Pee all the time but dehydrated?

Francl27
Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I saw the gym nurse today and I'm at 46% hydration or something, when I should be between 55 and 66%. I don't know how I can do more. I'm drinking water all day. I have a sip every couple minutes, and refill my cup when it's empty. I probably drink between 6 an 8 cups a day (2 cups alone when I work out). Last night I watched a show and had to take 3 bathroom breaks in the middle. I've been waking up 2-3 times a night to go pee!

Does it get better?

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  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,422 Member
    Have you been checked for Diabetes?
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    odd.
    drink some whiskey/.
  • trapitt
    trapitt Posts: 93 Member
    Some suggestions...

    Do you drink a lot of coffee/cafeine besides the water? If so cut back and see if you have to go less often.

    Are you thirsty all the time? if so consider your blood sugars tested just to be safe. If any of your freinds owns a glucometer for type 1 or two diabetes, they can do a test and let you know if it is normal.
  • DrBroPHD
    DrBroPHD Posts: 245 Member
    Have you been checked for Diabetes?

    This, my dad has type 1 and found out he had diabetes through this symptom.

    most people find out from blood test at the doctor
  • trapitt
    trapitt Posts: 93 Member
    ANd was the gym nurse trying to sell you something to help? If so, see a doctor and get the full story.
  • trainguy917
    trainguy917 Posts: 366 Member
    Have you been checked for Diabetes?

    This, my dad has type 1 and found out he had diabetes through this symptom.

    most people find out from blood test at the doctor

    This person obviously meant that this was the symptom that tipped him off that there was something wrong.
  • alapoint89
    alapoint89 Posts: 632
    I saw the gym nurse today and I'm at 46% hydration or something, when I should be between 55 and 66%. I don't know how I can do more. I'm drinking water all day. I have a sip every couple minutes, and refill my cup when it's empty. I probably drink between 6 an 8 cups a day (2 cups alone when I work out). Last night I watched a show and had to take 3 bathroom breaks in the middle. I've been waking up 2-3 times a night to go pee!

    Does it get better?
    i am always at 43.2% hydrated and im fine... i dont see what the issue is hmmm
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    My blood sugar is fine, I had everything tested in January.

    No, she wasn't trying to sell me anything. I have tea once a day or less.
  • Warchortle
    Warchortle Posts: 2,197 Member
    I pee all the time because I have healthy liver and kidney function.
  • xaMErica
    xaMErica Posts: 284 Member
    Please go to the Dr.. My little brother (he's 9) had this problem.. they though he had diabetes.. turned out to be something worse.. :frown:
  • leannems
    leannems Posts: 516 Member
    you've asked a few questions here

    As for the hydration percentage - talk to your doctor, and ask if the 46% is ok for you. Don't take the gym nurse's word on it if you're worried.

    If you are thirsty all the time despite drinking (which you don't seem to say - but that's how folks have interpreted it), you can always get tested for diabetes, but don't have a panic about it. Just because you're at 46% hydration doesn't mean you have diabetes. People are just reading your note and making a guess. But if you're worried, again, just go to a doc.

    As for peeing all the time - the longer you drink large quantities of water (longer in terms of time - months, etc), the more your body and bladder get used to it and you will pee with less frequency. If you think you are still peeing too often, again, my answer is going to be - see your doctor.

    Summary point - if you are worried about your health or hydration - talk to your doc. The answers you get here will not be as accurate as talking to the doctor you see on a regular basis.
  • Suzette000
    Suzette000 Posts: 2
    You can help better hydrate yourself by making sure you're consuming the minimal amount of sodium required daily. Also, you can add more water by eating fruits and veggie with a high water content, like tomatoes, celery, and watermelon.
  • LadyPakal
    LadyPakal Posts: 256 Member
    I read somewhere that people with more body fat tend to have a lower water % than those with less body fat.

    OK, see here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_water

    "the total amount of water in a man of average weight (70 kilograms) is approximately 40 litres, averaging 57 percent of his total body weight. In a newborn infant, this may be as high as 75 percent of the body weight, but it progressively decreases from birth to old age, most of the decrease occurring during the first 10 years of life. Also, obesity decreases the percentage of water in the body, sometimes to as low as 45 percent".

    Oh, mine is usually around 46% now. As I have lost weight is has gone from 40% or so upwards gradually.

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