Comments on: excessive thirst?

By: Lea B

Lea B — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:49:59 +0000

I would be concerned about diabetes insipidus not mellitus. Sign/symptoms of this disease is a tremendous thirst and very dilute urine. I once had drug induced diabetes insipidus, and what I went through sounds the same as what you are going through. Do you have to wake up once an hour when you sleep? Is your urine clear? Do you urinate more than 2 liters a day? If the answer is yes, then you might want to have a water deprevation test with your doctor and that will give the answer.
Add: Urinating more than 8 times a day is considered excessive.
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By: Solunas

Solunas — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 07:08:59 +0000

Polydipsia or excessive thirst is frequently caused by sugar problems (diabetes and insulin resistance) but not always.
You might be sodium deficient. Are you on medication that could cause this?
Check out the links below to see if they apply.
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http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003085.htmThirst
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/sym/thirst.htm
Drugs that cause thirst
http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/symptoms/thirst/drug-interactions.htm

By: sisinlovewithyou

sisinlovewithyou — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:39:59 +0000

I was going to say to get tested for diabetes but you already covered that. Could be that you were dehydrated and your body is re hydrating itself. If you are nauseous and unable to keep food down you need to see a doctor for dehydration. Good luck and may the drink be with you lol
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By: kristeena911

kristeena911 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:29:59 +0000

anemia. when my iron gets low i could drink a water tower and still be thirsty.
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By: govtagent_2001

govtagent_2001 — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:19:59 +0000

THAT IS NORMAL .
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By: lochness

lochness — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:06:59 +0000

I don't know I have the same problem! And I showed negative for the diabetes test too. I went to the doctor again though and they're doing more blood tests, you should try that or what she suggested was eat every three hours something salty like pretzels or beef jerky. I'm trying it today, I don't know could work! Good luck!
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By: Crystal Violet

Crystal Violet — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:37:59 +0000

You could have an electrolyte imbalance.
It could be a kidney thing, your body is trying to dilute what it can’t get rid of…
Could be a nerve thing, your brain tells you to drink fluids when you aren’t low…

3 gallons is too much unless you are VERY active. You need to call the doc.
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By: goldy

goldy — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:27:59 +0000

Well, you could be about to start your cycle.
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By: kentata

kentata — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:12:59 +0000

Diabetes? Simple dehydration?

In males, this can be caused by a gene called Thalycemia …
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By: John G

John G — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:31:59 +0000

See a medic PDQ. You may be diabetic.
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