Are Diuretics safe to use? I've never used one before and just feel bloated so I purchased a pack I found with all of the menstrual products...I just get nervous using something before I know anything about it. TIA
AMGBride2008
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Drink tea or add some lemon to your water... both are natural diuretics.
Feel better girlie
ant n tilde
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i dont know much i just know they make you pee more and if you abuse them they mess with your potassium levels WHICH could lead to heart problems
(obviously this has more to do with ABUSE than USE)
ant n tilde
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Posted by AMGBride2008
Drink tea or add some lemon to your water... both are natural diuretics.
Feel better girlie
lemon water works great!! i always sip on that the day before i have to slip into a dress
zoe282
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I'd say be a little careful. You have to drink lots of water with them to make them work.
dancinmyazoff
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I didn't know lemon was a natural diuretic...that's what I drink everyday! Maybe taking one will give my bod a little boost to expel any excess water! Thanks guys
NicoleRN76
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i dont know much i just know they make you pee more and if you abuse them they mess with your potassium levels WHICH could lead to heart problems
(obviously this has more to do with ABUSE than USE)
Go Tilde! You're in the know!
Diuretics make you pee and dehydrate you... you lose potassium and sodium...which your heart needs to function properly.
Old people tend to be on diuretics...but they are also on potassium supplements....eating a banana wont cut it.
I DONT recommend taking them. Limit your salt intake! and exercise =)
you newlywed RN, Nicole
carolinebr
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I've taken them before. They work but you may become lightheaded. As ironic as it sounds, drink lots of water, and you will shed even more water. Also, don't try to have a glass of wine after taking them. You'll fall on your face.
I wouldn't encourage taking them regularly. It can damage your kidneys (I think... I'm no doctor)
Asparagus is also a diuretic.
mRm2008
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Be careful w/ diuretic pills. If you want a good clarifying technique that will not hurt you try using Epsom Salts. Put about two cups of them in a hot bath and soak for twenty minutes. This will remove toxins and help shift some of the fluids you may be retaining. You can buy them at the drug store! HTH
ant n tilde
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Posted by NicoleRN76
Posted by ant n tilde
i dont know much i just know they make you pee more and if you abuse them they mess with your potassium levels WHICH could lead to heart problems
(obviously this has more to do with ABUSE than USE)
Go Tilde! You're in the know!
Diuretics make you pee and dehydrate you... you lose potassium and sodium...which your heart needs to function properly.
Old people tend to be on diuretics...but they are also on potassium supplements....eating a banana wont cut it.
I DONT recommend taking them. Limit your salt intake! and exercise =)
