Retaining fluid?

#1

Lately I’ve noticed some fluid retention back in my feet and ankles. What are the causes of that? It’s not as bad as before keto, but I feel like it’s a sign to address something I’m doing wrong or lacking.

I don’t drink tons of water, but I probably get 6 to 8 glasses most days. I do drink sparkling waters and some soda (diet dr pepper, which I have reduced and replaced with the sparkling waters). I do try to keep my salt, potassium, and magnesium intake up…but maybe not quite where I should be yet…

I have recently tried halo top and arctic zero ice cream, but no other foods I can think of would possibly be outside of keto. Weight loss is still the same. My pattern seems to be a nice drop, come back up a pound or so, creep back down, then drop down a nice amount again…rinse and repeat.

Any thoughts or recommendations would be appreciated.

#2

I’ve had the same problem over the last week and a half – rings tight, swollen feet and all that. I don’t know the cause (usually for me in the past it was a high-sodium day), but I’ve been eating lots of sodium for months since starting keto, so why now? Maybe it’s possible to go overboard on the sodium?

I did three intermittent fasting days last week and was surprised they didn’t help much with the swelling… I’d like to know the answer too.

#3

Has the climate where you are changed recently by any chance? Are you a little more sedentary than normal? These are things that can affect fluid retention.

I’d try increasing your water and sodium intake. Aim for 12 glasses of water a day and try soaking your tootsies in an Epsom salt foot bath.

#4

Well it’s been raining A LOT here. Everything is pretty much flooded. Other than that it’s been going back and forth between warmer and colder temps.

Thanks. I’ll give that a try.

#5

While it may not be obvious or even particularly noticeable, the humidity from the rain and shifts between warm and cool may be playing a little havoc with your body. Keep us posted on whether the water and salt assists. :+1:

(Tom Seest) #6

It could possibly be Edema, which has some more serious causes. You should probably get it checked out by the doctor.

#7

Thanks. I’ll definitely get checked out if it persists.