Retaining Fluid

meredithgainey
meredithgainey Posts: 37 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I am a 24 y/o female and have lowered my sodium intake and still having trouble retaining fluid. Any ideas on a fix?

Thanks!

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  • JessyJ03
    JessyJ03 Posts: 627 Member
    I would see a doctor. This could be underlying health issues. I know I retain fluid a lot due to my hypothyroidism as well as HBP.
  • meredithgainey
    meredithgainey Posts: 37 Member
    I have seen numerous of them over the past few years and they just tell me to loose weight lol I have had all kinds of blood work and other test and they dont findd anything
  • cherbapp
    cherbapp Posts: 322
    I have seen numerous of them over the past few years and they just tell me to loose weight lol I have had all kinds of blood work and other test and they dont findd anything

    Well I gotta say...I had the same problem for years!

    Lost the weight and now I only get a swollen foot if I go way over on sodium and am stuck on an airplane.

    Doctors usually know what they are talking about. Who knew? Lol
  • DorkothyParker
    DorkothyParker Posts: 618 Member
    Drink more water. The more you drink, the less you retain.
  • nxd10
    nxd10 Posts: 4,570 Member
    My mother recommends sitting in a hot bath and drinking cold water. It makes me pee (after I get out of tub). I have no medical explanation for this, but it doesn't cost anything either.

    Sodium and potassium both cause you to retain fluids. So does too much sitting. Walking always helps me tremendously. Tai chi is also excellent as it helps increase circulation in your lower legs of both blood and lymph.
  • amanda_ataraxia
    amanda_ataraxia Posts: 400 Member
    I retain water all the time and I have no underlying health issues. I watch my sodium and I hit the water hard (120oz per day). I also add lemon juice to my water as it is a natural diuretic and will help you lose water weight.

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