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redrachel76 if I have low blood volume and take Florinef, isn't this to tighten the blood vessels?
No, Florinef is intended to increase blood volume by increasing blood sodium, which then requires more blood volume to "dilute" the sodium. I've been taking it for a few years at the smallest usual dose. It helps quite a bit. If I increase the dose I get bad daily headaches. Not good.
I also drink "sea water" to help increase blood volume. At least, that's the theory. My "seawater" is 1/2 tsp. table salt, 1/2 tsp. "No Salt" potassium, a liter of water, and a little lemon juice. It's similar to what Dr Cheney recommends. Florinef reduces potassium, and I guess it's supposed to be checked once in a while, but doctors aren't very good about following up on stuff like this, esp. since I avoid traveling to doctor's offices as much as possible.