abetterjulie Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi,Over the last few weeks, I am waking with swollen hands and upper body. My hands are the worst. I am not sleeping any differently, I am not walking a lot or doing anything that would cause dependent edema. I am very thirsty. I don't seem to be urinating more than normal, but the urine is clear and not frothy. My resting BP remains crap...anywhere from 75-95 systolic. HR is normal. I have gained 10 pounds, most of which I am certain is water!Should I stop with the salt? It doesn't seem to be helping, and I am wondering if it is causing the swelling. I go to see Dr. Khurana on Thursday in Baltimore for the results of my testing. Should I see my general practitioner before that to address this?Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babettess Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 Hi,I can't offer any info on the swelling, but just wanted to tell you that I am a patient of Dr. Khurana's too. He's the first doctor who ever truly listened to me. Hope your appointment goes well and you get answers.Babette Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieze Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 The swelling up can be related to POTS.Mine came lasted a week and went again.I did go to my doctor.I'm not sure what to tell you on the salt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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