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How much water do you drink daily?
Water is very important for numerous of reasons especially for people with Sickle Cell. The daily recommended limit is 2 litres (or half a gallon) a day. Do you drink below or above the daily recommended limit?
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Hi everyone,
I love water so I drink above requirements. I have a 30oz Yeti cup filled with ice and water I carry around. When I get tired of it, I switch to Gatorade or now I’m drinking Pedialyte for adults. It’s helps a lot when I get dehydrated.
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Yeah carrying a bottle of water is so handy!
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i now that water is very important to SCD patients i have no idea how much should i drink daily or must be, but usually i’m drinking my enough amount of water almost 1.5 to 2 liters per day, i don’t know if this is enough or should i drink more ????!??!!
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I try to drink 2-3 litres a day.
The aim is to avoid dehydration. When we are dehydrated our blood becomes thicker and it doesn’t move as easily around the body and ultimately this can lead to a crisis.
So the more water we drink = better blood flow
Water also helps to combat jaundice!
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Not nearly enough. My average intake is 54 oz.
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Drinking water does feel like a chore at times so I understand why your intake may be lower than you wish @healed56. Is there anything that you think you could do (or anyone who is also in your position) to help encourage a higher water intake?
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