I need some answers, please. I am constantly dehydrated all the time, I can BARELY taste any food or drink (meaning that the taste is "reduced") and throughout the entire day, every single day, my mouth is just so dry its unbelieavable. I drink so much cans of soda, each day, about 6-9 cans! It feels like I can NEVER get hydrdated! I try drinking water, but I get bad stomach aches from certain kinds of liquids and foods, and I hope this isnt some sort of worm feeding itself in my stomach. I can never seem to satisfy the huner or taste! I can actually bite off the skin in my mouth and it doesnt even hurt, maybe a slight pinch. I barely have any sensation on my tongue. Can anyone suggest some help? I told my doctor about it but he didnt seem to pay much attention about it while I was just there for anti-depression (Citalopram).
2007-06-15 14:41:03 · 5 answers · asked by MarkMarkXD 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
This has been happening even before taking anti-depressants.
2007-06-15 15:14:38 · update #1
You need to be tested for diabetes. You can have your doctor run a glucose tolerance test; you can also get a basic glucose monitoring kit at most drugstores for about $20 - no bells and whistles, but it will tell you your numbers. Someone who is constantly hungry, has a dry mouth, drinks a lot of water, and urinates a lot has SEVERAL symptoms of diabetes.
Good luck!
2007-06-15 14:49:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dry mouth could be a side effect of your antidepressant OR it can be a severe symptom of diabetes. I think you need to get a doctors help. If you are diabetic and drinking 6-9 sugared soft drinks, you could be jeopardizing your life. Water is so important. There is no liquid that can take the place of it.
2007-06-15 21:46:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor specifically for this reason.
Soda does not hydrate you, it actually dehydrates you because of the amount of sodium in it.
2007-06-15 21:50:53 · answer #3 · answered by pelenpuppy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your doctor "doesn't" seem to "pay attention" to what you say/tell him about these symptoms.....CHANGE doctors..There is a miriad of problems/diseases that these symptoms fit or fall into....find a different physician and start there. Good Luck
2007-06-15 21:53:28 · answer #4 · answered by kiya12bc 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read the side effects of your medication it probably causes dry mouth/taste sensation......
2007-06-15 21:44:56 · answer #5 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋