i have high blood pressure but i keep it under control. i also have thyroid problems which are also under control. my feet have been swollen so big in the past couple of weeks i cant even see my ankles. i walk alot so im not that much over weight , i watch my three grand sons which will run the weight off, i dont eat htat much salt, the tops of them hurt, they feel like they are on fire. i know i need to go to the dr. i am making an appointment friday,
2007-06-19 18:45:18 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
You may need your medication adjusted or there may be an underlying problem you are not aware of. Be sure to limit your salt intake, stay hydrated and elevate your feet periodically throughout the day. Make an appointment with your doctor asap and keep it.
2007-06-19 18:50:38 · answer #1 · answered by 2terbug 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's either your blood pressure or arthritis. If it's your BP your doctor will give you a water pill to take with your BP meds. If it's arthritis he will give you something like Celebrex for the swelling. With warm weather sometimes things tend to swell a lot. Good luck.
2007-06-24 01:51:28 · answer #2 · answered by Sassafrass AKA: SASSY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe its high blood pressure. you need to elevate your feet higher than your waist, and take some mortrin *ibprofen*. That'll help. Mine swell like that because i dont get much circulation when i sleep. Its weird. But go to the doctor, just to be safe.
2007-06-20 01:49:16 · answer #3 · answered by [Sweeet_xO] 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to raise your legs up when you are sitting down or laying down by using a pillow.
If there is water retention, try not to drink too much of water and reduce your salt intake. (water retention - press your flesh at the feet to see if it bounces up immediately, if it does it is ok, if not there is water retention).
2007-06-20 01:57:57 · answer #4 · answered by spring 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you see your doctor ask him/her for a diuretic (water pill ) so that you can get rid of the swelling.....i had the same problem less than 1 month ago and he prescribed lasix (furosemide) 80mg twice a day....and that took care of the problem right away.
2007-06-20 01:51:48 · answer #5 · answered by sweetness #1 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm my grandma she has high blood pressure and her legs swell up because of bad circulation of the blood it may be that
2007-06-20 03:21:37 · answer #6 · answered by Zackary M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was watching this on ripleys belive it or not and they called this elephantitis or somthing where your lower body will swell with water then harden in modern science its cureable but see your doc asap
2007-06-20 01:55:30 · answer #7 · answered by 300SD 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might be retaining fluids. Your doctor can explain it far better than anyone here can.
2007-06-20 01:53:19 · answer #8 · answered by Richard B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your doctor. You may have diabetes.
2007-06-20 01:48:30 · answer #9 · answered by ☆Kristi☆ Lucy Jane's Mommy 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
call your doctor NOW.
2007-06-20 01:47:34 · answer #10 · answered by siobahn_85 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋