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Originally Posted by mrsD
Lasix is effective but also drastic.
It will deplete magnesium and Vit B1 (in addition to potassium and sodium). As this happens the edema will appear worse over time. I discovered this myself. I use Lasix once a week or less only when my left foot is swollen and too painful to bear.
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Unfortunately, i do not seem to have a choice. The doctor has put me on the Spironolactone because it is a potassium sparring med. I also take 10MEQ Klor-Con potassium tablet daily.
Unfortunately, the swelling began within a couple of weeks after Cystocele surgery which took place about 5 years ago. Also, was given a script of 500 mg's Levaquin for 14 days after leaving hospital. This did not help the PN, as well as developing, for the first time in my life, Edema. I tried, on my own, taking the Spironlactone every other day; but swelling got worse; especially left ankle.
Gerry