Posted by Herspirit on March 9, 2004, at 5:31:40
In reply to Re: topomax » PoohBear, posted by headachequeen on February 26, 2004, at 18:16:20
I've been drinking on the average of 64 oz. of water a day for about two weeks now and my eyes are just as bad - blurry and dry. I will keep drinking the water because I know I need it but I sure was hoping it would help my eyes. I will see what the opthalmologist says on the 22nd.
> Interesting to note that there are definite ways to know if one is drinking enough, according to that web-site, the urine will be clear or pale yellow if one has had enough of the proper fluids to drink...
> certainly a helpful indicator and I would guess that there would be no strong odour either ????
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> The author goes on to say that the signs of severe dehydration include "lethargy, headaches, dry lips, decreased urination, a burning sensation in the stomach, an abnormally fast heart rate, inability to concentrate and fatigue "
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> some of these are side-effects of topomax and dear old tegretol... wonder if they are simply related to not drinking enough water?????
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> the author also points out that severe dehydration can be life-threatening...
> now that is something to cheer one's soul...
> let us all make a point of having that bottle of water close at hand, sports fans...
> kat
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