P.S. I was on the floor measuring and cutting fabric when I heard some strange sort of grunting sounds. THEY WERE COMING FROM ME!! I AM NOW MAKING OLD PERSON NOISES when I move around on the floor. Maybe other times, too, since I didn't even know I was making the sounds for quite some time.

Heaven help me.

I haven't tried dandelion root and can't think of anything in the natural alternatives but I'm sure this. Have you checked with the Natural Alternatives group on DS.

Also mydol or pamprin I know they are over the counter meds for when your on your period but they are suppose to relieve bloating and lower back pain. I use to use them but now I'm on a prescription diuretic because of heart problems

that's suppose to be sure there is

I'm long past my expiration date, Katy, but I still keep going somehow.

I have no remedies...just keep on keeping on. Satchel Paige once said..."Never look back, somethin' might be gainin' on you."

Compounding pharmacist. Get thyself to one.

Asparagus is a natural diruetic. Are you able to exercise at all. I am wondering if your lymph system is carrying away the toxins in your body? I don't know if a dry sauna would help you.

Over-the counter pain medication can effect your kidneys. Is there any medication you are taking that could cause this puffinees of inflamation? Bromelain and fish oil are anti-inflamatories.
Waht does your doctor say.

Kindest regards,
Patty B.

Both vitamin B-6 and alfalfa - capsules or tea - are excellent diuretics. I have also tried some of the herbal blend teas from Yogi and other reliable brands because they often use teas that are also anti-inflammatory

1. I puff from epsom salts in my bath so I alternate with salts one night and organic apple cider vinegar the next.
2. I eat asparagus a lot!! Really helps.
3. for the grunting sounds, I suggest ear plugs!!!
4.on the floor??? the view from down there is much different now (at fibro-58) than it was at any other age...ever....
good luck!!

Hi! I can relate to the puffiness but I am pretty sure mine is from my steroids...we had ham for Christmas and for 2 days I looked so swollen it was frightening! So i think my sodium intake is also affecting puffiness ( do you drink diet soda? I drink a lot of Diet Coke and should cut back)...There are teas and natural diuretics out there ( i am on a diuretic though for my high BP and even with that am still puffy). I have read that celebrities take baths in epsom salts right before a big event to reduce the puffiness so am not sure about that suggestion..have not tried it!
As for the noises...ha! Snap Crackle and Pop I say! I am like a bowl of rice krispies some days between my knees going out ( my knees and back go out more than I do! LOL GRR) and stomach noises that I get now too are lovely symphonies!
Aging is not for the weak!

Don't take Lyrica

Well you mentioned 50 so I am wondering if your past or in your prime of life. I had a hysto a few years back and the best thing I ever found was a herb called Ashwagndha. Wow. Loved it. But for water over load I just drink green tea. Make sure your close to a bathroom. You will pee your little heart out. Green tea is a natural diaretic. Not good for IC people though. Those aren't old people noises. We all get them, just different kinds. Plus the only things that will hear you on the floor are the animals if you have any. You earned those noises. Embrace them! :)