Water...ugh!

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OAJ2013
OAJ2013 Member Posts: 85
edited May 2016 in Chemotherapy - Before, During, and After

I am so tired of water. :-( What are you drinking to keep hydrated besides water or flavored water?

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  • Lizzy1981
    Lizzy1981 Member Posts: 16
    edited May 2016

    Water tasted really gross to me after my first chemo. I like crystal light lemon flavor. I buy the powder and mix it myself vs. buying it pre-made. It only has 5 calories per serving and it's very refreshing and tasty.

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  • Keepongoing
    Keepongoing Member Posts: 62
    edited May 2016

    I liked grape Powerade zero over crushed ice and the lemon crystal lite packets too. My husband got regular Powerade and I didn't like it for some reason. I think you just have to experiment with what works for you because hydration is very important. I got a v8 juice I liked too it was fruity tropical blend I think . I couldn't drink it on A/C but on taxol I could

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  • tangandchris
    tangandchris Member Posts: 1,855
    edited May 2016

    Yes, depends on what you can tolerate....water tasted weird to me too. Try drinking from a straw if you can't stomach the taste.

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  • Keepongoing
    Keepongoing Member Posts: 62
    edited May 2016

    It was easier to tolerate super cold and with a straw !! I would buy sonic crushed ice by the bag to put my drinks on. And Popsicles are a good choice to

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