Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 In a message dated 7/24/2005 11:39:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, writes: Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 19:07:39 -0600 From: " Adrienne " <duckblossm@...> Subject: Re: Re: Cheney echocardiogram I believe potassium is prescribed when diuretics, which deplete potassium, are given. Diuretics are usually used for heart failure, where there is a build-up of fluids. Adrienne .. .. >>> Adrienne I take K Cl because my electrolytes are off and I do not take a diuretic or have obvious fluid build up. mjh http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 24, 2005 Report Share Posted July 24, 2005 In a message dated 7/24/2005 11:39:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, writes: Message: 23 Date: Sun, 24 Jul 2005 21:01:33 -0600 From: " Adrienne " <duckblossm@...> Subject: Re: natural diuretics, plwase? Yes, thank you, ! A bountiful reply! I did get to do a bit more walking, took some herbal stuff, and all that helped; my shoe laces seem longer again. I didn't really realize just how much my feet had swollen till I saw those laces get long again- and my therapist will be back soon. But this might happen again, since it has before, and I will keep your answers as reminders. What a good excuse to get a rocker! Is the corn silk really potent? Adrienne ----- Original .. .. >>> Adrienne Corn silk is a gentle diuretic. Other options for this issue are Horsechestnut and Butcher's broom. mjh http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 25, 2005 Report Share Posted July 25, 2005 I was just referring to the customary prescription of potassium in heart conditions-which was the turf dumbaussie was discussing at the moment. Are you taking them as a prescription? Adrienne Re: Re: Cheney echocardiogram I believe potassium is prescribed when diuretics, which deplete potassium, are given. Diuretics are usually used for heart failure, where there is a build-up of fluids. Adrienne . . >>> Adrienne I take K Cl because my electrolytes are off and I do not take a diuretic or have obvious fluid build up. mjh http://foxhillfarm.us/FireBasil/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 26, 2012 Report Share Posted July 26, 2012 I wish I could be there this year! We will be in Albany visiting my sister and her family. Safe travels to everyone and have lots of fun! Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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