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Frequent Urination

tamika

By tamika
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Is it just me or does it seem like when you eat something you shouldn't....you have to urinate more frequently? Maybe it's just me but I was wondering if this happens to anyone else.

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Is it just me or does it seem like when you eat something you shouldn't....you have to urinate more frequently? Maybe it's just me but I was wondering if this happens to anyone else.

Yep happens to me every time I get glutened by CC. I also get bladder spasms with it. Drives me nuts.

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It is so aggravating....thanks for responding:-)

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One thing which may help, is to make sure you replenish your electrolytes. Coconut water (not the milk) is supposed to be very good for this, as it is an excellent source of potassium and other minerals. Or you can try a potassium supplement, or even a sports drink. Sodium is also an important electrolyte.

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One thing which may help, is to make sure you replenish your electrolytes. Coconut water (not the milk) is supposed to be very good for this, as it is an excellent source of potassium and other minerals. Or you can try a potassium supplement, or even a sports drink. Sodium is also an important electrolyte.

Most of those Sports Drinks set off my Gout...

Robert16 Newbie
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Yes happens to me also thought i was just crazy i glad to see this is part of beeing glutened

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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Is it just me or does it seem like when you eat something you shouldn't....you have to urinate more frequently? Maybe it's just me but I was wondering if this happens to anyone else.

I am constantly needing to urinate and even get up once or twice a night to go. Yet another pleasant side effect of this illness. Thanks to those who wrote suggestions above this. I LOVE coconut water but didn't realize it was good for us!

Loey

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I am constantly needing to urinate and even get up once or twice a night to go. Yet another pleasant side effect of this illness. Thanks to those who wrote suggestions above this. I LOVE coconut water but didn't realize it was good for us!

Loey

any possibility of diabtes??

Loey Rising Star
Loey
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any possibility of diabtes??

No, I had that checked. But thanks for asking. I might ask my new GP to recheck me. Can it show up if you've already tested negative for it? I just moved to a new town/state so I have only seen a GI so far. Have the name of the GP and will make an appointment.

glutenfreesavvy Rookie
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I have the same problem - although it varies in intensity...kinda weird. It's a pain, though, isn't it? One thing that helps me a lot is using homeopathic remedies. A good place to find out which one you might try is:

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I have no personal/financial interest in the site, by the way...I'm just a happy homeopath. :-)

Faydra

GuyC Newbie
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Being of the male persuasion, I was having a bit of prostate trouble for the last 2 years. I would have to get up 3 or 4 times a night. The doc checked everything out and said I was healthy. Due to my celiac diagnosis on 10/27/10 and being gluten-free since, I've just noticed I no longer have any prostate issues! I never would have connected the two. I'm still not feeling well overall, but this is one positive sign on the road ahead!

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dilettantesteph
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I have that problem when glutened.

kenlove Rising Star
kenlove
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It does take time and there are a number of other factors including sugar levels. I used to get up every hour on the hour and they told me it was normal. I didnt want more drugs. Cutting back on the carbs made all the difference.

good luck

Ken

Being of the male persuasion, I was having a bit of prostate trouble for the last 2 years. I would have to get up 3 or 4 times a night. The doc checked everything out and said I was healthy. Due to my celiac diagnosis on 10/27/10 and being gluten-free since, I've just noticed I no longer have any prostate issues! I never would have connected the two. I'm still not feeling well overall, but this is one positive sign on the road ahead!

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No, I had that checked. But thanks for asking. I might ask my new GP to recheck me. Can it show up if you've already tested negative for it? I just moved to a new town/state so I have only seen a GI so far. Have the name of the GP and will make an appointment.

Diabetes test results are not a simple matter of positive or negative. Blood sugars and imbalances fall along a wide spectrum. Know your numbers-ask for them and know what they mean and where you fall on that spectrum. A one-time blood sugar number or a fasting blood sugar number is not an accurate indication. An A1C would be better.

Blood sugar problems can crop up at any time so can and should be re-evaluted at any given time if there seems to be a concern.

It is possible to have blood sugars that are elevated enough to cause frequent urination but not be oficially diabetes. As Ken mentioned, dietary changes can address that. It's still important to know your numbers.

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Looking for answers
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When my Rhemy was screening me for Lupus he said that frequent urination is a symptom of Autoimmune Disorders. I don't have more insight to share other than that, but it also happens to me when I eat something I shouldn't have.

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