too much water?

[Thumper1616]

Can drinking too much water damage your bladder?
I'm asking because sometimes I have to "wee" so bad it almost hurts...which is not a normal feeling for me. I used to think I had a bladder of steel!!

[The Procrastinatrix]

Re: too much water?

Any chance you may have a bladder infection? That's what I'd check since it's not a normal feeling for you. I hope that's not the answer though!

Protrix

[hubbys_girl]

Re: too much water?

Hey there, is it new for you to be drinking this much water? A realistic amount to drink for your body is 8x8oz + 8oz for every 25 lbs you want to loose. If you are drinking this much then that is good, but it may take a bit for your body to get used to all the water you are giving it. One thing I am trying is gradually increasing my water, so I don't feel like I wanna bust all the time. But that is just me. If you have no symptoms of a bladder infection then maybe give it a week to be sure that it just isn't your body adjusting.

Listen to your body, if you are in pain, and not just feeling full, then it is always adviseable to talk to a Dr. Just make sure you tell them about anything new you are doing like increasing your intake of water. Hope it works out!

[Thumper1616]

Re: too much water?

no...no bladder infection...it may just be me, as a general rule I've one of those persons who can hold it for HOURS...well NOT anymore....thank you Atkins....

[Scooterjam]

Re: too much water?

Keep drinking that water. Your body will adjust most definately, I remember when I was new to the water thing, man it seemed like every 15 minutes I was running to the men's room...but it gets used to it.

[13_jane]

Re: too much water?

Thumper - I'm the same - I cant hold the water at all, and I could go on a night out and hardly visit the toilets!!! well just to do my hair and fix my lipstick!!! lol

I find if I drink a glass of water when I leave work at 4.30, by the time I get home at 5.15 I'm crossing my legs - twice over!!!! hehe!!

[The Procrastinatrix]

Re: too much water?

Well, I sure am glad it's not a bladder infection! Hope it doesn't take too long to get used to the water. Good luck!

Protrix