water retention

[LC4me2]

Did anyone have water retention after increasing water intake? I started increasing my water a week and a half ago and have retained a lot of water for 8 days. I'm now drinking 1/2 my body weight in ounces, but the water stays. I should start TOM soon (was hoping it would be yesterday or today - was anyone late for TOM after starting this WOE?). I am frustrated to say the least. I've tried an herbal water pill and it didn't work either. So over the last week and a half I have gained a pound and not lost any 'weight' because of all the water. I am hoping above all hope that I am still losing fat during all this.

At what point should I be concerned about this water retention? Before increasing water I know I was dehydrated (was lucky if I got 6 cups of water).
:help:
Darcy

[Kristine]

You don't actually have edema, do you? If so, you'll have to have that checked out at the doctor. Otherwise, it will probably sort itself out after TOM. :thup: Insulin is the master hormone, and the drop in insulin will affect your estrogen and progesterone levels. It's normal, and things will sort themselves out within a cycle or two. Soon, you will probably find a big decrease in PMS symptoms.

Good luck!

[LC4me2]

I don't know if I have edema or not - I sure hope not. I'm really hoping it's just PMS and sudden onslaught of water. I am hoping PMS symptoms will get better - they're usually not as bad as this, but have not been so fun lately (well, I'm not fun when I have PMS).

It was actually good that I didn't start TOM yet because I had an ultrasound this morning and in order to get a look at my ovaries they had to use the internal ultrasound and that would not have been possible with TOM and I would not want to have to reschedule. I was cramping this morning though so I hope with that and the ultrasound invasion I'll start today. If I still am retaining water when TOM is over I will go see a doctor for sure.

Thanks,
Darcy