinks enhance the volume of water, too.
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Sadly, none of my doctors will let me count coffee as part of my water intake. The fact that is is more than 99% water by weight seems not to convince them at all. 🙂 Seriously though, when I was first diagnose with HCM, I was told to increase my water intake significantly; it would help with the HCM overall but would also help with the specific symptoms including dizziness. Occasionally I'm even good at that, but when I'm not, I can feel the difference - not just the HCM, but general well-being. Maybe doctors actually know what they are talking about!