why we have water retention when Hypo

[dgmootry]

Why do those that are hypo gain water weight? whats behind the water retention? and even when one is optimal, will we still have water retention?

[dgmootry]

Thankyou both, I will drink more water, and I lucked out, my gp doctor is willing to work with me, so maybe i can get myself in range, and get rid of some of this water, I've actually lost a couple of pounds since she increased me 15mg of Armour, which was water weight, my legs feel much lighter, which most likely was due to water retention. Thankyou again for the info, deb

[Barb135]

Not drinking enough water can also cause your body to hold onto fluid.  

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Excerpt from Outsmart Disease: A Little-Known Factor That Contributes To Weight Gain...

"Two types of water retention in hypothyroidism:

"1. Myxedema is when the fluids and waste products build up over time and don’t clear out of the body due to hypothyroidism. They accumulate in the tissues and don’t respond to diuretics. Only adequate treatment of low thyroid function can resolve this issue.

2. Low thyroid can reduce kidney function when blood filtration and fluid balance become impaired. An example of this effect is puffiness of the face, especially around the eyes, in the hands and ankles. This type of edema is reversible after low thyroid is treated and can also respond to diuretics."