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[Love101cats]

When I was diagnosed with kidney failure I was warned about the problems in getting treatment right with heart failure complications. I thought I was doing so well but now I feel as if I'm on a see/saw toing and froing. My Bumetanide was reduced just half a tablet to give my kidneys a chance as I was in stage 4. But sadly the fluid buildup started again. Tops of my feet, hands and tummy. So I've gone back to the 4 Bumetanide daily but trying to half Nebovolol and maybe Losartan. Thankgoodness they send a follow-up letter. These nurses are amazing! But I can feel my heart fluttering again and it hasn't done that for a long while. So its back to the drawing board starting with bloods (ive just had done) and an ecg next. Anyone else in this dilemma?

[Wooodsie]

Hi love101cats, not had anything like you dilemma, it sounds b***dy awful. I admire your positivity, keep it up 😊

[MelB51]

Hi there. Yes, I have kidney failure and heart failure as well as a couple of other problems lurking around. My feet swell up so easily and it’s uncomfortable but I don’t want to increase my diuretic either! I take an extra one if it is really bad, otherwise, I try to get my feet up high and my husband sometimes massages the fluid away which also helps. It is a real dilemma. Keep being positive and minimise swelling by not sitting or standing still for too long at any one time. Put your feet up..you deserve it!