Hi, I would just like to put a suggestion out there. My husband has been dealing with edema and had taken furosemide for years. After recent heart surgery the edema got worse and he was put on a low sodium, fluid restricted diet but the ankle, leg and tummy swelling got worse. After consulting another cardiologist, he was taken off furosemide and started torsemide. There was improvement almost immediately. Then, his doctor added metolazone for only 2 days a week. It was a real balancing act! However, this combination of medication is working and he lost 30 lbs of water weight (yes, 30) in 6 weeks. My husband has an unusual medical case but maybe a change in medication might help you, too. Good luck!