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Please suggest some importants questions i could ask my doc about heart failure.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Exercise.: Exercise. Watch sodium. Ask about ace inhibitors, beta blockers, and/or arbs.

Answered 4/4/2014

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Dr. Marvin Den answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

How: How often to monitor weight, and what to do if gaining even a pound or 2.

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Is: Is it true that i really have to drink eight glasses of water a day while i'm on these water pills?

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Steroid: Steroid injections (e.g. Epidural steroids) could temporarily cause fluid retention. Ask your doctor.

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Ask: Ask your doctor why you have heart failure. Knowing the cause is very important for your other docs.

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Chest: Chest pain? Have someone take you to the er. You cannot determine the cause or treatment yourself.

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Make: Make sure all your meds are known by your doctor, even the over the counter ones.

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

CHF: CHF has cough as a symptom. So do the ace inhibitors used to treat it, especially in females. Ask your doctor!

Answered 9/29/2016

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