3rd Whole30 and so.so.so thirsty

RunnerGirl238
RunnerGirl238 Posts: 448 Member
in Food and Nutrition
So, this is my 3rd whole30. I genuinely love it. This time around, though I I am so thirsty. Like 3829 cups of water thirsty doesnt cut it.

Anyone have this side effect before? Should I consider myself clearly dying?

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  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Yes, or consider dropping the Whole 30. Sounds scary to me.
  • middlehaitch
    middlehaitch Posts: 8,486 Member
    No I wouldn’t consider myself to be clearly dying, but I would consider getting a check up at the doctors.

    Intense thirst could be a number of things. If you know it isn’t connected to your change of diet, get a checkup.

    Oh, and if you really are drinking water in excess, make sure your electrolytes are kept in balance.

    Cheers, h.
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    Being extra thirsty is very much a concern. She is right^^^
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    edited January 2019
    Its probably from the lack of sodium in that diet. Dehydration can come with electrolyte depletion, which sodium is a key electrolyte.
  • RunnerGirl238
    RunnerGirl238 Posts: 448 Member
    Interesting. I am being pretty careful. I salt everything cause I have low blood pressure. I'm not super worried about death.
  • psuLemon
    psuLemon Posts: 38,427 MFP Moderator
    RunnerGirl238 wrote: »
    Interesting. I am being pretty careful. I salt everything cause I have low blood pressure. I'm not super worried about death.

    How much salt are you consuming daily?
  • megbeveridge93
    megbeveridge93 Posts: 238 Member
    I had the same thing in my first and second weeks! I'm on day 22 now and not nearly as bad. I hope it's improved for you!

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