Second opinions

[doveflyfree]

Okay I have had swollen feet over a year now. They blew out a couple months ago when I had the worst episode ever. I can't drive or hardly walk anymore because of my feet swelling again and again and again!! I'm sooo frustrated with my primary doctor and now she is wanting me to see the neurologist for it. At the last visit with neurologist he said it was up to the primary doctor. I'm being tossed around. It's a big bummer because I have ptsd and learning how to be assertive and not submissive. I'm sorry to post again today but I literally don't know how to handle getting a second opinion. I never want to upset anyone. Any suggestions or support with this situation??

[jimeka]

doveflyfree i think that you need to think about yourself and get your swollen feet sorted. Something is wrong, don't worry about upsetting the medical profession, your not being rude, you just need answers. Keep trying, as SueAB says, never give up, keep us posted, blessings Jimeka 🙏

[doveflyfree in reply to jimeka]

Thank you very very very much!!! I feel pretty good but feet have affected my walking. I will get a second opinion. I'm very concerned NOW!!! Thank you very very very much!!!

[ssdw1958]

You should look at your medicines to see if one of them are causing your feet to swell or even as your pharmacist. Doesn’t help to ask.

[erash in reply to ssdw1958]

doveflyfree

ssdw1958 is right, often it can be due to meds.

[doveflyfree in reply to ssdw1958]

Thank you very very very much!!! I will look into that!!!

[Qt314grl]

I hate it when my doctors bounce me around like that! I’d tell your primary Dr that they either need to address it or refer you to a Dr who will...and the neurologist is obviously not the one. Maybe a vascular Dr?

[doveflyfree in reply to Qt314grl]

Okay great!! Thank you very very very much!! I will try harder to get help for my swelling issues!!! Thanks again!!

[doveflyfree in reply to Qt314grl]

I'm also getting a new neurologist!!! I'm done!!

[bxrmom in reply to doveflyfree]

doveflyfree A new neurologist sounds like a good idea too!! like someone suggested, maybe talk to a pharmacist, maybe it's a medication? or maybe ask to be seen by a vascular Dr since your MD doesn't know what the heck is going on and just wants to refer you back to your neuro who doesn't know what's going on. Been going on for waaay to long. Keep us updated.

Jessie

[SometimesCrazy]

I have horribly swollen feet and ankles, MOST of the time. I was checked to make sure the blood was flowing freely to my extremities and it was. I'm going to have them check my heart which is what google says. The one thing I will say is that now that I have my constipation under control I have much, much less swelling.