Posts tagged retention

Fluid retention. Does anyone heard about this?

I have a friend that has this problem, she is retaining fluid in her abdominal area, she is going to the doctor, but they don’t know yet what is going on. She is on medication for diabetes, cholesterol. Does anyone know of such case.?? What is the cause and will she be okay again?? Chosen [...]


Question about pregnancy and fluid retention.?

I just got home from my two week Dr appointment. My Dr measured my stomach today and was slightly concerned. Apparently my baby belly measurement put me at 33 1/2 weeks. I am actually 29 weeks and 5 days. However two weeks ago my measurements were right on. My Dr said that at my next [...]


What is safe to take during pregnancy, that will help with fluid retention?

I’ve got really crazy fluid retention. I mean crazy. I can’t walk without the fluid on the top of my feet wobbling, I have zero definition between my legs, ankles and feet, my fingers have gone up 4 ring sizes and my face just looks terrible. But, the docs aren’t worried at all because it’s [...]


What are some ways to get rid of fluid retention?

It’s not severe, I just have been so busy that I have not had any time to exercise in the past 1.5 to 2 weeks. What types of beverages can help to “flush out” fluid retention and/or bloating? I was thinking maybe Metamucil (because it absorbs water)? What about coffee? Any input is appreciated. Mature, [...]


Is it normal to have abdominal fluid retention 4 weeks postpartum? Does breastfeeding prolong weight loss?

I’m a new mom with a 3.5 week old infant and only gained 29 lbs during my pregnancy. In the last 3.5 weeks I’ve only lost 15 of those 29 lbs and I’m exclusively breastfeeding and started running again the last 2 weeks (I run about 4 miles or 45 minutes every day!) and also [...]


Can widespread inflammation cause fluid retention?

I have SLE (lupus). Lately, I have been having a flare…so I know that I have been having some moderate inflammation going on in my body. (Skin rashes..achy joints..the usual.) I also notice that I am retaining some fluid. Not significant amounts, mind you. I’d be freaking out worrying about renal failure if that were [...]


Is it possible for fluid retention to be soft and squishy?

I suddenly cant fit into any of my clothes, it happened over night and i think its fluid retention, its all over my body but its soft and squishy like jelly, im skinny so i can now feel all my little muscles and bones and its really upsetting me, i don’t know what it is [...]


Can you get loose fluid retention?

I was wondering as i feel that i have it, but it doesn’t really look swollen, it definitely isn’t fat, so i don’t know what else it can be, i decided to stop taking the pill a week ago so i think its fluid retention but it isnt like really swollen? This is what my [...]


Does anyone know any tricks for reducing fluid retention?

Just wondering if anyone knows any tricks to reducing fluid retention? Im almost 37 weeks and in the past week i’ve gained 7 pounds and im sure its because of fluid retention because my hands and feet are swollen and my joints hurt in my hands because of it. I do eat things that are [...]


Feeling tired, and fluid retention ALL OVER and many other symptoms.. what could this be?

i have many other symptoms, like my veins being more visible, muscles hurting… clothes not fitting me suddenly, sharp pain sometimes where my heart is, gotten more pale and tinted blue lips i think? I went to the doctors about my fluid retention and they said it was the pill, and should take a few [...]


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