Posted by sl on May 26, 2001, at 11:24:53
In reply to Re: Extreme edema...Sulipiciaterra, posted by mvaureen on May 25, 2001, at 13:19:13
>losing water weight. My doc thought the swelling was because of my Effexor weight gain. He lectured me on not exercising enough. While I
That worries me. He's not much of a Dr if he doesn't realize you couldn't put that much weight on that fast if you TRIED.
>agree I must do more of that, I'm glad that this relief was quicker. I hope it continues. This board has once again helped me through a crisis!
That might have been an annoyance and not a crisis if your Dr just listed to you....
>Thanks. I am learning what I see written here so many times -- to listen to my body.
EXACTLY!
I'm going to suggest you take some St John's Wort or other mood-elevating Over-the-counter. Or at least keep it on hand. Personally, when I go down I REALLY go down, and I wouldn't wanna be caught out in the cold. :/sl
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