Curious as to why my trunk, legs, especially R retains fluid. On less than a PRN basis I take one Triamterene - HCTZ 37.5 - 25 mg tablet. Legs and feet swell so greatly knee cannot be bent to fullest extent, my feel swell where shoes do not fit and my toes become like hammer toes. Today s BP was highest know to me @ 144/118. It was usually in low 100s/70-80. Im a 70 yo white female, 5 6 (down from 5;9 ) Weight recently increased 5# in one week. Now @ 180, incr 10-12 lbs in most recent 4-6 months. Drink good amount of liquids, no alcohol, mostly water. Eat primarily healthy. Thank you.