erikainorlando Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hi.I am sure someone has already asked this but I can't seem to find it in a search. I am always very thirsty.....drinking about 8 - 10 12 ounce glasses of water a day easy.....never have been this thirsy...I live in Florida and it is getting very hot. Dysautonimia related? Any ideas....thanks erika Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jump Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Definitely dysaut related, although I don't have any answers for you!My thirst was easily my most trying symptom for years (now I've kind of gotten used to it). I literally can't function if I don't have access to water. I carry a water bottle (or two or four) at all times, but if for some reason I can't have water for more than an hour or so I get really sick.I WISH I knew how to manage this symptom, but I've never found anything that works. I just drink constantly all day long, usually about 3-4 liters, but in hot weather or if I'm exercising I can drink 5-6 easily. I would love to just be a normal, 2-liter-a-day girl. Maybe someday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fire_lupine06 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 Just today I have downed a 1 gal jug of water and a 2 liter of soda...and i will be up for 3 more hours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjt22 Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 I'm always thirsty. In my case, it's at least partly explained by the lack of saliva production. This makes my mouth extremely dry ALL the time. So dry that without having constant access to drinks, I'm nauseous to the point of vomiting. I also just CRAVE fluids, too. And all of this is related to dysautonomia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bizbiz Posted May 15, 2009 Report Share Posted May 15, 2009 My thirst has gotten better as my POTS has imporoved, but in the begining it was very bad! I drank litres and litres per day, and if I tried to have a conversation I would need to take small sips between every few words. Any my thirst was always for water, never soft drinks or cordial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikainorlando Posted May 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2009 Thank you!!!I knew it was something new but I don't have anyone who explains dysauto. symptoms for me. I just have folks who try to manage the tachycardia. You all are such a great resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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