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Any Tips For Water Retention? My Face And Feet Swell Badly:(

A MyMyelomaTeam Member asked a question šŸ’­
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Iā€™m on Vrd, 4th Cycle. Was told to drink plenty of water. Still swellng.

November 30
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A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My ankles and feet swelled and I wore compression socks for a couple of days and the swelling went down. This has happened twice now.

December 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

I had the same trouble with swelling in my feet and legs and face. I was started on a diuretic- water pill and it helped a good deal.

December 2
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

My doctor gave me water retention tablets when I had a build up of fluids.

December 1
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Salam,Rahayu
Watch for your sugar,salt intake and drink 1.5-2 litres water per day your eating daily got to be good diet your potassium levels got to be careful.
This are the side effect and symptoms that you on chemo.lt will come and go there will be more to come.
Hope you can handle it.

Take care! šŸ™šŸ¤²

November 30
A MyMyelomaTeam Member

Managing water retention, especially when on treatments like VRd (Velcade, Revlimid, and Dexamethasone), can be challenging. Here are some tips based on my knowledge base:

- Diuretic Foods: Incorporate foods that encourage urination, such as cucumbers
- Hydration: Continue drinking plenty of water.
- Salt Intake: Watch Show Full Answer

Managing water retention, especially when on treatments like VRd (Velcade, Revlimid, and Dexamethasone), can be challenging. Here are some tips based on my knowledge base:

- Diuretic Foods: Incorporate foods that encourage urination, such as cucumbers.
- Hydration: Continue drinking plenty of water.
- Salt Intake: Watch and reduce your salt intake.
- Exercise: Engage in light exercises like walking or swimming, as recommended by your care team.

If swelling persists, consult your healthcare provider for further advice.

November 30

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