Postby justin case » Thu Jul 10, 2014 6:23 pm
The outside heat has little to do with it. It is a good idea to drink at least a gallon of liquid a day, and more if there is an ileostomy. Where I live it will be between 95 and 100 degrees for the next month or 2. If Imodium is in your daily regimen, perhaps it's time to take a break. I like beer but have to curtail while I'm outdoors working, as it does not promote hydration. If dehydration persists, there could be a visit to the hospital for renal failure, (yes it happened to me) and that is not a pleasant nor cheap alternative. Please make sure liquid intake is a priority, and you should probably check with your doctor for recommendations!
Michael
7/11 diagnosed Stage 2 colon and rectal cancer
chemo/rad
lar/temp ilio
Reversal & port removal
21 round of chemo Folfox 9tx, 5fu 12 tx
Last treatment July 2012