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kogase

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So I drink a lot of water. Usually a glass every waking hour which comes out to about a gallon a day. And yet... I still find myself feeling thirsty. I don't consume much salt throughout the day, at least under the recommended RDA, and I don't spend all day in a sauna either. Anyway, I'm not so concerned about why I feel thirsty, although knowing that would be interesting. I'm just wonder if there's anything wrong with drinking two gallons a day? That would certainly quench my thirst.
 
I'm not a doctor, but I suspect what's happening is that you are drinking too much water which is flushing much needed things like salt from your system. Water doesn't replace everything you need when you are thirsty, it is possible to drink too much of it.
 
Originally posted by: Rainsford
I'm not a doctor, but I suspect what's happening is that you are drinking too much water which is flushing much needed things like salt from your system. Water doesn't replace everything you need when you are thirsty, it is possible to drink too much of it.
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Yeah, well, I understand that one can drink too much. I eat just under the recommended RDA of salt, but I don't think you necessarily need that much salt everyday--the RDA is less of a requirement and more what you should limit yourself to. A gallon of water (3.7 liters) is the recommended daily intake of water for men. I seriously doubt I'm drinking too much, but... I guess that's still a possibility.
 
How old are you and are you overweight?

If you're seriously overweight, it could be a symptom of diabetes.
 
Originally posted by: BigJ
How old are you and are you overweight?

If you're seriously overweight, it could be a symptom of diabetes.
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19, I'm 138 pounds, 5'6". Could stand to lose a little, but not seriously overweight. I don't think I have diabetes.
 
Diabetes Symptoms

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Diabetes often goes undiagnosed because many of its symptoms seem so harmless. Recent studies indicate that the early detection of diabetes symptoms and treatment can decrease the chance of developing the complications of diabetes.

Some diabetes symptoms include:

Frequent urination
Excessive thirst
Extreme hunger
Unusual weight loss
Increased fatigue
Irritability
Blurry vision
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http://www.diabetes.org/diabetes-symptoms.jsp
 
Hm, that's interesting. The only problems I've had are excessive thirst and increased fatigue. Too bad I don't have the money to go to a doctor for a diagnosis, but that's somewhat disconcerting. Still diabetes seems like a longshot.
 
Have you been tested for Sickle-cell anemia? (I believe the spelling is correct) What is your race? (African americans are more prone to it).
 
Originally posted by: Fullmetal Chocobo
Have you been tested for Sickle-cell anemia? (I believe the spelling is correct) What is your race? (African americans are more prone to it).
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I'm European. I don't think I have it, at least I've had blood tests before and I assume it would have been diagnosed at some point earlier in my life if I had it.
 
Uhm, maybe your body just wants more water...so drink it. I don't see anything wrong with being thirsty and drinking water, as long as there aren't any other symptoms alongside.
 
Originally posted by: Alienwho
Uhm, maybe your body just wants more water...so drink it. I don't see anything wrong with being thirsty and drinking water, as long as there aren't any other symptoms alongside.
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That can be dangerous though. As Rainsford pointed out, your body doesn't necessarily "turn off" thirst when you already have enough water. An example can be found in long distance runners, who sweat a lot and lose large amounts of sodium. They still feel thirsty, however, so drink a lot of water and because of the sodium loss are at risk for water intoxication.
 
I'm supposed to drink a gallon of water every day? No way

You have to remember that your body will tell you when it wants something. If you feel thirsty, then you should drink more. Government recommendations for health usually aren't that great (the food pyramid was essentially debunked not that long ago, yet in the 80s-90s it was taught to us every damn year)
 
Do you eat a lot of sugar? You may not have diabetes, but eating a bunch of sugar can still make you feel very thirsty.
 
Originally posted by: Eeezee
I'm supposed to drink a gallon of water every day? No way

You have to remember that your body will tell you when it wants something. If you feel thirsty, then you should drink more. Government recommendations for health usually aren't that great (the food pyramid was essentially debunked not that long ago, yet in the 80s-90s it was taught to us every damn year)
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It's not a government recommendation, from Wikipedia:

The latest dietary reference intake report by the US National Research Council recommended 2.7 liters of water total (including food sources) for women and 3.7 liters for men [7]. Water is lost from the body in urine and feces, through sweating, and by exhalation of water vapor in the breath.
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The amount you need to take in to prevent dehydration is different from the amount you should take in for optimal health. Usually if you're not used to drinking a gallon a day you'll feel just fine with less, but once you get used to it (like I have) you can't stand going two hours without water.
 
Originally posted by: DAGTA
Do you eat a lot of sugar? You may not have diabetes, but eating a bunch of sugar can still make you feel very thirsty.
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I very rarely eat any refined sugar.
 
That's interesting...I find I drink a lot of water as well. I don't feel that there's anything wrong with it, I'm just thirsty.
 
If you have diabetes your urine will be sweet (i dont know if you can smell it to test yourself)

Anyways, that pretty gross so the answer to your question is no, drinking more than a gallon of water a day is fine. If your thirsty more drink more.

To the person who said that your body will tell you when to drink by thirst, thats under investigation. It has been speculated that your body reverts to thirst as a last resort to tell you to drink more water, not as an early sign to drink.
 
Originally posted by: ddviper
If you have diabetes your urine will be sweet (i dont know if you can smell it to test yourself)

Anyways, that pretty gross so the answer to your question is no, drinking more than a gallon of water a day is fine. If your thirsty more drink more.

To the person who said that your body will tell you when to drink by thirst, thats under investigation. It has been speculated that your body reverts to thirst as a last resort to tell you to drink more water, not as an early sign to drink.
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Uh... that would be cheaper than going to a doctor, but I dunno...
 
Originally posted by: kogase
Originally posted by: ddviper
If you have diabetes your urine will be sweet (i dont know if you can smell it to test yourself)

Anyways, that pretty gross so the answer to your question is no, drinking more than a gallon of water a day is fine. If your thirsty more drink more.

To the person who said that your body will tell you when to drink by thirst, thats under investigation. It has been speculated that your body reverts to thirst as a last resort to tell you to drink more water, not as an early sign to drink.
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Uh... that would be cheaper than going to a doctor, but I dunno...
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what i want to know is how the first guy found this out? :Q
 
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