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Originally Posted by BlownSS
It is hard to determine without knowing age/ medical history and such. Have you noticed that you are more dehydrated due to your illness? What about you fluid and food intake. Usually your electrolytes can get off balance and cause your muscles to ache in different ways due to a lack of potassium. It sounds goofy but I suggest drinking pedialyte....it has alot of the replacements needed for electrolytes. If you dont like this, consider some sports drinks in moderation and possibly a bananna a day for the next week.
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Age - early 20s
Medical History - except for catching a cold once a year, nothing really
Alright thanks, I know that gatorade was originally made to replace electrolytes, so I'll get some of it.
I wouldn't say that I'm more dehydrated per say, I mean I drink a lot of water, orange juice, tea, milk, etc. But when the heater is on I sweat like a pig.
Same with food, a good breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snack. I know that some people lose their appetite when they get a cold, but I don't.
I was thinking about the lack of potassium as a possibility. I was reading about how muscle cramps may be caused by a lack of either calcium, magnesium and potassium.
I'll probably eat a banana or two every day for the next week to get the potassium