Water retention

nh_user_1189823 · September 22, 2018, 5:06am

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

nh_user_1208592 · September 22, 2018, 5:46am

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!

nh_user_1106291 · September 22, 2018, 2:54pm

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. ☺

nh_user_1200399 · September 23, 2018, 2:46pm

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.

nh_user_1106291 · September 23, 2018, 4:27pm

Support tights lol. My menopause brain!!!!😂

nh_user_1189823 · September 24, 2018, 12:47pm

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!