Re: Massive Water Retention
From: Kay (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Wed, 10 May 2000 20:49:55 -0500 (CDT)
I know there are certain safe foods and herbs that can help with water
retention. Some that I know about are dandelion (can get this in
capsules or tea at the health food store), celery, asparagus (works
great!!), and calcium/magnesium supplements are all supposed to help.
Asparagus is my favorite because I really love it, but you can try any
of these and possibly get the same results.
--
Kay
At Wed, 10 May 2000, Herring, wrote:
>
>I haven't really noticed any particular food making me retain. I know there
>are times when I swell up bad, (so bad I have to take my wedding ring off
>due to it being so tight) then it goes away. But I always, always have
>excess water on me. My lower legs are always puffy. I have tried low carb
>diets in the past, and they work great, but my DR does not want me to go
>that route just yet. I have to see a specialist for my diabetes and I
>imagine what they decide to have me do will be what I do.
>I am feeling better taking the chromium and inositol. But it has only been
>a week for both, so I can't say for sure it the good feeling will last or
>not. Taking my temp every morning also. I am hoping I will actually
>ovulate without any other meds. (crossing my fingers there)
>
>Annetta
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: anonymous@obgyn.net [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net
>Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 12:51 PM
>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS
>Subject: Re: Massive Water Retention
>
>water pills are not supposed to be very good for you--i think b/c they
>only treat the symptom and not the cuase.
>
>I do know that starches (carbs in general but mostly starches) make you
>RETAIN. HAve you found that as well?
>
>Lately, with the taking chromium and inositol, i'm not as sore/puffy.
>it's a tiny change but of course i notice b/c it's my body.
>
>I am still looking for other things that will help with the puffiness
>tho--so if I find out anything I will let you know.
>
>At Wed, 10 May 2000, Herring, wrote:
>>
>>I was told by my dr that the water retention was due to my diabetes. (not
>>sure exactly what causes it to happen) I am one of the unlucky ones whos
>>PCOS brought on Diabetes. (have been borderline for years). But I think I
>>became diabetic because it took them so damn long to diagnose me with PCOS.
>>But, my lower legs are always puffy. I haven't tried any over the counter
>>water pills. Would love to know if those have helped anyone else.
>>
>>Annetta
>>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: anonymous@obgyn.net [mailto:anonymous@obgyn.net
>>Sent: Wednesday, May 10, 2000 12:25 PM
>>To: Multiple recipients of list PCOS
>>Subject: Massive Water Retention
>>
>>Just wondering.. Is anyone else out there a massive water retainer? I
>>have always had huge huge (pun intended) problems with water retention.
>>If I retain I retain BIG time--to the point where it hurts me if pple
>>pat me on the arm, or hug me--or if i have to run across the st
>>(OOOWW!). <:(
>>
>>I can get gigantic in a day, or (if lucky) dump the water somehow in
>>equal time. I've lost 5 lbs in a day (pure water) many times and once I
>>even lost 10 lbs.--in one day. No kidding.
>>
>>Was just wondering if this was related to PCO as well..
>>
>>thoughts?
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