Update - Doing Pretty Well - Protein Stable

I've been doing surprisingly well over the past several months with less severe edema and  low energy.  

I've been able to begin a more serious exercise regimen and have seen an increase in muscle tone as well as an increase in muscle strength and endurance.

At my last doctor appointment  my Albumin and total serum protein were still lower than normal, but higher than they have been in the not too distant past.  If my memory serves me correctly, my albumin was around 1.9 and my total protein was about 3.2.

My Rheumatologist  attributes the stability of my protein  to the drug, Spironolactone, and increased my dose from 25mg to 37.5mg.   I've been taking this new dose for about 2 months now.


I often wonder if my desire to exercise, and my subsequent actions, are related to my protein level.

What psychological (inner speech) is leading me to exercise at this point?

Consciously, I tell myself I need to exercise.  I thought and told myself,  I was looking bad.  I told myself many times, "You need to start working out again."  

So, is it because I have the energy that I began exercising?  Or, is it because I like exercising, or think I really need it.  In other words, If my protein level drops will I begin to stop my exercise program despite my desire to continue?  I don't know if I will have a choice if my protein falls again.

For now, I'm  enjoying my wellness and taking advantage of this up-tick in energy.