Water Retention

Hey Yall, I am retaining fluid this week and I have been doing the Lemon Water thing and I think it is helping. Is there anything else I can take or do? I was thinking about pulling out my Dandelion Root Caps. Any suggestions? Oh, it is the ending of that time of the month for me as well. Adrienne

Hi Adrienne! Have you checked out the sodium content of the foods that you eat. I've noticed that a lot of low-fat and sugarless foods are high in sodium. Exercising helps me get rid of the extra water weight. I hope that something works for you. I walk an extra block, or so, when I feel this way. The "making a vow" was your I just thought that it was a great idea! Take care. Jane 362/230

Hi Adrienne! I have very bad adema in my legs which hasn't improved much since surgery. Probably different from what you have with regular water retention, but when it gets really bad I do the following things: -cut down on sodium -double water intake (drinking more fluids helps flush the rest of the fluid out of your system) -Walk walk walk! Exercise helps pump the fluid from your body -Keep my feet elevated I tried taking some water pills a couple of weeks ago and my BP dropped like a rock! I had a lot of problems with it so I wouldn't recommend taking anything unless you talk to your surgeon and regular Dr. Good luck! Amy