| Author | Subject: Have I caused my own problems. |
| Cindi Emerson | Posted At 09:45:27 11/17/2002 Does anyne know??? By abusing diuretics, have I caused my own demise. How do I stop when I always fill up with fluid so bad that I can't even breath? Please, if anyone has any suggestions, please write me back. Thanks Cindi |
| Beth Witten | Re: Have I caused my own problems. (Currently 0 replies) Posted At 20:30:52 11/17/2002 You don't say if you have taken diuretics under a physician's advice. If so, you should make an appointment with your doctor and explain your symptoms, when they occur (when exercising, when at rest, day, night, etc.), how often symptoms occur, and how severe the symptoms are including how limiting the symptoms are to your normal activities. Ask your doctor what conditions might be causing fluid to build up making it difficult for you to breathe. If you've been taking over the counter diuretics on your own, make an appointment as soon as possible with a physician to get a physical. Several conditions can cause shortness of breath including conditions of the heart, lungs, and kidneys. |