My lower legs and feet have been swelling badly, to the point where it feels as if they are being bruised from the inside out.
I am having severe shortness of breath.
The other night I woke up to find my left arm completely numb..and I could not close my hand. Also, my hand was ice cold. After a bit, it was as if blood came back into my arm and hand, like it had "gone to sleep", only more so.
I have been on lasex for fluid retention, and also breathing medication, but the problem keeps getting worse.
If anyone can give me some real advice, it would be much appreciated.
Thanx in advance.
2007-06-10 03:36:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
My advice is to contact a medical professional immediately for proper diagnosis and treatment These could be heart-related symptoms or they could not be! Please do this sooner rather than later as these symptoms could be treated and managed before it turns into a full-blown heart related problem!
I hope this helps.
2007-06-10 03:47:59 · answer #1 · answered by Bev B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say you definitly need to let your doctor know that the lasix isn't working enough. You could be in Congestive Heart Failure with that much fluid retention in the legs and shortness of breath. Give him/her a call.
2007-06-10 04:53:50 · answer #2 · answered by Cherasch 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the medication you are on for swelling is not working, you need to return to your doctor and be reevaluted. There are many good drugs for heart problems and swelling. How is your blood pressure? Your arm going numb could be a sign of heart problems or it could just be that you slept on it wrong. I would seek a doctors opinion.
2007-06-10 03:44:04 · answer #3 · answered by jbhurst01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
many of the indicators you point out ought to be heart appropriate. Taken at the same time all they seem to point a hormonal or enzyme imbalance. The wellness care expert will want to verify you ( a actual) and could desire blood exams. the outcomes could point out what the situation is and what treatment could be required. No definitive answer could be had in this format (yahoo solutions) because you have too many indicators and we've not got sufficient suggestion to pass on. i'm hoping you locate what's sick you and get carry of suitable treatment in a well timed way. stable success.
2016-11-28 00:13:00 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is possible for these symptoms to be heart-related. Shortness of breath and fluid retention are symptoms of heart failure or cardiomyopathy. Have you had any heart tests done? You really need to get to a doctor quickly and have some heart tests done.
2007-06-10 03:42:24 · answer #5 · answered by Andee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really wish Yahoo Answers would ban all serious health questions. You really need to see a Doctor ASAP. The symptoms you listed could be caused by some very severe issues. Please seek medical advice now from a health care provider!!
2007-06-10 03:49:37 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The swelling sounds like edema, you may need a higher dose of Lasix. Go to the doctor.
2007-06-10 03:41:34 · answer #7 · answered by Harmony 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, do see a cardiologist since your heart may not be pumping as much blood as needed.
Wish you good recovery soon.
2007-06-10 03:45:33 · answer #8 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋