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littlemissmartypants

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10. I take Lasix. The other remedy is drinking boatloads of water, elevated feet and ankle pumps

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Mon Apr 20, 2020, 11:34 PM

Apr 2020

followed by incessant trips to the potty. You can drink water with lemon as a natural diuretic but you have to drink lots and lots of it.

Have you been monitoring your salt intake? That can exacerbate it.

Interstitial kidney disease is what has me suffering. It's part of a multi-organ related autoimmune syndrome.

Don't let the swelling go too long as it will cause permanent damage to the interstitial spaces in your limbs and elsewhere.

Good luck! I hope you find some relief.

❤ lmsp

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Lymphedema [View all] CountAllVotes Apr 2020 OP

My SIL goes to a physical therapist for massage treatment. DURHAM D Apr 2020 #1

I find that hard to believe. Most realize it is usually because of removal of one's lymph nodes still_one Apr 2020 #5

You should call your physician, and see what they suggest. If your lymphedema has a specific still_one Apr 2020 #2

Maybe your doctor can prescribe over the phone, marybourg Apr 2020 #3

Hi CountAllVotes, Ohiogal Apr 2020 #4

I see a nurse CountAllVotes Apr 2020 #6

You probably all ready are, but elevate your legs procon Apr 2020 #7

I am familiar with a lymph edema pump... FarPoint Apr 2020 #8

thanks for all of the tips CountAllVotes Apr 2020 #9

I take Lasix. The other remedy is drinking boatloads of water, elevated feet and ankle pumps littlemissmartypants Apr 2020 #10

This has been going on for abt a week CountAllVotes Apr 2020 #11

Been there past tense mudge Apr 2020 #12

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