wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I am CONSTANTLY thirsty. I mean, dry mouth and throat like I have been out in the hot sun for hours. I drink SO MUCH water its crazy! Any ideas why? Or is it nothing to think twice about? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you ever been tested for diabetes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphin Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you ever been tested for diabetes? :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravin Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 This can be a sign of diabetes. I'd get to a doctor ASAP. Tomorrow morning if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 No :001_huh: It is in my family though. :001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I was like that when pregnant with DD. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I was like that when pregnant with DD. ;) I wish that were the case. I can't have anymore though :sad: But I SURE don't want it to be diabetes :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I wish that were the case. I can't have anymore though :sad: But I SURE don't want it to be diabetes :glare: :grouphug: Hopefully it's just a mineral deficiency or something. :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Is this a new thing (like this week)? Or something you have had long-term? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 Is this a new thing (like this week)? Or something you have had long-term? Yes I really started noticing it this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrs.m Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I had a virus this past week that caused that. I couldn't drink enough when I was awake and my mouth was so dry. But I had major fatigue and slight tummy upset too--I felt dehydrated but I couldn't have been with all that I was drinking. DH has it now too with the desire to drink buckets of water. I didn't even tell him that was a symptom and he mentioned being really thirsty. If it just started, I wouldn't think that it is diabetes just yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 I had a virus this past week that caused that. I couldn't drink enough when I was awake and my mouth was so dry. But I had major fatigue and slight tummy upset too--I felt dehydrated but I couldn't have been with all that I was drinking. DH has it now too with the desire to drink buckets of water. I didn't even tell him that was a symptom and he mentioned being really thirsty. If it just started, I wouldn't think that it is diabetes just yet. I sure hope not!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in AZ Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 The follow up question for diabetes is, are you also urinating frequently in floods? I'm sure there are probably several possibilities in between nothing is wrong and diabetes. If you have a family member with a meter you could always go check yourself. DD is diabetic and if I'm ever thirstier than normal or having to pee a lot my mind goes straight to diabetes, or pregnancy. But it's never either. I'm just paranoid!:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 The follow up question for diabetes is, are you also urinating frequently in floods? No :001_huh: I'm sure there are probably several possibilities in between nothing is wrong and diabetes. If you have a family member with a meter you could always go check yourself. All our family lives in Mi DD is diabetic and if I'm ever thirstier than normal or having to pee a lot my mind goes straight to diabetes, or pregnancy. But it's never either. I'm just paranoid!:D I am getting paranoid now too :glare: :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Has the weather changed much in your part of the world? When it starts warming up for summer around here I get incredibly thirsty and can't seem to get enough water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trilliums Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Has the weather changed much in your part of the world? When it starts warming up for summer around here I get incredibly thirsty and can't seem to get enough water. :iagree: It has been brutally hot here. Still, I would go see a doctor. Or, you could look up other symptoms of diabetes and then agonize over whether or not you have them. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justLisa Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 When it is so hot and I cannot quench thirst, the only thing that does it is an ice cold beer. Why am I always talking about drinking beer? :D But really it works. When DH lived in Greece for a while he said there was no other way to stop quench your thirst in that heat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 When it is so hot and I cannot quench thirst, the only thing that does it is an ice cold beer. Why am I always talking about drinking beer? :D But really it works. When DH lived in Greece for a while he said there was no other way to stop quench your thirst in that heat! Is it Baptist Brew :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 What's the weather like? Hot and dry? Dry in general? I wouldn't jump to diabetes without other symptoms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wy_kid_wrangler04 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Share Posted July 23, 2012 What's the weather like? Hot and dry? Dry in general? I wouldn't jump to diabetes without other symptoms. Yes it is VERY hot for our region and we live in a 'desert' with out it actually being called that. We got rain Saturday night but before that last rain was in April. We have a TON of wildfires around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 My dad was just diagnosed with diabetes a couple of weeks ago. His primary symptoms was dry mouth with metallic tasted and drinking everything in sight to try to get rid of it. By the time he sought medical attention, his sugar was 477, which is life threateningly high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoPlaceLikeHome Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I wish that were the case. I can't have anymore though :sad: But I SURE don't want it to be diabetes :glare: I would want to be tested for diabetes and if that is ruled out then there are other possible disease states or meds that can cause it as well.:grouphug::grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've been drinking a ton the past couple of days. We've had a little virus running through, though I don't feel awful, and it's just plain hot. I think that's why for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeah, it could be diabetes, and I might see if I could find a meter. But, to be honest, you're in a desert and it's summer. My guess is it's just hot and dry and you're thirsty...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pippen Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you been consuming salty food, consuming a lot of caffiene, or other beverages besides water? Certain sodas can make me really thirsty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swellmomma Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Try bottled water rather than tap. I have found after severe weather for whatever reason my tap water is saltier than usual. Instead of quenching my thirst the water makes me thirstier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 If you have diabetes in your family it would pay off to have yourself checked for that. Hopefully all it will do is to set your mind at ease. But if you do have it the sooner you catch it the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you been urinating a lot? Sleep issues? A lot of salty foods? Is it absurdly hot where you're at? I drink probably over 200 oz of water a day. I feel like I'm drowning myself sometimes. I can not even eat ice cream without a glass of water. However, I'm hypoglycemic (opposite of diabetes in a way), and I seem to have adrenal problems and over salt everything. A lot. So it might just be your body indicating something benign. I would definitely get it checked out, though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terabith Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 You're also near the wildfires, which I'm sure is throwing all sorts of grit and smoke in the air. It's worth getting checked out, but I wouldn't panic. I guess that's my mantra for the day...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Florida. Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Have you started any new medications or over the counter supplements that might cause it? As others said, I wouldn't jump to the diabetes conclusion, but since it is in your family it's worth keeping in mind. Edited July 23, 2012 by floridamom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 Have you started any new medications or over the counter supplements that might cause it? As others said, I wouldn't jump to the diabetes conclusion, but since it is in your family it's worth keeping in mind. I'm not trying to be combative, but getting checked out for diabetes is not jumping to a conclusion, it is getting information so that you can make an informed conclusion or exclusion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFJ in IL Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 This can be a sign of diabetes. I'd get to a doctor ASAP. Tomorrow morning if possible. :iagree: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 (edited) Have you had any salt or electrolytes along with the water? Is your skin salty? When you urinate what colour is the fluid? Nearly clear or dark yellow? You need to replenish salt and electrolytes along with water after being outside in heat. The salt will also help your body retain the water. If your urine is dark yellow, you are more dehydrated; if urine is clearer then you may be overhydrating, which is also dangerous. I am a runner, and exercising in the heat without dehydrating is a science. If your symptoms of thirst are solely today, it may just be dehydration and loss of electrolytes. If symptoms continue it could be something else or more serious. Edited July 23, 2012 by wintermom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted July 23, 2012 Share Posted July 23, 2012 When it is so hot and I cannot quench thirst, the only thing that does it is an ice cold beer. Why am I always talking about drinking beer? :D But really it works. When DH lived in Greece for a while he said there was no other way to stop quench your thirst in that heat! I am SO with you on this one!!! I will usually suck down a HUGE glass of ice water and then have an ice cold beer. Nothing like it on a day like today. WY - there is a blood test your dr can do which will average out the last three month's blood sugar. I would definitely recommend you do this dur to your thirst, but especially the diabetes in your family. You (and I) are at a high risk. I wouldn't be too concerned. I have known two people who have reversed diabetes by diet alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted July 25, 2012 Share Posted July 25, 2012 How are you feeling now? Are you still thirsty? :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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