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[hawkwing_lb]

I think I can -- two litres of water later -- rule out dehydration as a cause of this headache. Also low blood sugar, since I have eaten. But I'm still really thirsty.

That leaves, let me see: virus, lack of sleep, incipient diabetes...

*ponders hypochondria*

You know, it would really have been more convenient to feel ill over the holidays. Really seriously really. And that way I wouldn't be dragging myself around wondering which parts of this general malaise are ones I can fix with water/food/sleep, and which ones are just going to hang around until they die (may it be soon).

If I could've just been rid of the headache and actually concentrate, this would've been quite a good day, though. Not too many lectures, plenty of time to study, a good result in Greek, climbing (although, alas, climbing is for people who do not sway on their feet and can walk in straight lines, so not for me today)... Oh, well. I'll just have to take tomorrow off and see if some hibernating gets me feeling properly fit in the head again. I can come in and do essay on Saturday if I really am running a slight fever.

(I do not love my next essay topic. But no can change.)

I tried to write, instead of study, you know. In case it was a study-related headache, and a change of pace for a half-hour or so would set me right. Couldn't write, either.

My, this journal's turned into whine-a-minute, hasn't it? I should shut up and talk about books already.

Except see: re: headache, concentration, lack thereof, above.

*deletes entry*

*changes mind*

*dithers*

Comments

[etumukutenyak.livejournal.com]

::puts on medical veterinary hat::

You've consumed 2 L of water...but have you eliminated any of it from the body? If you're not urinating large-ish quantities of water, then you are quite possibly still dehydrated.

It once took 5 L to rehydrate me (intravenously) and another time -- after I'd donated blood during a really low blood pressure phase -- an entire weekend of drinking liters to get back on my feet.

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

I am, er, quite regular, thank you.

But thanks. :)

[etumukutenyak.livejournal.com]

Kewl. Just keeping it simple..although if you continue to feel thirsty even though you are drinking*, then it's definitely time to see your GP. But I suspect your diagnosis is correct, Dr. Hawkwing. ;-)


*I know I don't need to specify water here. ;-)

[katallen.livejournal.com]

*blankies and snugs*

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

*snug*

[clarentine]

My two top headache triggers--for myself, if not for anyone else--are caffeine withdrawal and stress. While I can't say I have any idea if either works for you, I suspect the latter at the very least does apply.

I hope you feel better soon.

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

I'm going with the lack of sleep and/or viral explanation.

Thanks.

[naomikritzer]

You probably should go have your blood sugar tested if the thirst continues (or if it's been going on for a while). You could also try something with electrolytes, like Gatorade. (You can also make your own oral rehydration solution, but it tastes vile. 8 tsp sugar + 1 tsp salt + 1 liter water.)

[hawkwing-lb.livejournal.com]

Thanks.