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Polycystic kidney disease (PKD) is a progressive, genetic disorder of the kidneys. It occurs in humans and other organisms. PKD is characterised by the presence of multiple cysts (polycystic) in both kidneys. The disease can also damage the liver, pancreas and rarely the heart and brain.

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norma67 08/12/2014

Since I cannot take any diuretics and my feet are swelling unbelievable, does anyone know of a natural diuretic that is effective? It appears that diuretics reduce kidney function and since mine has improved since stopping these meds, my feet are blowing up like balloons! They really hurt! Does anyone know of anything that is a natural diuretic that works? Thanks guys! I have reduced salt, etc., you know the drill but nothing has been effective, help!!!

deleted_user 08/13/2014

standing on your head may help but then your head would swell. I'll put it out there for my hippie friends & let you know what I learn.

norma67 08/13/2014

Well I guess no one knows, I am sitting with ice bags on my feet now. It helps but not for very long. Seems to me I remember some herbs that have diuretic properties, maybe I will have to give that a try. Oh and I sure tried standing on my head Helen, might work, if I could do it! LOL, thanks for your suggestion!

CHeatherS 08/13/2014

Hey Norma, I did a quick google search as my brain is a bit fuzzy today, and found this link: http://bembu.com/diuretic-foods it isn't just according to the order they listed. I remember I used to make parsley tea.

This morning I had to go in for my monthly labs and it is always a struggle for me after getting up in the morning, emptying my bladder to go in for my lane before I take my anti-rejections meds. I often end up "failing" the urine test because I have none, hahaha. So I usually drink green tea with lemon grass. Also every morning I drink a very large glass of water with lemon juice in it, just to alkaline my system so as not to be overcome with fungal, viral and bacterial infections with this low WBC. I am a real fan of lemon every morning. Of course I am always a low salt fan which I am sure you already are as well, and careful with the uric acid in foods.

I hope that helps, and I sure am sorry that you are going through this.

Blessings
Heather

norma67 08/13/2014

Thanks heather I think that I recall parley tea does help, thanks honey, I will be trying that tomorrow. Sitting here with ice all over my foot feeling sorry for myself ;(. Shame on me! Lots of love Heather, Norma ...

deleted_user 08/13/2014

I remember hearing a long time ago that celery was a natural diuretic. I did a quick google search... just google "is celery a diuretic" and came up with a bunch of hits and information.

Take care.

norma67 08/14/2014

Thanks you so much for the info on celery, I truly didn't know this! Will be trying that today as well. Happy Thursday everyone!

deleted_user 10/31/2014

There are many diuretic foods, which may help you if you cannot take any medication but in any case I would suggest to talk to your doctor before taking any of them. Some of natural diuretics have side effects or cannot be taken while pregnant or suffering from various diseases.

I have found a detailed post on natural diuretics at http://medlicker.com/743-diuretic-foods-and-recipes

They talk about 50 common diuretic foods and describe their effects, including cautionary statements. There are also 10 recipes for drinks and salads, which may be helpful.

But always remember to talk to your doctor first and do not try anything before getting an approval from your physician.

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