HealingWell
Search Close Search
☰

excessive thirst

Support Forums
>
Crohn's Disease
✚ New Topic ✚ Reply
❬ ❬ Previous Thread |Next Thread ❭ ❭
Posted 5/3/2011 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
I dont know what is causing it especially since I have been on the same med regiment for quite some time (entocort since Sept) been eating a low res diet int he past few weeks though due to my gut acting up a bit yay stress...

Last few days more so than others I have been downing more and more water still passing 3-6 bms a day never formed either cow patty like or D and usually mixes every day I have both types.

Been pretty much sticking to water after the am and coffee in the morning (luckily caffeine doesnt bother my gut) Since my Gi warned me that soda (i was having max 1 per day) makes kidney stones worse I have been having less and less.  On occassion I have lemonade (was told this is good for k stones or tea)

My mouth is just so dry I know some meds cause it and yes I had to take some pain meds this morning but this late in the day it normall y has passed my system I took my pain meds about 11am this morning and it is now approaching 9pm

Posted 5/3/2011 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
I can drink like a fish and am straight D 5-10 times a day or nothing at all. It is always one way or the other in terms of what type of day it is. But I can go through a gallon or more of water a day. You'd think I have a major kidney problem. If I am dragged out to a stupid restaurant for some family affair, I demand the waiter/waitress bring the pitcher of water because one glass is never enough for me :/

That is all drink too. Plain water or Green Tea. Once in awhile Peppermint Tea.

Caffeine has nil effect on my gut too. Although we both know Caffeine can cause one to be more thirsty or dehydration. That is not rocket science though. Though only if taken in extremes. Like say, drinking 10 huge caffeinated cups of coffee a day or taking 5 no doz tabs in 24hrs. that could make one really thirsty or take a toll on the adrenals

It is not just you, dehydration or feeling very thirsty and Crohn's is like PB&J. Seems normal to me.

Post Edited (archiestyles) : 5/2/2011 10:07:01 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 5/3/2011 5:00 AM (GMT 0)
I'm always thirsty too, when I go home to visit my parents the housekeeper always worries that I'm becoming diabetic because that's one of the symptoms. I'm always drinking water, and I can't eat without a large (possibly several) glass of water to sip in between mouthfuls of food. The latter may be due to narrowing strictures in my oesophagus, but I've been like this with my water consumption for quite a few years. If you feel your dehydration is unusual, could it be that your D is particularly watery and you're losing more than you're drinking?
Posted 5/3/2011 5:12 AM (GMT 0)
All I know is I am having to urinate at times every 30 mins or so and it is to the point mt bladder feels like it will pop it is so full. I know when I drink coffee or tea it does make me go more but I have had 1 cup of coffee today, 16 ounces of hot tea, and about 9 glasses of water and still feel parched and I have not eaten anything high in sodium content
Posted 5/3/2011 1:07 PM (GMT 0)
Have you had your blood sugar checked?
Posted 5/3/2011 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
I have been tested and all is normal. When I was on IV pred back in 07/08 I did need insulin shots and they tested me before each meal etc while in the hosp...

I started Entocort in Sept again and when I started with needing more fluids I had them check and had labs done again last month all is normal...they did say my thyroid levls are norm but the high side of the norm range that was all (i mean CRP was elevated as wassed rate but rest were ok)
Posted 5/3/2011 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
If the thirst thing has come on in last few days I would get them to check blood sugar levels again as diabetes can occur suddenly. Could have been ok last month and now just tipped over. At least if that is ok then you know one less thing to worry about.
Posted 5/3/2011 10:07 PM (GMT 0)
Checked it with my boyfriends glucometer (he is a type 2 Diabetic) and it is normal
Posted 5/3/2011 11:10 PM (GMT 0)
Did they specifically test your blood glucose level? This test is not routinely done, even when they do other tests.
Posted 5/3/2011 11:43 PM (GMT 0)
Yes when I had my labs done I asked for that specifically plus i used my bf's Glucose meter and all is norm
Posted 5/4/2011 1:08 PM (GMT 0)
Yep, Dawg is right on the money, you need A1C levels checked . I am diabetic and yes cant get enough water. A1C level is a good place to start looking...
Posted 5/7/2011 2:45 AM (GMT 0)
Hmm...you learn something new every day. Am now looking up A1C level info.
Posted 5/7/2011 6:58 AM (GMT 0)
Dr. Google is not your friend.

You can look all day for medical conditions on the internet.
Posted 5/8/2011 3:51 AM (GMT 0)
LOL, Google has provided me far more info than any doc, so far, and we have seen the very top docs. I got the AIC info in 45 seconds. I happen to be interested in blood sugar issues because we did see long term use of 6 mg Entocort raise my daughter's blood sugar levels to above normal, so we need to be prepared to recognize the more serious steroid side effects if and when they happen. 

So there's no need to be snide. Quite frankly, I don't get your attitude. It's like telling somebody not to read.

Posted 5/8/2011 4:36 AM (GMT 0)
My a1c was stellar too lol when my boyfriend who is a type 2 diabetic heard my A1C he was like darn I hate you lol I wish I could get mine even close to yours (I was on the low side of normal. Thinking back about it it seems I am quite bloated all over in the morning therefore I think the low res diet I am using is high in sodium from soups etc that might be it I have it often but not as often as lately

Post Edited (dragonfly137927) : 5/7/2011 10:40:14 PM (GMT-6)

✚ New Topic ✚ Reply