Geoff,
I’ve had my ascities drained twice and am now on 2 diuretics. 40 mg of Furosemide and 200 mg of Spironolactone. This, in combination with the other drugs I’m taking (Xeloda and Lentinan) does seem to be working to keep my Ascities at bay. It’s present but not intense like it was. I’ve been on this regime for a couple of months now.
My doctors are hesitant about the use of a shunt due to probably of infection in their experience. I do know others have tried it with some relief.
I’m in a ‘grace’ period these last few months with the beast held at bay for the moment and try to remember, and give thanks, each day for my remarkable good fortune.
-Peter