lower limb swelling usually has to do with kidney function. I am using coconut water for big hits of electrolytes which the body readily absorbs compared to water. Its expensive so I mix it with juiced fruit and vegetables. Put you legs up at night. See a doctor if problem persists panamajo.

I agree – seek medical advise. Better safe than sorry.

Thanks Gaj – I had to go deal with something else before – but was concerned about Panamajo. Just freed up & was also going back to check her earlier posts – to see if she might be cirrhotic. Not knowing one’s history ( bloods, ascites etc) is inhibiting – dont wish to alarm someone at F1-F2 but at F4 I believe those symptoms particularly after 8 weeks tx – deserve attention as a precaution against further complications.
The oedema might also be related to the riba (if still taking it) but the sudden weight gain ?? Panamajo; your altitude may have other implications. We forum members arent qualified to do more than share anecdotally – can’t presume to diagnose or recommend. Please consult a doctor. kind regards. Archer

Hello Panamajo,

Yes this is a problem.

Yes it needs to be look at by a doctor.

The direct cause is fluid retention and it will need treatment with diuretics (probably), however we need to see what your bloods look like.

I expect you will either be anaemic or your albumin will be low (or both).

See a doctor and get bloods done today. If you can’t do that stop the Riba now.

Hi Panamajo,
Congrats on your PCR results & sorry you’re feeling a bit low.
I remember when I had the old tx with Riba added, I was all over emotionally, either crying a lot or most irritable & sensitive.
It also makes you feel very weak due to anaemia, you do need some comprehensive blood tests, as doc James said, to make sense of what’s going on with you.
Riba does mess with your body chemistry in a big way.

Do watch your salt intake, as overdosing with sodium can cause feet oedema as well:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/361296-salt-swelling-in-the-feet/

Hope you feel better soon,
jolie xxxx

Hi Panamajo,

Good to hear that there are no serious issues. I wouldn’t worry to much about your ALT/AST being a bit high. I got the results of my 2 week LFTs this week and while there was improvement it was smaller than I hoped so I was similarly disappointed. But as my GP pointed out, with cirrhosis I shouldn’t be expecting those to drop as quickly or dramatically as someone who was F1/2, and other results had improved which was good news.

G