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Originally Posted by Sophie_
Hi guys
I am wondering if anyone on here, especially the long-term members or those on long term medication, has anyone suffered from fluid retention? At the moment not even my wedding ring will fit me. I have to admit since this back problem became such a problem I've put on some weight but in the past no matter my weight my ring fingers were never a problem. Im on a lot of meds and I know this is causing the problem but there's nothing I can do about that.
Anyone any wonderful ideas of how to get rid of the fluid? I bet someone has a special drink? I do drink plenty of water so I have that one covered.
Thank you
Sinéad xxx
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I have been on meds since my spine fusion/laminectomy a little over 5 years ago. About 3 years ago, I started retaining fluids. (I did have bladder surgery about that time; the Urologist told me the retaining of fluids is because I am getting older; (Did I get that much older in two weeks?) My swelling/edema is in my legs and feet.
Unfortunately, the only way I have been able to control this is taking the water pills daily prescribed by my Internist. But, I do not have any trouble with my ring size changing in spite of some weight gain. Have you changed meds recently??
(Ger)