Comments on: Causes Of Water Retention

By: jessica

jessica — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 08:45:16 +0000

I have had weight problems since going on the pill when i was 22 yrs old. although i was only on it for 6 months , when i came off it i gained a stone in a week. It took years to get back down to my original weight. Later on in my thirties i gained weight after giving birth to my first two children and went from size 10 to size 14. however things really ballooned after my third child was born. I have now been trying yo lose weight for 18yrs and have had various health problems throughout that time span.e. pulmonary oedema, hypo thyroid and high blood pressure. I look pregnant and have now doubled my original weight as i now weigh 16stone. Despite healthily eating and dog walking i have put on 10lbs in the past 2 weeks.

By: jackie

jackie — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 22:04:54 +0000

ive just came across this when i googled as im a little concerned.For years now,when i have a night out and drink alcohol i fill with water,hardly go to the loo and dont even feel like going.My ancles,fingers,legs,stomach,everywhere.Gradually over the last yr or two ive been going to the toilet a lot,during the night was the worst but lately even during the day its constant,its getting embaressing.unless ofcourse i have alcohol(very rarely).My lower back hurts but more so when i need a wee.Im having a pelvic xray next week as when the bottom of my stomach is pressed its tender…i have over the last few yr developed terrible like celulite which sometimes hurts.i feel overwhelmed with tiredness sometimes and could just cry as im only 40 but can feel 70.

By: Kurt

Kurt — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 05:11:49 +0000

I had a renal nephrectomy in 2006. Also, I’ve been taking tenormin for over 20 years. I believe the swelling in my right leg (ankles) is caused by these two things, along with the varicose veins I have in that leg. (I also know I need to cut down on salt and sugar – but I do exercise and workout quite regularly.)

By: v.angelin

v.angelin — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 10:25:22 +0000

I am 40yrs old.my height is 148cms,wt 69kg.having hypothyroidism.on thyroxin 75mcg od.i am having fluind retension & past 4yrs i am gaining weight.i am non veg,but i will not take anything except chicken & fish.

By: pam

pam — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:24:09 +0000

Hi, I’m 59, female. I gave up working a quite active job about 6 months ago and also gave up smoking, which meant that my metabolism totally changed. But not only did I put weight on as a result, I began retaining fluid.

By: Maggie

Maggie — Tue, 14 Jun 2011 09:57:55 +0000

I am 65 and have been a Weight Watcher for about 9 years. I still attend monthly meetings. Lost 17 pounds fairly easily and kept it off for about three years. But have noticed in the last two years I have gained here and there and NOW I am three pounds heavier than I have EVER been with my legs and tummy showing it the most. Am now wondering if it could be water weight. Went from a size 6, to an 8, to a 10 in two years!! Never add salt to my food. Eat a lot of produce daily and exercise 3 to 4 hours a week. About 80% of the time I eat low cal meals.

By: Cori

Cori — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 09:03:17 +0000

I am a type 1 diabetic, I occasionally retain some water, however the last couple of weeks , not only can i not see my ankles, i can’t make a fist or hold anything with 1 hand. My knees and elbows are also swollen.

By: Connie

Connie — Thu, 26 May 2011 03:12:32 +0000

Been taking a Tramadol for pain and now my legs and ankles are swollen. Could it be from the medication?

By: Linda

Linda — Thu, 19 May 2011 00:42:06 +0000

I have a ridiculous amount of water weight at times 8-10lbs. I am on lasix 160mgs a day. I started out on 10mg many years ago. recently it seems at times the pills arent even working and for the past four days i am still swollen in the feet, ankles, hands and face. I look like i have put on weight but my weight is still down. I have had lots of blood work to check kidney function, protein, potassium, cbc everything has come back normal but my problem is getting worse. I need a solution, my doctor wants to take me off the lasix, the dosage is too high and on days when i dont take it suddenly even drinking a lot of fluids doesnt make me go normally. it seems now i am having trouble if i dont have the lasix.

By: ginger

ginger — Sun, 15 May 2011 04:51:46 +0000

hi my name is ginger and my feet are red and swollen i have been told that i have edema and i have no clue what symptoms i have. i have took water pills for awhile now.i dont know if i should go to the hospital or not,should i stay elivated or stop eating salt like the articles above say.i have read other articles on edema and none of them were all that helpful.This article was very helpful.