I really want to hear from those with CHF, who took diuretics for edema.?

I have severe edema from my CHF after a massive heart attack. I tried LASIX & a congener, 'Torsemide. Sadly, I detect no diuretic effects to speak of.!! These 2 drugs sickened me but failed utterly to promote urination. My edema is painful & pressure in legs is unbearable. Has anyone found Lasix a failure? Any other diuretics worked better for you.?? I've been to MD's who swear by Lasix - but they haven't a clue why it failed for me. I took full doses within safety limits. My whole body is swelling up. Doctors gave me what they know from their experience. they have no magic wand. I refuse to enter hospital. no secret cures there either. Please, I need to hear from those who have severe CHF after heart attacks like mine. My blood chemistries are quite normal ( liver,kidney,lipids,etc.)

By the way, I DO take Lisinopril daily in 40 mg. dose ( from cardiologist) I had ECHO done 2 weeks ago & ejection fraction is 50%+.

That type of edema, not alleviated by Fluorosidimide, is serious stuff. Sounds like one of your organs isn't functioning correctly. Get to a cardiologist - NOW - and save yourself. There are many reasons for organ failure, and they can be corrected with the right specialist. God bless.

First question would be how long did you trial the drug? Secondly is when was your last check with your doctor? It could be that your heart is decompensating - i.e your condition is getting worse, and so fluid accumulates faster than it is removed. There are plenty of other diuretics in the market. ACE inhibitors for example enalapril is quite popular as studies have shown that it helps not only with fluid management but also is also good for the heart (the explanation to why and how is too long!) . My advice would be to re-visit your cardiologist and get it sorted, he might send you for an echo to see how well your heart is pumping and prescribe you alternative drugs or add-on medications (i.e more than one fluid tablet). Good luck!