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Puffy face

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tygertygers · 27/05/2025 19:01

Waking every day with a puffy face and neck, and it’s not really abating through the day. I’m guessing water retention.

im mid 40s, have had some mild peri symptoms (am on 25th Estradot and progesterone for half the month).

is this a peri symptom or something else? Any suggestions? Would a diuretic help? I drink lots of water and get plenty of exercise.

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Ridingthegravytrain · 27/05/2025 19:07

No advice but solidarity as I’m the same. Carrying about 5lbs water regularly. The skin below my brows almost covers the lids when usually my eyes are deep set.

I exercise loads and eat clean and am not overweight. Apart from the hideous water jiggle. Which every so often I pee out for no discernible reason.

any ideas welcomed!!

drinking more just makes me retain more. I sound like a hot water bottle

tygertygers · 27/05/2025 19:16

Sympathies! The facial bloat is super unflattering isn’t it!

I also eat quite clean, gave up sugar and (most) carbs a week ago but no difference yet 😞

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Quirkswork · 27/05/2025 19:19

No idea but watching this thread.

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