Kidney Dysfunction in Lupus: fluid in abdomen

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I have a question for anyone that may have experienced this problem. I have lupus, and at the moment I am having problems with my kidneys. My symptoms are swelling everywhere, and a lot of fluid in my abdomen. I have been put on a lot of medications, diuretics being one of them and I have also been put on cytoxin. I have tried cyclosporine also. None of these seem to be working to help my kidneys. The diuretic took a lot of the fluid off my body, but my abdomen is still very swollen, and I can't seem to get rid of it. This has started to affect my breathing, and is starting to cause pain in my lower back. I have also developed high blood pressure, where as before it was very low. If anyone has any suggestions please reply.

-- posted by nakeyia