Re: Natural diuretic?

That reminds me. I should have added that to offset the loss of fluid as it
relates to the electrolytes, my doctor also prescribed me Potassium. Nanny
"Judy Bay" <jbay2@xxxxxxx> wrote in message
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A pharmaceutical diuretic messed up my electrolytes, and I was in the
hospital on IV for 4 days. We are treating my BP with other meds. I don't
have much problem with swollen feet. The doctor should be able to help
figure out what makes you feet so swollen.

"nanny" <gloria006@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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Sorry, no suggestions for a natural diuretic, but if you're not allergic
to medicines, I would seriously consider having your doctor prescribe you
a pharmecuetical diuretic. Why? Letting the swelling go too long can
increase your blood pressure, and the summer months are very hard on
those who have swelling. When my BP was sky-rocketing some years ago and
I ended up in the progressive care unit of the hospital, and the doctor
had experimented with several different BP meds, he decided to give me a
mild dosage of a diuretic, and it was the magic button to bring my BP
down to a safe level. I still take it, with no ill effects, and my BP
has been at safe levels ever since. Nanny
"Leslie & The Furbabies in MO." <quilteacher@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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I'm having a terrible time with swollen feet and ankles. It gets to
where my feet start feeling numb and my shoes don't fit.... ugh. I'm
always like this in the summer any way, but this year it's ridiculous.
I asked my PT and she said summer swelling is relatively common since
your body will tend to preserve moisture in summer's heat even if you
are inside with the a/c running. I know about getting 'your toes above
your nose' but that's a tough position when I have so much to do- and my
GERD doesn't much like it either. I have tried sleeping with my legs
elevated, but I tend to roll off the pillows while asleep. I'm already
avoiding salt and sodium and drinking plenty of water. I feel
waterlogged.

Is there any food, herb, vitamin, etc. that will help drain off this
retained water- that works as a diuretic? TIA

Leslie of The Blimpy/Sloshing Lower Extremities







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