Edema treatment

I take both Lasix and Dyazide [which contains the diuretic hydrchlorothiazide] for water/lymph fluid retention associated with CVI. Can't say that they do THAT much good. I believe they both help regulate blood pressure too. In about a week I will endure the third and last of the endovenous chemical ablation treatments for CVI in my left and worst leg. I hope to get off of the "water" pills soon thereafter.

Back in late 2021 I had both cervical and lumbar spine surgeries done locally. Both times my feet swelled up afterwards [the right being worse than the left] to where I couldn't wear shoes. Good thing it was winter so that my Sorel boots weren't out of place.

About a year and a half ago I had surgery at Mayo with no issues. Methinks that maybe the anesthesia was the culprit. You're probably right about the ADT.

Some herbs have a diuretic effect. I used to have very severe swelling, but I used herbs. In a controlled manner, of course.

Lasix worked well for hubby along with compression socks. Be careful though because Lasix can deplete your potassium. Had to put hubby on a supplement too.

@rdslmks

The triamterene in Dyazide is supposed to prevent potassium depletion.

My lower legs weren't the puffy kind of swelling. They feel hard to the touch and the left one has the typical brown discoloration.