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Q: Why am I incredibly thirsty during an attack?

During my last attack I drank 4.5 litres of water.  I had an unquenchable thirst.

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6/15/08 12:55pm

A doctor in Phoenix told me the average person walks around alread 15% dehydrated. Add medications to that, vomiting, and anti nausea drugs and it's even higher. That m be the reason for the thirst. By the time you're thirsy, you are already dehydrated. When I feel a migraine coming on, I immediately start drinking more liquids and eating salty food.

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