thirst

  1. C

    New Book about Thirst in ME/CFS

    I have written a book about what I believe causes extreme thirst in ME/CFS. The book is available (and always will be available) as a free download from its website. It can also be found on Amazon. There is a lot to unpack with this book. I will summarise its main arguments as best as I can...
    • crussher
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    • compulsive water drinking dehydration hyponatraemia hypovolemia low blood volume oral rehydration solution primary polydipsia psychogenic water drinking salt thirst
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Latest ME/CFS Research
  2. R

    M.E./POTS - Treatments, medications, protocols to increase fluid retention, hydration and blood volume

    Not another thread from me complaining about my ongoing thirst, frequent urination and dehydration....but at this point I am certain my general symptoms are caused by low blood volume or some for of autonomic dysfunction that causes fluid loss and low blood volume. Call my condition M.E./CFS or...
    • Replenished
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    • dehydration diabetes insipidus dry mouth excessive urination fluid retention frequent urination low blood volume postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (pots) pots thirst
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Dysautonomia: Problems Standing, OI, POTS
  3. C

    Has anyone been diagnosed with Primary Polydipsia (compulsive water drinking)?

    Hello everyone Has anyone else here been ‘diagnosed’ with ‘primary polydipsia’? Primary Polydipsia is thought of as a supposed psychological compulsion to drink excessive fluids in the absence of any physiological need. It is supposedly associated with severe mental ill-health, including...
  4. Emmarose47

    Is thirst a thing for us?

    Hi I'm always thirsty ... I can't seem to quench my thirst .. Is this a thing with CFS ?