salt diet water retention

thanks for tips. the salt thing *****, as i already have to watch my diet enough because of pregnancy diabetes. but there you go... only six weeks left to endure before my angel comes!

Hello, Common causes of water retention include infection (cellulitis or septic joint), problems with blood flow like DVT can impair normal circulation and lead to swelling around the ankles,pregnancy, obesity, and varicose veins.

Cirrhosis complications are rather unpredictable, and it does sound like your husband has fluid retention which is not uncommon with progressing cirrhosis. Ascites can develop very quickly, and it can also cause your husband to have discomfort with breathing -- the pressure from the accumulating fluid can cause uncomfortable pressure on other organs, like the lungs.

celery onion parsley garlic peppermint eggplant cabbage cranberries asparagus corn cucumber grapes watermelon Some sources say to reduce intake of parsley and celery to avoid water retention. I believe this is based on the fact that they contain a significant amount of natural sodium. Organic, or naturally occuring sodium, may be helpful by keeping table salt in solution, helping to eliminate it.

Im overweight anyways, I got pregnant at 217 lbs, I was that amount on monday too, yet today on thursday I weighed 221. Please help, I need ways to relieve all this water retention, I know my doctor is going to be less than pleased at my first pregnancy appt.

i have type 2 diabetes and am having a problem with swollen feet and ankles every day....doctor gave me pills for water retention but they are not working....am trying to drink more liquids every day too....it has gotten so bad that i find it harder to walk every day because of the swelling and it gets painful...any advice would be helpful...

If you think, you use a lot of salt, you may want to lower the salt intake. Less salt in the body, less water in the body. Almost anything you eat (fats, carbohydrates and proteins), may turn into a fat within the body. Being overweight will not heal fatty liver, no matter what you eat.

Had a TT back in April. I'm on Sythroid and feel fine most of the time. i'm starting to have water retention. if a take a long run today, i'll have signifcant water retention tomorrow morning. if i have a glass of wine with dinner, i'll have significant water retention in the morning. i can cut out the wine, but not the run. any connection between working out, synthroid, and water retention?

As regarding the weight gain from lithium that is a separate issue and is not just water retention but is caused by metabolic issues that cause a change in appetite and diet. You should discuss all this with your psychiatrist.

I have now restored to 155 pounds, and feel like I continue to gain weight. I also have constant water retention. Is this normal to still be so bloated even once I'm restored and even past my initial weight? I'm not sure if the distension in my stomach is weight gain or bloating. Anyone experience something similar or know what could be going on? I have attached a picture of what my stomach looks like naturally (no pushing out). https://ibb.

"Cardiac"...PLease explain....My physician mention Water retention bt i still believe there's more to it. And i will be going for a blood test this Tuesday for Kidney Liver Diabetes Gout and etc.Just hopefully nothing serious ,Niwae thks so mch for the reply. I was given Furosemide for my earlier visit to the Doctor....

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Water retention therapy, low salt diet and sleeping elevated with pillows helps. An anti acid with bi-carb (prescription) helps too. Salt is your enemy...that means soda, processed foods, red meat, tomato sauce, pizza, etc... So diligent diet and possibly water retention pills (diuretics) might help. See your doc and be specific.

Florinef relies on a supply of sodium and water in your system in order to function. It causes retention of sodium and water, so the less there is to retain, the less it can do. That being said, we all start at different points with regard to sodium intake in our diets in the first place. The average American diet is already very high in sodium.

Salt causes water retention temporarily. Salt can be bad for the heart in large doses, but usually it's association with weight gain is because a lot of unhealthy foods have high levels of salt in them.

forget the diet changes above being a cause.. I looked back over my symptoms tracker and I started having the swelling BEFORE the diet change.. ughh.. But can any of the things above exaccerbate fluid retention?

s up with the major water retention? Any ideas out there? Other than waking up 5 times tonight to go to the bathroom? My ankles are starting to look like oranges. Not that they were all that shapely to start with. : ) But they're starting to feel a bit tight. Any ideas? I think I'll start with some green tea.

whenever i try that, i am VERY sorry the next day, too little water, and i feel tired, so i just Listen to my Body, same thing with Salt, LISTEN, sometimes things are too salty for me and other times, i TEAR up the Kitchen looking or Salty foods. I crave Potatoes boiled and sprinkled with Salt, so i must be craving the Potassium as well, Potatoes have Vit C too.

No excess sodium and improve your diet to reduce water retention. Your knees and other areas appear larger when you carry excess water. Cut out processed meat, table salt, salty snack foods, canned foods and most frozen dinners. Check food labels for sodium content many sauces, condiments and cheeses contain a significant amount of sodium. Drink at least eight glasses of water each day.

I was of the opinion that decreasing salt was the way forward and that adding salt to the diet is the last thing you should be doing. Any thoughts?

I did experience a little weight gain, but it was due to fluid retention. Lithium is a salt based drug. My advice would be not to use extra salt in your diet while you're on lithium, and try to drink water, herbal teas, or at a pinch black coffee rather thank milky or sugary drinks that will encourage weight gain. I did get thirsty a lot while on Lithium. On the insomnia front, I take a drug called Phenergan. It's an antihistimine.

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