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All organs tested and are normal. on bumex and farxiga but still have pitting edema, no dr. knows what's wrong, i need help, any ideas. thank you?
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Yes one: What is your serum albumen??? If your diet is poor and your protein level is low you may be "collecting fluid" in a "space" that the fluid pills cannot reach! Ask you Primary Care Provider to order a serum Total protein A/G Ratio
Answered 10/4/2014
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