Staying hydrated with CF
The weather is heating up! How do you make sure that you or your little CFer avoid dehydration while still having fun? Share your tips below!
I suffered a lot for dehydration, which would go on and cause CF related small bowel obstruction. The best solution I found was Gatorade. Depending on my exercise I would vary the salt level (Gatorade pods allow different slat level to be used). This was a game changer for me.
Thank you so much for sharing what has worked for you!! How are you feeling today? Sending positive vibes your way! -Beth (Team Member)
Sometimes I eat watermelon to help me stay hydrated. But I also drink a lot of bottled water, I sometimes pretend it is juice or a milkshake to drink a whole one, but sometimes I just drink it because I think about all the cells I my body that need the water. And water is H2O so there's some oxygen in water that my cells need, so what better way to get it to them then to drink it, so I try to help out the cells alittle bit by drinking water. There are a lot of cells that need a lot of water. And then sometimes I chew fruit flavored gum while I drink water so the water has a little bit of fruit flavor in my mouth while I drink it. Also sometimes I add water to juice drinks so that there's another way I can drink water. Or maybe water down some whole milk by adding ice cubes. But I do also eat a lot of fruit.
: How are you doing today? I know it's been some time since your last post, but I wanted to check in and see how you've been. Sending positive thoughts and vibes your way! -Beth (Team Member)
Is it only me or does anyone else sometimes struggle to finish their daily water quota? I don't why but when I'm not busy and haven't forgotten to drink water (I have ended up drinking just a glass or 2 of water the whole day) but I do drink fruit juice that is freshly made with whatever is in season like watermelon in summers, orange in winters, pomegranate during the monsoons and I've been told to drink Potassium Chloride in water (which is sugar free and has this raspberry taste that I've grown to like) or if I can then lemonade. I've lately been thinking of getting a new tumbler or water bottle to get me excited to drink water like kids get excited haha!
I wish I had some advice or tips, but I am with you. I struggle to drink water daily, barely getting a glass or two most days. Again, like you, I continue to purchase new cups that I claim will entice me to drink more, but they don't; I have a collection of cups that take up too much space in my cabinets! LOL! Hope you're feeling well and have some fun planned for this weekend!! Talk soon! -Beth (Team Member)
We're in the same boat 😂😂 feeling sleep deprived for sure as I've been experiencing disturbed sleep or falling asleep late due to having to complete assignments and then term end exams are in 10 days 😭 barely studied so might have to stay up late studying for the next 3 weeks Every student's nightmare! Hope you have some fun plans planned for the weekend!!
