Why does my partner retain so much fluid?!
Question:
Why does my partner retain so much fluid?
My partner who weighs without the fluid around 120kg and 6ft was dignoised with heart/ kidney problems he at the moment weighs 180kg. He has been for a kidney check up and they have passed that all test are fine. He has been to the heart specialist which they did a ECHO test and have put him on many of medications.
Lasix 120mg of frusemide, Bicor 10mg.
They have restricted this fluid intake to 600mls but he finds he is always trusty so he's drinking around 11/2 ltr's a day and having very little salt. I find myself getting very frustraed with him beacuse he can't do anything with the fluid in his way. Pls help
Answers:
Is he lying down a lot to help drain the fluid and rest his heart? Retaining fluid is just part of kidney disease. That is a huge dose of Lasix, so he must have a lot of retention. Many cardiologists do restrict fluid intake, but some people don't think it really matters if the problem is this severe. His heart is failing. It is a severe problem. Don't be angry or frustrated with him. Just make memories now. Don't fight or argue. Honestly, no fluid restriction will solve this, so don't be too upset. OK? Enjoy the time you have now while you can. Do not be upset with him because the day will come when you regret it. If his heart is failing this severely, salt is not going to make it that much worse and neither will drinking water.