IV fluid water weight

Only reason I am getting so much fluid is to try to bring down heart rate from the pain I am. I really wish they would use a lower sodium fluid (yes it does exaiat. Normal is .9%. They have .45% for those who need to watch sodium. ) I usually have low blood pressure but it is high now because of the pain and sodium. I want to try my best to keep fluid moving while bed bound so that when I am allowed up again it is not painful to move.

I am allowed to have legs raised which I am doing. I name also flexing and rotating feet every hour so fluid does not build up. I am massaging my hands every so often as well as squeeze gripping them. I was just seeing if maybe anyone hand anymore simple ideas on how to keep circulation going. Usually they have those leg machines that help in circulation but because of my particular problem they can not use them.

They are concern since I can not keep any food or water down that my electrolytes will be problematic. The stopped after 3 liters (very quick liters) for the night. They will re evaluate if I need more tomorrow as well as make the determination if moving is safe for me.

I am having symptoms of a gall bladder attack but so far both ultra sound and a cheat X-ray came back normal. Since I am on birth control and have been for years, and it hurts when I breath, they believe I may have a blood clot at the base of my lungs. They can't do a normal ct because I am allergic to the dye, so they are waiting until morning to do something different. They do not want me up and a out for fear if it is a clot, it could break free and cause heart problems. No food or water incase they need to anytime of emergency procedure. They are however giving me pain medication.

They may also do an endoscopy tomorrow since there is no clear reason for my symptoms. They are pretty much just ruling one thing out at a time. I really hope I get to go home tomorrow. The fluid retention would not be so bad if it didn't hurt to walk after a day/fluids. I have also been applying cool compresses and might ask for compression socks. I can't do the circulation machine for get of the possible clot moving. It is very frustrating.

I did not say I was getting fat or that I was concerned about the actual weight. I said I did not enjoy the side effe ts of fluid retention and it makes it hard to return to normal. That is very, very different. I am trying to prevent being uncomfortable and prevent adding more pain to my body. Not sure why you would want to accuse me of something as silly as thinking it is fat. I have consumed only up to 200 cals yesterday (vomited and decided to hold of on trying food again) and none yet today (not allowed) there is no way that I would be able to gain fat on those calories. Please be a little bit more respectful instead of talking down to me like I am an idiot.

Will drinking n e tra 4-5 cups of water for the next few days when I get home help push the retention out? What about lemon water as a natural diuretic?

I do not want to refuse the fluid because I do tend to get electrolyte imbalances when not eating.


Yes, this is a very serious question, and that was very rude, especially since you seem a bit confused. IV fluid is not just water. It contains over 3000 mgs of sodium per bag, multiple that by three bags so far and that is way over my allotment for sodium. It is well known that IV fluid can cause fluid retention which is why it is given in caution to patients with CHF. They are not going to give any diuretics because I need the fluid, not have it pulled out of me. That would cause dehydration. Many patients experience water weight gain from IV fluid. You can even search it in the search bar and find many people talking about it. The ridiculous amount of sodium is what causes it.

I am actually a paramedic so I know quite a bit about healthcare. Not every doctor should be trusted without question. It already is going to my ankles and hands, and no they do not intend on stopping it. Instead they are giving compression socks and elevation. The benefits far out weigh the risks.

Calling me a troll because I am asking about excess water weight? That is really rude. The only reason I provided so much detail was just so that it did not seem like I was shooting down other people's suggestions for no reason. People ask about excess water weight around here all the time. Mine just happens to be coming from an unusual source. I was just looking for ideas on how to get fluid moving when I can't really exercise at the moment. I know it will all come off in about two weeks from when the fluids stop, but I just don't want it all to accumulate in my extremities. People share medical issues here all the time. Just because this one is maybe unusual to you does not make me a troll. I have been using this site for over 3 months and usually only browse the boards because some people are a bit to quick on the "you're different you must be a troll" train. Shall I upload a wonderful picture of my tiny ICU room with me in it? Like seriously, that was just uncalled for.

Sorry if my messages are a bit jumbled. I'm on lots of painkillers.