Is it Furosemide you're taking, Annie? I had some experience of that particular diuretic after my spinal surgery, but it's now on my 'banned list' as it causes histamine release in me by my Anaphylaxis Consultant (but I'm weird anyway)!
Yes, it's 111 now isn't it? I know ours is chaos up here in Scotland especially at the weekends! A call back usually takes a wait of about 4 hours on average and then you either get directed to our Out Of Hours GP Service which is attached to A & E, or A& E itself. By the time you're seen, it's hours since you reported the symptoms! As a result, folk just pitch up at A & E in any case, and it's crazy there! Our local hospital A & E has been under 'special measures' on several occasions lately as it's reached crisis point.
Anyway, I digress! Are you able to rest a wee bit with your legs elevated, and does this help? I know up here we've also had unusually high humidity the last few days, and that generally makes everyone a bit more puffy (unless you're a teenager, of course)! I have a wee barometer, and it's actually the first time this year that humidity has been over 80, despite the temperature cooling. Not sure if it's crept down to England, though!
Anyway, take very good care and I'm sending an extra hug your way. xxxx
