Guest guest Posted May 9, 2000 Report Share Posted May 9, 2000 Hi, I am from Jax Fla (a pre-op of the future) I am writing to Marsha and others like her with edema. If I don't take my water meds I will retain around 8 to 10 pounds of excess water. This is not a desirable situation as it put additional strain upon our overtaxed hearts as it is. The excess fluid overloads the circulatory system and when it can't handle any more fluids it is directed into our tissues. Please see you physician to determine the cause of the edema and deal with it. I, personally can't get diddly done when I am edematous. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2000 Report Share Posted May 9, 2000 Hi , I wish my doctors knew what to do for the edema. As I said, I've been going through this for years (20+). Every doctor I go to knows about it and none of them have been much help. The surprising thing is that I don't suffer from high blood pressure at all and I don't have any type of heart problems. Marsha marsha-edema Hi, I am from Jax Fla (a pre-op of the future) I am writing to Marsha and others like her with edema. If I don't take my water meds I will retain around 8 to 10 pounds of excess water. This is not a desirable situation as it put additional strain upon our overtaxed hearts as it is. The excess fluid overloads the circulatory system and when it can't handle any more fluids it is directed into our tissues. Please see you physician to determine the cause of the edema and deal with it. I, personally can't get diddly done when I am edematous. Blessings, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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