princessmogan’s Posts
    Post Date 3/2/09 1:05 pm
    Topic: RE: Edema

    WOW!  Thats great....I'm jealous. 

    Keep up the good work and keep me updated!
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    Post Date 3/1/09 11:38 am
    Topic: RE: Big weight loss from night to morning ...

    If you have edema you can fluctuate weight all the time.  I always have about a 5lb different between waking in the AM and going to bed in the PM......and it sucks!  I always weigh in the AM and at the same time.  However, you may also be losing some fat along with water, so good for you!!!  A loss is a loss...as I see it!  Good luck and keep up the good work!
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    Post Date 3/1/09 11:33 am
    Topic: RE: Edema

    Good morning!  I too have horrible swelling in my feet and lower legs, especially, and sometimes in my hands and lower arms.  I do have a dx of pitting edema, but not lymphedema.  I have tried massage, which worked for about an hour and then as soon as gravity set in and I was up and walking around all the fluid settled back into my legs/feet. 

    Currently I take Maxide (diuretic), and am horrible at remembering to take it, but it does help slightly, but not as much as I would like it to.  Also, I sleep with a pillow folded in half under my side of the bed mattress (between the mattress and box spring) to help elevate and redirect fluids through the night. 

    I would suggest asking someone to massage your legs and ankles upward to help redistribute water and see if you can get on a low dose diuretic, just be careful if you already have low BP, as this can lower it even more.  I am hoping with surgery this will lessen a huge amount....  Right now it's the only comorbidity I have, so I'm keeping my fingers crossed.  Let me know if you find something that works for you and good luck!
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