Need Medical Help

I am a 40 year old woman. I was diagnosed in April 2010 with water weight in my calves. She never asked about what medications I was on at all during my doctor appointment. I was on Lisinopril HCTZ 10-12.5 up until Memorial Day week when I practically begged my physician to help me. I am now on Lisinopril 10mg and Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg. It worked for a week sorta with a little less pressure on my lungs. Now, I felt pressure on my lungs on Saturday. I feel like I am drowning in my own body at 250 pounds. I have had water weight since my teens. I am on a busy public bus line which goes to and from a major city. How can I get my doctor to take me seriously? I am too young at age 40 to die from drowning in my own body due to water weight.

Medical Rantings and More

I have been in slight pain all day today in my right shoulder. It did not stop me from finishing my fourth book this afternoon. I decided having all of my challenges that I would not let my medical conditions stop me from writing or my volunteer work. I enjoy being a volunteer parent educator helping parents of newly diagnosed children find the resources they need to help their children. I have been doing it for almost fourteen years, and I love doing every minute of it. It always feels great helping other people in life find the resources they need.