Question:
Getting 120 oz of fluids in but STILL dehydrated.

I'm getting 120oz of fluids(mostly water)in everyday. I'm getting lightheaded and have dark urine and bladder pain. The dr. says that he thinks that I'm dehydrated and may have stones in my bladder. My question: If I'm getting 120oz of fluids in and I'm not urinating very much, Where is all the liquid going? My surgery was May 8th, 2003. I suffer from the cotton mouth and drylips as well. Before the surgery, a large glass of water meant a trip to the restroom within an hour or two. Now I drink twice as much water/fluids and I might go once a day. I drink gatorade/water mix to help but I still feel dehydrated.    — Dale G. (posted on July 1, 2003)

June 30, 2003
If you are drinking that much and having dark concentrated urine, I would think something isn't functioning correctly with your kidneys. Is your doctor doing any testing? This doesn't sound good to me, but I'm not a doctor. Keep on pestering the doctor til they do something.
   — Patty_Butler

June 30, 2003
I agree with Patty, somethings not right. Perhaps see a urologist. Good Luck!
   — ZZ S.

July 1, 2003
My first thought was kidney malfunction. Talk with your surgeon again and call your pcp too. Be persistent, and good luck!
   — [Deactivated Member]

July 1, 2003
I would lose the Gatorade which is loaded with sodium which will tell your body to retain water, not flush it out. Sure the commercials tell you it's to keep you hydrated, but they're out to sell a product. Good luck! :)
   — ladyphy