MEDS FOR LEG SWELLING

[tlcladygiraffe]

ANYONE WITH SWELLING PROBLEMS WHAT DOES THE DOCTOR PERSCRIBE FOR THE CONDITION..FOR LEG AND ANKLE..IT IS SO UNCOMFORTABLE REPLIES PLEASE.

[TOG15]

Bume5anide and spirolactone (diuretics)

[tlcladygiraffe in reply to TOG15]

my dr does not perscribe diuretics unless you have blood pressure problems..am trying home remedies and proper nutrition

[nvp815]

Have you tried compression stockings? They need to be applied first thing in the morning before you step out of bed. Also, try putting a pillow under your legs at night to elevate your feet above your heart. You can also try squeezing some lemon in warm water and drinking a couple times a day. These are just a couple suggestions we used to give patients when I was a cardiac nurse. The more important question is, does your doctor know why you are retaining fluid?

Best of luck to you,

Nan

[tlcladygiraffe in reply to nvp815]

I am booking an appt with the oncologist this am..I was checked for blood clots on Tues..all clear.will keep you informed,

[Shedman]

Diuretics is the normal thing. Blood pressure is not the only reason to treat - pressure on heart/lungs might be another.

Reducing fluid intake is part of the scheme.. As is controlling sodium intake, as this will cause fluid retention.

I'm on blood thinning meds; nephrotic syndrome causes loss of blood proteins and this also thickens the blood / causes oedema.

If any/all the above apply, then a risk from thicker blood and worsened circulation is DVT (deep vein thrombosis), typically in lower leg; watch for a very sore, inflamed, tightly-swollen limb.. That is time to seek emergency medical help at once. If clot moves to lungs you have a pulmonary embolism with very considerable risk to life.