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Excessively Thirsty

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I used to always be dehydrated but in recent years I've become excessive thirsty. I never feel able to quench my thirst, even after several glasses of water I'm still thirsty. Throughout the year I end up with water intoxication and hospitalised both of which are not at all pleasant!

The hospital treat me and then I'm back home but no one is helping me with this. They just say don't drink too much... that's not a lot of use to me I feel thirsty so I drink. I can't not drink if I'm thirsty. I'm trying to drink less but I really am thirsty all the time so it's hard. 

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  • I'm sorry the hospital aren't supporting you very well. Do talk to your GP if you need help with this. 

    I suffer from insatiable thirst. I've got non-diabetic polydipsia which means I am always thirsty. If I don't have a drink then my lips go dry, I get headaches and generally very tired. I made the mistake of drinking only water at first but that messed up my electrolytes so I'd recommend you don't drink only water.

    Tracking your fluid intake with a water app is a good idea. Another idea might be to keep a journal of what you drink and how often. I do this, recommendation by my GP. 

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  • I'm sorry the hospital aren't supporting you very well. Do talk to your GP if you need help with this. 

    I suffer from insatiable thirst. I've got non-diabetic polydipsia which means I am always thirsty. If I don't have a drink then my lips go dry, I get headaches and generally very tired. I made the mistake of drinking only water at first but that messed up my electrolytes so I'd recommend you don't drink only water.

    Tracking your fluid intake with a water app is a good idea. Another idea might be to keep a journal of what you drink and how often. I do this, recommendation by my GP. 

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