Obesity Support Group
This community is dedicated to those of us struggling with obesity. Obesity is thought to be a significant risk factor in certain health conditions, leading to increased mortality. Find the support you need by sharing your story, asking questions, and learning from others on how they have coped.
so I'm in japan right now and I have mild edema. I left the medicine I need in Baton Rouge, LA. We didn't have power becuae of gustav and I grabbed the wrong bottle of medicine. I am swollen and tired. I know that the alcohol makes dehydrates you and that is kinda what i need - to be mildly dehydrated- but how much is to much.
Alcohol in moderation such as a few drinks certainly won't blow you up into a balloon but it definitely does not help in flushing out the system but rather retains even more fluids. For myself I try to drink a gallon of water a day as well as eating foods that help with water retention. I have found for myself that cucumbers and tomatos help a great deal for me.
As for how much alcohol one should drink I think it varies for everyone as some have a different opinion on the matter. For me I seldom drink at all. Although I have read many topics on drinking a glass of wine everyday is excellent for the heart. I have not tried that myself to see how it works for me. But I do believe it may have some positive attributes to it. None the less I wouldn't drink more then a glass of any alcohol on a daily basis.
Also what helps for me as it doesn't bother my stomach is taking IBU when I have pain from the swelling this works well for me as I usually try to find some time during the day to keep my legs elevated for 20 minutes or so. I hope this helps a bit and you feel better soon:)