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What Causes Headaches, Water Retention And Leg Cramps While On Coversyl?
My GFR is 38 and blood pressure averages 165/100 (with meds..diruretic and 4mg coversyl. I have headaches, some fluid retention ( 12 pounds in the past week), itchy skin, leg cramps. My GP said to take my BP for a month and the she will see if I need a kidney specialist. How concerned should I be and how long should I wait before seeing a specialist?
Tue, 12 Mar 2019
General & Family Physician, Dr. Varinder's Response
Hi,
Please note that nephropathy has set in. What are levels of serum creatinine, etc. You should also need nephrologist opinion. Till then continue diuretic and blood pressure medications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr Varinder Joshi,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Headaches, Water Retention And Leg Cramps While On Coversyl?
Hi, Please note that nephropathy has set in. What are levels of serum creatinine, etc. You should also need nephrologist opinion. Till then continue diuretic and blood pressure medications. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Varinder Joshi, General & Family Physician