Water retention

[MazzyB]

I'm getting on ok with being put on warfarin because of a DVT and PE on my lung, but my left leg is massively swollen it's obviously something to do with water retention! Does anyone think it's to do with the drug I'm taking please.

[BobD Volunteer]

Are you on a calcium channel blocker such as diltiezem or amlodopine? I can't take any of those due to swollen legs.

[MazzyB in reply to BobD]

No only on omerapzole Bob

[Buffafly]

As it is only one leg and you already have a DVT I would suggest get a medical opinion asap just to be safe.

[Hidden in reply to Buffafly]

Agree with this

[Hidden]

Have you checked this with someone? As only one leg get checked sooner rather than later

[MazzyB]

Thanks will do going for bloods on Friday so will ask! But there hopeless never let you see anyone just tell you to go to your doctor! Thanks

[Hidden in reply to MazzyB]

Ring your surgery ask to speak to someone. Which clinic are you going to Friday

[MazzyB in reply to Hidden]

It's a clinic where I go for my INR test, will ask them.

[Hidden in reply to MazzyB]

When I was on Warfarin the staff were all health care assistants so bound to say get advise elsewhere

[MazzyB in reply to Hidden]

Yes but they do have a professional there too and if they don't let me see them I will book for the doctor. Thanks x

[Hidden in reply to MazzyB]

Yes they do the dosing. Has you leg swelled up much more since dvt diagnosis? Keep us posted

[MazzyB in reply to Hidden]

Will do thanks.

[32bellablot in reply to MazzyB]

I think you should see a Dr pronto as it is only one leg!

[MazzyB in reply to Hidden]

Thanks.

[meadfoot]

Have it looked at as a priority. Please don't be fobbed off its far too important an issue.

[MazzyB in reply to meadfoot]

Will do thanks.

[Tojo2020]

I agree with those who urge you to seek urgent care. Need to rule out a DVT in that leg.

[MazzyB]

Just to say a big thanks to all, I went to a doctor yesterday for the PE on my lung, he did lots of different tests including looking at my leg which he said was basically water retention and nothing to worry about. Thanks again.

[MazzyB]

Thanks I did go to the doctor who sent me to make sure it wasn't another dvt but all was ok! I have to go back to see about water tablets my biggest worry is that I will never be able to leave the house! Due to toilet issues! Thanks