Is it possible to drink TOO much water?

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is it possible to drink too much water? what are the side effects of that? i know the typical "suggested" intake of water daily is ~64 ounces....what if you were to drink 100-120 ounces daily?

the reason i'm asking is this---i can not stand the taste of plain water....never have...don't know why. i use the crystal light packets (the sweet tea flavor) and love them. so i get my water, with no sugar or calories--works for me! the thing is, i bought a 64 ounce travel mug thingy (technical term there huh?) and i fill it up in the morning before i go to work. well, usually around lunch, i end up filling it up again and drink it by the end of the day. is this bad for me? if i drink the entire thing twice, that's 8 crystal light packets (1 per 16 ounces, 4 for 64 ounces).

*also, i'm 7 weeks pregnant...don't know if that would factor in or not*

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You can drink too much water, and the side effect is death due to electrolyte imbalance. But I really doubt you are anywhere near a risk factor. Typically only happens to athletes, US Marines in bootcamp and really dumb radio contestants.

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Her explanation is alot better^

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I've read a few articles online about the aspartame in Crystal Light and the most common problem seems to be migraines, which I have a history of, but I don't have any headaches or anything when I drink the Crystal Light....

I don't want to cause any problems for me or the baby during my pregnancy, obviously, but I want to make sure I get enough fluids also.

I read online that you're okay to have 50 mg of aspartame per 2.2 lbs of body weight---does anyone know if this is correct?

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You might want to consult your MD about h2o intake. If I were pregnant, not about to be at 61, I would not use any artificial sweeteners or chemically engineered foods. If you were diabetic, I would say follow your doc's advise. No sense in taking unnecessary chances that could lead to heartbreaking problems. Best of luck to you and your bebe.

This is my 4th pregnancy, I have a 2 year old little girl and I've lost both of my sons, so I know all about the heartbreaking part. That's even more of a reason that I don't want any problems for this baby. I just stay extremely thirsty during the day.

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Please see your provider. We can not provide medical advice.

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Thanks.

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