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Fluid Retention

viv1969

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Hi all

My legs have swollen quite dramatically over the past couple of days and I'm obviously retaining fluids, which is something I have never been troubled with before.

I'm T2 taking 1500mg Metformin daily, and trying valiantly to alter my diet permanently; however my BG isn't at all stable and is always on the high side (sometimes very)

Is fluid retention related?
 
Hi Viv,
Fluid retention is not a known side effect of metformin (although it is a common side effect seen in glitazone diabetes medications). I believe it is common in thyroid problems, so as Sarah said, get youself to the docs as soon as you possibly can.
 
Just a quickie update.
This turned out to be cellulitis, and whilst it is still quite painful...it's improving.
 
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