Thanks for commenting. Yea, that is what is frustrating. I'm already doing the tx for edema.(diaretics and low sodium) I can't relate it something I ate since I really don't eat salt. I took an extra diaretic on Sun. and it really has helped. I'm down about 4 lbs. But I still have about 5 extra lbs. I guess since my Dr. isn't too concerned I shouldn't worry. I'm glad to know that it isn't acites! Thanks, -Libby
Oh, I didn't mean to make light of our situation. I’ve read your profile that you have tx'ed and relapsed. Ouch!! Sorry to hear that. You really need to contact your doctor and have a talk about your options. I hope you're seeing a heptologist and getting the best possible care. I have heard some talk about alternating diuretics, but I don’t know if that works. As long as you drink water, they should work. This could be serious and you should see your doctor and stay on top of your blood work. Good luck
Make sure you check your blood pressure at different times of the day to see how it is....sometimes a little elevated pressure may cause this....
Yeah I swell too. It's one of those things that I fight off regularly, I even took a lasix today. I do have a prescription for lasix and Chor-Con, that's a potassium supplement. Make sure you're getting a potassium supplement, it helps you to drink more water, throw it and drink more.lol My hands pork up like big hams, it's gross, but what am I gonna do, I can't hide my hands.lol Elininate all salt and fast food, it's fairly easy to do, just remind yourself. Also, if your ankles and feet blow up, you may want to stop using the treadmill when you're swollen. Some of us swell and some don't, I guess were the ones that have to deal with it. Have you had a biopsy yet, results? I am a stage zero and grade 2. good luck