I literally gained 10 pounds overnight. My eating habits were no different that my normal ones, and my activity was the same. Four days later, my ankels swell up like I am nine months pregnant! Before I only weighed 128, I am not pregnant, and it's not near my period. What could be the problem? I am taking water pills, but so far no relief. Any ideas, anyone?
2006-10-13 13:02:55 · 8 answers · asked by sunshine 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
it sounds like your water pill are not working see a dr. asap!!!!!!! taking on water is not good do they have you on lasix
2006-10-13 13:12:38 · answer #1 · answered by cory w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very difficult to answer this question without knowing your past medical history etc. Could be something as simple as the scale you were using is broken or has had it's calibration thrown off...or maybe you used two different scales to a serious underlying medical problem like Congestive Heart Failure. If the 10lb weight gain is accurate you should contact your medical professional ASAP. If you start developing symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain or other symptoms you find concerning you should go to your nearest emergency department.
2006-10-13 13:16:16 · answer #2 · answered by ozymndius 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have a very high sodium level in your body due to too much salt in your diet. Stress from too much worrying or depression over something can cause you to change your metabolism. My own weigh will vary as much as 8 pounds some months. It is normal as you get older. Have some blood test done if you are over 30
2006-10-13 13:17:03 · answer #3 · answered by Weylin L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EXTREMELY high calcium levels will do this. So will adverse reactions to chemo & other meds.
Stop taking the pills (even if prescribed) & call your doctor.
Excess water weight is very hard on your heart!!
2006-10-13 13:11:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you have Edema. Water pills will not help it, as a matter of fact it will only make it worse. Avoid eating salty food. And please call your doctor ASAP. It might be also related to hypertension.
Good luck!
2006-10-13 13:13:28 · answer #5 · answered by MJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, I think you need to see your doctor. Sounds like water retention to me. You may need to change water pills. Whatever it is, it is for your doctor to check out and sounds like, soon. Good luck.
2006-10-13 13:15:48 · answer #6 · answered by old_woman_84 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think this warrants a trip to the doctor.
2006-10-13 13:10:40 · answer #7 · answered by Mrs. Strain 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes call your doctor something isn't right
2006-10-13 13:15:19 · answer #8 · answered by mommy2myboys2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋