Just wondering, how are your kidneys functioning? Also, do you have any heart or liver conditions?

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Thank you for this. Yes, I have been on a low dose of prednisone (5mg) again for about 3 months now, due to low wbc count. I just spoke to the rheumatologist and she said that I could taper down to half for a week, then stop. I think I will. I don't like being on it. I will pick up celery and Himalayan salt tomorrow. My mother-in-law used to make cream cheese with olives and put on celery. It got the little kids (and big ones) to eat celery.

Thank you both for your answers. I do have high blood pressure, that I take medication for. All the liver function and kidney function tests have been normal. i do have a lot of swelling in my feet and lower legs lately, but not every day. I will pick up some Himalayan salt the next time I go to the store. When I was getting IVIg infusions, the nurse recommended it also. I'm still not sure if it's from too much hydration or dehydration. Always thirsty and having stomach troubles, too.

Thank you. I will check this out.