Retaining water and dehydrated all at once?

[knicknack]

Hi all!

I have a strange question - I gained a pound and a half of water weight for no reason whatsoever the other day. What's weird is that I'm drinking like 5 liters of water a day and not going to the bathroom. I'm totally retaining water, but at the same time I feel so parched.

Is there anything I can do to get rid of this sensation other than drink more water? I've been drinking tons of water for four days and my lips are STILL chapped, i'm still thirsty, and still retaining water. I'd say I'm drinking twice as much as usual.

Help!

[LOWCARBINCLEVELANDOH]

Re: Retaining water and dehydrated all at once?

try eating celery.

That works for me.

Also, if this keeps up, you may want to see a doc.

[Finelly]

Re: Retaining water and dehydrated all at once?

Well, the thirst is part of ketosis and for me, it comes and goes. You may be heading for a whooshie.

Keep drinking the water, and try eating horseradish or asparagus for a couple of days - they are recommended for water retention!

And if it lasts past Monday, call the dr. and go in for a pee test.