swollen. This is destroying my social life. Let me explain: When I am dry (not retaining water) my face looks chiseled and handsome. But when I retain water, my face swells up like a chipmunk and loses its definition and attractiveness. When I am dry women are always smiling at me, saying "hello" and asking me for directions. When I get bloated, the reaction is completely different. You would think they are looking at a COMPLETELY different person. Suddenly, I become invisible to women of all ages. What were previously smiles, are now frowns. In short I get treated like a leftover- a second- class citizen. Have you ever heard of this problem (explaining this to people is like trying to explain to a person from the middle ages that the world is round)? And is there anything I can do to cure or treat this nasty water retention?
2006-11-21 16:37:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
The best way to get rid of water is to drink MORE water. Also, watch how much sodium is in what you eat- sodium will cause you to retain fluid.
2006-11-21 17:01:29 · answer #1 · answered by lili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-01 10:36:14 · answer #2 · answered by Kenny 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like some kind of allergic reaction. Is it a response to the 'size' of a meal or the 'content' of the meal? How long does the edema last? How long has this been occurring? Is it getting worse? Do you have any known food allergies? Other allergies? Is there a family history of allergies? There are lots of questions a qualified health care provider needs to ask before any rational advice can be given.
Find a good doctor (M.D.), chiropractor (D.C.), naturopathic physician (N.D.) or certified clinical nutritionist (CCN) that has knowledge in nutrition/allergies and go from there.
Best wishes and good luck.
2006-11-21 17:01:34 · answer #3 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is very possible that you may be sensitive to gluten. Gluten is found in all wheat products. The first indication that you have this sensitivity is water retention and swelling. Try going a few days without flour products and see what happens.
2006-11-21 17:00:45 · answer #4 · answered by Freedom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You did not say whether you eat a lot of salt in these meals, salt will make you retain water. Try cutting back on salt and see if that helps.
2006-11-21 16:54:38 · answer #5 · answered by aunt sissa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The thing that gives me the biggist grin on my face is just before i go on holiday. When i get off the plan and i know im here and its goin to be the best holiday even, That is when i cant stop grinning.
2016-05-22 12:20:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the doctor, this sounds serious!! It could be congestive heart failure!
2006-11-21 16:57:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would suggest you see a dr. Something is working right. Could be heart, kidneys......
2006-11-21 16:45:11 · answer #8 · answered by bettyboop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you seen a doctor?There are meds for that.And remember,,No salt.
2006-11-21 16:58:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋