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I just had my appointment yesterday. I have 46 pounds of fluid that
has been accumulating largely over the past two years. I have been hospitalized twice this year with MRSA. I run a low grade fever h every day. The fluid is everywhere. My belly looks like I am pregnant. I have been taking 2 Bumex a day with potassium. Yesterday my told me that I have congestive heart failure and is referring me to a cardiologist for a 3D Echo. He has also added spironolactone 25 mg. He said he had to lower by prednisone to 10 mg, whereas, we have to get the fluid out. I am only 41 years old and was diagnosed two years ago in April. But unfortunately my doctor has stated that I have had lupus for many years untreated and now he cannot get it under control. Is there anyone out there with Congestive Heart Failure?
Thank you for your input.
has been accumulating largely over the past two years. I have been hospitalized twice this year with MRSA. I run a low grade fever h every day. The fluid is everywhere. My belly looks like I am pregnant. I have been taking 2 Bumex a day with potassium. Yesterday my told me that I have congestive heart failure and is referring me to a cardiologist for a 3D Echo. He has also added spironolactone 25 mg. He said he had to lower by prednisone to 10 mg, whereas, we have to get the fluid out. I am only 41 years old and was diagnosed two years ago in April. But unfortunately my doctor has stated that I have had lupus for many years untreated and now he cannot get it under control. Is there anyone out there with Congestive Heart Failure?
Thank you for your input.