Dehydration?? : General Health Forum : Active Low-Carber Forums

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Thu, Dec-05-02, 09:48

Jaden313

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Plan: Low Carb
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BF:?
Progress: 96%

Location: Tampa, FL

Dehydration??

I've been drinking like 160-180ozs of water a day & at night after 1 beer, my hands swell up bad. I've been retaining alot of water lately also. Could I possibly be dehydrated drinking this much water??

I know LC can dry you out but, this sucks. Anyone had this problem? What's the deal? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

Last edited by Jaden313 : Thu, Dec-05-02 at 10:36.

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Fri, Dec-06-02, 16:43

Kristine Kristine is offline

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That sounds like a lot of water.

'Enough' is good enough; 'more' is not better and will not make you lose weight any faster. Don't force yourself. :excml:

It the swelling really noticable, like actual edema? If it is, get thee to thy doctor.

Last edited by Kristine : Fri, Dec-06-02 at 16:52.

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Mon, Dec-09-02, 17:46

jimjam

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It the swelling really noticable, like actual edema? If it is, get thee to thy doctor.

Ditto's - that doesn't sound like something low carb dieting would do - I'd talk to your doctor ASAP! Hopefully nothing is wrong, but best to know for sure, you know?

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Tue, Dec-10-02, 09:39

Jaden313

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Plan: Low Carb
Stats: 135/108/107
BF:?
Progress: 96%

Location: Tampa, FL

Thanks for getting back to me

I'm not forcing down water, beer & water is all I like, but I'm kind of a heavy drinker so I'm trying to rehydrate. I don't think it's Edema, it almost seems like my body isn't absorbing water properly,it's only in my hands & only after my first beer. I'm just trying to figure it out.