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sherrihadley
Sep 4, 2012, 01:08 PM
My feet, ankles and hands swell every time I eat something that has a lot of salt in it. I am wondering what my maximum intake of salt should be if I want to avoid all the swelling. It seems like every single food item in the store has a ton of sodium in it.

smoothy
Sep 4, 2012, 01:13 PM
Have you discussed this with your doctor? Have annual physicals including blood workup?

sherrihadley
Sep 4, 2012, 01:14 PM
Yes, my Doctor is aware of this. He prescribed the water pill, dyazide. He did not do any blood work though.

smoothy
Sep 4, 2012, 01:19 PM
Odd they didn't since bloodwork will determine if you have other underlying issues. And should be part of an annual physical.

Wondergirl
Sep 4, 2012, 01:56 PM
What mg. Dyazide? Are you taking one daily? Does it give relief?

tickle
Sep 6, 2012, 04:15 AM
Avoiding salt altogether is a good idea. Start reading labels when you shop; here in Canada any food item has to have a list of carbs, sodium, etc. on the container.