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fluid tablets

by jamtart706, Dec 20, 2008 04:37PM
I suffer from swollen ankles is it more harmful to take fluid tablets or leave my ankles swell


This discussion is related to Swollen Ankles.
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by ireneo, Dec 20, 2008 05:24PM
Depends on whether the swelling is from fluid retention or something else. Where would you get "fluid" tablets? Has the doctor already prescribed them for you? There are probably directions how to use them then. If this is something new, you should check in with your doctor.

by NTB, Dec 23, 2008 09:40AM
To: jamtart706
since diuretics ("water pills") can lead to elevated blood glucose and lipids, you'd probably be wise to control eating habits while on them. You'd also likely want to make sure that you replace potassium and magnesium.

by NTB, Dec 23, 2008 09:41AM
and restrict salt
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