Tablets

[Williamsbluefamily]

I have cirrhosis and Grade 2 oesophageal varices and my fluid has re-accumlated in my chest and stomach, I am on 2 Furosemide and 1 spironolactone but I have to take 2 of them now but I am still having trouble getting rid of my fluids. I feel so fed-up

[Belleben]

Hi, have you not been offered to have it drained ?? Are you very uncomfortable with it ??

[Williamsbluefamily in reply to Belleben]

Think that's the next plan

[Furpal in reply to Williamsbluefamily]

I am so sorry, I thought you had been drained. This process isn't as bad as it sounds. I went twice in the beginning.

[Hidden]

What stage is your liver disease and do you have ascites?

[Williamsbluefamily in reply to Hidden]

The Dr told me if that doesnt work it looking at transplant

[lonmallin50]

l would wait l more day on was on them a few weeks ago it took about 3 days to start to move the fluid

[Devonviolet]

I am in a very similar position. A very low dose of Spironolactone for eight months and I was ok. Suddenly a few weeks ago that changed and I gained 14lb of fluid. I had an ultrasound and thankfully there was no change in my liver so they are fairly bemused. They said it might have been caused by a sub clinical infection.I have lost 5lb in the first week which has sadly plateaued at the moment. That’s on 2 tablets a day. Apparently it is a fine balancing act, to have diuretics that don’t damage kidney function I was told. I too am fed up, as going forward my autoimmune condition will only get worse. And apart from a transplant which is not an option for me because of other chronic conditions, seem very limited. I know there are a lot of very knowledgeable people on this site. Hopefully some one have some advice/ideas to share?

[Furpal]

Hello to you,I went from one to two. But I found I was up going to the loo every few hours, so I went back to one. I manage my sleep now but I do find my tummy is bloated again. My Varices have reduced immensely but I also take Thiamine and Carvedilol, so wether that has anything to do with it I don't know. I even tried taking my second Spironolactone at 3pm rather than just before I go to bed. That didn't really help. Not much I feel I have helped you with but I hope you find a solution.

I would say if you have only just started taking the second tab give it a little time.

Take care, I know how you feel. It's rotten isn't it.

[Williamsbluefamily in reply to Furpal]

I take carvedilol twice a day