Hydration Issues?URGENT

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Can anyone give me advice on the best way to stay hydrated? I’m 15weeks and I’ve always had an issue staying hydrated since being pregnant, but this whole weeks I’ve been drinking over a gallon of water a day and Core electrolyte water along with Gatorade too. It was brought to my attention today by an ultrasound tech that i was so dehydrated the gel was just soaking right through my skin from dehydration, as well has very icky looking 3D/4D ultrasound which she said was as well from lack of hydration..On top of this I’m always getting severe headaches, chills and my mouth is always sticky. Sometimes I’ll even get lightheaded and dizzy. Is there any recommendations on what else to try? I’m currently waiting on a call from my OB to see what is recommended as well.

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You’re still dehydrated after drinking a gallon of water? I was drinking 3 liters a day, but I was doing that before pregnancy and didn’t have much change to my thirst. Have you been tested for Gestational Diabetes? Or have had your urine tested? That just seems extremely dehydrated for drinking that much in a day. But to answer your question, you could add some pedialyte and try to cut salt out of your diet. Also use lotion if you don’t. It’ll hydrate your skin and hopefully the water you’re drinking will help hydrate you everywhere else.

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Like everyone says there’s definitely something else going on. I hope you get answers Monday!! Do the absolute best you can until then and if you start having dehydration symptoms maybe go in for an IV

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Try switching to spring water. The type of water we drink can effect our bodies. Pana toscana and flow are my favorites. I’ll be extremely dehydrated but one bottle of those along with filtered water usually do the trick.

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I try for 5 liters a day which is like a gallon and a half. I get 3Ls before 9am and then try to drink 2L the rest of the day. Sometimes I get there, sometimes I don’t. 
If you’re actually drinking at least a gallon and you’re that dehydrated, I’d be seeking medical attention. Something else is going on.

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I have a hard time staying hydrated in pregnancy (not a gestational diabetes issue, just me I guess). Definitely let your provider know so they can keep an eye on it, I needed IV fluids with my last pregnancy. One thing that helps me is setting timers and taking a drink every 10 min, or whatever you decide is a good interval.

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Tell your ob this. They'll send you for a GD test. Being that dehydrated while drinking that amount is not okay.

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What you eat will play a factor into how much water your body uses and retains. Like somebody else said, gestational diabetes could also be a factor. 
Having a water bottle with goals for different hours helps me insure I meet my water intake. You can get those on Amazon. They have gallon sizes and smaller sizes that you can just refill. I personally use the gallon one since I work a 12 hour job. 
Hopefully your doctor can provide some answers for you!

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Are you eating as well?

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