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A member asked:
I have ppcm. i gained 4 pounds in three days then stayed the same weight for a week and now i have gained two more pounds overnight. what can i do?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Talk to your docs.: If you are currently taking Furosemide you may need to increase your meds per plan discussed with your doc. In any case you need to notify your doc or the on call person asap. Pay attention to your lower extremity edema and to your shortness of breath.
Answered 6/25/2014
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