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Posted 7/25/2011 7:29 PM (GMT 0)
They prescribed him a muscle relaxer, but it didn't do any good at all. He doesn't like the groggyness of it either. I'm going to talk to his doctor about a different one, maybe that will help.

He weighs every day, so I'm going to stay on top of things. i have a spead sheet set up for him to document fluids, food, bms, urine, meds . . all of it!!

Connie, do you think he's getting fluid from the fruit . . mangos, peaches, plums? they are juicy!!

Let me know what ya think.
How ya feelin today?

Debbie
Posted 7/25/2011 7:38 PM (GMT 0)

Debbie, if he's eating a lot of it, possibly.  Is he getting his feet up above his heart for 20 min. several times a day?  That will also help.  Ask his doctor about quinine or potassium for the cramping.

I'm ready for a nap, after being up so early and 4 appts. at Mayo.   Zzzzzzzzzzz

Hugs,

Connie

Posted 7/25/2011 10:53 PM (GMT 0)
No Connie, he took it according to the prescription, then 1/2 of the prescription, he elevates his feet hours out of the day, and i massage them for him, he takes an OTC supplement . . and the spironalactone actually has potassium in it to help prevent cramping (according to the Hepatologist in PA). He also soaks in warm water in the tub to try and relax the muscles that way. I havea wrap heating pad coming from an online store . . i hope that helps when it gets here!!

Get some rest!!

Debbie
Posted 7/25/2011 11:36 PM (GMT 0)

What are you referring to--the muscle relaxant?  Aldactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic...it acts chemically to prevent the leeching of potassium that the Lasix causes.  I don't think it actually has potassium in it.

Good luck with whatever you try for his cramps.  I know that's a miserable thing to have.

Hugs,

Connie

Posted 7/26/2011 1:23 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Connie, yes that is what he said Potassium sparing, not that it was in it, but it didn't take away like the lasiks do, so we could cut back on the OTC he was taking if needed.
Posted 7/26/2011 3:07 AM (GMT 0)

The Lasix and Aldactone have worked out well for me, and I hope that it will soon start having an effect on your hubby's edema.  Also that he gets listed soon!

Hugs,

Connie

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