My Legs are so swollen i feel like they are going to bust .I have a hospital appointment for early July but am not sure if the swelling will bust my veins or something before then.
I have no bandageing and my doctors seem unsure what is happening until i go to the hospital.
I went and saw a new doctor last week and he tells me it could be my thyroid that is causing the problem so he put me on diuretics and told me to come back next week for a blood test .,
Has anybody had similar issues with their thyroid causing swelling in the legs?
I can't understand why the doc has put you on diuretics before taking blood to confirm thyroid problems. Who diagnosed the lymphoedema? Diuretics might make a difference short term, but could exacerbate the lymphoedema if taken long term.
He put me on diuretics to see if it will help reduce the swelling in both legs,also to have a blood test next week to see if an under active thyroid problem has come back ,as i had treatment for it previously..Thats why i would like to know anybody had same problems with Thyroid and swollen legs or if Thyroid problem could cause legs to swell .Thankyou kindly for your reply .
Galtyboi.