At least make your first stop a nephrologist.

Methotrexate may be the culprit. You're supposed to stay well-hydrated while on it due to the affect it can have on the kidneys. And who put you on the diuretic? That's a pretty heavy duty one, too!!!

Do you have edema? Why would you need a diuretic? That's not the one they usually give patients, because it's a "combo" drug.

I cannot stress this enough. You need to get in to see a nephrologist right away. Someone also needs to assess all of your drugs, why you need them, if there are alternatives (drug or "natural"), and make a game plan!

That diuretic can reduce saliva levels. Maybe you don't have Sjogrens.

Did you know that coconut and celery are natural diuretics? No, don't make any changes, but I'm wondering why they went to such a strong drug first. Do you have allergies to others?

I have no idea why the medical profession is so haywire. There are some great docs out there, but there also seem to be a lot of them that can't be bothered to THINK!

I hope you can find doctors to help you through this. I'm really sorry you have not had optimum care.


Annie

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