Is this worth a doctors visit..?

JaydedMiss
JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
edited November 18 in Health and Weight Loss
Im a super busy person so ill have to literally call in sick from work to go so im wondering if you guys have any suggestions first.

Im dehydrated. I drink tons of liquid. I literally wake up to a 2 litre within first hour and sleep to a 2 litre within the last 2 hours (water). At work i drink 2-4 big cups. And thats not even including cofffee or tea or liquid in my smoothies and foods. My body doesnt seem to be absorbing it, But its backwards to because it also doesnt seem to be expelling it based on my pee color o__O

Its happened before where im super dehydrated even though im drinking plenty, Normally it passes. Its been a few weeks now i have no idea where the water is going to but my pee is now a mix of scary dark in the morning and dark orangy yellow mid day. Its supposed to be lemonade at worst.

Im mainly worried because im getting headaches and my mouth is constantly dry now no matter how much i drink.

Any thoughts?
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  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    pinuplove wrote: »
    Doctor, definitely. Any pain? I'd be concerned about a uti. Do you keep an eye on blood sugars at all? Excessive thirst can also be a symptom of diabetes.

    No all my blood and tests have come back in ideal ranges, And like i said its happened before so i didnt let it bother me but i think its gettign to me having it last so long i just feel off and headachey and am tired of feeling dry
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    If you're drinking all that liquid and your pee is orange, go to a doctor.
    TheCupcakeCounter wrote: »
    I would go to the Dr and get your kidney functions tested. Maybe skip an appointment and just go to an immediate care type place (do they have those in Canada?)

    In Canada, it's probably faster to wait for your GP to see you than go to urgent care or the ER.
  • LKArgh
    LKArgh Posts: 5,178 Member
    Go to the dr
  • ashbabe25
    ashbabe25 Posts: 173 Member
    Definitely go to the dr. The dark urine could be from vitamins you're taking but the excessive thirst is something to definitely be concerned with.
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    pinuplove wrote: »
    Doctor, definitely. Any pain? I'd be concerned about a uti. Do you keep an eye on blood sugars at all? Excessive thirst can also be a symptom of diabetes.

    Edit - do you take any b vitamins that could be affecting the color of your pee?

    What makes you say uti @pinuplove iv been prone to them in the past
  • pinuplove
    pinuplove Posts: 12,871 Member
    JaydedMiss wrote: »
    pinuplove wrote: »
    Doctor, definitely. Any pain? I'd be concerned about a uti. Do you keep an eye on blood sugars at all? Excessive thirst can also be a symptom of diabetes.

    Edit - do you take any b vitamins that could be affecting the color of your pee?

    What makes you say uti @pinuplove iv been prone to them in the past

    Blood in the urine can affect color. Doesn't affect thirst though, and I'd have to think you'd be feeling it if it was that bad but everyone is different.
  • DeficitDuchess
    DeficitDuchess Posts: 3,099 Member
    Excessive thirst's a, symptom of; Diabetes.
  • Theo166
    Theo166 Posts: 2,564 Member
    edited April 2017
    See the doc and make sure they know about your fairly rapid weight loss, could be connected.
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    DeficitDuchess wrote: »
    Excessive thirst's a, symptom of; Diabetes.

    i dont feel thirsty guys i just know about proper hydration...My mouth does feel dry so it annoys me into drinking but i dont feel thirsty. The pee is the giveaway to me. And @Theo166 she knows all about that shes been testing my blood and everything bi-monthly :)
  • JaydedMiss
    JaydedMiss Posts: 4,286 Member
    sounds like ill make an appointment, Thanks guys i just didnt wanna feel stupid going to see a doc and being told "well drink more o_O" or something
  • Vune
    Vune Posts: 674 Member
    If you urine is brown, that's kidney failure, and you shouldn't hesitate seeing a doctor. Are you retaining water in your ankles? How do your rings fit (if you wear them)? Feeling off and achy, along with water retention, were my first symptoms of kidney failure.

    If it's orange-y or pink, I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's a UTI. Good luck at the doctor!
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,417 Member
    I don't have any experience to share, just sending up a prayer that it is something easy to fix. I definitely wouldn't ignore it, though.

  • TxTiffani
    TxTiffani Posts: 799 Member
    Maybe you should increase electrolytes. You can be drinking a lot of water and not replenishing electrolytes and continue to be dehydrated. Maybe try some Powerade, Gatorade, smart water or something of the like to increase electrolytes. I agree to see dr but in the meantime I would drink electrolyte drinks.
  • cmtigger
    cmtigger Posts: 1,450 Member
    Go to a doctor. That sounds like the first signs of diabetes. It could also be other issues like kidney problems. It's definitely something to be concerned about.
  • lioness803
    lioness803 Posts: 325 Member
    Yes, go to a doctor or urgent care, I would be concerned about a kidney problem. Sending you positive thoughts!
  • Lynnmi07
    Lynnmi07 Posts: 131 Member
    Problems with your liver, gallbladder, or kidneys could cause color changes to your urine. It's worth getting checked out.
  • Nixi3Knox
    Nixi3Knox Posts: 182 Member
    If you get plenty of sodium and are not ingesting any type of diuretic this is an issue. Are the whites of your eyes yellow tinged? This could be a pancreas or liver problem. You definitely need to seek a doctors advice here.
  • snickerscharlie
    snickerscharlie Posts: 8,578 Member
    Seek medical care soonest.
  • evileen99
    evileen99 Posts: 1,564 Member
    Vune wrote: »
    If you urine is brown, that's kidney failure, and you shouldn't hesitate seeing a doctor. Are you retaining water in your ankles? How do your rings fit (if you wear them)? Feeling off and achy, along with water retention, were my first symptoms of kidney failure.

    If it's orange-y or pink, I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's a UTI. Good luck at the doctor!

    Or hepatitis.
  • Vune
    Vune Posts: 674 Member
    evileen99 wrote: »
    Vune wrote: »
    If you urine is brown, that's kidney failure, and you shouldn't hesitate seeing a doctor. Are you retaining water in your ankles? How do your rings fit (if you wear them)? Feeling off and achy, along with water retention, were my first symptoms of kidney failure.

    If it's orange-y or pink, I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's a UTI. Good luck at the doctor!

    Or hepatitis.

    Thanks for clarifying. I'm not a medical expert, just a renal patient.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    Whatever you do, do not go searching on Dr Google, according to them we're all dead already :weary:

    Set your mind at ease Jayde, and go see your doctor, or else you'll drive yourself nuts wondering what it could be, I know i would. It could be something simple that just requires a lil round of antibiotics, or it could be nothing serious. You wont know, until you go.

    Good luck :flowerforyou:
  • emdeesea
    emdeesea Posts: 1,823 Member
    The first thing I thought of was rhabdomyolysis but yeah, definitely see your doctor.
  • HeliumIsNoble
    HeliumIsNoble Posts: 1,213 Member
    You're UK-based, aren't you, and it's a bank holiday weekend.

    Call the NHS 111 number and explain your symptoms. See what they think. If it's urgent in their opinion, you'll get a hospital referral or an out-of-hours GP appointment on Sunday.
  • Christine_72
    Christine_72 Posts: 16,049 Member
    HeliumIsNoble wrote: »
    You're UK-based, aren't you, and it's a bank holiday weekend.

    Call the NHS 111 number and explain your symptoms. See what they think. If it's urgent in their opinion, you'll get a hospital referral or an out-of-hours GP appointment on Sunday.

    I made that same mistake lol She's in London, Canada, not London, UK.
  • HayleyGonzales
    HayleyGonzales Posts: 9 Member
    JaydedMiss wrote: »
    Im a super busy person so ill have to literally call in sick from work to go so im wondering if you guys have any suggestions first.

    Im dehydrated. I drink tons of liquid. I literally wake up to a 2 litre within first hour and sleep to a 2 litre within the last 2 hours (water). At work i drink 2-4 big cups. And thats not even including cofffee or tea or liquid in my smoothies and foods. My body doesnt seem to be absorbing it, But its backwards to because it also doesnt seem to be expelling it based on my pee color o__O

    Its happened before where im super dehydrated even though im drinking plenty, Normally it passes. Its been a few weeks now i have no idea where the water is going to but my pee is now a mix of scary dark in the morning and dark orangy yellow mid day. Its supposed to be lemonade at worst.

    Im mainly worried because im getting headaches and my mouth is constantly dry now no matter how much i drink.

    Any thoughts?

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