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I'm in perimenopause and have swollen ankles with weight gain. how do i treat these symptoms?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

You need a diet: Try a low carbs diet and msy be you can add diuretics to you plan.

Answered 5/16/2018

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