So dehydrated, feel so icky.........

Hey everyone, I'm having a terrible week. I mean I feel pretty good, but I'm dehydrated. I keep drinking all day long, but it's like its not helping. My skin looks like an alligator or a lizzard. I can mash a spot in my leg and it stays indented. My urine out put is low, but not horrible. I've been eating popcicles, drinking water ect...Has anyone had this problem? What did you do and what did it do to you........I hope you all are having a good week. Sandi

I have major issues with dehydration, when I get dehydrated I take a salt pill (s) and drink Gatorade Endurance. Edurance is a new formulation of Gatorade with 2x the elctrolytes. This treatment was given to me by my PCP but cleared by my surgeon as well. Good Luck Shelly 3-21-06 268 / 212

I also think I may have this problem,,, my urine is so dark, almost a brown ( sorry for too much information ) .... my skin appears fine, is dark urine a sign ? Come on Momma's and Nurses I know you can answer this one

I hope you feel better soon. Are you on any meds that might cause you to retain water(mashing a spot that stays indented is a sign of water retention). Feel better soon Phenom 322/289/145?

I'm so sorry to hear your not feeling well, You should try the Gatorade Endurance, my boyfriend drinks it when he's working out and it helps. ~Alicia~

I was told to expect dark urine. As long as you are getting 80-100oz of water and are voiding 3-5 times a day, you should be ok.. if you can pinch up skin on your hand and it stays up it is dehydration. You may want to have some diluted soups for your meals too and Jello. If you feel that bad you may want to go ahead and call the Dr. incase. I hope you feel better soon! Shellie

Dark urine is a sign of dehyration. Pay attention to how often and how many times you go to the bathroom today and if it is 3 or less you could be dehydrated. Or you could just be in ketosis. Ketosis will make your urine dark and have a bad oder.

If you are having that much pitting edema in your legs, you are not dehydrated. You may have congestive heart failure going on or your kidneys may not be functioning properly. Please see your doctor.