Water retention questions

Anny Middon said:

I started WW At Home four weeks ago and have been doing
very well. I've been having a problem with retaining
water, though.

This isn't the "oh, I didn't lose any weight last week so I
must be retaining water" excuse kind of thing but the lumpy
legs and doughy ankles kind of retaining water. I've been
taking my meds for this, but I still find it bothersome.

This isn't something I was bothered with this much before I
started the program. So while I know I've eaten too much
sodium lately, I also know it's nothing near what I use to
have in the out-of-control days when a couple tubs of buttered-and-
salted popcorn was a midafternoon snack.

So my questions are:

1. What's causing this? I know exercise can make you
retain water, but I've treadmilled since I went OP and
have been up to 30 minutes per day for the past two
weeks and the problem is getting worse, not better.

2. How much water can one person retain? I lost 4 lbs last
week, some of which had to be water, no? And my ankles
still feel like water balloons only not so resilient.

3. Are there any nutritional supplements I could take to
help? I'd just as soon forego the prescription meds if
I can.

TIA

Anny

Only a doctor can answer these questions properly. You can't
expect total strangers to be able to give advice like this.

The water you 'retain' from exercise is not what you are
experiencing.

Ray

--
rmnsuk
273/195/182

Anny Middon said:

I started WW At Home four weeks ago and have been doing
very well. I've been having a problem with retaining
water, though.

This isn't the "oh, I didn't lose any weight last week so I
must be retaining water" excuse kind of thing but the lumpy
legs and doughy ankles kind of retaining water. I've been
taking my meds for this, but I still find it bothersome.

This isn't something I was bothered with this much before I
started the program. So while I know I've eaten too much
sodium lately, I also know it's nothing near what I use to
have in the out-of-control days when a couple tubs of buttered-and-
salted popcorn was a midafternoon snack.

So my questions are:

1. What's causing this? I know exercise can make you
retain water, but I've treadmilled since I went OP and
have been up to 30 minutes per day for the past two
weeks and the problem is getting worse, not better.

2. How much water can one person retain? I lost 4 lbs last
week, some of which had to be water, no? And my ankles
still feel like water balloons only not so resilient.

3. Are there any nutritional supplements I could take to
help? I'd just as soon forego the prescription meds if
I can.

TIA

Anny

Might sound silly...but try increasing your water intake a
few more glasses a day.

When you exercise - you need more water....and even if your
sodium intake is down from your past history - you may be
holding water because of the increase in exercise.

For me...when I feel "bloated" - I drink as much as I can
and flush my system.

Results can vary...but it may help you.

Misstiblu

The best solution for retaining water is to drink more
water. Odd, but true. Water helps flush the body of toxins
that might be causing the water retention. Also, it can be
argued that if your body is getting plenty of water, it will
see no need to retain any.

Exercise causes temporary water retention, but that's
typically in the muscles that have been exercised, and
wouldn't really explain your swollen ankles. (The water is
used for repair and is fairly quickly disposed of.)

What does your healthcare provider say?

Best, Diane
--
182.6/176.6/165 mini/150 LT

Anny Middon said:

I started WW At Home four weeks ago and have been doing very well. I've
been having a problem with retaining water, though.

This isn't the "oh, I didn't lose any weight last week so I must be
retaining water" excuse kind of thing but the lumpy legs and doughy ankles
kind of retaining water. I've been taking my meds for this, but I still
find it bothersome.

This isn't something I was bothered with this much before I started the
program. So while I know I've eaten too much sodium lately, I also know
it's nothing near what I use to have in the out-of-control days when a
couple tubs of buttered-and-salted popcorn was a midafternoon snack.

So my questions are:

1. What's causing this? I know exercise can make you retain water, but
I've treadmilled since I went OP and have been up to 30 minutes per day for
the past two weeks and the problem is getting worse, not better.

2. How much water can one person retain? I lost 4 lbs last week, some of
which had to be water, no? And my ankles still feel like water balloons
only not so resilient.

3. Are there any nutritional supplements I could take to help? I'd just as
soon forego the prescription meds if I can.

TIA

Anny

How much water are you drinking each day? You should be
drinking at least 6-8 8oz glasses of water each day. Some
say 1/2 per pound of weight. The more the better. It will
help flush out any extra sodium that you may be
consuming. Don't forget there is a lot of sodium in
processed foods. Try eating more unprocessed foods to
keep that under control.

If increasing your water does not help, I would definitely
get checked by your doctor. I think we all retain water
during certain times of the month but not enough to be
noticable any where but on the scale. Swollen ankles or
lumpy legs could mean something else.

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Quoted message said:

I started WW At Home four weeks ago and have been doing
very well. I've been having a problem with retaining
water, though.

This isn't the "oh, I didn't lose any weight last week so
I must be retaining water" excuse kind of thing but the
lumpy legs and doughy ankles kind of retaining water. I've
been taking my meds for this, but I still find it
bothersome.

This isn't something I was bothered with this much before
I started the program. So while I know I've eaten too much
sodium lately, I also know it's nothing near what I use to
have in the out-of-control days when a couple tubs of buttered-and-
salted popcorn was a midafternoon snack.

So my questions are:

1. What's causing this? I know exercise can make you
retain water, but I've treadmilled since I went OP and
have been up to 30 minutes per day

for

Quoted message said:

the past two weeks and the problem is getting worse,
not better.

2. How much water can one person retain? I lost 4 lbs
last week, some of which had to be water, no? And my
ankles still feel like water balloons only not so
resilient.

3. Are there any nutritional supplements I could take to
help? I'd just

as

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soon forego the prescription meds if I can.

TIA

Anny

Anny,

I know I have a circulatory problem in my leg and if I dont
get enough exercise or water, I tend to get a very swollen
and spongey like texture to my ankle area. I have found that
when I increase the water and the walking/exercise, it goes
back to more of a normal state.

Debbie

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Quoted message said:

I started WW At Home four weeks ago and have been doing
very well. I've been having a problem with retaining
water, though.

This isn't the "oh, I didn't lose any weight last week so
I must be retaining water" excuse kind of thing but the
lumpy legs and doughy ankles kind of retaining water. I've
been taking my meds for this, but I still find it
bothersome.

This isn't something I was bothered with this much before
I started the program. So while I know I've eaten too much
sodium lately, I also know it's nothing near what I use to
have in the out-of-control days when a couple tubs of buttered-and-
salted popcorn was a midafternoon snack.

So my questions are:

1. What's causing this? I know exercise can make you
retain water, but I've treadmilled since I went OP and
have been up to 30 minutes per day for the past two
weeks and the problem is getting worse, not better.

2. How much water can one person retain? I lost 4 lbs
last week, some of which had to be water, no? And my
ankles still feel like water balloons only not so
resilient.

3. Are there any nutritional supplements I could take to
help? I'd just as soon forego the prescription meds if
I can.

TIA

Anny

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Only a doctor can answer these questions properly. You
can't expect total strangers to be able to give advice
like this.

The water you 'retain' from exercise is not what you are
experiencing.

Thanks, Ray. If the problem doesn't resolve itself in a week
or so, I'll make an appointment. I guess I was just hoping
to benefit from others' experiences.

Anny

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Might sound silly...but try increasing your water intake a
few more glasses a day.

When you exercise - you need more water....and even if
your sodium intake is down from your past history - you
may be holding water because of the increase in exercise.

For me...when I feel "bloated" - I drink as much as I can
and flush my system.

Results can vary...but it may help you.

Great advice -- thanks!!

Anny Off to get another glass of H2O

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The best solution for retaining water is to drink more
water. Odd, but true. Water helps flush the body of toxins
that might be causing the water retention. Also, it can be
argued that if your body is getting plenty of water, it
will see no need to retain any.

Exercise causes temporary water retention, but that's
typically in the muscles that have been exercised, and
wouldn't really explain your swollen ankles. (The water is
used for repair and is fairly quickly disposed of.)

What does your healthcare provider say?

Thanks for the advice, Diane.

Water retention has been a recurring problem of mine. My doc
attributes it partly to my weight (so it should get better
with time) and partly as the aftereffect of a nasty bout of
cellulitis about three years ago. I have prescription
diuretics I take whenever the problem arises.

I was just confused by how my water retention problem seems
to be lingering this time. I suspect it may be due partly to
the increased exercise putting more strain on my joints. (I
also have osteoarthritis -- this getting old really
*sucks*.) I've decided though to continue on my treadmill --
I don't want to get into the habit of finding excuses to not
exercise or I'll rapidly reach the point where I tell myself
"I think I'm coming down with the sniffles so I better not
exercise." (Have I mentioned that I really, really don't
like doing the treadmill?)

At any rate, I'll go to the doctor in a week or two if the
problem doesn't resolve itself.

Anny

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How much water are you drinking each day? You should be
drinking at least 6-8 8oz glasses of water each day. Some
say 1/2 per pound of weight. The more the better. It will
help flush out any extra sodium that you may be consuming.
Don't forget there is a lot of sodium in processed foods.
Try eating more unprocessed foods to keep that under
control.

If increasing your water does not help, I would definitely
get checked by your doctor. I think we all retain water
during certain times of the month but not enough to be
noticable any where but on the scale. Swollen ankles

or

Quoted message said:

lumpy legs could mean something else.

Thanks, Laura. I'm going to force myself to drink more
water.

I wouldn't be too concerned about this -- water
retention like this has happened before and my doc is
aware of it -- except that it seems to be lingering more
than it has before.

Anny

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Anny,

I know I have a circulatory problem in my leg and if I
dont get enough exercise or water, I tend to get a very
swollen and spongey like texture to my ankle area. I have
found that when I increase the water and the
walking/exercise, it goes back to more of a normal state.

Debbie

Thanks, Debbie!

Between increasing the water I was drinking, keeping to my
treadmill schedule and the efforts of Mother Nature, my
ankles are nearly back to normal now!

Anny

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How much water are you drinking each day? You should be
drinking at

least

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6-8 8oz glasses of water each day. Some say 1/2 per
pound of weight. The more the better. It will help flush
out any extra sodium that you may be consuming. Don't
forget there is a lot of sodium in processed foods. Try
eating more unprocessed foods to keep that under
control.

If increasing your water does not help, I would
definitely get checked

by

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your doctor. I think we all retain water during certain
times of the

month

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but not enough to be noticable any where but on the
scale. Swollen

ankles

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or

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lumpy legs could mean something else.

Thanks, Laura. I'm going to force myself to drink
more water.

I wouldn't be too concerned about this -- water
retention like this has happened before and my doc is
aware of it -- except that it seems to be lingering more
than it has before.

Where are you located? Could the weather be a factor here? I
know I swell up when it is hot & humid.

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Where are you located? Could the weather be a factor here?
I know I swell

up

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when it is hot & humid.

You know, that was probably a big part of it. The problem
has gone, and the weather has changed. I live in the
Chicago area and we were experiencing our first burst of
summer weather.

Thanks!

Anny

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Where are you located? Could the weather be a factor
here? I know I

swell

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up

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when it is hot & humid.

You know, that was probably a big part of it. The problem
has gone, and

the

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weather has changed. I live in the Chicago area and we
were experiencing our first burst of summer weather.

I'm in NJ and our weather has been horrible (until
today) too.