body swells after drinki.g water

gypsyrose85
gypsyrose85 Posts: 206 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I have uped my water intake from virtualy nothing a day to atleast 8 ozes 8 times a day (i used to drink just not water. Milk, juice, soda) i now only drink water. I have swollen up likd a balloon! My rings had to come off. It took me 15 minutes to get them off! Anyone else exeriance this? (sorry for typos. Mobile)

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  • susanp57
    susanp57 Posts: 409 Member
    8 oz? or do you mean 8 of something else. 8oz isn't very much.
  • weird_me2
    weird_me2 Posts: 716 Member
    As counterintuitive as it may sound, drink more water. Are you really only drinking 8 (EIGHT) oz a day? You need about 8xs that, especially if you aren't drinking liquid in any other form. You are dehydrated because you have cut out all other sources of water (yes, milk, juice and soda contribute to your hydration levels) and not replaced them sufficiently with water.
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    As I understand it, when the body isn't used to getting a steady supply of water, it holds onto the water you drink because it doesn't know when it will be getting more. It will even out pretty soon, a few days.

    PS: Watch your salt intake (sodium). Too much will definitely cause your body to hold onto water.
  • gypsyrose85
    gypsyrose85 Posts: 206 Member
    Sorry guys. I edited to fix. It was suposed to say 8 ounces 8 times day. My brsin skips around alot thanks to brain tumors. Sorry again.
  • showard82
    showard82 Posts: 4 Member
    I think they're saying they drink- 8 servings of 8 oz glasses. And yes- drink more water! It'll help get things flowing. If the swelling persists for any length of time- and the drinking of more water hasn't helped- then I would contact your family physician.
  • UsaJewels05
    UsaJewels05 Posts: 229 Member
    If you just started drinking 8 oz 8 times a day, you will retain some of that water, especially if you are exercising. Your Muscles need that water. I have actually upped mine from 8, 8 oz glasses to about 14 cups or water a day. It really helps flush my system of salt and other things I eat. Keep it up, I am sure it will even out.
  • o58598
    o58598 Posts: 25 Member
    watch your sodium intake it can be causing the swelling as well.
  • ravenchick
    ravenchick Posts: 345 Member
    You might want to see your doctor. You might have a liver or kindey issue that would keep your body from processing water correctly.
  • TrailRunner61
    TrailRunner61 Posts: 2,505 Member
    Good for you for making a healthier choice!
    Sodium plays a big part in swelling. You can track in on here, just add it to your macros. Watch your intake of salt, as it's in anything and everything that is canned or prepared. Maybe gradually increase the water? Your body will adjust but it may take a while.
  • alanlmarshall
    alanlmarshall Posts: 587 Member
    This is what it feels like to be hydrated. It's a good thing, keep it up. Otoh, I wouldn't force feed water just to get a certian amount. drink plenty, never let yourself be thirsty, and don't worry about it.
  • gypsyrose85
    gypsyrose85 Posts: 206 Member
    Good for you for making a healthier choice!
    Sodium plays a big part in swelling. You can track in on here, just add it to your macros. Watch your intake of salt, as it's in anything and everything that is canned or prepared. Maybe gradually increase the water? Your body will adjust but it may take a while.
    how do o add it?

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