COPD Associated pains

Hi all. I have COPD stage 3 and for the last few days have had worsening pains in my legs, thighs and upper arms, as well as feeling more exhausted than normal, and having swollen lower legs/ankles. Could this be a blood pressure problem? I already take Ramipril 10mg capsules along with my other medication.

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Have you been doing anything different to the normal ...make an appointment see your doc...sometimes laying flat and elevating legs may help maybe water retention ..also weather may be a contributing factor UK weather lol hope you get sorted xx

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Hi Angie, nothing different lately, in fact I've felt ok ish for a week or so. When I lay flat the swelling in my legs goes down a bit but the pain is back as soon as I get up and about. Trip to the docs I guess - again! Thanks for your reply x

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Hope it resolves for you good luck x

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Could the swelling in legs and ankles be caused by water retention

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Yes it probably is, I'm going to try and get an appointment Monday. Fingers crossed.

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Will keep mine crossed for you too

[hallentine47]

I have had a similar problem the last 12 weeks following an injury to my left leg which became infected. Following the infection my foot and ankle swelled a lot and despite two lots of antibiotics nothing has changed. The Doc and nurses have no remedy except to say lay flat and wear loose socks. I cannot wear most of my shoes. I also have circulation problems as well as COPD and Emphysema and Atrial Fibrillation and I have been on long term steroids all of which could be the cause so I was interested in knowing your experience. It hurts to walk and I do not want to spend he rest of my life lying down wearing loose socks!!

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Morning Hallentine47. Sorry to read that you're also having v a few mobility problems and that the doctors are so vague with you. As soon as I find out more (assuming I get some answers) I will let you know how I get on. Loose socks and laying flat sounds like a life of boredom and I'm not ready for that yet either lol. Have a good weekend, Brian

[tamariki]

I get leg pains, but I am taking 4 potassium tablets each day. I take furosemide as I get swollen ankles and lower legs, and the tablets are to replace potassium loss. My doctor told me to take a magnesium tablet, and I have found this helps reduce the leg pain.

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Hi Tamariki. Sounds similar to me. More tablets? Hopefully there's another solution.

[twopars12]

Hi Brisara, I have had COPD for many years but I have never had any of the pains you describe. I think it must be pain due to something other than copd.

Perhaps your medication needs changing or maybe as has been mentioned, it could be circulation problem.

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Hi Twopars, I think you may be right, although I have seen leg pain associated with copd through blood pressure imbalances etc. Have to see what my gp says next week. All the best

[Sarahem1965]

Hi Brisara..... I suffer from the exact same problem.. They tracked my swelling down as being related to CHF..(congested heart failure) Hope they find what's causing it!!

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Hi Sarahem, CHF, hadn't thought of that. I think I need to get a list of questions together for my gp!

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Yes, Brisara that would probably be a great idea. I write things down on a daily basis because of my short term memory loss.. If I want to remember something later that day or the tomorrow I have to write it down.. Just awful.. Hopefully you'll get to the bottom of your problem at your visit with doctor.. Sending vibes your way for quick diagnose...

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Quick update for those who asked. Been to the GP, she thinks it's Congestive Heart Failure, so they've taken bloods to test everything. Time to play the waiting game again.