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Bloating

HealthyMakeover
HealthyMakeover Posts: 142 Member
edited February 14 in Health and Weight Loss
I start my menstruation cycle in about four to five days, and for the past week or so, I've been bloated like a balloon.
This usually happens to me, so this isn't unusual. I just want to see tips on making this go away.

I have tried drinking a lot of water, but it made my bloat bigger! I felt like my stomach was tight and I was very uncomfortable.
Exercising does the trick, but after I eat, I look like I'm five months pregnant.

Does eating fruit prior to a menstruation cycle make you bloat up more?
I'm not really sure, but I feel like the banana I ate earlier made my food baby look like it was ready to burst out.

Replies

  • kimid123
    kimid123 Posts: 16 Member
    I swell all over when on my cycle. Have you tried fresh lemons in your water?
  • ilovescarymovies
    ilovescarymovies Posts: 202 Member
    Bloating to the point of looking pregnant after eating sounds like gluten sensitivity to me
  • a_stronger_me13
    a_stronger_me13 Posts: 812 Member
    Carbs cause water retention. Sodium causes water retention. Hormonal fluctuations cause water retention. Overeating can cause bloating. Fiber can effect bloating. There's a billion different reasons that you could be bloated or retaining water.
  • kimid123
    kimid123 Posts: 16 Member
    Carbs cause water retention. Sodium causes water retention. Hormonal fluctuations cause water retention. Overeating can cause bloating. Fiber can effect bloating. There's a billion different reasons that you could be bloated or retaining water.

    AMEN!
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