Hello Mrs. D,
Thank you for your reply. I am grateful to hear from someone else that this is not an uncommon issue and that it can improve even if it doesn't go away completely. I had serious fluid retention this summer with no air conditioning and I prepare my food from scratch- little or no salt. 5 or 6 pounds a day and I am a small person. It is really funny- every time I was in an air conditioned building I had to run to the lady's room 5 times an hour.
I have a good Dr who I apppreciate so much as I never asked to be tested for Thyroid or' more recently, B12- she insisted I return for tests when I only went to her for a throat culture- I hadn't seen a doctor in years, just taken my parents to constant appointments and, comparing myself to them, I always thought I wasn't bad off. I sometimes think my Doctor might have the same health issues as she seems to understand before I do. In the new year, I wish everyone could have the best possible Doctors.