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tania - 09 Feb 2006 14:34 GMT

I have been abusing diuretics ( thiazises together with furesamida) for
over 20 years, now I am trying with the help of endocrine doctor stop
taking them by reducing 1/2 tablet every 10 days , however I have
gained weight 3 kg . I have swollen anckles and specially puffy eyes, I
would be more than grateful if any one who had or having diuretic

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Twittering One - 09 Feb 2006 14:41 GMT

Eat lots of fat-free calcium food,
take a calcium-magensium citrate supplement,
and eat a DASH NIG diet, lots for fresh
fruits and vegetables.

That will help your kidneys,
and help in other ways, too.

Take th tapering slow,
as a "rebound" BP response is potentially dangerous.

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Twittering One - 09 Feb 2006 14:41 GMT

NIH = National Institutes of Health,
available online.

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