Had the UltrSound yesterday to rule out a blood clot regarding swelling, purple feet, calves and toes. No clots. Gut feeling was I didn’t have any, but always good to have proof. I know there are other kinds of UltraSounds that can be done, at least I now know there aren’t any in the veins.
After that news, I continue my search and calls for a new eye doctor, dentist, orthopedic dr, and the list goes on……
Happy Friday ya’ll! Enjoy the weekend!🤗
Wow! The negative ultrasound sounds very encouraging! I hope ortho can help!
Thanks!🤗
I have the red feet also, especially in the mornings and feet will swell when sit for too long without elevating. I have had 2 leg ultrasounds to check blood flow which they say is normal. I have noticed many with ms mention this over the years. I think lack of movement, being sedentary has a lot to do with it. Good luck with all your other appointments, sounds like they will keep you busy!
Don’t accept “it’s normal “. Nothing is normal about red feet or purple toes. Keep asking why until you’re satisfied with the answer. I’ll keep going will you?😊
I hope you get more answers soon. 
I'm glad there weren't any clots. I hope your doctors can help you soon!
I don't envy you having to start over with all new doctors. I haven't moved, but it only recently occurred to me that my dentist and two of my favorite doctors are my age, and will probably retire at some point, which is kind of a bummer for me, if not them! At least my neurologist is only in his mid forties.
Good luck getting settled in. 😊
🤗 Thank s! I’m sure both my neurologist and pulmonologist are way younger ( don’t tell anyone, I’ll be 60 in October 😖). This pandemic has aged me beyond belief both physically and mentally ! Trying to find doctors before this pandemic and move would have been so much easier. That’s life!
I'm so sorry you're going through this frustrating patch concerning the swellling and discoloration, Sagesewer. I haven't had a similar experience to share, but I hope your docs will be able to furnish you a helpful answer very soon...
I’ve been having swollen feet and legs for about a year. Was sent to a Vascular Doctor who put in stents, and now on Compression Equipment and compression stockings and Lasix. And lay off salt. We’ll see if all this helps.
I’m sorry you’re going through this too.
MS has affected my right hand (among other body parts- foot drop, etc) so can’t pull up the compression socks. I have an aide that can do a lot of stuff but not that.
I do have a power chair that tilt, elevates, reclines and extends my legs out. It helps, but you can’t stay in that position for the rest of your life.
Hey, where there’s a will there’s a way!
I cut out salt a long time ago. I eat very very healthy, to a point that my family aggravates to change the way I eat. They’ll never understand how important it is for people with MS or other diseases to take of them selves.
I wonder if they behave that way because they don’t have the discipline, fortitude and or willpower to do what I do.
All I know is calories in calories out is one critical must. Very hard to get them out if you’re stuck in a chair…. a whole new set of challenges occur. Swollen feet, legs, weight gain etc.
I was an athlete before this mess(runner,bodybuilder, yoga teacher). I will find a safe way to get the weight off and get rid of the purple and swelling.
I hope all you’re doing works!
Prayers to you!🤗🤗
I would rest with my feet raised to help getting rid of excess blood.
Congratulations and good luck
Thank God, you received a favorable report, pray you get connected to a good network of doctors! 🙏 NeeC
🤗🦋 thanks!
The cast is finally off!
Got off the phone with Express Scripts/Accredo Pharmacy for my Tecfidera today
MRI to Check things out
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