Fluid Retention - Articles
Fluid In The Lungs
by
Daria
... d in my lungs. Each CT scan shows an increase of fluid. Most of it is in my right lung which is my mastectomy side and the side I had radiation in 2001. The doctor feels the fluid retention is caused by the chemotherapy and not the cancer. So our options are to stop chemotherapy or drain the fluid. Apparently, draining the fluid only lasts a mont ...
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Muscle Cramps
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Niyaprakash
... d and other waste products from the muscles .LimitCaffeine in coffee , tea and cola , which can decrease the circulation of muscles.AvoidHighly salted foods , which can cause fluid retention. Smoking , which restricts the blood supply to the muscles.
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Getting that bloated feeling?
by
Cathy T.
... us that needs medical advice. In the Summer 2006 issue of The Menopause Exchange newsletter, GP Dr Sally Hope takes a look at common causes of a bloating look – weight gain, fluid retention or air build-up – and how to deal with them. She also covers more serious causes, like an underactive thyroid. Getting that bloated feeling?
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Svelte - Someday
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Julia O.
... larger and larger sized sweat pants, I did a lot of rationalizing. It was easy to blame my medications, since everyone knows that prednisone causes an increased appetite and fluid retention. Then there were other, more subtle, yet reasonable justifications for those increasing numbers on my bathroom scale. Which are all still valid, I might add:An ...
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Who should take Zenstral PMS™?
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Dr. Jarret M.
... ing from: 1. General PMS-related symptoms 2. Cyclical mood symptoms of PMS including irritability, tension, depression 3. Lower back and joint pain associated with PMS 4. Fluid retention associated with PMS 5. Breast tenderness associated with PMS visit: www.zenstralpms.com for a free trial box! Technorati Tags: pms, pmdd, premenstrual+syndro ...
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No Soup For You! -- Watching out for Salt
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Dr. Heather S.
There seems to be a common theme this week: My patients love soup. Unfortunately, soup is full of sodium. Sodium causes fluid retention, which can lead to edema (swelling), increased blood pressure, and in those susceptible patients, congestive heart failure. Some may believe that if the soup ...
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Chemo #4 is on for Wednesday
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Beth Morton
... verything looks good for Wednesday. This will be a new drug, Docetaxel (aka Taxotere). It also includes taking a steroid (dexamethasone) ahead of time to help prevent nausea, fluid retention and allergic reactions. Of course that has its own side effects (sigh). And I still have to do the 5 neupogen shots after to keep my white blood counts up. On ...
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Baggy eye care
by
Sonzy
... above the bridge of your nose. Keep looking at this spot for a count of five, and then relax the eyes. Next look at the tip of your nose, also to the count of five and relax.Fluid retentionFluid retention can be a major cause of swollen eyes, and here you will have to look at your general health and any other underlying medical condition. Diuretic ...
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Arthritis Drugs - Prednisone Side Effects
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rosie g
... possible side effects corticosteroid arthritis drugs like prednisone include: Elevated blood sugar Elevated blood fats Cataracts Potassium loss Sodium (salt) retention Fluid retention Growth of facial hair High blood pressure Aseptic necrosis Irregular periods Headache Muscle weakness Puffiness or moon face Increased appetite Bruisi ...
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Arthritis Drugs - Prednisone Side Effects
by
rosie g
... possible side effects corticosteroid arthritis drugs like prednisone include: Elevated blood sugar Elevated blood fats Cataracts Potassium loss Sodium (salt) retention Fluid retention Growth of facial hair High blood pressure Aseptic necrosis Irregular periods Headache Muscle weakness Puffiness or moon face Increased appetite Bruisi ...
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