Swollen Ankles

[Eastend555]

Hi my doctor gave me water tabs for swollen ankles which i have been taking for abt 2 weeks.

How long am i supposed to take them

You get these diagnosis by phone and thats it if its too much trouble they say go to a&e its true

Anyone got any advice can i stop em or what

[Oshgosh]

You could ring the GP and leave a message.

Do you feel any better with the tablets? Take care

[Spacecat1]

If they are water tablet's you tend to take them every day usually to your doctor stops are they furisomide yet always check with your doctor maybe ask for a phone call back.

[Carnival567]

Usually they are long term treatment as if you stop them the fluid retention will return. You need to discuss it with your doctor if you don’t think they are making any difference, but they take a while to work.

[Eastend555]

ok guys thanx for your input

[Ergendl]

I've been taking indapamide for several years and do not expect to be taken off the water tablets unless my circumstances change.

[B0xermad]

I was on them for a year then was given the sexy support stockings to wear another year and now my lungs have settled down a bit I don't need either

[anng18]

Hi Eastend,

More to the point - what has caused the swollen ankles?

The water pills maybe for a long duration and can cause an imbalance in your electrolytes, but something must have caused the initial fluid retention. Don't want to be a pessimist and I certainly am not a doctor, but swollen ankles can indicate an imbalance in your heart mechanism.

I'd ask your doctor why they think your ankles have swollen and see if you need any further tests.

Important to recognise the cause - not just treat the effect.

[Eastend555 in reply to anng18]

ok thanx