Hi Elaine:
When I read your submission, I have to admit that this issue is a little beyond my expertise.
Before suggesting you go see your doctor, I consulted with Chad Tackett of Global Health and Fitness, hoping one of his experts might have a suggestion.
He wrote the following:
'I just spoke with one of our medical experts and she agreed that it was most likely just temporary water retention due to either hormones (from menopause) or as she suspected flushing of lymph - or very likely both. She went on to suggest that she consult with her doctor, as expected. I hope this is somewhat helpful.'
You might also find it helpful to consult with a hormone specialist and have some bloodwork done to determine your various hormone levels. Menopause will certainly mess things up but there are therapies that can be used to help combat weight gain and some of the other symptoms associated with fluctuating hormone levels. I know this for a fact as I am seeing a specialist right now for similar reasons.
