Hi Kathy,
Unexplained leg swelling (edema) should be evaluated by a doctor whether or
not you have diabetes. Leg swelling can be a side effect of certain diabetes
medications called thiazolidinediones, which increase your body's sensitivity
to insulin. Other causes of leg swelling may be unrelated to diabetes but still
require further evaluation and potentially urgent treatment. Possible causes of
leg swelling include: evaluation and potentially urgent treatment.
Kidney disease
Heart failure
Obstruction of the veins or lymphatic system in the leg
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/leg-swelling/AN01032
I hope this helps. Stay strong.
With Love,
CtrlAltDel aka Dave
C4/5 Complete - 31 Years Post
Texas, USA
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Hi,
It was so good to read that someone else has leaky legs. Mine started about
9 months ago after I had gotten Botox in my legs. I get the injections every 3
months and it varies 35 to 45 sites. I bleed very easily so there is 2 nurses
holding pressure and if needed a small bandage is put on. I started feeling
like my legs were wet before leaving the office and everyone said it was a
feeling left over by the shots, After getting home and in my bed you could see
the wet areas on my sheets ,not bad, but they were there.
Since then it happens after the shots every time, and sometimes in between.
It usually last 2-3 days. It was strange to read it today- for
no reason I seem to be leaking and I don't get my shots for 2 more weeks, and
I can hardly wait.
I got out of the hospital about a week ago because of lung mess and came
home to continue my treatments. A day or 2 later I kept telling my husband to
check my hips and move them around ,,,something was not right. He found that
I had the beginning of "saddle sores" on my rear..one for each side. This is
the first time in 8 years to be going thru this and I bet with it getting
hotter it is going to be hard to get this well. and I had excellent help while
I was in the hospital so I don' think it was their fault.
Kathy
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