Is anyone thirsty?

stutterbug, I'm not a doctor, but I do know that thirst and dry mouth are symptoms of several diseases. I'm not sure what your other symptoms are. For me, I am thirsty a lot because I have Sjogren's and because some of the meds I take cause dry mouth. I have also read that excessive thrist can be present in diabetes. I'm glad you are getting a sleep study - hopefully you might get some answers. Diagnosis:  UCTD (lupus) 2006; Raynauds 2006; Sjogren's 2006; lupus symptoms began 2003; CFS 1991; Mono 1985 Meds:  Plaquenil 400mg; Prednisone 5-10mg; Tramadol 100mg 3-4x daily; Amitriptyline 25mg; Neurontin 200mg; Prevacid; Steriod Cream and Mouth Rinse for tongue and mouth ulcers; Hydrocodone 5/500 prn for severe pain; Restasis eye drops   Clickable:   LUPUS INFORMATION & LUPUS RESOURCES . Please allow HealingWell to continue helping others by donating: https://www.healingwell.com/donate/   Co-Moderator: Lupus and CFS Forums

I get thirsty when I'm working around the house or any other exertion and keep taking sips of water between little chores.

i have CFS (among other things) and am overly thirsty, all the time.

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Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia, CFS, Fibro, TMJ disorder, Endometriosis, PCOD, Chronic E.N.T infections, Reactive Arthritis, GERD, Sinusitis, IBS,  Allergies, Chemical/Noise/Light sensitivity, Trichotilomania, PTSD, Seasonal Mood  Disorder, OCD.

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Chronic fatigue and fibromyalgia are usually on illnesses but symptoms of chronic infections or mold exposure. Please check out chronicneurotoxins.com and moldwarriors.com. Thirst and excessive urination are classic symptoms due to reduce pituitary fuction or the inability for the kidneys to use adh and conserve water. Until you heal from the real cause of the infection or exposure you can take a drug called DDAVP desmopressin which is a synthetic form of adh-antidiuretic hormone. It has saved my life. Get well soon.

Post Edited (killbabesia1st) : 12/28/2008 6:19:27 AM (GMT-7)

People w/CFS need to drink 2-3 times the amount of water as normal people. I am constantly thirsty and that's because you really are dehydrated due to adrenal gland dysfunction. Dr. Teitelbaum suggests getting on low levels of cortisole to help. This has definitely helped but I still feel pretty darn thirsty most of the time! We have water cups all around our house. =)