Re: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling!
I have the same problem with swelling in my legs. I have taken lasix for years to help me to tinkle it out, but it was far from solving the problem.. Following surgery last year the doctor ordered compression boots for my legs. They are nothing like the stockings. They helped so much in such a short time,that I couldn't believe they hadn't been ordered before. The social worker said Medicare and/or Medicaid would not pay for them at home,, even if you had a history of blood clots. ( which I didn't,,I was just interested. ) I told them to get me a doctor order and let me see what I could do. I am on the medicaid waiver and they will approve items that sometimes are not. In 2 months I have the compressionboots and the pump and it has been so wonderful. They have helped my swelling and pain. Kathy in Mississippi
Re: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling!
check for warmth on skin. Is it both legs or one? change in weather in your area? rule out blood clot? - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 7:39 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling! Hey everybody, Ive just recently been having troubles with my feet and calves swelling, any input would be greatly appreciated! Silas
Re: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling!
Mine swell. Its because ofcirculation. They go down when I put them up and I was prescribed lasix. I take it when they get bad. Stacy - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 7:39 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling! Hey everybody, Ive just recently been having troubles with my feet and calves swelling, any input would be greatly appreciated! Silas
Re: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling!
If this is SUDDEN, Silas ... I agree with Liz. Other than that it's usually gravity-caused edema. I went for 10 yrs with skinny legs/feet post-injury. When I began working and more time in the chair ... my ankles and feet puffed up badly. After a bad clot in 1995 my swelling never completely resolved. But I could still wear sneakers/shoes. Then I went thru a 2-yr period of severe puffiness (I think it was my food ... many salty casseroles and Campbell Soup crockpot recipes) where I couldn't even wear shoes. My whole body was puffy. 1998-2000 After moving to AZ in 2001 things got better again. I'm doing good now but elevation (in bed) was what resolved much of it. My 6-month stint in bed from a wound made me drop 30lbs. Much was water weight I believe. Lori Michaelson C4/5 complete quad, 25 years post Tucson, AZ ---Original Message--- From: Liz Date: 09/20/05 10:38:04 To: Silas Shelburne; quad-List@eskimo.com Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling! check for warmth on skin. Is it both legs or one? change in weather in your area? rule out blood clot? - Original Message - From: Silas Shelburne To: quad-List@eskimo.com Sent: Monday, September 19, 2005 7:39 PM Subject: [QUAD-L] Feet swelling! Hey everybody, Ive just recently been having troubles with my feet and calves swelling, any input would be greatly appreciated! Silas
[QUAD-L] Feet swelling!
Hey everybody, Ive just recently been having troubles with my feet and calves swelling, any input would be greatly appreciated! Silas
