To from Carol.. was.. - Edema??

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, Do you drink a lot of water? If you don't that might be the reason that the diuretic is not working. I carry around a bottle of water with me where ever I go.. Even to church. I go to Sam's club and get the Deer Park distilled water in the 24 oz. sports bottle, It has a plastic cap on it and all you have to do is push it down to close it. I carry a big enough pocket book for my wallet, cell phone, and water. Even the little ol' blue hairs are carrying water to church too.

But I go to the potty all day long and tinkle. Ralph will get in the bathroom and I will run by the door going... HURRRY>>>>>>> I got to go BADDDDD....lol and He will go into over drive. But lately before he goes in to the bathroom He will ask.. Carol do you need to go.. I'm going to a little long and You will have to hold your breath if you come in after me...lol I will go even if I don't have too....lol My house is a little strange...

But really soft drinks and tea will not help you move the water, plus I use a little Lemon in water if it is bad and a B has some over the counter stuff that will help too. But remember you can drink too much water and get in trouble just as bad as not drinking enough. Just be careful with it. Hope this help.. love and praying for you Carol

Re: - Edema??

, I know what books say about edema from going to nursing school. But, the best information comes from experience plus the book learning. Edema, I am pleased to say is something I rarely have trouble with. I would suggest you talk to about your edema if you haven't already.

Hugs - a rojagato6231 wrote:

a/Carol,The internal medicine doc I see put me on diuretics more than a week ago. I have pitting edema in my shins. She doesn't believe that my kidneys are at fault, but I do the tests for it tomorrow anyway. Even the water pills don't help much. They work for about 2 hours and then I start building up even more water. The pitting hasn't gone away...but doesn't cover as much area as it did before the medicine. I don't eat a lot of salt or salty foods. I've retained water off and on for years, but the pitting in my shins started when my lupus really kicked into gear last spring. I gave up on any anti-inflammories until they get an answer as to what is happening. Actually some days morphine would be nice but for now it's heating pads and warm baths. The doc thinks I'm just one of those people that build up water, only I've talked to a lot of people with lupus that have the same problem. I'm lucky though...mine doesn't effect my feet yet. Just arms, hands, knees and shins mostly. If you come up with a solution let me know."The LUPIES Store" Come check out our store...http://www.cafepress.com/thelupies"The LUPIES Web Page"http://www.itzarion.com/lupusgroup.html"The LUPIES online photo albums!" Check out what your fellow Lupies look like...http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=lupies