Drinking a ton of water but still thirsty

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Myzeray
Myzeray Posts: 5
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Hi, I've been drinking between 8 and 10 8oz glasses of water per day and I'm still super thirsty. I have to pee a lot and I'm STILL thirsty...any ideas?
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  • pmich08
    pmich08 Posts: 193
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    Drink more water.
  • amayzingamanda
    amayzingamanda Posts: 254 Member
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    drink more water!

    Actually I get this sometimes and I'm not sure what it is from. I'm sure maybe extra sodium or something but who knows. When I get this way I try to have a drink with some sugar or electrolytes. Again, i have no idea if that's the solution, but it seems to work for me.
  • Silvercivic
    Silvercivic Posts: 156 Member
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    I often drink like 12 glasses a day... so yeah- drink more water if you are thirsty! duh! ;)
  • dsc32209
    dsc32209 Posts: 40 Member
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    Have you been checked for diabetes. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes.
  • ummommyme
    ummommyme Posts: 362 Member
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    Are you diabetic? That is a symptom of diabetes. Just a thought.
  • Thomasm198
    Thomasm198 Posts: 3,189 Member
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    Hi, I've been drinking between 8 and 10 8oz glasses of water per day and I'm still super thirsty. I have to pee a lot and I'm STILL thirsty...any ideas?

    Just a suggestion, have you had your blood sugar levels checked?

    Extreme thirst can sometimes be an early symptom of diabetes.
  • merrillfoster
    merrillfoster Posts: 855 Member
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    Check for diabetes.
  • JennaM222
    JennaM222 Posts: 1,996 Member
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    Have you imagined that maybe you are just really a camel?

    Kidding of course :) I always feel ike I am thristy now that I drink A TON of water
  • LJCannon
    LJCannon Posts: 3,636 Member
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    Have you been checked for diabetes. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes.
    my thoughts exactly!!
  • IronmanPanda
    IronmanPanda Posts: 2,083 Member
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    Have you been checked for diabetes. Excessive thirst and frequent urination are signs of diabetes.

    This.
  • Lisone
    Lisone Posts: 78 Member
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    Get yourself tested for Diabetes at the doctors... is it in your family?? Those are CLASSIC signs...
  • mrsredneckmorris
    mrsredneckmorris Posts: 119 Member
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    The first thing that comes to mind is get checked for diabetes
  • maab_connor
    maab_connor Posts: 3,927 Member
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    go to your doctor TODAY.


    could be nothing, but if it's not, this is not something to play with. GO TODAY.
  • selfishshellfish
    selfishshellfish Posts: 97
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    If this thirstiness continues, perhaps get yourself checked out for diabetes (especially if you're also getting symptoms like blurred vision).

    I'm being doom-and-gloom by saying this, I know, but better to be safe than sorry.
  • jessicaxochitl
    jessicaxochitl Posts: 28
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    The same happens to me, I don't know what's wrong. I drink like 2-4 liters of water a day :S
  • bobs063
    bobs063 Posts: 1
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    My daughters specialist told us the more you drink the more your thirst will increase, I drink water all day, always thirsty and always using the bathroom!
    yea try sodium or electorites that should help
  • Mgrogers09
    Mgrogers09 Posts: 61 Member
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    theres also ---xerostomia---- which is just excessive dry mouth- which can make you thirsty. they have mouth sprays and stuff at drug stores or see your doc
    (source: g/f is a dental hygeinist)
  • Myzeray
    Myzeray Posts: 5
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    Thanks for the suggestions. I am pre-diabetic (Runs in my family) and I'm on medication for it. I've been increasing my water but work is getting annoyed with my frequent bathroom breaks.
  • anubis609
    anubis609 Posts: 3,966 Member
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    Thanks for the suggestions. I am pre-diabetic (Runs in my family) and I'm on medication for it. I've been increasing my water but work is getting annoyed with my frequent bathroom breaks.

    I believe it's time to schedule a check-up and invest in a glucose monitor. I'm a controlled diabetic, so speaking from experience, just because you're on medication, doesn't necessarily mean it's going to prevent you from actually getting it.
  • Pangea250
    Pangea250 Posts: 965 Member
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    Signs of diabetes: polyphagia (increased hunger), polydipsia (increased thirst) and polyuria (increased urine). All this happens because the body is trying to get rid of the extra sugar in the blood. If you have diabetes, you may also notice (or others may notice) a fruity smell to your breath.

    There really isn't any such thing as "pre-diabetes." You either have it or you don't. Sounds like you do. See your doctor.

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