2006-07-21 16:02:42 · 12 answers · asked by janice.kennedy@sbcglobal.net 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Please go to the doctor right away. I just helped nurse my brother in law who was diagnosed with congestive heart failure, and his legs and feet were severely swollen. He had edema as a result of CHF. I sincerely hope this is not the case with you and it probobly is not, but please check anyway. It was heartbreaking watching the pain my BIL was going throgh. He is anti-doctor, prefers natural remidies, so it was difficult to help him., when he wouldn't go to the doctor. (he finally did go). He couldn't breathe from the water retention in his lungs. Anyway, I am not trying to scare you or be overly dramatic, but I have just recently seen these swollen feet and legs, and your question reminded my of my BIL. I am sure there are a lot of other reasons for swelling of the legs and feet, but only a doctor will be able to tell you best. Hope everything works out for you, I would be curious to see what the diagnosis is. (or is that being too nosy)
2006-07-21 17:05:44 · answer #1 · answered by ginger 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are many things you can do. Eating less or no salt would be a nice start. Substitute Mrs. Dash another seasoning. Drink green tea, it ups your anti-oxidents and its gets rid of excess water in your body. Exercise lightly every day, start with a short walk and build up your tolerance. Then walk a little more every week. Wear support stockings when you walk if its not too too hot where you are. Make it enjoyable to walk, go a different way ,bring music, say hello to neighbors, if that is a good thing where you are or talk a friend into going with you. Reward yourself for exercising with something you like, not potato chips,lol. If the swelling is really bad you may need to see a doctor and get evaluated for medication.
2006-07-22 00:16:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ewwwww
2014-10-28 11:59:26 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See your doctor. They may prescribe you a water pill. You need to watch your salt intake also. Elevate your feet and drink plenty of water
2006-07-21 23:07:08 · answer #4 · answered by proud of it 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you have fluid retention or edema they are many reasons for this but the treatment is the same you need to take a water pill or vitamin B6 up to 500 mg it works like a diuretic
2006-07-22 11:56:09 · answer #5 · answered by James 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have your liver tested. your kidney functions could be malfunctioning because of undiagnosed liver disease such as HCV.
go to the doctor and ask about HCV...you are in the age range where hcv is more prominant.
2006-07-21 23:15:30 · answer #6 · answered by giggling.willow 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't want to go to the doc:
Eat less salt
Make sure your heart is ok...
Prop your feet up
Massage them or squeeze them
2006-07-21 23:28:20 · answer #7 · answered by Fox 34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What are the other accompanying symptoms and how long have you had it ! Are you taking any other medication for any other health issue ? Please give your details for an appropriate answer.
Take Care and God Bless you
2006-07-22 02:52:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
CHECK FUNCTION OF KIDNEY, REDUCE WATER INTAKE.
CONSULT A DOCTOR
2006-07-21 23:11:18 · answer #9 · answered by Krishna P 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Easy on the cheesecake!
2006-07-21 23:06:26 · answer #10 · answered by SlapADog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋