frusomide

[soulboy118]

what god send , recently I've Been having morebreathing difficulties than usual, steroids didn't seem to do the trick but as always they help , I didn't have a chest infection or any pain anywhere but my breathing was very laboured , one of the copd nurses suggrsted I might have a build up of fluid and to start using the tablets she got me , after a few hours of using the frusomide I could feel the pressure in my chest starting to disapate , I was given two weeks supply and told to finish the course let's hope firstly they continue to have this affect and secondly two weeks is enough as I've read 1 month is usual period to take this drug for initially ,anyone else had this and it has helped their breathing ?

hope this bit of info catchrs everyone on a good day ,

the sun is shining here in the North West and today is a good day for me

breath easy everyone

dave x

[Hidden]

quite a few people with fluid retention take furosamide regularly, especially when they have a heart condition. It was good of the nurse to recognise the problem but I think that it would be a good idea to discuss it with your doctor in case you need it on a more permanent basis. I take one when I need it.

[soulboy118 in reply to Hidden]

thanks he is ringing tomorrow I'm expecting blood tests , the copd nurse suggested this might happen

[Hidden in reply to soulboy118]

good, let us know how you go on.

[sassy59]

Hoping the frusomide continues to work for you and I see you’ve had a reply from our amazing Littlepom so that’s good.

Take care Dave xxxx

[pepparuby1]

that’s great to know - I’ve found carbocistein are good I get them to bring up gunk on my lungs - let us know how you get on

[soulboy118 in reply to pepparuby1]

tried carbocistiene kate but it made me feel slightly disconnected so stopped them .early days with this but this frusomide certainly does what it's supposed to do I'm just hoping it help easy the breathing

[pepparuby1 in reply to soulboy118]

fingers crossed! I’ve not had side effects of carboscistiene but if I cough more than usual they really help! Good luck nothing more scary than not being able to breathe

[Patk1]

gd to hear thryve helped.i find them effective too.id talk to prescriber whn uv had the course.hope yr flarrup soon eases x

[soulboy118 in reply to Patk1]

thanks p1

[Izb1]

Sounds like your nurse has given you the correct meds and great that this has worked for you, I would ask her if you need to be on them longer. The sun is shining here in Manchester today so make the most of it and keep well x

[soulboy118 in reply to Izb1]

weather shaping up here to x

[Izb1 in reply to soulboy118]

Good to hear it, the sunshine certainly makes me feel better. Hope you are feeling well today x

[soulboy118 in reply to Izb1]

breathing easier this morning thanks , frusomide must be helping

[Tykelady]

I was given furosimide when I was rushed into hospital last year. I lost 10lb in weight due to the built up fluid draining away. It was then changed to Bumetonide which is apparently better long term because it doesn't lower the potassium levels in the body. I would never recommend an ambulance journey after an intravenous doe of furosimide though.

[Kate124]

iwas put on these last year after filling up with fluid. I have them everyday plus spironolactone. Take extra one if I feel I'm still retaining fluid. Its surprising how much extra water can effect breathing.

[soulboy118 in reply to Kate124]

this morning I'm much more settled kate , breathing is easier frusomide certainly work in helping breathing

[Lutontown]

Furosemide is a diuretic, so you've probably got an enlarged prostrate. Check your ankles for swelling. Press with your thumb, and the subsequent dent should refill quickly. If it doesn't you have too much fluid. I had a bit of a problem with enlarged breasts when on furosemide. I'm on Bumetanide which is also a diuretic, but it is to help my heart failure. If I'm going out, I don't take it, as I need to be near a toilet when I do.

[soulboy118 in reply to Lutontown]

ive already discovered the do not leave the house when raking frusomide lol

[Karenanne61]

It's good you've found something that helps. It's a glorious day here in Oxfordshire, hard to believe it's mid October 🌞

[soulboy118 in reply to Karenanne61]

it really is helping KA and its a glorious day here in Merseyside