Guest guest Posted February 20, 2004 Report Share Posted February 20, 2004 Dear Chippy, Water retention, is that another of the maladies of wintertime, medication, or what? I have had it so bad lately, cough all nite, can't wear some of my clothes because legs and feet are so swollen. Went to the doctor, he gave me a water pill to take, and told me to take potassium. They did a chest x-ray, checked liver enzymes, pancreas, complete blood work up again, pro-time, listened to my heart, lungs, and determined that I had fluid in the pericardium, hence the cough, and feelings of pressure, difficulty in breathing especially when laying down. Oh joy, just what we need, another problem. don't you wonder sometimes how we keep going? Lupus is enough without all the other goodies. Hang in there, I'll be thinking about you and wishing you the very best. do have the doctor check it out. Love Ardie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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