Swollen feet and calf muscle

[Foxhound24]

Hi I have a CRT device with defibrillator but now I feel tired most of the time and have very swollen feet which don’t seem to be mine the feeling just goes have been to see local GP and they don’t really want to get involved with all the medication I am.any advice would be great 👍 foxhound24

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

One medication that can cause issues with oedema are calcium channel inhibitors. You need to discuss this with your GP to rule out any other issues.

[Foxhound24 in reply to MichaelJH]

Hi doctors won’t get involved with all the medication I am on waiting to see consultant

[Karenpr]

When my husband left hospital we were told that any swelling of the feet and lower limbs was to be reported ASAP. Go back to GP or ring your cardiologist for advice.

[Heartlady1]

Hi Foxhound .... I was told to look out for swollen ankles and/or weight gain which could indicate water retention. This may not be the case with yourself but it should definitely be checked out

Do press to see your GP again and of they don't want to make a decision on this ask if they can email your hospital team

Or perhaps call your ICD team to ask advice

Good luck and hope you get some answers x

[Foxhound24 in reply to Heartlady1]

Hi waiting to see consultant and hope to get results of scan I had last may roll on next week

[James1967f]

Hi

If your having fluid build in ankles lower leg you should see gp or call cardiologist for advice. If your having pain also I would call 999. Just better to be safe than sorry.

[Foxhound24 in reply to James1967f]

Hi GP didn’t want to get involved because of all the medication I am on so am waiting to see consultant

[gal4God]

Ur gp can refer u back to ur cardiologist but swollen feet can be a sign of a valve issue.

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Can you call the consultants secretary. Mine is my new best friend, well worth checking in and asking if you can even get a phone consult rather than waiting. Like others have said I would be pushing for further help if your GP cant/won't assist

[Foxhound24 in reply to Hidden]

Hi I’ve been doing that one for a few weeks and still can’t change to an earlier appointment so will have to wait till end of month,there just so busy and I don’t like bothering people.

[Madeira19]

Hi, I was told that if I developed swollen feet and ankles it would be a sign of heart failure.