... much can I have? Seeing cardio Dr on Monday for possible congestive heart failure
Just started lasix 40 mgs after chest xray showed fluid. Dr said don't drink a lot of water. How?
Question posted by judy in CA on 7 June 2013
Last updated on 7 June 2013
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3 Answers
DzooBaby
8 June 2013
Yes, keep it to about 1500-2000 ml (or 1.5 to 2 liter) in a 24 hour period. Dont forget to count soups, jello, and other beverages with high water content. Also limit your sodium (salt) intake. Sodium causes water retention. Learn to read labels and keep it under 1.5-2 grams per day. Look for sneaky sources like soft drinks, especially sports drinks and Gatorade are very high in sodium but even some soda pops can be high. Watch condiments like catsup and mustard can have a lot of sodium, cheeses, especially American cheese is high sodium, lunch meat, canned goods and frozen prepared foods are best left alone because they have lots of sodium. Another thing is to weigh yourself every day! A 3lb weight gain over night, or a 5lb weight gain in a week is water retention, not fat. If you see this happen, call your doc to adjust your diuretic.
Weighing yourself daily will keep you out of the hospital with heart failure exacerbations because you will catch water retention before it congests the heart and lungs. Watching your feet and ankles for swelling can help to but weight is your best indicator. That weight gain can creep up long before it begins to show as edema (swelling).
judy in CA
8 June 2013
thank you all for your kind informative comments.
I used to bediligent about my weight and using scales. I have tossed my scales and just use my clot I have a lot to learn.
Since this all new to me within the last day I have a lot to learn.
but I really appreciate your help on the water
judy in CA
8 June 2013
sorry for the typos I meant diligent about daily weigh ins.
then when is this really watching my weight I just used my clothes.
Last month I have found that I have gained weight not eating much. I've been to the doctor and weigh in so maybe this congestive heart failure has been
coming on. I know I had total exhaustion for a month. I was taken off my hydrochlorothiazide for a week before this hit. I was to stay off of it for 2 weeks so I could do a blood test for adrenal function.
DzooBaby
8 June 2013
Judy, if you are gaining and not eating, it is water weight. There are a lot of good resources out there for CHF. National Heart, Lung and blood Institute is a good resource, American Heart Association, Cleveland Clinic online has a very good article on CHF. Google and see what all you can find and learn what you can about it. Learning to watch for the signs is one of the best things you can do. With CHF, you need to become vigilant. Get yourself a good scale. It doesnt have to be an expensive one, you just need to weigh on the same one in the same kind of clothes (or naked or just in panties and bra) each day at about the same time preferably before you eat or drink anything. So mornings before dressing usually works well. Some insurance companies offer scales with case management from a nurse to their members with CHF. The scales can direct information straight to the nurse and/or the doctor. Some are pretty fancy and have not only weight but blood pressure and pulse as well. You might see if that is an option especially if you have a medicare advantage plan.
DzooBaby
8 June 2013
Or if you have Medi-Cal.
judy in CA
8 June 2013
Wow Dzoo I can't thank you enough for your kind fast support. I've been telling my doctor for months and I have been eating correctly and gaining and he just doesn't pay attention.
for 2 months I went in with shortness of breath and they kept saying it was saying it was anxiety and throwing anti depressants at me.
For 6 years celiac diagnosed and was a hundred percent compliant so I can read labels and follow a program. I now have a microscopic colitis diagnosis instead.
we relocated to California and since then I have not had doctors who would really listen to me or look at me as a whole person instead they send me off to all these specialists.
as I said I'm seeing a cardiac specialist that I had seen two years ago and everything tested out fine so hopefully answers and a plan on Monday.
so until Monday I so appreciate the support I'm getting on this form
Chyk41
8 June 2013
The normal is eight 8 oz. glasses a day or 64 fluid oz. This means that you have to count ice as part of your allowance, ice cream and pudding have to be counted as well and jello. Try to stay away from to many things that can melt and turn to a liquid and you are safe.
Kishan Vasekar
7 June 2013
Extra fluids put load on kidney and also on heart.Monitoring total fluid/water intake and output is must so that kidneys are not overloaded
and recover fast.
lasix is diuretic and based upon your cardiologist diagnosis , treatment
will be given .Please take care . thanks
judy in CA
7 June 2013
Thanks Kishan. I read somewhere on this site 2 ... something water. Dr said that also.
Maybe 2 liters ?.
I get what your saying but pharmacy said keep hydrated ??
Just keep trying to judge how much goes out and then drink the same amount. There is no specific amount?
Kishan Vasekar
7 June 2013
1.5 litres is required for fluid balance.I have survived severe heart attack m2 years back with 40 days in ER .Best is to follow Doctors advise and then
manage Life style changes.
If you wish to know more about how Yoga /Meditation can help , pl mail me on my g mail at omqualityguru.thanks
judy in CA
7 June 2013
Thanks do much for info.
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