Drink a lot of water or else

[F4phantom]

I spent three days in the hospital last week. It seems my bladder backup and caused my kidneys to go on the verge of failing. They pumped a lot of water into me me and got my kidneys back to what they were before I went in.
The other strange thing was the night before I called EMS, I went to get up from sitting and my legs gave out, nada, could not stand up.
So drinking a lot of water. My legs started working but I'm using a walker to motor around.
Seventy-seven seems to be when things go south. Take care of yourselves.

 

[bigmtnman]

That's good advice on keeping yourself hydrated. I've been realizing I need to do that myself. As a former EMT/ambulance guy, I saw a LOT of seniors get themselves in trouble by not drinking enough water. Hang in there buddy ..... and thanks for the reminder!

 

[Retired W4]

Absolutely. At one time my GFR was 37. Now it's around 77. Not bad for 75 years old. Stay away from NSAIDs as well. Bad for the kidneys.

 

[brendonjames65]

Good reminder. Get well soon.

 

[rockquarry]

Absolutely. At one time my GFR was 37. Now it's around 77. Not bad for 75 years old. Stay away from NSAIDs as well. Bad for the kidneys.

What is an NSAID?

 

[Catwrangler]

Non steroid anti-imflamatory drugs

 

[mrchick]

What is an NSAID?

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Ibuprofen.

 

[snowman]

What is an NSAID?

Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug(I think that's right.) Ibuprofen is the most commonly used example, I believe.

Regards,
Andy




Ah, you beat me, mrchick! (couldn't have been more than a few seconds)

 

[arjay]

Tylenol is safer,but don’t over do it either.

 

[two-bit cowboy]

I don't take much stuff for life's everyday aches and pains.

When I do a nurse friend talked me into using Naproxen (generic Aleve). She claims it's easier on the organs than the rest. My doc says they're all about the same, but Naproxen really works best for me.

Drink up!!

Between one and two gallons of water a day is my routine.

 

[Marshwheeling]

With all the conflicting advice, it’s hard to know what to do. I have always heard hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. Now my cardiologist has me on Lasix. I feel like a race horse, if you know what I mean.
If my cardiologist met my nephrologist, somebody would get their butt kicked, I just don’t know which one.

 

[jeffrefrig]

My sister had some kidney issues and while she was waiting for the next test a few weeks later she drank a ton of water and after the last test doctor told her kidneys were spotless.
I suppose I should do that instead of beer.

 

[Kevin J.]

That is why I always include ice with my whiskey .

Seriously that is good advice. Best of luck my friend.

 

[VictorLouis]

Yes, I've been to the hospital for dehydration once. It's not fun.
Most of us are drinking filtered water these days, be it bottled, or from a home system. However, R/O water is stripped of all minerals, and is acidic. It's also not as refreshing. Consider adding electrolytes to your water, and you will see it makes a huge difference.

On the basic, simple-end: Shake a wee bit of pink himalayan, or sea salt into your water. Not plain white and iodized Morton. A pinch of baking soda can work, too. I mix-up a shaker with about 70% Himalayan, and 15/15 of baking soda, and 'NO-Salt' substitute. If you want something more certain, there are electrolyte powders you can order for greater consistency.

I don't mind the taste if I have added a bit too much. If you think you overdid it, just add more water.

 

[Rudi]

Water is good stuff! And cheaper than whiskey.

 

[F4phantom]

What is an NSAID?

Really the only thing to take is tylenol. Goes to the liver and not the kidneys.

 

[rockquarry]

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug such as Ibuprofen.

Thank you for the definition. I'm not up on all the popular acronyms these days.

 

[SMSgt]

Bourbon & Coke keeps my kidneys running fine.

 

[ameridaddy]

Since my heart surgery a year ago, I religiously drink 3 quarts or more a day from the calibrated one quart pitcher-with-a-straw I brought home from the hospital.
My eGFR has gone from 44 to 67, a huge improvement.
And +++ on NSAIDs, just say no!

 

[moosedog]

Concentrated Cherry Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar, Ginger and Turmeric in Green Tea keeps my inflammation down along with not eating refined sugar products.