Water retention - anyone now how to get rid of it?

[Lorna]

Hi,

I am currently suffering from massive water retention. I have to take steroids and it is an unfortunate side effect but it has got to the point where I have put on more than a stone in a month I know it is definitely water not fat as my face, arms and neck have all swollen and they fluctuate, sometimes I deflate slightly then it appears again.

Anyone know how to get rid of it, are diureics any good?

Cheers.

 

[fifi211]

You can take something with dandelion extract in, as that is supposed to be good for water retention. You can get them from a health food shop or I'm sure Boots do something like that.

 

[Manda&Thomas]

can you not ask your dr for water tablets? they dont very often give them out now as they can be dangerous if you dont need them i got given them after i had thomas as my swelling never went down.
its worth a try as they worked for me in a few days
xx

 

[Lorna]

thanks for the replies i'll try dandelion first and if that fails go to the docs.

It's just so frustrating

 

[HollyHobby]

you probably are doing but drinks lots of water and really limit salt.