@gingerr Since I posted in this thread, my swelling got noticibly worse and Farxiga was added to my formulary so, because both of my nephrologists (HMO and Mayo) recommended it, I gave it a try. After a few days, my BP (normally ca. 125/67) was 145/75 so I stopped taking it. My doctors did not comment on the BP rise. I couldn't think of any other changes in my life that could have caused it.

After a few weeks, I started Jardiance. As I wrote earlier, I was pretty nervous about the side effects. Since I haven't experienced any side effects, I am still taking it. My swelling is down--I think a lost about four pounds (of water?). In the morning, my ankles look like a teenager's. They're also much thinner than they used to be at bedtime.

I take it at breakfast (with a slew of supplements to replace minerals that have gone missing from meals because of other dietary restrictions). I have noticed that trips to the bathroom are up in the morning and gradually decrease in frequency as the day goes by. I didn't feel it necessary to pause Jardiance when we spent five days with the grandkids.