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Anyone Go Through This Too?
Asked by A.T. from Dallas
on April 5, 2007
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I am 4 months pregnant with my 2nd child and noticed that I am thirsier at night for some reason. About 20 minutes right before I go to bed I all of a sudden get reall...
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- Yep...I'm 6 months preggers and I have been waking up in the middle of the night ridiculously thirsty since early on. It helped me a lot to only drink a small amount ...
- I went through this and found out I had Gestational Diabetes. I would talk to your doctor about it.
- I went thru this and had gestational diabetes and fortunately, no problems. It could just be a pregnant thing as your body does need more fluids. Put your mind at ea...
Is My Toddler Diabetic?
Asked by K.W. from Topeka
on November 30, 2006
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My 17 month old daughter has always been a great eater. She is hungry all the time and VERY thirsty! This is so very different from my son's diet and other kids that...
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- I would take her to the doctor. My mom just found out she has diabetes so I know what the feeling is like. I'm worried that I have diabetes and even scarier is my fian...
- Hi K.!! I wouldn't worry too much about her drinking so much. All three of my kids would suck down a gallon a day if you would let them (when they were that age). ...
- As long as your daughter is active, doesn't seem overly tired and cranky - you should be fine. To put your mind at ease at your daughter's next scheduled check up disc...
Dying of Thirst in My 2Nd Trimester
Asked by J.N. from New York
on August 5, 2008
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I am in my 2nd trimester of pregnancy and I can't seem to drink enough. I am getting bored of plain water. Does anyone have any liquid suggestion that don't contain ca...
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- I drank lots of fresh lemonade made with "Real-Lemon". I also drank the occasional non-caffine soda such as Root Beer or Orange Crush. This satisfied my craving for ...
- Try adding Propel Fit Powder to the water... you can buy them at the supermarket or drug store... It comes in single serve powder packets and you can add it to bottled...
- diet rite cola (made with splenda and is caffeine free) is the only thing I know about. Hang in there!
Can My Child Drink a Sip of Water Before a Fasting Blood Test?
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on May 11, 2012
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I am taking my 6 yr old tomorrow morning for a fasting blood glucose test. We're going to be there when the lab opens at 7:30 AM. II won't give him anything to eat a...
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- Didn't they tell you? My doctors always say the whole speil every time "These are fasting labs so no food and only water or black coffee"
- you might want to call the lab to make sure, but it should be ok......i have fasting ones done all the time and can have water.
- I have always been told that plain water is fine. Nothing with calories or anything else in it, though. I would call and get the very specific instructions from the ...
Seeking Moms That Have/had Gestational Diabetes
Asked by S.C. from Lafayette
on July 16, 2007
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I just found out that I have gestational diabetes. Please share your stories with me about your experiences with it (did you need insulin, were you thirsty all the ti...
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- Hi.I know what you going threw. I had/have it. I was on insulin but just during the pregnacy and that was it. I went full trem not early and his wieght was 7lbs &3ozs....
- I had gestational diabetes. I didn't need insulin, I kept it in check with diet. I had to test my blood sugar 3 times a day. Most of the time it was normal. It was...
- Hi S.! I too had GD when I was preggers with my 3rd. I panicked at first, but then had the best, healthiest pregnancy out of all of them! I didn't have it severely. I ...
Gestational Diabetes?
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on December 4, 2007
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I know they say there isn't any signs of this but everyday I can't seem to get enough to drink. I mean, I'm beyond thirsty but nothing is satisfying. I drink my 64oz.'...
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- Hi B., I was always thirsty throughout my entire pregnancy. Especially at night I would have to go to bed and force myself not to drink 5 glasses of water because if...
- I also had an unquenchable thirst with pre-eclampsia. Hope you're taking care of yourself!
- As a nurse, this definetly sounds like some of the signs of diabetes. I would get in to see your doctor as soon as possible. Are you urinating a lot also? - because...
Thyroid Disease or Menopause?
Asked by M.B. from New York
on April 22, 2008
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I have been feeling very fatigued, thirsty and have been experiencing night sweat and hot flashes. I went to have my blood work but, have not yet recieved my results....
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- M., I think it is a little too early for menopause but check your family history and find out what age your Mom started if you are able. Adding soy to your diet wil...
- I have thyroid disease and I don't remember being thirsty or the hot flashes. You will feel very tired. I did develope allergies at the time that I was diagnosed. Do y...
- You could come up with all kinds of scenarios in your head....you should definitely wait to get your bloodwork back and talk to the Dr. before you start thinking about...
Need to Wean 12-Month Old That REFUSES Everything Else!
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on July 6, 2008
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I need to wean my son and I am getting so desperate. I have tried for the last three months to gently introduce bottles and/or sippy cups of many different varieties,...
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- I have a friend who is currently day weaning her 15 month old. She daps a bit of lemon or lime juice on her breast when baby is asking for "night nights." As soon as...
- You need to replace your nursings with food, not beverages. I would suggest weaning him slowly over several months by cutting out 1 feeding every 2 weeks or so. Repla...
- this may sound VERY odd but I had a friend who got sick and was put on antibiotics that was harmful to her infant...........so she put mustard and pepper on her breast...
Pregnancy HEARTBURN - Aaaaaaccccchhhhhkkkkkk
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on August 23, 2011
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7.5 months pregnant. Breech baby boy. He's under my ribs. Completely verticle. I'm not sleeping. I'm LIVING on tums. I'm eating small meals. Not drinking with my meal...
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- I used to suffer from GERD now and then before pregnancy. By the end of my pregnancy I started to suffer from reflux again so, my OBY-GYN Prescribe me Prevacid.
- My doctor told me to chew gum. It worked! I still do chew gum when I get heart burn. The extra saliva that it generates helps to speed up digestion. It also tastes...
- I lived with heartburn for years before I got pregnant and it just got worse during my pregnancies. You have already received several great suggestions. A few more t...
Diabetes in Children
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on January 22, 2008
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Does any one have a child with Diabetes. I am looking for what signs and symptoms to look for. My son is 3 and has always been very thirsty. As a baby he woke every 2 ...
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- My son was diagnosed with diabetes type I (juvenile) when he was 8 years old. I overlooked his symptoms because I thought he was going through a growing spurt as he w...
- M., I just took my son to the Dr. a few weeks ago for a cold and for the the Singulair he was on. I told the Dr. about how my son was always thirsty and about how ...
- My daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 2yrs. old. She was 5 lbs. 2oz. at birth. She wanted drinks ALL THE TIME (got up in the night to beg for d...
