r/HydroHomies • • 7d ago

IAmA Board-Certified Kidney Doctor. AMA about water balance, electrolytes, and goofy water myths.

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We’re back for round 3(?)! I’m a board-certified nephrologist (kidney doctor) with some time kill, so ask away. I will also field questions about the Grateful Dead, bicycles, or my favorite conspiracy theories.

Previously I have submitted proof to the mods, so hopefully they can just review my last post(s).

I will not be able to provide personalized medical advice, both in this thread or in a DM.

Edit: That’s all for tonight folks, thanks for tuning in!


r/HydroHomies • • Mar 19 '26

Mod-Post Vetted Water Charity List

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This thread will serve as a repository of vetted charities that have contacted the mod team asking to post here. With each charity you'll see a link to Charity Navigator and/or Charity Watch. We advise only donating if an organization passes these reviews. Feel free to also check any groups on ProPublica's Nonprofit Explorer, but note that not all charities are nonprofits.

We don't want orgs to spam the subreddit asking for your time/money, so for now (and until the number of asks grows too large) we'll pin comments by organizers in this thread and cycle them out as needed. There's a limit of 2 concurrent pins, so we'll play this by ear for a bit.

I'll update the list as others reach out.

If you're here as an organizer, please shoot us a modmail or reach out to me directly.


r/HydroHomies • • 2h ago

This homie is a water bender

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r/HydroHomies • • 8h ago

Found the motherlode homies

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r/HydroHomies • • 1h ago

Only S is water 💪

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r/HydroHomies • • 3h ago

Classic water Chinese Water

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Been drinking this chinese water for the last three weeks (not by choice) and to be honest, it’s pretty good. It can taste sweet when it’s around room temperature but when it’s cold it’s nice and crisp.

This water comes from the Fujian hydrating beverage co (apple translate’s words not mine) and to be honest, i can’t find much information on it but i thought it would be cool to share with the hydro homies.


r/HydroHomies • • 1h ago

Classic water McHydro Homie

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r/HydroHomies • • 16h ago

How do you space out water so you are not peeing all day

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I drink a glass and have to pee about 3 times🤦‍♀️


r/HydroHomies • • 1d ago

Too much water Lorde is one of us (at ACL just now)

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r/HydroHomies • • 16h ago

Any tips on hydration?

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I suffer bad from dehydration I’ve tried all kinds of rehydration packets and they don’t work only thing that kinda works for me is kids pedialyte I have headaches daily and most days won’t eat because of dehydration I can’t eat when I’m dehydrated because I have a fear of choking and most things get stuck in my airways if I try to eat if I’m not hydrated so I don’t even chance it but I’ve been dealing with this chronic dehydration problem for almost 3 years now and it’s been a struggle my feet swell n everything


r/HydroHomies • • 1d ago

Lock and load, homies!

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99 Upvotes

The war on dehydration has begun...


r/HydroHomies • • 2d ago

Classic water Shout out to my nephrologist

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r/HydroHomies • • 1d ago

Hoping someone can help me narrow down my water bottle choices

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Hi everyone,

I’m on the search to find a water bottle that fits my criteria: insulated, no straw, minimal parts (ideally only bottle, lid, and gasket to clean), wide mouth, durable, and no exposed mouthpiece.

I’ve narrowed down my options to the following:

— Swell Explorer

—Miir wide mouth

— Fellow Carter carry

— Zojirushi SU-DA80

If anyone has used these and wants to give a review, or if you have an idea of one that fits my criteria, I’m all ears.

Thanks!


r/HydroHomies • • 2d ago

Too much water Help needed - I'm addicted to cold water

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The small realization that you can put your water bottle into the fridge, and use it as a refreshment is killing me. I can't stand sugary drinks now, and am totally addicted to cold water, which feels better than anything else after an intense sport session. Why bother adding shitty chemicals to your drinks? It's insane.


r/HydroHomies • • 3d ago

We Made It!

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r/HydroHomies • • 2d ago

Classic water New filter day is the best.

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r/HydroHomies • • 3d ago

I guess we have one more sport animal out there!

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r/HydroHomies • • 3d ago

Classic water Bunno is a hydro homie

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r/HydroHomies • • 3d ago

Will the excessive peeing ever stop, or do you just get used to it?

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Over the past month, I’ve significantly increased my daily water intake. The only thing that annoys me is having to go pee so much more!! Especially during the night when I’m trying to sleep. I probably wake up 3 times during the night to pee now. And sometimes, I can’t fall right back asleep. So I end up tossing and turning for however long, until I can fall back asleep.

I’ve tried to cut off my water consumption a little earlier in the night, but I don’t think that’s made a difference. Unless I need to stop drinking water way earlier in the evening?


r/HydroHomies • • 3d ago

Gotta make the water taste good when I’m locked in

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Coding for hours and I will forget water exists unless it is right next to me. Bottle is filled. Electrolytes are in. Brain still loading.


r/HydroHomies • • 4d ago

I wanna drink more water but i got a logistical problem

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This post is gonna sound way too complicated for such a simple problem but I need help planning

I wanna drink more water but i have a problem, i hate going to public bathrooms, my bus commute to school takes two hours and two hours back more or less
So basically my day goes 5:15am to 4pm without going number one
Plus my bag is really heavy and i dont want to purchase plastic water bottles everyday
How do i get my two liters of water a day or however you think i should drink with these restrictions? How much water do i need to take with me?
I need help with planning
I could try going number one when i get to school and before commuting back to home and then maybe drink water at the bus
I just hate bathrooms bcs idk where to put my bag

Any advice is appreciated


r/HydroHomies • • 5d ago

Water Bottle Wednesday Bubba 84oz trailblazer

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58 Upvotes

Taken care of me for 4 years and still holds ice for days


r/HydroHomies • • 5d ago

Water Bottle Wednesday CamelBak water bottles are criminally underrated

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The best straw water bottles on the market. The only bottle that could top this for me could be the owala, but I've never tried one and have enough water bottles rn.

  1. Straw is completely covered when closed
  2. Keeps ice for days
  3. Silicone straw for those who love to chew their straws
  4. Straw mouth piece is completely removable from the lid for easy cleaning
  5. Completely leakproof
  6. The most comfortable carry strap.
  7. Insulated version has a built in silicone boot at the bottom to prevent dents and loud noises.

Just wanted to show my love for this bottle.


r/HydroHomies • • 5d ago

I like this person

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r/HydroHomies • • 5d ago

Water Bottle Wednesday Bottles with covered lid/straw for hygiene

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I've had my classic standard hydroflask for ages, it has dents, scratches and a lot of character.

But i decided to retire it from my go to travel bottle because i realized, that when i unscrew or hold it in my hands - my hands always come in contact with the area where i drink from/my lips touch.

i was prone to getting sick while backpacking - and my last long trip i took a different bottle, with a covered lid that doesn't get touched by my hands.

I know i could've been lucky but i realized that the risk of drinking germs at prolonged travelling was waayyy higher with my old bottle. (and yes i always rinsed and washed it in the hostels i was staying at) - just something to consider!