Swelling in my legs and feet

[Willie353]

I wonder do we have any medical people in here that maybe could advise me? I have swelling in my legs and feet. I take medicine but it dont seem to do me any good. A friend of mine told me this was dagerous any Ideas?

[TaintedLust]

I wonder do we have any medical people in here that maybe could advise me? I have swelling in my legs and feet. I take medicine but it dont seem to do me any good. A friend of mine told me this was dagerous any Ideas?

I had that problem myself. I just propped my feet up and tried to stay off them for a bit.

[ancmetro]

     Yes, it is dangerous. Avoid walking too much, put your legs up often and reduce your salt intake- No salt at all... it is the best remedy.

[cloudsoup]

hmm, maybe poor circulation? i've always heard
that putting your feet up will help with this, especially
while sleeping. try stacking some pillows beneath your
knees and rest them that way. i'd even try it when
lounging on the couch, too.

i've also heard that too much salt can cause swelling,
but i've never looked into it. hope your lower body
feels better soon  

[katlyn2011]

this happened to my dad once and he ended up going to the emergency room. I am not a professional by any means, but I would suggest going to see a doctor about it because it could potentially be very bad.

[makedoughonline]

It happens to me very often. I get massage to get the swelling down. At night, I soak my feet in warm water with grounded ginger for 20 mins. It helps a lot.

[dwickizer]

I wonder do we have any medical people in here that maybe could advise me? I have swelling in my legs and feet. I take medicine but it dont seem to do me any good. A friend of mine told me this was dagerous any Ideas?

  I am not exactly sure "why" but how much salt have you been eating? The only reason I ask is because I had to go to a "no salt" diet because I found out that was causing the exact same symptoms for me, but of course the best thing to do would be get advise from a doctor.

[heartofphila]

Oh Yeah, you better get to the doctor and check it out.  you may need a diauretic.

[tzs]

It could be a heart problem, diabetes, Congestive heart failure is one of the most dangerous!!! Go see a doc right away, both illnesses can take your life!!!!!!

[mawhite63]

Yes, please see a doctor. I don't want to sound alarmist, but it could be an indication of something serious.

[EAngels]

If swelling happens to our body, it means some parts of our body is not functioning well or maybe an abnormal flow of the blood. I advise you to see the doctor for further laboratory exam to your urine or blood. Don't drink any medicine which is not advise by a doctor because it might get any worst. If swelling  occurs more that 2 to 3 day or more often that probably serious. Hope you get well soon. 

[cindyhair]

I'm not a doctor but I have had this problem before. It used to happen every day but now I rarely have this problem anymore. It stopped happening to me when I stopped eating so much junk food & started eating healthier - veggies, fruit, whole-grain bread, etc... I think the switch from sodas to water & tea helped a lot too. Also, when you are in front of a computer all day, try to stand up & walk a bit every hour or two. If it gets really bad, prop your feet up.

[mrisha]

I would suggest you see your family doctor as soon as you can.  You need to find out what is causing the swelling in your legs and feet.  Just elevating your legs obviously is not helping the problem nor is taking over the counter products.  See your doctor now.

[Willie353]

I watch my salt. But the swelling does make my legs feel funny. I hope I can see the Dr soon Thanks for the advice

[kangagirl1321]

I wonder do we have any medical people in here that maybe could advise me? I have swelling in my legs and feet. I take medicine but it dont seem to do me any good. A friend of mine told me this was dagerous any Ideas?

oh snap u need to see a doctor. that might be something related to diabetes or neropathy. or maybe ur taking in too much salt or have retained too much water. i really dont know but my friend has the same thing and he's on disability for it. im not sure what its called.