Dehydration

[change4life2012 50]

What were your signs that you were dehydrated? I have had a cold and haven't kept my fluids up like normal. I am having really bad headaches and mild nausea. I just called my surgeons office and am waiting for a call back.

[skinnygirlinside 60]

What were your signs that you were dehydrated? I have had a cold and haven't kept my fluids up like normal. I am having really bad headaches and mild nausea. I just called my surgeons office and am waiting for a call back.

Those are classic signs. Weakness and sunk in eyes or circles under them too. Try to sip at least 7 to 10 sips an hour.

[AngelEyesInNJ 187]

I thought I was too getting dehydrated I started getting dizzy, heart felt like it was racing and light headed as well. I have been sipping on Powerade for the past hour and starting to feel a bit better. If I still feel funny I will be heading to the ER though.

I hope you feel better!

[mezanne1401 190]

One thing you can do to check if it is indeed dehydration is check your skin turgor. I have been doing it all week double checking to make sure I was okay. Hold your hand in front of you palm side down. Pinch the top of your hand and release. If the skin goes down quickly and elastic, you're okay. If the skin stays up or "tents" or takes a second to go down, you are definitely dehydrated.

[AngelEyesInNJ 187]

One thing you can do to check if it is indeed dehydration is check your skin turgor. I have been doing it all week double checking to make sure I was okay. Hold your hand in front of you palm side down. Pinch the top of your hand and release. If the skin goes down quickly and elastic, you're okay. If the skin stays up or "tents" or takes a second to go down, you are definitely dehydrated.

Thanks I will keep this in mind