Diretic for bloat - what do you think?

merew19
merew19 Posts: 21
edited September 29 in Health and Weight Loss
Hello ladies mostly :-) I was wondering about taking a directic for a day or so to get rid of this excess bloat from (that time of the month) - for some reason I'm retaining water like crazy and super bloated this month. I've not being eating too much salt or anything so I know it's just hormonal but it's making me feel yucky.

Any thoughts on it - I know long term they aren't safe, but I just figured for a day or 2 to get rid of this bloat/water weight.

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  • merew19
    merew19 Posts: 21
    BUMP
  • pickadilly2009
    pickadilly2009 Posts: 320 Member
    Try taking some midol. It always works for me with the water, bloat, muscle relaxer. I even give it to my husband when his back hurts...it really does work for that time!
  • gingerfoxxx
    gingerfoxxx Posts: 267 Member
    Some of them can be dangerous- i would avoid unless its a major problem. The most effective ingredient is the caffeine, i believe. I think you are just as well to save the money and have a cup of coffee and ice water with lots of lemon (a natural diuretic). :)
  • _Khaleesi_
    _Khaleesi_ Posts: 877 Member
    I would not recommend using a diuretic. It's setting yourself up for dehydration if you are still exercising, etc. Take some midol.
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