Fluid retention
 

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

dear sufferer

i too am on many meds one
lyrica a medicine given to me
and caused several side effects
one immediate swelling
it was for my fibromyliga
i needed to stop it due to other
more dangerous effects
don't know if you started anything new
be careful with water pills
ask your doctor first
take good care

Sophie
 

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)

Fluid retention
 

Hi guys,

Thanks for the replies, I am on a lot of meds including 600mg of Lyrica, do you think that would cause water retention, iam aware that it can pile on he weight and I've been affected by that.

I was hoping someone might suggest drinking a type of juice or something.


Thanks again,

Sinéad xxxxx :hug::hug:

rae
give your pharmacy a call
that being his or her expertise
they know what your on (prescribed)
wow! how that one tiny word makes one
seem like an addict
anyhow still check many things may
be a causing factor
i am 51 just my age alone
changed many things example
before the age 40 my blood pressure
erred on a normal low
not anymore
watch salt intake
ask if you may take a water pill
couldn't hurt especially if
your pharmacy has a history
of what your taking
take care
eva

Hi Sinéad
 

Here is a good article I found regarding water retention and medications.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/15...ter-retention/

I was surprised to see that Ibuprofen is a culprit.

I've heard that banana's (potassium) and raisens are good foods to help retention of water. You might want to doublecheck that tho, cuz I can't swear to it.

If this is becoming alarming don't hesitate to talk to your Dr about it - at least to rule out kidney/adrenal issues. Maybe he would put you on a water pill if that would help (I know just what you want....ANOTHER pill to take!)

I hope you can get to the bottom of this soon, and that there is a simple solution.

You are always in my prayers my dear friend....
Rae
:hug:

Dear Sinéad
 

After first major major back surgery, I was up to 1800mg Lyrica per day...... it was helping with the nerve pain, but once released back to my pain management doc the very first thing he noticed was the EDEMA in my lower legs. He and my wife sat there poking at my calves. Of course by then I could not feel a thing and have not since, but there was irrefutable evidence of fluid retention.

Titrated off of the Lyrica and up on Neurontin, then more physical therapy.....
lots of water therapy, two hours a day in a warm pool doing my routine of exercises.... The quest, reduce the edema because he was scared to death of my renal function, the liver, and such .........

Get to the doc, talk about edema, Now. Like yesterday,
Mark56
Prayin:grouphug:

Definitely the Lyrica ... that and pre gablin, Gabapentin ... they can cause bad fluid retention, which is why I told them I didn't want anything else like that. I did end up with a bad kidney infection on one of them.

many, many medication cause fluid retention. Also I think us women are more prone to this condition, also. I have edema in my left ankle but not the right...dr. says it just means my left kidney doesn't work as hard as the right one for some reason. Glad to hear you're drinking water as it's often cut back on thinking it'll help reduce retention but drinking is better. I try to drink more water but get tired of having to always know where the bathroom is :eek:

Diuretics are helpful but be careful as they can cause kidney and/or liver problems. Also, dry skin problems.

I put on 30 pounds when I was on constant dose of Lodine several years ago, so understand how it can be a bummer.:hug::hug: My "stretchy" pants are always nearby for those times when I don't even want to think about trying to get into my jeans:winky:

Yup
 

Guys own those too, they just hide in denial calling them trainers, or athletics or some such...... same idea, same denial, same problem, but one cannot admit that to a woman.... true?

Ha.

Well by gosh
 

You know what? There they were all along, yep, in the drawer, in the closet......... hmmmmmm, is there air in my bike tire?:winky:

Fluid retention
 

Thank you all for the very useful replies and for the madness coming out somewhere replies (Mark!)

I agree it probably is the Lyrica, I put on terrible weight with it too.

Thanks again

Sinéad xx

Oh oh
 

Hi guys,

I was in some sloppy track suits and my Uggs today, later on I changed my shoes and nope I couldn't get my feet into them. I guess I have more fluid retention in my feet, also in my legs than I thought.

Thankfully my Consultant is trying to get me into the hospital by the weekend to discuss the meds and I need to discuss this fluid retention.

In anyone's opinion is it a good to keep feet up, does it help?

Chat later alligators

Sinéad xxx

Feet UP
 

When I did lie in bed during the EDEMA time, I elevated the feet, for to do so seemed to somehow lessen the pain, although the edema was not tempered by doing so one noticeable whit.

Water drank by the bottle load, walking in the therapy pool, walking on the treadmill [not loping, not trotting, not jogging, not running] just carefully placed evenly spaced walking, plus a change up in meds resulted in bringing the edema under control.

'while crocodile,
Yo:grouphug:

Still not feeling well!
 

Hi guys,

It's looks definite that I'll be going into hospital tomorrow afternoon, hopefully the doctors and my consultant can help me feel better and above all get thi rotten pain under control. I am so tired today.

Sinéad xx :(

Thinking of you x x x

Yes
 

As am I,

He who could be mad..... or is it angry?
Mark56:hug:

My heart goes out to you....please feel better soon....

:hug: Rae :hug:

Hi guys
 

Hi guys,

Well it's Friday afternoon and I'm still at home, my feet and hands are definitely still swollen and I all I can think is, it's just the meds ans I shouldnt be too worried although given that I'm to go into hospital this weekend I did tell my consultant but he can't change beds in ward. What's curious is that the last time I was in this hospital, they had beds they just didn't have the staff. We all know nursing staff isnt the problem but the government not willing to pay them.

Please God I'll be called tomorrow! I'm still feeling really, really crap.

Love to all

Sinéad xxx :)

Sinéad
 

Please God wrap you up in His arms because yes we do believe, and place you in a bed, an available bed, a bed which He prepares for you to receive care, rest, release from swelling, perhaps changeup of meds, a piece toward the goal of healing before Easter!

Jesus, in Thee do I trust,
Prayin,
Mark56:grouphug:

LYRICA is a big weight gainer . cant you just call your dr and ask to be put on a different med.. and not even go to the hosptial....

Amen to that, Razzle!
 

I am a survivor of the Lyrica nightmare! I gained weight just by breathing the AIR! :eek: Thankfully I'm off of that med and have dropped the weight. I closed the book on that and never want to look back again!

Rae
:hug:

Razzle
 

Now that is a cute handle.... Razzle. Yup, Lyrica is a culprit.
Mark56:grouphug: