diuretics

I appear to need diuretics but have heard they are risky for gout-prone old people Is there a possible substitute?  I have been limiting salt in my diet but am still accumulating fluid, interfering with breathing, walking, etc


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[momtofourboys]

my father has not had any of these problems and he has been on them for at least 5 years and my 4 yea old was on lasix since he was 2 days old for a period of one year and never had a problem
good luck and ask your doctor about the risk of taking them. also ask a pharmacist they might be able to help
good luck
michelle