----- 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
