Recently, I was on the antibiotic, Bactrim, for upper respiratory infection. During that time, although my food intake did not change,  eating habits remained the same nor did my water intake decrease or increase. The pleasant side effect, the excess fluid I carry in my ankles and legs was receding. I noticed I was urinating more than  usual and for a long period of time. My bathroom scale read 13 lbs in 10 days.Now 5 days later, the fluid in my limbs and and joint aches and pains have returned. Why would that happen? and what tests need to be taken to understand what else is going on in my body? I called to speak with my Doctor and her nurse called me back, this is a new physician, my long time Internist moved out of state, her nurse said Doctor suggests a diuretic. I reminded the nurse that I have taken them without results. Then celebrex was suggested, I have asthma and all NSAIDs aggravate and have caused an asthma flare up.The Doctor was not interested in seeing me and Im not sure how to proceed from here. Can you advise me?
Hello dear, Asthma is caused due to bronchoconstriction (obstruction of smaller airway passages) which is indicative of Hyper-responsiveness of air passages. Management includes:1. Stalin & Aeroflot inhaler-provide symptomatic relief by causing bronchodilator (dilating the smaller airway passages, relieving the obstruction & increasing airflow to lungs)So, you can use it whenever you are having an acute attack.2. Montelukast preparations- used as a maintenance therapy to relieve symptoms of seasonal allergies & asthma.3. Antihistamine preparations like Allegra & Cough expectorant syrup for symptomatic relief.4. A course of antibiotics may be taken to manage secondary bacterial attack.5. Maintain adequate HY Chat Doctor. 6. Also make sure that you are well protected from cold, dust & other allergens. Wishing you a good health. Take care.