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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: warwick01 on April 06, 2021, 10:45:07 AM

Title: Any tips to reduce water retention
Post by: warwick01 on April 06, 2021, 10:45:07 AM

Morning All

I've noticed since going onto a combined HRT (Femseven) I am swollen and puffy especially my thighs and stomach. I look like the mitchelin man :-\ only 5 weeks on this new patch and praying this settle soon. I have put half stone on since Xmas prior to my new HRT. Can't afford to put any more weight on.

Anyone with any tips please eg herbal teas or supplements etc ??

Wx

Title: Re: Any tips to reduce water retention
Post by: jaypo on April 06, 2021, 11:12:23 AM

I would keep away from anything that promises weight loss tbh what I found was drinking water,something I've never done in the past but nowadays I make up a big 2L jug of water and make sure I finish it every day, I lost half a stone,so it does work,good luck x

Title: Re: Any tips to reduce water retention
Post by: Wrensong on April 06, 2021, 12:02:03 PM

Hi Warwick, if I remember right you're hypothyroid?  Had a recent TFT to check your thyroid meds dose is right?
Wx

Title: Re: Any tips to reduce water retention
Post by: warwick01 on April 06, 2021, 12:55:42 PM

Hi

Jaypo - thanks for the water tip.

Wrensong - Not had recent test but will arrange ASAP - thanks

Wx