Quitting soda....Sodium and Water Retention

nsj240

I have Hypothyroidism and have been told that we like to hold water weight any way, but maybe that isnt true. I recently completely quit pop (15days mt. dew free!) and I have always watched my sodium but noticed since I quit the mt. dew that I am more puffy (noticed my face is more swollen). Now dont get me wrong I'm still not drinking the adequate amount of water but I am trying to! I just keep a water bottle with me and fill it up all through the day and sip. I'm wondering what a good Sodium level is daily? and could I be staying puffy because I'm just not drinking enough water?
I think pop because of the caff acts as a diuretic so it kept me less puffy, but now it's just getting really annoying to me.

Ge0rgiana

We do, and if you have edema, the sodium in sodas is probably the least of your worries. I'd consult a doctor about how much sodium you should have.

thinklivebefree

Did you just ask and answer a question in the same paragraph? Yes you did lol like I just did......Why don't you test you "hypothesis"? Drink more water if your face is less puffy....Poof! You answered your own question....If you see a DR. all youre going to get from MFP is tons of Internet Doctors, and people that think 1SFA! (I SIZE FITS ALL)....Not everyone is the same you body is different from my body, I don't retained much water, maybe you do and so on! TEST IT OUT! GIVE IT A WEEK! AND UPDATE US...WILL ME AT LEAST

ash8184

I'm hypo and actually was fainting earlier this year because of not enough sodium. Talk to your endocrinologist about proper sodium levels. Depending on your diet, you may be ok.

frankiep73

If you are having edema noticeable enough to be annoying to you, then you need to see your MD. Other things besides sodium cause edema, least of which is circulation/BP issues.