ddavp for diabetes insipidus

Over the years my Diabetes Insipidus has fluctuated in terms of how much DDAVP I need to take. Unfortunately I pee/ and get thirsty without the med. Right now I am taking the smallest pill, and break it in half. I take it before I go to bed. I seem to be able to do ok without taking it during the day (because I can drink/pee as much as i need to. If I do not take the DDAVP at night I wake up 4-6 times needing to drink water and pee. What test said that you do not need DDAVP?

I guess your vet is suggesting using the DDAVP (Desmopressin) inhaler as eyedrops. From what I can tell, this stuff runs about $78 a bottle (less if you get more than one bottle). I am kind of confused as to why you are being prescribed DAVPP for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus, because that's usually prescribed for CENTRAL Diabetes Insipidus, caused when the pituitary gland doesn't secrete enough ADH.

How long did it take for your diabetes insipidus to resolve? how long did it take for your doctor to prescribe testosterone? My endo refuses to prescribed the testosterone as he says that should recover by itself, however I am exhausted all day. I am on ddavp (sublingual pill) and 10mg of prednisone.

I was wondering if anyone else has experienced diabetes insipidus? The reason for the test is because I have been extremely thirsty and urinating almost every 1.5 hours a day. I received a copy of the test results. They tested my ADH level (arginine vasopressin) The results are L<1.0 Range:1.0-13.3 They say there are different types of diabetes insipidus, basically that the kidneys are doing what they are supposed to do or a pituitary issue.

My son was tested for diabetes insipidus. The symptoms I was told to look for are extreme thirst and extreme urination which leads to dehydration. To my knowledge it is not related to infections but my son is eight and not as young as your grand child. Maybe that changes the symptoms.

Is there a medication for Diabetes Insipidus other than Desmopressin? The headaches as a side affect are dibilitating. This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/557217'>peuatrygland diabetts</a>.

I have been diagnosed with a fib, several years ago and am taking meds (beta blocker and antiarrhythmic, coumadin) I had a PVI 18 months ago and initially the frqency and duration of episodes diminished but never disappeared. recently, I was diagnosed with diabetes insipidus and have a fib episodes of increasing frequency (almost daily0 and duration (3-8 hours). Can there be a relationship between the tow (a fib and diabetes insipidus?

Diabetes Insipidus is not the normal type of diabetes that can be controlled by food or by medications like metformin or insulin. Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 are those that are controlled by food and or medications like metformin or insulin. Diabetes Insipidus is a rare condition and nothing to do with the the pancreas and production of insulin or lack of it. A blood sugar monitor will be of no use to someone with Diabetes Insipidus.

She never mentioned anything about insulin and that's because she has Diabetes Insipidus, which she clearly stated. Diabetes Insipidus IS NOT Diabetes Mellitus.

i was just diagnosed with diabetes insipidus.i had pituitary surgery for a tumor.my hypothalamus was damanged during surgery.i have been gaining weight-very tired-moody lately.is this realted to diabetes insipidus?is di serious or med will fix ?any outher problems besides thirsty-and urination to watch for?endo dident tell me much about it.just give me dessmon nasial spray.i was wornding if thats why i cant lose weight?i gain around 3 to 5 pnds week.then take it off the next.

Run away from that doctor immediately! You might be better served by a neurologist since your problem is located in your brain/pituitary and you've had brain surgery. Most endocrinologists deal with Type I or Type II diabetes (not DI), few deal with thyroid conditions and still very, very few deal with pituitary conditions. You are *not* obese - you have dealt with brain tumor, brain surgery, and now DI.

If the levels are so low and potassium levels are high maybe a creatinine clearance test should be done to test the condition of the kidney and rule out diabetes insipidus. CPK or creatinine phosphokinase and liver enzymes should be done if there is muscle wasting. Diabetes insipidus can also cause whole body edema. Please consult an endocrine specialist and a nephrologist. Take care!

This forum deals mostly with type 2 diabetes, people who have high blood sugar levels [mellitus]. Diabetes insipidus is kidney related. For best answers, the forum to post on is Kidney Disease & Disorders.

Diabetes mellitus or Diabetes insipidus?

He has none of the symptoms of diabetes insipidus, except peeing frequently. I guess we'll have to go to a doc. Thank you for your help.

Hello Does anyone else have secondary hypothyroidism following their surgery? God knows the Acromegaly aftermath was bad enough to sort out with Dr. Now this to deal with. She's just done my bloods. Should she test TRH as well masTSH, T3 and T4 in this case or am I wrong? No guidance from consultan,t who eventually diagnosed the thyroid damage, only to begin taking 50 mcg of Thyroxine. Taking this at 5 am to avoid absorption problems. Can't stop urinating.Its driving me nuts.

When I came out of surgery I was very thirsty and emptying a lot of dilute urine into the catheter, so they diagnosed me with diabetes insipidus (DI). They gave me an injection of desmopressin which seemed to help initially. I was discharged home after 5 days in hospital. Also, they gave me a dose of hydrocortisone to take daily (20mg over the whole day).

This was all caused by diabetes insipidus. The doctors said I had done everything right after I took her home from the hospital. I was making her take the hydrocort and levothyroxin. The only medications she was allowed to skip were those for pain. I wanted to make sure I shared this in the off chance something like this happens to someone else.

Sorry about the above comment. With the yeast infections (and the ears are also a hotspot for yeast to grow), it's not likely to be diabetes insipidus. Like WaveRider said, get to a doctor ASAP.

m getting a little concerned about his size and not growing very much. He was tested back in the spring for Diabetes Insipidus for drinking so much water and it came back positive. My child eats and eat and eats but gains nothing... Could both of these issues, Diabetes Insipidus and lack of growth, be something more and maybe I should bring something up at his 2 yr appt in a month?

diabetes insipidus much different that the Cushings.Small gland in base of brain by pituitary starts 2 shrink causing the thirst.....if she's doing it again might need another current water deprivation test to rule this in/out.

Please see your dr for assessment. Diabetes in pregnancy, if it is diabetes, is a serious risk for baby and mother and needs to be well managed. let us know how you go.

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