Comments on: Salt And Water Retention

By: Dana Linn Cottman

Dana Linn Cottman — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 03:05:48 +0000

Good Day to you Linda and anyone who has the same problem that I have, My name is Dana, I am a 41 year old African American with 4+ pitting edema mainly in my left leg. I was very athletic in highschool and never had this problem until my early 20′s. I was told that the valves in my lower legs work to get fluid down through my body but they don’t close and open properly on the return thus fluid pools in my lower extremeties. I do not eat SALT of any kind I am very cautious of foods and items that contain heavy sodium contents, I too take 160+ mg of Lasix per day along with Klor-con to replenish my potassium. I find the Klor-con interesting because I think it is a natural salt! I have had over 5 doppler studies that have shown that my venous functions are working properly. I’ve had TSH, T4 and other Thyroid related tests to check my levels, All were normal. I think I have ICE or idiopathic edema. I wear full length compression hose 40-50mmhg. Going to the bathroom is a chore and you better hope you make it in time!i am now experiencing small amounts of fluid in my upper extremeties. I am hoping to get some relief from your book. I will post my progress if permitted, in an effor to help others. Thank you for allowing me to share my story.

By: rent

rent — Sat, 10 Dec 2011 10:00:31 +0000

hi, thanks for the info. I have a question… whenever I drink anything I go to the toilet straight afterward and pee it out. Should I be looking to eat more salty foods and protien to retain water?

By: Jaana

Jaana — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 12:36:22 +0000

A couple of months ago I suddenly became very sensitive to sodium (caused excessive thirst). I am now on a no salt diet and restrict sodium to 120mg/100mg. In the first week I lost 2kg. I still have a level of fluid retention so sodium isn’t my only problem.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 14 May 2011 02:47:08 +0000

I would like to understand why my body swells 5-8 pounds overnight. I am a 38Y F and a healthy eater (most of the time). My water intake is about the norm or more on heavy training days. Like any other, there are times when I fall off track especially about 1 week before my cycle. I tend to eat foods higher in fats, sugars, sodium, calories. I never thought sensitivity to salt was a possible explanation for the excessive weight gain, let alone sugar or “insulin”. I consume a lot of skim milk.