Why do we do things like this? I know, it's useless. It's stupid, ok. Today alone over 12 hours, I've had 3days worth (12 immediate-release gelcaps) of an OTC diuretic containing Pamabrom. Plus the caffeine in diet sodas, and diet pill. Yesterday I had other stuff, too. I know that once I stop this I will have joint pain, etc. I feel effects of it. My head aches, stomach is screwed up. I know it's not healthy to do these things. I ate half a bagel and a granola bar today--very good, I think! How am I going to know if I *really* go too far? I can't trust myself to go to a hospital because I like to try and "tough it out" when I am sick. I have oral surgey coming up on June 4th--that dentist and I will both be in trouble, I think, if I don't quit these habits by then. He won't be able to do his work because I will clot too fast and will be too dehydrated, etc.