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doug66
doug66

Hi all, I've been diagnosed since February with pv, my doctor said i need to drink lots of water, does any one else drink 10 pints a day and still feel thirsty, then spend half the night in the bathroom, broken sleep is the only thing that is getting me down, be nice to know i don't suffer alone on the sleep issues

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  • harrishill1
    harrishill1 doug66

    Posted

    Hi, doug. My doctor said to drink lots of water with my meds. I take HYdroxyurea, and I take Allopurinol for my gout. I also do urinate very often, probably because of gout. IT affects the kidneys. Often, gout comes with PV. However, if you had gout, you'd probably know by now. Harris
    • doug66
      doug66 harrishill1

      Posted

      Harris

      had mild gout before, only got it twice a year, just fed up with waking at night, hence this reply

  • nandrews
    nandrews doug66

    Posted

    No I've not bee told/asked to drink so much or any particular quantity. I have PRV and take Hydrea also.

    I can see how drinking that much would result in frequent visits to the bathroom.

    Perhaps it could be any liquid so not just boring water at least.

    Nigel

    • harrishill1
      harrishill1 nandrews

      Posted

      Hi, nandrews, the reason I was told to drink lots of water, was that I take allopurinol for gout, and also Hydroxyurea. The allopurinol is the reason I must drink a full glass of water with my meds.

      The gout affects my kidneys, causing frequent urination.

      Harrishill

  • anne1609
    anne1609 doug66

    Posted

    Hi Doug,  I have been asked to drink at least 2 litres of water a day.  I am finding this very difficult as I am not a great drinker and don't seem to get thirsty.  I am trying to drink as much as I can and my work colleagues keep reminding me to drink ha ha so can't get away with not drinking at work. 

    I am also very tired most times of the day so you are not on your own as I also am awake a lot during the night.  In fact, I can't wait to retire so that I don't have to get up at 6.30 am every morning when I am feeling absolutely shattered.  I should have retired last September when I was 60 but due to government changing dates of retirement I have to work until I am 64 1/2 so am looking forward to being able to stay in bed when I want to. 

    • nandrews
      nandrews anne1609

      Posted

      Anne

      2 litres per day is not that unusual since the recommended is 2 for men and 1.6 for women. It is important for good health to have a proper intake of fluids. Maybe you were refering to just water. But I think any fluids will count - though maybe beer and wine not be encouraged. Certainly not at 2 litres!

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