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Fibe (Terrigal, Nsw) on 10/17/2012

Hello, My husband was diagnosed 11 months ago with terminal liver cancer, cirrhosis and hepatitis C.

He still seems to be defying the dr's diagnosis of only havine 1 year max to live.

The main problem we have control on is the ascites which has been going up and for months but this week he has put on 1 kilo of fluid per day. His dr has increased his diuretics, and we have been using he following natural method which usually helps get rid of the ascites however it does not seem to be working this time: Watermelon, celery seed and parsley juiced together 2 glasses per day to be taken.

Can anyone please suggest any other natural diuretic which could help without the liver needing to metabolise it?

Many Thanks, Fibe

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Replied By Alicia (Syracuse, Utah) on 10/18/2012

Cayenne pepper.
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Replied By Timh (Louisville, Ky, Usa) on 10/18/2012

Fibe from Terrigal, Nsw: There must be a stop to the progression of hep/cancer to stop the ascites, not simply slow it down. Are you not fallowing any of the Natural Therapies or protocols for liver cancer here on E.C. or other sources???

http://www.liversupport.com/

BHT reverses Hep. High dose Alpha Lipoic Acid (ALA) is being used w/ good results. R-FractionALA is the best & most potent form.

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Replied By Roec (Los Angeles, Ca) on 10/19/2012

Take a look into L-Onithine. Definitely continue with the watermelon. I'd even juice a half a water melon with a whole lemon.

Also one avocado daily in a green leafy salad. Easing up on sugar, carbs and meats will lesson the burden as it is easiest for the liver to process veggies.

Carrot and apple freshly juiced. (Gerson Therapy)

Also do some research in taking alpha lipoic acid, daily selenium supplement.

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Replied By Mel (Sydney) on 05/23/2015

Chylous ascites is made up of trigylcerides and proteins and lymph. It is not water and does not respond to water pills. It is completely different to lymphedema.
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Replied By Jerry (California) on 07/02/2015

Try stinging nettle tea.
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Replied By Tessa (Ca) on 04/25/2017

Try Chaga mushrooms.
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