Water Retention
Hello Everyone. Once again I am back to ask another question. Been
on
Lex less than a month. Started at 2.5mg, increased to 5mg and 5 days
ago increased again to 7.5mg. The day after the increase to 7.5 I
started retaining an unbelievable amount of water and after only 5
days
I’m up 10 pounds, obviously all water. I’ve tried my normal means of
shedding excess water by drinking a cup of tea and eating lots of
celery, cucumbers and watermelon, and in the past that took care of
it
within 8 hours or so. Now the WATER WON’T BUDGE. Doc went on
unexpected early maternity leave and her replacement is not in place
yet, so I’m on my own for the time being. I’m not sure if I should
decrease back to 5mg and hope it goes away or stick it out with the
7.5mg, give my body time to adjust to the higher dose and be
MISERABLE
in the meantime. I have carpal tunnel and heel spurs which are both
flared up beyond belief as a result of excess weight and fluid.
Advice
from those of you with experience in these matters will be GREATLY
appreciated!!