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By Mayo Clinic staffIf you have end-stage kidney disease, your doctor may ask you to limit the amount of fluids you consume every day. In most cases, limiting fluids means more than reducing your water intake. It may include cutting back on your consumption of such things as ice cubes and ice chips, coffee and tea, sodas, fruit and vegetable juices, soups, milk, cream, ice cream, sherbet, sorbet and even gelatin.
When you limit liquids, you may have a hard time controlling your thirst. The following suggestions may help you feel less thirsty:
- Suck on a lemon wedge or a few ice chips.
- Rinse your mouth with water but don't swallow it.
- Eat a piece or two of sour candy or chew gum to increase the moisture level in your mouth.
