Extra hydration can help with s/e

[thinkpink]

I've seen plenty of threads about the importance of taking Tec with food--my NP swears by peanut butter for stomach problems, applesauce for flushing.

Back in January, when my s/e were at their worst, someone suggested electrolytes. I was downing at least one huge bottle of the zero calorie power drink a day, and it did help.

When I told my NP this, she said I needed to drink more water, especially early in the day. With the way Tec seems to dry us out (eyes, mouth, etc.), that makes sense.

Now when I'm feeling queasy, I question if I ate enough food with my dose, but also if I'm drinking enough water. I hope this helps someone with their transition onto Tec.

[Don2480]

I agree. I have also noticed a correlation between hydration and se.

[DebbieB]

Thanks, Think. Good advice. I'm focusing so much on the food to eat with the dosage, that I'm not paying attention to my fluid intake.

[lisa1014]

Thanks for the advice. I started on yesterday and had a bad batch of flushing with the first pill and woke up in the night itching and took benadryl. I was told to take a baby aspirin everyday to help with flushing so we shall see.

I am already feeling like the side effects are not worth the medicine so I will try hydrating more and see if that helps.