I've been tested for diabetes twice and was negative. I take medication, but I just can't seem to quench it. I also have vaginal itching with this. No, I don't have an infection. What to do?
2006-07-15 19:28:44 · 21 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
Maybe you should tell a doctor that you are thirsty and itchy all the time. It could be so many things and what can anybody really tell you without proper diagnosis and tests?
2006-07-16 23:09:40 · answer #1 · answered by Ouros 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Diabetes is a very tricky condition. I was told all my tests were "normal" for about 5 years, before somebody finally found the problem. Make sure the doc's are checking your sugar levels while fasting, with out fasting, there is also a blood test that will get your average sugar level over a three month period, make sure they're testing that. Also, there's a test where you fast before you go in, then they have you drink some stuff, and track how quickly your body metabolizes it after one hour, then again at three hours. More importantly, diabetes has more involved then just sugar levels!! Make sure they are screening specifically for insulin levels as well! That's where they found my problem. My insulin levels were through the roof.
Also, consider you diet. . drink plenty of good ol' H2O! :o) Believe it or not, it does help. Keep a diary of what you eat, when, and how much, also how you feel during the day. After a while, show your doctor. If this indeed is something other than diabetes, at least they'll have something to look at, and try to consider other options. If all else fails, consider seeing an endocrinologist. They look deeper into what causes symptoms than most MD's.
2006-07-16 10:57:12 · answer #2 · answered by naenae4570 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Drink more water and less pop things with caffeine can make dehydration worse. Also you could have diabetes, that makes you thirsty. I am not sure about the vaginal itch I would go to your female Dr.
Below is a website to search medical questions. But I would go to a Dr. It is never a good idea to put off health care.
2006-07-16 02:33:33 · answer #3 · answered by Questions&Answers 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are probably diabetic and have high bloodsugar. Get a new doctor! Most doctors do not know enough about diabetes to perform the tests. Sad, but very true. Just make an appointment with an endochrinologist or someone in internal medicine who specializes in diabetes care. Call your local hospital and ask who THEY recommend.
2006-07-16 02:32:32 · answer #4 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Perhaps you're taking a diuretic without realizing it. Like vitamins can cause you to dehydrate. Also it depends on your diet. As for the vaginal itching, perhaps you caught a yeast infection with the medication you are taking.
2006-07-16 02:32:02 · answer #5 · answered by NVgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You mentioned that you tested negative for diabetes but you didn't state what medication you're taking. You might do a Google search to check the side effects of your meds.
2006-07-16 02:43:28 · answer #6 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That does sound like diabetes. I had constant itchy skin as well before I was diagnosed, along with terrible leg cramps, thirst, and peeing all night (5-6 times!). Get yourself checked again, and remember that you cannot test "negative" for diabetes; it is all based on the fasting glucose number which changes daily. :o)
2006-07-16 02:32:01 · answer #7 · answered by alexa2829 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey I've had the same problem- do you get like the urge to go to the bathroom and you're thirsty at the same time- not just thirsy, but like dehytrated feeling and you're not sure if you should drink or to just go to the bathroom and then drink? Yet when you do go to the bathroom, moments later you have to go again!
I'm male so i don't have what you have it seems that every time after I go to the bathroom, i need to still go to the bathroom again!it starts to be a pain when you're traveling!know what i mean?
2006-07-16 16:30:22 · answer #8 · answered by Hurcules 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your just dehydrated. I was getting these wierd moments were all i wanted to do was chug down my drinks. It almost feels like you havent drank for days. Depending on where you live too. Is it really hot and humid?? I know where i live its in the 90's and the heat makes anyone thirsty.
2006-07-16 02:34:30 · answer #9 · answered by Janelle 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you have a ph balance test? Run a cool mist humidifer in your bedroom at night too. Perhaps your nasal passages and throat are dried due to alergies. Make sure you home is dust free, this will help.
2006-07-16 02:34:11 · answer #10 · answered by Red Cardinal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋