Re:Tracie -- fluid retention/for Beth

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Hey Beth,

I will keep you posted on what I find out. I think I definitely

need to be back on that water pill full time. It is funny, but my

disease started out with a lot of fluid retention too so we will

definitely have to keep comparing notes especially where we both

have the RA and SS. I have an appt with the rheumy the end of this

month and then I see my GP on 12/15. In the meantime, they are

doing a sleep study. I will let you know how everything goes. By

the way, you can always email me silly:o) I feel that we are

definitely friends now.

Hugs and prayers,

Tracie

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> In a message dated 11/13/2005 6:09:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

Tracie

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> It is good to know what other people are experiencing even if it

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> not exactly the same. This fluid retention seems to be soemthing

> else besides my RA. I think maybe I need to talk to my doctor

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> see if something else is going on (just my luck) besides the RA

and

> Sjogren's. Thanks for responding. I do appreciate it. By the

way,

> my ankles are definitely the worst as far as swelling goes, but

my

> calves are bad too.

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> Hey girl ...

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> Seems that you and I have such similar progression. I have LOTS

of edema

> and am continually on a water pill. I have no idea what it is

from, but I

> have had since day 1 of this RA stuff. I would be interested to

know if you

> find another cause for it. I also have SS.

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> Feel better, Tracie!

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> Love and Prayers,

> Beth

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