6 weeks later

My husband had his procedure 6 weeks ago...the edema went down almost to normal but now it is back...is this norma..I cook with no salt and watch my labels..he is on 80 mg of lasix a day...any other tips for getting rid of this...also still has his cough

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i am on spiriva and advair

by jessie - 2009-10-13 02:10:25

i have acid reflux and on losec which helps immensely. i take spiriva without incident and even tho i have ahd an event of chf right after the implant. i am fine for 3 and a half years. it is the advair which caused a yeast infection. i woke up one morning 6 weeks ago woth no voice. the first batch of meds made it worse. prednisone and zithromax. prednisone is a steroid and so is advair the inhalor. to make the long story short a month later the doc diagnosed yeast infection in my throat. i am still on nystatin and on the mend. so all for now. hope this helps someone. jessie

Fluid Retention

by Nim Rod - 2009-10-13 02:10:59

As has been mentioned sudden fluid retention is reason to contact the doctor.

There is a wide range of causes for fluid retention. Some of the many common causes of fluid retention include:

Dietary deficiency - such as insufficient protein or vitamin B1 (thiamine) in the diet.

Medications - certain drugs, including high blood pressure medication (beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, antihypertensives), corticosteroids and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are known to cause fluid retention.

Chronic venous insufficiency - weakened valves in the veins of the legs fail to efficiently return blood to the heart. The pooling of blood can result in varicose veins

Some medical conditions that can cause fluid retention may be a symptom of serious underlying conditions, including:

Heart failure - if the heart does not pump effectively (low ejection fraction), the body compensates in various ways. It starts to retain fluid and increase the volume of blood. This results in congestion of the veins, enlargement of the liver, and the accumulation of fluid in body cavities like the abdominal cavity (ascites) and in subcutaneous tissues, causing swelling (oedema) of the legs.

Kidney disease - such as nephrotic syndrome and acute glomerulonephritis.

Chronic lung diseases - such as severe emphysema, which put excessive pressure on the heart’s right ventricle, leading to its failure.

Liver disease - such as severe cirrhosis that triggers liver failure.

Thyroid disease - such as hypothyroidism.
Arthritis - joints affected by some types of arthritis tend to swell with fluid.

Allergic reaction - in susceptible people, the body tends to swell in response to particular allergens: for example, an insect bite. In some cases, the reaction is severe (anaphylaxis) and requires urgent medical attention.
This swelling is short-lived rather than ongoing.

I notice that one comment stated that 20 mg is the normal dose. All literature I have seen says that is the minimum daily dose but the daily dose range can be from 20 mg to 600 mg. I know, I know, the person that is having to take 600 mg/day truly has one foot in the grave and the other on a banana peel.

Nim Rod

oh god

by jessie - 2009-10-13 05:10:59

nim rod, i feel stupid calling you that but imagine having to takke 600 mgms a day. that is huge. my husband ahs been on as much as 40. thanks for your input jessie

wew

by jessie - 2009-10-13 11:10:35

don't want to alarm you but 20 mgms is a normal dose. my husband takes it. 80 is whoppingif it went and came back you might want to head back to find out why. good that you don't cook with salt me neither never did good luck ray jessie

call the dr

by Tracey_E - 2009-10-13 11:10:38

Sudden edema is always a reason to give the doctor a call. And the cough should be checked out also. It's probably nothing but better safe than sorry. Good luck!

6 weeks later

by rayfield - 2009-10-13 12:10:55

We have an appointment for Thursday with has gp..and the 20th to have the pacemaker checked..his heart rate stays a steady 70, I check it daily...the edema wasn't sudden it was gradual...the cough has been checked by a pulmanary specialist who says its a sinus infection , the ent says its not, that it is acid, he wears a bipap at night but it has a humidifier on it..he was taking spireva which causes sinus inflammation...we let up on it til we see the dr. and the cough has improved somewhat...Just thought the pacemaker would help with the edema

6 weeks later

by rayfield - 2009-10-14 01:10:47

Something I was wondering about..his meds were changed a little after the pacemaker..since have been trying to adjust the warfarin..we are now at too thin again and have reduced the warfarin...can the thinness of his blood affect his fluid retention..

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