Don't mean to hijack a thread, but wanted to respond to Silverlady before I forget.

I've had chronic edema in my lower legs and feet since 2003. No one's ever figured it out, so I just chalked it up to yet another fun autoimmune thing. In my case, diurectics did no good, but prednisone helped when I was so swollen I couldn't walk.

If the Lasic doesn't help, please try elevating your feet. And you might want to consider compression hose if this becomes a chronic problem. I hate the hose because I find their tightness painful, but they do their job.

I hate the stooopid getting bronchitis at the drop of a hat thing too. My cough has finally receded to its previous level after five weeks.

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