Thirst

[princesspodge]

Well I am now on week 2 but for the last few days have found that I am incredibly thirsty. Doesn't matter what I drink I just can't seem to get rid of it. Am currently drinking around 4 litres of water a day, the occasional peppermint tea or boullion and 1 tin of coke zero per day.
I did lighterlife a couple of years ago and definately didn't have this thirst then - if anything I used to struggle to get all my fluids in!
Does anyone else find they are super thirsty?
Any tips on getting rid of this dry feeling?

 

[kittykazza]

Hi, Princess, yes my mouth always seems to be dry even if I have just had a drink! I also did L.L and don't remember this symptom.
I usually have a few sips of water and use a minty breath spray, which helps a bit. I figure it's a small price to pay for the fab results tho!

 

[mooers]

I've been super thirsty too. I was at a client site yesterday and tried to ignore the thirst as I was so busy, but all it did was trigger a migraine :sigh: I won't be doing that again, so today I'm just back to the chugging water and constant peeing! I figure if my body wants water, I'd better just go with it.

 

[osanago]

I am exactly the same but I was also like this on lighter life, my mouth is well furry! I ended up drinking 5 litres a day on LL much to the disapproval of my counsellor but I couldn't help it, great for the skin though! I also bought some mouth spray but doesn't seem to help. Em x

 

[bakedalaska]

Is it thirst or a dry mouth? If your pee is almost colourless, then you are drinking plenty.

Have you come across Biotene Dry Mouth Gel? You just put a little dab on your tongue and spread it around. The chemists suggested it because some of the pills I take cause a very dry mouth. Anyway, your mouth floods with saliva after using it & the effect lasts a couple of hours. I just use a little dab - about 1/4 of the amount they suggest.

I'm on week 2, and my mouth has never been so dry.

Also, I keep a jug & glass of water in every room and keep the glass full. Constant sipping without waiting to feel thirsty.