Learn About Lasix & Fluid Retention
Chosen Answer: lasix is a diabolical disruptive use of a substance that even although it does help certain horses against bleeding. It is not only horses that you see who bleed in view through their nostrils but most horses who bleed most of the blood goes into their lungs, so you can imagine a horse [...]
Chosen Answer: FUROSEMIDE that is the generic name for the drug while lasix is the brand name used by a certain drug manufacturer. It is the same that both Coke and Pepsi are colas but each company names it something different. by: Paul on: 9th January 09
Chosen Answer: It inhibits the Na/K/2Cl cotransporter (competitively binds to the Cl binding site) in the thick ascending limb of the loop, thus decreasing transport of the ions out of the tubule into the renal medulla. This means that the osmotic gradient in the medulla will be greatly reduced, so later on, in the medullary [...]
I have a friend that has this problem, she is retaining fluid in her abdominal area, she is going to the doctor, but they don’t know yet what is going on. She is on medication for diabetes, cholesterol. Does anyone know of such case.?? What is the cause and will she be okay again?? Chosen [...]
I just got home from my two week Dr appointment. My Dr measured my stomach today and was slightly concerned. Apparently my baby belly measurement put me at 33 1/2 weeks. I am actually 29 weeks and 5 days. However two weeks ago my measurements were right on. My Dr said that at my next [...]
I’ve got really crazy fluid retention. I mean crazy. I can’t walk without the fluid on the top of my feet wobbling, I have zero definition between my legs, ankles and feet, my fingers have gone up 4 ring sizes and my face just looks terrible. But, the docs aren’t worried at all because it’s [...]
It’s not severe, I just have been so busy that I have not had any time to exercise in the past 1.5 to 2 weeks. What types of beverages can help to “flush out” fluid retention and/or bloating? I was thinking maybe Metamucil (because it absorbs water)? What about coffee? Any input is appreciated. Mature, [...]
I’m a new mom with a 3.5 week old infant and only gained 29 lbs during my pregnancy. In the last 3.5 weeks I’ve only lost 15 of those 29 lbs and I’m exclusively breastfeeding and started running again the last 2 weeks (I run about 4 miles or 45 minutes every day!) and also [...]
my dog is taking lasix for her congestive heart failure and she is having accidents all the time…its like she don’t know its happening. It happens mostly when shes asleep but it has happened when shes awake. My vet said don’t limit her water so what should I do. I’ve never had to deal with [...]
Do you feel that a horse has to prove itself to be a bleeder before being put on lasix? or Do you feel that the trainer should be able to put a horse on lasix at their own discretion? Good question Greyt-mom, but in my experience, if we banned the bleeders from racing, there wouldn’t [...]