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How can i know i'm getting enough water? cfs related nausea makes it difficult to drink "thin" liquids like water or gatorade. any other suggestions?

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Dr. Nicholas Nomicos answered

Specializes in General Practice

Try thickeners: We use thickeners frequently with patients having swallowing issues. Also, a speech therapy consult for a swallowing evaluation would be beneficial.

Dr Raff and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/7/2015

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