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
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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.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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Not a good day today!!!!
So I went for a consultant appointment...
Here we go again......
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