I often find I get really thirsty, even if I've had 5 or six litres. I down pints like they're going out of fashion. I know we're supposed to sip throughout the day but I do sip. Very large glasses of water!
I think the more I drink though, the less bloated I feel. Your body tries to retain water if you're not having enough. Drink your four litres and it'll soon get rid of what it doesn't want!
Not sure about the feeling thristy thing and how to deal with it Pete. Just keep drinking I guess...and making sure there's a loo near by (although it's so much easier for you guys to find a tree when you're out!) I now have various spots I know I can't be spotted when I'm out walking my dog- can never make it round the whole woods without needing to go at least twice lol.
Hope you feel better soon Bekimo. I found the first couple of periods I had were awful when I started LL (as did most of the rest of my group) but they soon settled down and my hormones are more balanced than they've ever been now. No PMT for me!!