Extremely thirsty a year postpartum
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Anonymous
| Is this normal? I am so thirsty all the time. I breastfed up until a few weeks ago, so I thought that was the reason. But the thirstiness remains after weaning. I could drink water all day, and do! It’s especially noticeable when I wake up. My mouth is dry and I’m just so incredibly thirsty. I recently had a checkup and all of my labs were normal. |
Anonymous
| did they check a1c? |
Anonymous
| Yes to checking glucose and A1c. Also thyroid function. Look up Sheehan’s Syndrome, thirst is not a symptom and is uncommon condition that occurs post partu, but wouldn’t want to miss this if it is a possible cause. |
Anonymous
Yes, it's normal. I mentioned the thirst to my doctor which is why she checked it. Thyroid is normal too. |
Anonymous
This doesn't seem to be it either. Thyroid and A1C are normal. I had a c section and didn't loose a ton of blood. I'm wondering if I just got used to a much higher water intake postpartum because of breastfeeding thirst and my body is used to it now. I always drank lots of water but breastfeeding gave me thirst on another level. |
Anonymous
| You can develop insulin resistance after pregnancy without labs being notably off—see an endocrinologist who can do a different level of testing. |
Anonymous
Just from experience, they don't give a sh&t unless you are pre diabetic by A1C |
Anonymous
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I would ask a naturopath, maybe they have a different view
Does not sound normal to me. Don't box yourself into postpartum only issues |
Anonymous
| After checking for diabetes look into having an autoimmune panel done. Dry mouth was my first symptom. |
Anonymous
| Anemia can also result in extreme thirst. What's your diet like? |