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    Warning--don't take Avandia

    Last week some news stories broke about some diabetes patients developing dangerous fluid build-up from taking Avandia. I have complained about fluid retention, but the Doctors didn't seem to see any problems with my medication.

    After seeing the news reports, I decided I would not take Avandia again, and I saw my Dr. and went on long-acting human insulin injections. Within 2 days I shed 7 pounds of water weight and I can see the bones in my ankles again. I hope none of you are on this medication.
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    Re: Warning--don't take Avandia

    Liona, I'm glad that you have made a change that helped so much. How are you feeling now?

    Reenie
    Reenie

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    Husband has HCM.
    3 kids - ages 23, 21, & 19. All presently clear of HCM.

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      Re: Warning--don't take Avandia

      I'm feeling a great deal more hopeful about my entire situation. Much less joint pain and finding it easier to exercise. I was thinking that my ablation helped some, but it looked like I was going into big time CHF!

      My Dad had diabetes and had to take shots. I gave them to him often, so switching wasn't a big learning curve for me as it is for most people.

      The new long acting insulins and hyper-fine syringes make living on insulin much easier than it was in the past. The pills aren't worth it if they give you water retention problems.

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