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I am ready to give up


Posted: Apr 10, 2016

Well, nothing is working on my feet, ankles and legs. They are kind of down in the morning and whether or not I put my compression hose on or not, they balloon up in about 2-3 minutes. I finally got put on Lasix 20 mg for a month and then have to call him again. I don't think it is enough to get my legs down. I can't pee much and still have diarrhea. My potassium is up to normal so they told me last week. I just do not know where to go to find out what is wrong and I know there is something wrong. Why would my feet, ankles, and legs be so swollen, hot, hurt all the time and red. My support hose cuts into the back of my legs. I cannot wear those ones that are all pantyhose. They cut me in the middle and my stomach is swollen too. I am so depressed (suffer from it anyway) because nothing is any better but supposedly my potassium from changing my diuretics finally. Anyone got any ideas or can you pray I find the right help. Have been to my doctor twice, ER once and don't have an appointment till next month with cardiologist and GI doctor. They are both just booked solid. I am really worried. Never had anything like this in my life. ;

Sending prayers up for you, anonie - SM

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I have been following your posts and feel so bad for you. I will begin praying for you now, and hope that you get some answers and relief very soon. It is bad enough to feel bad and have these symptoms, but to have no answer is even worse. Please update us. Many care and are praying, I am sure.

Praying for you also... - believer

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Yes, I agree with poster above. You are in my prayers, too. Just keep the faith. There is power in prayer to God for you. Please let us know how you're doing...

thoughts - me

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If you're not peeing much, then Lasix won't help you. When was the last time kidney function was checked? Part of your problem could be kidney trouble. If they don't filter out the extra fluids, then the fluid will go where gravity takes it, to your feet & legs.

To thoughts - anonie

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I have more diarrhea than I pee. I had a urine test for protein and it was okay. I am even drinking cranberry juice. I don't feel like I have a UTI but my back does hurt along with my legs.

I really think I need a BNP like one person further down said I should get. I think that I have the beginnings of CHF. I probably also need change in my heart medication. I don't see my cardiologist till next month. I have had a heart problem since I was pregnant at 29 years of age with my son. I have taken medication since and had a cardiac cath ages ago.

Anyway, supposedly my echo was okay, but I just feel that I needed to be in the hospital and they didn't put me in. I have had this way too long. They could have given me the Lasix instead of the Maxzide in the beginning, but they didn't and then I had to wait to find out if my potassium was okay before starting the Lasix which I had been taking for a few years until I listened to my GI doctor about Lasix possibly causing pancreatitis. I already have had two ERCPs because of tightened sphincters. I wish I had never had my gallbladder out. This all started from that. It was not bile salt diarrhea either. It was worse.

I just am so disappointed and my legs just kill me and last night they just itched to much. I put lotion on them but they still itched.

I am going to have a cousin help me clean my apartment tomorrow. It is so dirty. They are coming to inspect our apartments on 15th. I am so sick of the dust and need to use my big sweeper and dust.

I have to do laundry and go to the store and then I can come home and rest and elevate my legs. I really hope I can get that all done tomorrow. Weather has been so bad for last week.

Thanks so much for your prayers. I just hope I can get some way to find out what is wrong or it starts getting better and better instead of just staying.

I just don't have one problem. Today after adding minutes to my cell phone, I couldn't use it. Did it just like I always did. You see the devil just loves to harangue me when I feel so bad. This is the way it always is.

Wasn't thinking UTI - me

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but more along the lines of renal insufficiency. If your kidneys aren't working right, it can make your back ache and also cause the additional fluid retention. Heart failure (as you know) also adds to fluid problems. My husband has more things wrong with him than right, so it's constant learning in order to keep up with his history and meds. It may be a complete shot in the dark, but were you ever checked for diabetes? Untreated (undiagnosed), it can cause everything you've got going on or at least be a contributor. I hope you get the answers you need soon. It's very disheartening to have constant problems that can only wear you down. Chin up, you're not in this alone. :)
To Me - anonie
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Yes, I know renal failure is like that. I had more output last night though and stream was a lot more normal.

I actually have more water in my stool than I actually excrete from my kidneys.

I have type II diabetes since 1992 and do not take anything for it. Managed with diet. It is okay though.

I appreciate your concern. Thanks so much. I have to go lie down now so I can get the fluid off of my legs and my legs stop hurting a while.

Last night I was awake till 2 a.m. because my legs were itching so badly. I finally got up and took a generic Claritin and put some witchhazel on them. Finally got to sleep though.

Praying for you - GJ

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I am praying for you, that a cure will be found. God bless you.

Prayers too - Rusty

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Prayers were sent up.

A suggestion - Anonymous

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If your insurance covers it, don't wait to get in to see the doctor, go to the ER. You really need to find out what is going on and I don't think MT Stars is the place to come for a diagnosis. You may need to be admitted to the hospital.
To Anonymous - anonie
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You did not read all of my posts. I have been to the doctor twice and to the ER once.

I deeply resent the fact that you seem to get on each one of the separate boards and do this to all. What gives you the right to be so snippy and especially when you didn't know I had already been to the ER.

I think you owe a lot of people an apology if you are a big enough person.

I was not asking for a diagnosis. I was asking for prayer by the way.

I feel very sorry for you if all you can do is condemn and criticize everyone on this site.
How do you know it is the same person - Anonymous
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I do not owe anyone an apology.
To Anonie - Anonymous
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I did not know that you had been in the ER when I made my suggestion, forgive my ignorance. The chronic diarrhea and the other problems you describe sound serious, and you could return for another opinion or call your doctor and see if they can possibly get you in sooner, I was trying to help you. I have read posts from others trying to diagnose your problems, and that is not a good thing. I have been off work for 8 weeks after falling and fracturing my humerus and patella and spending 2 weeks in the hospital following surgery and time in transitional care, it has not been fun. I am up and about but can't drive yet and don't know when they will let me go back to work, friends are helping me with errands and doctor appointments. I am not going to comment on the other things you said, you are entitled to your opinion. I hope you get your health issues resolved soon, good luck.
Set the record straight - anonie
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All I ever wanted were people to pray for me since I had done everything I knew to do and was possible to do under the circumstances.

At any rate, I only said I did not appreciate the poster who said hateful things about me and didn't read all of my posts about what I had done to help myself.

There is one Anonymous who signs in different ways on all sections of this site who has nothing to do but be hateful and have negative things to say blaming the posters. That I do not agree with and I wish the moderators would permanently ban her from this site.

To the last poster Anonymous I appreciate your words but I cannot for the life of me understand what I said you didn't like unless the part about being hateful and blaming the poster. That sure helps when you feel bad and all you were asking was for prayer, not diagnoses, etc.
We all need prayers - Tolerance is a virtue
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I didn't read anything hateful, I think everyone was trying to help in their own way. Banning a person for having an opinion is censorship and violates a person's freedom of speech. As Christians we need to learn to be more tolerant of each other's point of view. Everyone is hurting in some way and can use your prayers as well.

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