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Originally Posted by maleficent
that's a lot of water... there is such a condition called hypo something or other - or water intoxication where you are drinking so much water, the sodium content in your body drops to low...
Studies I've seen says that you should drink:
Your body weight x .5 ounces (i think that number goes up to .7 if you are extremely active)
+ 16 oz if you live in a temperate area
= 16 oz if you are extremely active
Best way to tell if you are drinking enough water is to check the colorof your urine..it should be a pale yellow... too dark and you are dehydrated.
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Yes, 3 gallons is a lot of water, but a CKD diet is very deuretic. Therfore you cannot retain water and must continually replenish it.
As for sodium, there is a lot of salt in cheeses and meats, so it's replaced somewhat easily. Also, loss of electrolytes is a danger, especially on a CKD, where you can't drink Gatoraide.
EDIT: I usually only drink about a gallon and a half, but there was ONE time when it was hot enough and I had exercised enough it warranted 3 gallons. Typically I drink 1.5 gallons.