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Posted 10/9/2016 1:52 PM (GMT -5)
Has anyone here with POTS had a problem with binders? Most binders (especially stuff like Bentonite Clay and Diatomaceous Earth) are very dehydrating. I didn't really connect the two, but my POTS has been quite a bit worse lately and it most likely coincides with increased usage of binders. If I take a binder before bed, I sometimes wake up gasping for air (from dehydration) and tend to sleep quite badly. It's a bit of a catch-22, given how necessary binders are for detoxing.
Posted 10/9/2016 1:56 PM (GMT -5)
I haven't found that binders make my POTS worse.

I am dehydrated, too...but not thirsty - very strange.

You are taking your binders with a lot of water?

Can u take them a bit earlier and give yourself more time to drink extra water?
Posted 10/9/2016 2:11 PM (GMT -5)
about how much water do you drink in a day? When I'm in treatment, I find that I really need to drink 64 ounces a day, or I face a number of issues. On top of that, if I take any binders, I drink 8 more ounces of water with each dose of binders.
Posted 10/10/2016 2:08 PM (GMT -5)
I don't have POTS, so I can't comment if binders affect me that way.... but I make sure my last dose of binders is before dinner, so I can drink all the water then and less right before bedtime. I do take supplements at bedtime, so I drink water. I have to get up usually once during the night I've had so much liquid. You can figure out dehydration based on how many times you gotta pee, LoL... and if you are thirsty, it's too late...

I take CSM x4 daily. I drink easily 16-20 ounces of water with each dose. On top of that, more water with supplements and herbs. I notice a grave difference if we are out of routine, out of the house, and I don't drink enough water... it's vital with binders to drink a lot.
Posted 10/10/2016 5:08 PM (GMT -5)
I don't have POTS these days but I do get dehyrated taking binders and other detox products. I can relate to how thirsty you are at night. I try to deal with it by eating less in the evening and drinking more water. And I have one of the binders very early in the morning. The other at night and giving myself a few days off if the dehyration is too hard. If I drink enough afternoon to evening its not so bad. In fact sometimes its just not there. If I have a heavy meal at night and take binders I can guarantee you I will hardly sleep. I do sometimes have to get up at night but I go back to sleep. But if I am dehydrated through the night it guarantees poor sleep. I think the detox products are important but you can take a break from them if its too much for now. My understanding is the bugs and toxins both have to go so you have to take binders and detox products to get the results - its just about finding a balance and a way through for you.
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