Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi Matt what med are you on. Is it Gleevec? T Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry [ ] Lasix and Advair As I explained to Zavie a few weeks ago, I was having trouble breathing and my chest X-ray was clear, so I was moved from Singulair to Advair inhalers, which has already been a big improvement in my breathing. However, I am concerned about Thrush (I am prone to get thrush), so any advice or suggestions to help prevent it would be helpful. Also, I am starting to retain more water and last week I took Lasix and did not pee once. My PCP said that sometimes, you have to increase the dosage (take two tablets) to start the process. He also said I should weigh myself and if I gain two or more pounds on a day, I should take a Lasix, since I am not willing to take it each day. Again any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Matt Florida Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi Matt, I take Pulmicort (budesonide) and my GP has always told me to rinse my mouth out after use and do not swallow. I usually time it to when I'm brushing my teeth and never had oral thrush. I agree re weighing yourself to check how much fluid you are gaining, especially since you are on Sprycel with the PE side effects. You may well have to kick start your kidneys with 2 tabs of Lasix. I can remember when I was on them with Glivec and sometimes 1 wasn't enough. I agree it is not optimal and makes life interesting for a few hours in the morning, especially if there are no toilets readily available when travelling! Regards  -- [ ] Lasix and Advair As I explained to Zavie a few weeks ago, I was having trouble breathing and my chest X-ray was clear, so I was moved from Singulair to Advair inhalers, which has already been a big improvement in my breathing. However, I am concerned about Thrush (I am prone to get thrush), so any advice or suggestions to help prevent it would be helpful. Also, I am starting to retain more water and last week I took Lasix and did not pee once. My PCP said that sometimes, you have to increase the dosage (take two tablets) to start the process. He also said I should weigh myself and if I gain two or more pounds on a day, I should take a Lasix, since I am not willing to take it each day. Again any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Matt Florida Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi Matt, Do you drink coffee on a regular basis? If not, then that might work to get you going. I used to use coffee as a diuretic except when I started to drink it regularly, it stopped making me pee like a race horse. Using those little packets of Crystal Lite in a water bottle still works for me though. The artificial sweetener is known to irritate the bladder and make you pee so you may want to give that a try as well. There's always foods like cucumbers and watermelons but seriously, how much cucumber or watermelon can anyone eat in a day? Tracey > > As I explained to Zavie a few weeks ago, I was having trouble breathing and my chest X-ray was clear, so I was moved from Singulair to Advair inhalers, which has already been a big improvement in my breathing. However, I am concerned about Thrush (I am prone to get thrush), so any advice or suggestions to help prevent it would be helpful. > > Also, I am starting to retain more water and last week I took Lasix and did not pee once. My PCP said that sometimes, you have to increase the dosage (take two tablets) to start the process. He also said I should weigh myself and if I gain two or more pounds on a day, I should take a Lasix, since I am not willing to take it each day. Again any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Matt > Florida > > Sent from my iPhone > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 : I am on 70 mg of Sprycel and have been for the last twelve months. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 8, 2010, at 8:22 PM, mtadros9@... wrote: > Hi Matt what med are you on. Is it Gleevec? > > T > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > [ ] Lasix and Advair > > As I explained to Zavie a few weeks ago, I was having trouble breathing and my chest X-ray was clear, so I was moved from Singulair to Advair inhalers, which has already been a big improvement in my breathing. However, I am concerned about Thrush (I am prone to get thrush), so any advice or suggestions to help prevent it would be helpful. > > Also, I am starting to retain more water and last week I took Lasix and did not pee once. My PCP said that sometimes, you have to increase the dosage (take two tablets) to start the process. He also said I should weigh myself and if I gain two or more pounds on a day, I should take a Lasix, since I am not willing to take it each day. Again any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Matt > Florida > > Sent from my iPhone > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Hi Matt, Just wandering if you have history of cardiac probems? ________________________________ From: " mtadros9@... " <mtadros9@...> Cml < > Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 8:22:50 PM Subject: Re: [ ] Lasix and Advair  Hi Matt what med are you on. Is it Gleevec? T Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry [ ] Lasix and Advair As I explained to Zavie a few weeks ago, I was having trouble breathing and my chest X-ray was clear, so I was moved from Singulair to Advair inhalers, which has already been a big improvement in my breathing. However, I am concerned about Thrush (I am prone to get thrush), so any advice or suggestions to help prevent it would be helpful. Also, I am starting to retain more water and last week I took Lasix and did not pee once. My PCP said that sometimes, you have to increase the dosage (take two tablets) to start the process. He also said I should weigh myself and if I gain two or more pounds on a day, I should take a Lasix, since I am not willing to take it each day. Again any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Matt Florida Sent from my iPhone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Tracey: I am odd as I cannot stand coffee or cucumbers, but I love pickles. Figure that one out. I will increase my intake if watermelons immediately. That is a great idea. Matt Florida Sent from my iPhone On Nov 9, 2010, at 8:45 AM, " traceyincanada " <traceyincanada@...> wrote: > Hi Matt, > > Do you drink coffee on a regular basis? If not, then that might work to get you going. I used to use coffee as a diuretic except when I started to drink it regularly, it stopped making me pee like a race horse. > > Using those little packets of Crystal Lite in a water bottle still works for me though. The artificial sweetener is known to irritate the bladder and make you pee so you may want to give that a try as well. > > There's always foods like cucumbers and watermelons but seriously, how much cucumber or watermelon can anyone eat in a day? > > Tracey > > > > > > As I explained to Zavie a few weeks ago, I was having trouble breathing and my chest X-ray was clear, so I was moved from Singulair to Advair inhalers, which has already been a big improvement in my breathing. However, I am concerned about Thrush (I am prone to get thrush), so any advice or suggestions to help prevent it would be helpful. > > > > Also, I am starting to retain more water and last week I took Lasix and did not pee once. My PCP said that sometimes, you have to increase the dosage (take two tablets) to start the process. He also said I should weigh myself and if I gain two or more pounds on a day, I should take a Lasix, since I am not willing to take it each day. Again any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > > > Matt > > Florida > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 9, 2010 Report Share Posted November 9, 2010 Karine: No history of cardiac problems here and my cholesterol and BP have always been outstanding. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 9, 2010, at 10:22 AM, Karine Vallier <karinevallier@...> wrote: > Hi Matt, > Just wandering if you have history of cardiac probems? > > ________________________________ > From: " mtadros9@... " <mtadros9@...> > Cml < > > Sent: Mon, November 8, 2010 8:22:50 PM > Subject: Re: [ ] Lasix and Advair > > > Hi Matt what med are you on. Is it Gleevec? > > T > Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry > > [ ] Lasix and Advair > > As I explained to Zavie a few weeks ago, I was having trouble breathing and my > chest X-ray was clear, so I was moved from Singulair to Advair inhalers, which > has already been a big improvement in my breathing. However, I am concerned > about Thrush (I am prone to get thrush), so any advice or suggestions to help > prevent it would be helpful. > > Also, I am starting to retain more water and last week I took Lasix and did not > pee once. My PCP said that sometimes, you have to increase the dosage (take two > tablets) to start the process. He also said I should weigh myself and if I gain > two or more pounds on a day, I should take a Lasix, since I am not willing to > take it each day. Again any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. > > Matt > Florida > > Sent from my iPhone > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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