Every month I have the same problem, I end up very very bloated and can put on upto a stone in weight. This is really depressing as my clothes don't fit and I feel fat. It also causes pain. I have tried water tablets to no avail, tried drinking more water this bloats me more. Been to the doctors over and over and end up being stuck on different contraception tablets. The bloating lasts for three weeks every month which is not a good confidence provider. It seems to have effected me more the older I have got as I don't remember having the same problem as a teen. Any help? Advice I could really do with.
2006-08-08 01:28:37 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Do you need to be on the pill? If so, have you tried Yasmin? It has an ingredient which has a diuretic effect that directly counteracts the estrogen-induced fluid retention. If you don't need to be on the pill and they aren't helping anyway, stop taking them altogether and opt instead for a prescription diuretic, such as HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide). Cut back on salt intake as well and try to drink as much water as possible throughout the day. Add a few slices of lemon to the water every now and again, as that also seems to help. You can also try the DASH Diet or other means of controlling the edema...
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3011838
http://www.drweil.com/u/QA/QA106639/
Good luck...
2006-08-08 04:22:59 · answer #1 · answered by Endo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just started taking Boldo, a herbal tablet for water retentions, they seem to be working for me but i am constantly peeing. I am more thirsty too so worry about dehydrating so i am constantly carrying and drinking a bottle of water, my trousers seem t fit a bit better now though and i figure drinking soo much water will be good for my skin etc etc. I am also trying some gentle exercise (im doing sit ups on a gym ball X50) every day to encourage my metabolism. Everyone else is right about drinking more water, sounds wrong i know to drink more to get rid of water retention but it does work. If you try Boldo herbal shops sell the £2.99 for 100 and can take up to 6 a day but have 1 week off a month. Hope this helps.
2006-08-09 13:04:58 · answer #2 · answered by Nic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there
I resolved my problem of retention by diuretics and reducing salt in my diet.My swelling was mostly in my legs though not related to my periods.
I had looked into the waterfall diet too, might be worth a try for you if the tablets don't help.
I think you have to pay for the book but you can pick up bits and peices of what to eat / not to eat from google ..just type waterfall diet
good luck !
2006-08-08 15:00:09 · answer #3 · answered by snoopyfanno1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
water retention tablets work for me take them up to two weeks before you are due on, works a treat,,tho be prepared to go to the loo coz you will be peeing continually for weeks.
adios weight tablets work too
also excercise at that time can help too
i know how bad this is,. i suffer too
x
2006-08-08 08:54:18 · answer #4 · answered by loulou 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
stay of salt bread pasta as this bloats you drink water some tap water does have salt in and use bottle water instead of tap good luck
2006-08-08 17:34:37 · answer #5 · answered by munchie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you drink a lot of caffeine or fizzy juice? if so try drinking only water instead
2006-08-08 08:33:41 · answer #6 · answered by Showaddywaddy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a tap on the head.
2006-08-08 08:36:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
. . . urinate . . .
2006-08-08 10:58:50 · answer #8 · answered by Astra 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋