Question:
On my preop diet(highprotein/lowcarb) & so thirsty

and I am so thirsty. I have also started taking the glucosomine/chondroitin for joint and back pain (via drs. orders) instead of my vioxx .But whats causing this thirst? I cant stop drinking and going to the bathroom.    — loisph (posted on September 26, 2003)

September 26, 2003
I do know that high-protein diets will get rid of the extra water in your system. I was doing low carb last week and there was a little trail worn between my desk and the bathroom! LOLOL Also, a lot of high-protien foods are also high in salt. And that can make you thirsty! I wouldn't worry as long as what goes IN comes OUT and vice versa (you're not peeing without replacing the liquid). I had a problem when I was pregnant with a medication that made me thirsty but then I never eliminated the water. I gained 15 pounds of liquids over 2 days. I practically sloshed when I walked!
   — ctyst