Muscle cramps from dehydration and heat

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Walk Among Us, Jul 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM.

  1. staceydude

    staceydude Road Train Member

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    The heat affects us all as we get older and you'll know what works for you by trial and error.
    There's a lot to dislike about Gatorade but it works and is available most anywhere that sells packaged drinks.
     
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  4. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    The main thing that should be pointed out is all these things mentioned are only supplements. Do not use them exclusively.. water is your main source of hydration, but you need to supplement it with something because water doesnt replenish everything you sweat out.. the reason gatorade and powerade work is because they have alot of salt in them. Thats is what is replenishing you and hydrating you is the salt. so for example if you drink 1 regular bottle size of gatorade then 3 of the same bottles of water should be consumed in order to stay hydrated. Otherwise just drinking gatorade or sports drinks or anything else, is just going to give u heat sickness regardless because you arent drinking enough water.
     
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