With my last menstruation, I gained over 8 pounds overnight due to water weight. Something was up this last time because I had horrible PMS and insatiable hunger to boot. I went to the doctor worried that the weight gain was caused by another Rx, but she said that such a quick weight gain would be water weight. It sounded like I need to change the Pill I'm on, which she did, and she also gave me a Rx diuretic. Anyway, I've been through with menstruating for almost two weeks and four of the pounds have still not budged. Is it possible the weight is something else? If it is water weight, how do I get rid of it if the diuretics aren't doing it? (PS My weight has stayed the same to the pound for 8+ months so this sudden gain is a concern.)
2006-10-03 10:32:58 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I have been drinking water, but my body just absorbs and holds onto it.
The thing is, my weight doesn't fluctuate during the day. It stays at that same number, which it normally does, just normally four pounds less.
2006-10-03 10:36:35 · update #1
Water weight is a likely cause, but the nature of that cause could required further diagnosis. A diuretic may cause you to lose the water weight, but it is not addressing the cause. You need to get some decent medical advice, not just pills and a maybe. Two months in a row is a pattern that you don't want repeating. Do what it takes to get sound medical advice.
2006-10-03 10:36:47 · answer #1 · answered by blackfangz 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drinks tons of water. The more water you drink, the less your body will contain. Doesn't sound right, but it is. Maybe four of the eight pounds was fat you put on, or maybe it isn't.
Try drinking eight 8oz glasses of water per day and I'll bet it will come off.
2006-10-03 10:38:12 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie! 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Um, most women fluctuate within a 5 pound range on a daily basis. Keep your doctor updated, but I don't think I would worry about it too much.
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