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Water retention

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laura26665
laura26665

Hi all. Is water retention in the legs common with perimenopause? Mine had become noticeably increased these last couple of months.

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  • lori55712
    lori55712 laura26665

    Posted

    Sorry Laura can't remember but l know during there is...for me anyway. Not a lot just enough to wonder if l have oedema and make me bend over and poke around at my cankles!

  • jackie92665
    jackie92665 laura26665

    Posted

    Hi ,yes I had it while peri and also post . I found wearing support stockings at night helped. And those tights that look nice and fashionable but give you support in the day. ☺
  • Finny2018
    Finny2018 laura26665

    Posted

    Yes I have experienced this new symptom a few times this month. It's on the 66 symptom list so I guess I can now put a check mark next to #41.

    I am noticing the few times I've experienced this it can be in different places; sometimes in my hands, sometimes my face is very puffy, jeans are snug in my calfs etc -all NEW. I am trying to be consistent in journaling my symptoms - this helps me to see patterns each month of the new and recurring symptoms that I have.

  • laura26665
    laura26665

    Posted

    Thank you for your replies ladies. I took a bunch of water pills and chugged water. It helped get rid of the swelling in my legs. This peri stuff sucks!
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