Retaining water

mhuffstickle
mhuffstickle Posts: 7
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Does anyone else seem to retain water the more water that they drink? The closer I get to 8 glasses a day, the more I seem to become bloated and start to swell. I do have high blood pressure but it is maintained by prescription meds.

Thanks for any advice.

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  • NoAdditives
    NoAdditives Posts: 4,251 Member
    That can happen at first if you aren't used to getting enough water. Just keep drinking those 8 glasses a day, your body will figure it out and will adjust.
  • grumpy2032
    grumpy2032 Posts: 92 Member
    when our bodys get use to it they will stop being so greedy with it and start giving it back. I am havin the same thing but each day seems to be better
  • kris2683
    kris2683 Posts: 41 Member
    I have the same problem, but it's usually related to my salt intake.
  • sarahsmom1
    sarahsmom1 Posts: 1,501 Member
    check the color of your urine it should be the color of lemonade. If to dark, not enough water to light to much water, your body needs a healthy balance. If you continue to retain water you may need to get your kidneys checked. Dialysis is not fun.
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