My protein level has undoubtedly fallen since my last post. In fact, at my last doctor visit my serium protein had fallen form 3.9 to 2.4 while my albumin had measured 1.3.
These levels were taken about a month ago, and I am doing far worse now.
I don't "need" to weigh myself to know my edema and my anasarca has returned.
This time, the edema seems to have concentrated mostly on my torso area. It is almost as if I have gained about 15 pounds of fat on my abdomen, but I know it is mostly fluid.
The backs of my legs are also highly edemic.
I awoke 2 mornings ago shocked to find extreme edema in the torso area. I had pitting edema on my ribcage, and still do upon the entire torso.
I plan to go to the hospital this week.
My treatment will be as indicated in previous posts.
I'll get albunin replacement 3 times a day for about a week. Each dose of IV albunin will be followed by an intravenous dose of Lasixx (60 to 80 ml).
Look through this blog for info about this condition. If you came to this site because you want to know about hypoproteinemia and the possible treatments, I have laid out my entire fight with this condition here.
I hope and pray for your health, or that of your loved ones, improves.
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