I have a drinking problem.
But probably not the kind you are thinking of…
Because I have a condition called interstitial cystitis, also known as painful bladder syndrome, I can’t drink a lot of things that most people do.
Some, like coffee, are not a hardship for me to not drink because I don’t really like them. Same with black tea.
I do wish I could drink green tea, though. I can drink some herbal teas.
Soda and other carbonated things are no-nos!
Fruit juices are problematic as they are too acidic. I need to dilute them or take pills to counteract the acidity.
I do drink milk sometimes, but have had to give up one of my favorite drinks, hot cocoa, as chocolate is another irritant.
What I drink most of the time is water.
Which is safe, but a bit boring.
Oh, well.
Wells do bring us water…
(And, for the record, I don’t drink alcohol.)
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Linda’s prompt for Stream of Consciousness Saturday this week is “drink.” Come join us! Find out how here: https://lindaghill.com/2016/06/24/the-friday-reminder-and-prompt-for-socs-june-2516/
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I bet your body is happier with water.
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Yes! So lucky to live in an area with abundant, safe water.
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Yay for water! It’s what God and Mother Nature made for us. We were designed for water. Just wondering, still in a SOC mode, can you eat watermelon? How about water infused, if that’s the correct word, with fruits and vegetables in a pitcher? I enjoyed water that had cucumber and kiwi slices floating in it.
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I can eat watermelon. I can drink infused water, but don’t tend to make it myself. I usually eat my fruits and veggies solo, although I often have to use meds to counteract the acids.
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Glad you are taking good care of yourself!
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Hope things are going well for you, JoAnna. I am still not seeing my way clear to getting back to my usual blog-reading schedule. 😦
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I’d crack up without tea.
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I know you need your cuppa! Interestingly, my genetic vulnerability to IC probably came from my Italian side of the family, not my Irish side.
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Water is the best thing anyway. 🙂
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It’s true! Human bodies have a lot of water in them.
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