Sodium Question

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circusmom
circusmom Posts: 662 Member
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I ate way too much sodium last night, and this morning I was so puffy I almost couldn't get my rings off. So my question is how long should it take to flush it out of my system? I've been drinking extra water all day to help, but I'm still puffy.

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  • dls06
    dls06 Posts: 6,774 Member
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    keep drinking. it could take a couple of day's.
  • Kolohe71
    Kolohe71 Posts: 613 Member
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    Drink LOTS of fluids, and it will take a few days.
  • yallen8832
    yallen8832 Posts: 68
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    Absolutely drink more fluids maybe a couple more days feel better!
  • PlanetVelma
    PlanetVelma Posts: 1,231 Member
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    Put some lemon slices in your water glass - that always seems to help me not feel so "puffy" but I do spend a good portion of my day expelling that dang sodium when I drink lemon water. LOL
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
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    DAYS!! Really!! That's not what I was hoping to hear!!! From one freakin' meal....ugh!!! Excuse me while I go beat my head against the wall, Damn salt!!!:mad: :explode: :sad:
  • ChristyP0303
    ChristyP0303 Posts: 212 Member
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    Potassium helps offset the effects of sodium. So load up on it today!
  • circusmom
    circusmom Posts: 662 Member
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    Potassium helps offset the effects of sodium. So load up on it today!

    What food are high in potassium, other than bananas? I really don't like them!!!
  • ChristyP0303
    ChristyP0303 Posts: 212 Member
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    Potatoes, raisins, canteloupe, spinach, oranges and orange juice to name a few. Google a list to find something you like. Ideally, you would want the extra potassium on the same day of the excess sodium, but it should still have some effect today.

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