Heavy Lifting Question

andrea_kohlman
andrea_kohlman Posts: 47 Member
edited November 23 in Fitness and Exercise
I recently started heavy lifting (on my 3rd week) and have noticed an increase in edema in my legs and my abdomen is very swollen. Is this nirmal? I have been warned that I will gain weight, but the swelling has been a surprise. I have had all sorts of tests done for my edema in the legs, Echo, ultrasound , bloodwork, chest x-ray, etc., everything is in the normal range. Just wondering if anyone has experienced abdominal swelling or if I should call the doctor again. Thanks!

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  • Cherimoose
    Cherimoose Posts: 5,208 Member
    That's not common. What medication do you take?
  • _bellator_
    _bellator_ Posts: 50 Member
    That's not normal. Hopefully it's nothing serious, but... Call your doctor.
  • ndj1979
    ndj1979 Posts: 29,136 Member
    call your doctor …and you should only gain weight from heavy lifting if you are eating in a caloric surplus.
  • ryanflebbe
    ryanflebbe Posts: 188 Member
    Not normal. I assume the edema is in your lower leg/ankles? That could be a lot of things associated with diet and exercise change. Since they didn't find a red flag, probably just from the stress on your legs. Do you take blood pressure medication?
    Since you said swelling amd not bloating of the abdomen, it sounds like you feel it's more than a change in digestion or something. See your doctor. Is the swelling general or in a certain area/side? Is it painful?
  • pmm3437
    pmm3437 Posts: 529 Member
    Swelling and some additional water retention inside the tissue is normal, while the body is repairing.

    Edema is water retention in the interstitium, and is not normally a result of exercise.

    If you cant determine which you have, or are unsure, I would recommend you get medial diagnosis and confirmation, to assuage your concerns.
  • andrea_kohlman
    andrea_kohlman Posts: 47 Member
    Thank you for the replies. I will call the doctor for further tests. I do not take any medicine. Just a water pill, prescribed by the doctor, a probiotic and B complex vitamin.
  • ar9179
    ar9179 Posts: 374 Member
    A "water pill" is a diuretic (reduces fluid in the body) and IS medication. People don't take a diuretic as a matter of course. Apparently, you do have a condition that causes edema and you should have a chat with your doc about it. Find out your diagnosis, the real name of the medication, and have her/him explain both thoroughly.
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