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When my rehoumathoid arthritis makes my joints swell up with fluid and double in size, i seem to put on 5lb in weight? is it the fluid?
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Possibly: If your swelling is that significant, there certainly could be enough fluid in/around the joints to account for the additional weight that you're noticing.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Could be: Joint swelling may interfere with venous and lymphatic return, resulting in fluid retention.
Answered 11/27/2017
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