lately i’ve been waking up with a really puffy face, especially around my eyes. it’s not like i’ve been crying, just this overall swollen feeling. it’s happening more often now, maybe 3-4 times a wk, and my hands feel kinda tight too. i know sometimes thyroid issues can cause swelling, and my TSH has been a bit all over the place since my period started getting really erratic.
but my endocrinologist just said “drink more water.” which, fwiw, i do. i drink plenty. i’m wondering if this is more of a perimenopause thing? like, fluctuating estradiol or progesterone causing more fluid retention?
or maybe even related to cortisol? i feel like it’s worse on days when i’ve had a really stressed night. has anyone tracked this kind of symptom? does it line up w/ specific phases of your cycle, or labs like free t3 or estradiol levels?
bc it feels like another one of those invisible symptoms that gets dismissed, but it really impacts how i feel all day.