Is this too much water?

It was supposed to say oxo cube, but auto corrected.

You’re so right about the Sando-K. It is rank. I feel so sorry for my patients when I have to give it. We offer to mix it with squash but I don’t think that helps much. In the interests of research I tried it years ago 🤮.

You need about 2 to 2.5 l of water a day and about 20% of that will come from food (ie water in food).

Drinking more than 4l a day in normal conditions is far too much and your electrolytes will be all over the place and this can be dangerous for your heart.

If you're still thirsty, despite drinking so much, then you probably need to be adding more sodium (as well as potassium) into your day.

@Waterywater do you cook with salt and/or add it to your food?

How much do you weigh?

I think 4 litres a day is fine for my weight (10.5 stone).

The key thing is to make sure you’re adding electrolytes, either by taking a supplement each day or by adding salt to your water and ensuring you are eating magnesium and potassium rich foods.

Happy to link the electrolyte supplement I take if you want, but they’re are a lot of options.

I worked out that o drank about 4l during one 12 hour shift. Tea and water. Decided it was time to cut back!

I drink 3-4l a day. I don't drink tea or coffe so there is no other liquid intake. I wee a LOT. 6l is a huge amount.

I started drinking loads of water when I was breastfeeding my middle child. I got into he habit of it and feel dreadful if I don't. I love water too and my bloods were all fine during my recent pregnancy. I had one blood test a month and it never picked anything up. I dont pee all the time and could down a pint of water before bed without it interfering with my sleep. I drink at least 4 litres but do eat a lot of bananas 🍌.

I get a lot of compliements about my skin BTW.

@Beneficialchampion2 as you said “It completely depends on your physical activity levels, diet and tendancy to perspire” You said yourself that you do a lot of high intensity exercise plus you say you sweat a lot.

The OP says that she’s already been treated for low potassium suggesting that she may be drinking too much water.

4 - 6 litres is considered to be excessive for most people and can have significant consequences in terms of electrolyte imbalance,

OP - I still maintain that you should speak to your GP about this

@Waterywater you aren't alone! I drink similar amounts and people are always saying similar to me as other posters have to you. I've never had anything abnormal picked up! If its normal for you then don't stress too much but if your potassium levels weren't Ok then maybe cut back a glass or two? I only started drinking more water in a vain attempt to reduce food intake but it never worked

@Beneficialchampion2, OP's first post says: my last blood test something was a bit low but I just had to drink some sando k (I think that’s what it was called, it was absolutely disgusting and I’ll shamelessly admit I didn’t finish the prescription

She is potassium deficient.

Again Mumsnet has a post filled with inaccurate and shit advice.

It completely depends on your physical activity levels, diet and tendancy to perspire.

I drink around 5-6l of fluid a day, I exercise in the gym ar a high intensity for 30-45mins, I sweat more than the average person though it is not severe enough to be considered hyperhydrosis.

4-6l is really not enough to cause you any serious long term harm via dilution of electrolytes though as has been mentioned previously it COULD but isn't guaranteed that you may be lacking potassium in your diet.

Add electrolytes and see if it reduces your thirst over a few weeks.

Elete liquid drops last ages and have a good balance of minerals.

Had a look at sjogrens syndrome?

@Waterywater there are plenty of charts online to see how much after is ideal for your weight.

@Ponoka7

well, you can't 'drink an ice cube'???

what do you think a melted ice cube is going to do?

I'm the same OP. I drink loads of water. Always have done. Been to doctors a few times and they've never been concerned as diabetes test etc comes back clear. I think it's more concerning if it's a new thing as opposed to something you've always done.

I do wee a lot (everyone tells me I should do book reviewing all the toilets I've been to) but I have good skin. I try add salt to my dinner as my doctor told me I need extra for all the water.

You know it's too much...any google search will tell you it's too much.

It's too much. I drank about 9 litres once in an effort to clear cystitis. I ended up in hospital for 3 days as I had flushed all my electrolytes out. It was one of the scariest experiences I have ever had.

If you've been treated for low potassium then you're definitely drinking too much water.

Does your doctor know how much you're drinking?

The low potassium will be because of the water. Make sure that you eat bananas and if you can drink an ice cube, of any type daily. You need to bring your consumption down to 3-4 litres.

Eek! Does your doctor know you drink this much, OP?

I drink about 3.5l.

6 is too much. I actually did get to it once over summer not in uk. It was then habit an I had to consciously bring it down. I am assuming it's the same for you. A habit since you have no health issues leading to it.

Plus all night.

This is far too much water and you could do yourself a lot of harm. You do need to see your doctor about this. There are a lot of very serious consequences from drinking huge amounts of water - low sodium and / or potassium levels being two of them.