Should I see a GP?

Hi everyone,

I'd appreciate some advice on my situation.

I was wondering if my symptoms seem serious enough to visit a GP, but honestly, I would see this as a last case scenario as I'm not particularly fond of having to go see a GP, and especially because I am so busy as a student, it'll be difficult to find time to do this.

Over this past year, I have been feeling so dehydrated every single day, and even after drinking water, I still feel dehydrated. I have to drink water every two minutes or ill start feeling very very dehydrated, which consequently makes me feel dizzy and faint. This never used to happen before. I also constantly have headaches everyday and migraines often. I am also always so tired - I don't remember a day where I felt energised, even when getting solid 8/9/10 hrs of sleep.

Thanks guys

Hi everyone,

I'd appreciate some advice on my situation.

I was wondering if my symptoms seem serious enough to visit a GP, but honestly, I would see this as a last case scenario as I'm not particularly fond of having to go see a GP, and especially because I am so busy as a student, it'll be difficult to find time to do this.

Over this past year, I have been feeling so dehydrated every single day, and even after drinking water, I still feel dehydrated. I have to drink water every two minutes or ill start feeling very very dehydrated, which consequently makes me feel dizzy and faint. This never used to happen before. I also constantly have headaches everyday and migraines often. I am also always so tired - I don't remember a day where I felt energised, even when getting solid 8/9/10 hrs of sleep.

Thanks guys

Definitely go and see your GP , unless there is any obvious reason as to why you would be dehydrated?

GO TO THE GP!

I understand the GP can be intimidating, time consuming and scary but above all else your health comes first otherwise everything else is pointless. If you need some support bring a friend! I really hope you get well soon!!

Thank you so much, I really appreciate your kind comment

I definitely will after seeing everyone's comments. Seems stupid I didn't go earlier now

Dehydration can be down to a number of reasons from diabetes or drinking alcohol. Also if you are sick or have diarrhoea this can also lead to be being dehydrated definitely worth visiting gp .

No stress shouldn't have anything to do with it have you been sick alot or suffering from diarrhoea you can lose alot of fluids this way

Not suffering from diarrhoea and I don’t drink

Just book an appointment with your GP. Speculating on here will not give you the answer and is more likely to cause you anxiety.
Wishing you all the best

Hey guys. Not sure if anyone will read this. But a little update. I did end up going to the GP who initially suspected ‘diabetes insipidus’ but after performing bloods and other tests, it came back negative and she kind of just told me to drink more water. Ngl I feel kinda hopeless because my symptoms are still consistent and it’s really affecting my day to day life with being constantly dehydrated :/

Well, try following the advice for a while and if it still persists go back and say "I followed your recommendation but I'm still having these symptoms" and they may do further tests. And if anything gets worse in the meantime go back as soon as you notice things getting worse and tell them that.

The thing is I’ve been feeling like this since around January, so I really don’t see anything changing (and I have told her this) so it’s quite difficult. I drink quite a lot water a day (almost 4 litres) as well. Oh well, I get where you’re coming from - it’s just something I have to get used to 😂 thankyou

The thing is I’ve been feeling like this since around January, so I really don’t see anything changing (and I have told her this) so it’s quite difficult. I drink quite a lot water a day (almost 4 litres) as well. Oh well, I get where you’re coming from - it’s just something I have to get used to 😂 thankyou