Re: [QUAD-L] EDEMA

Mon, 09 Aug 2004 16:32:34 -0700

I HAD AN ULTRASOUND - NO DVT'S.  I RAISED MY FEET 1 1/2" UP OF MY FOOTRESTS TODAY THINKING MAYBE HEIGHT WAS TOO LOW AND WAS CUTTING OFF CIRCULATION.  I DID PRESSURE RELIEF TO PREVENT SORES BUT SWELLING IS STILL HERE AND LEAKING A LITTLE TODAY.
 
I PUNT!
NICKI  
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, August 09, 2004 4:24 PM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] EDEMA

Hi Nicki,
 
When they massage your legs what do they say about clots?  I know they can cause problems and was just wondering.
 

With Love,
 
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 28 Year Post
Texas, USA
 

Nichole Rohling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
BEEN THERE - THE DR THAT IS.  SHE TREATED IT FOR 2 WEEKS BUT REALLY DIDN'T PINPOINT THE PROBLEM.  YES MY ALBUMIN IS A LITTLE LOW BUT I'VE INCREASED PROTEIN AND THEY ARE STILL SWELLING.
 
I WANT IT TO JUST GO AWAY.
 
THANKS
NICKI 
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, August 07, 2004 9:17 AM
Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] EDEMA

Hi Nichole,
 
I'm sorry to hear your legs are so swollen.  I know you've probably heard all of this before, but "You should see a doctor to determine the cause of leg swelling. If both legs are swollen, your doctor will ask about other symptoms and do a physical examination. A urine test will show if you are losing protein from the kidneys. Blood tests, a chest X-ray and an electrocardiogram (EKG) also may be ordered."
 
 
There is some useful info on Edema at that Site so check it out!  Get better ASAP!
 
With Love,
 
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 28 Year Post
Texas, USA   

Nichole Rohling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
HI EVERYONE
 
I GOT MY PROFORE WRAPS OFF MY LEGS WEDNESDAY.  MY FEET WERE SWOLLEN BUT MY LEGS WERE MUCH BETTER OTHER THAN RED AND BLUISH/PURPLE SPLOTCHES ON THEM.  YESTERDAY MY FEET WERE SWOLLEN SO MUCH AFTER BEING UP 3.5 HOURS I HAD TO TAKE THEM OUT OF MY SANDALS.  P/T IS SUPPOSE TO COME TOMORROW AND MEASURE MY LEGS FOR COMPRESSION HOSE WHICH HAVE TO BE ORDERED.
 
THEY LOOKED GOOD THIS MORNING BUT AFTER BEING UP 30 MINUTES FLUID BEGAN LEAKING OUT OF MY LOWER LEGS.  NOW AFTER BEING UP 11.5 HRS MY FEET AND LEGS ARE AS BIG AS THEY WERE 2.5 WEEKS AGO. 
 
I'M TO THE POINT OF TEARS.  I'VE INCREASED PROTEIN, STARTED A MULTI-VITAMIN, 2 VIT C'S A DAY, RECLINE IN MY CHAIR.  I'VE BEEN HEALTHY AS A HORSE FOR THE 6 YEARS SINCE MY INJURY.
 
HAS ANYONE ELSE HAD THIS EDEMA WITH LEAKING FLUID?  IF SO PLEASE RESPOND AND LET ME KNOW  WHAT YOUR DIAGNOSIS WAS AND IF THERE WAS FIX FOR IT.
 
THANKS
NICKI

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