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<blockquote data-quote="I'm Hangin' on by a Thread" data-source="post: 48506" data-attributes="member: 2379"><p>I have unexplained edema in my legs. They just "blew up" over the course of three days - to the point where I couldn't get my sneakers on. (I had to buy huge mens sandals and even then had to sew on velcro so I could keep them on!) I ended up gaining close to 100 lbs!!! My legs got so big that my skin was breaking down and actually weeping and then would get infected - it was a mess. </p><p></p><p>They have since gone down to a managable level and I lost 40 lbs in a few weeks. (Again - unexplained!) But I still have the fluid in both legs. I am still wearing shoes that are two sizes larger than I used to wear. No one has ever figured out what is causing it. I have had all sorts of heart tests and bloodwork done. No answers. </p><p></p><p>You have what is called "Pitting" edema when you can make that indent in your ankles. I would definitely pursue this with your doctor. But you can also get some compression stockings to wear at work - to keep the fliud out of your lower legs. Get the ones that are "graduated" compression - not just support socks. You have to put them on when your legs AREN'T swollen. And try to keep your feet UP when you are sitting down. (No easy task with difficult children!!) </p><p></p><p>I hope you find a simple cause and solution.</p><p></p><p>Amy</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="I'm Hangin' on by a Thread, post: 48506, member: 2379"] I have unexplained edema in my legs. They just "blew up" over the course of three days - to the point where I couldn't get my sneakers on. (I had to buy huge mens sandals and even then had to sew on velcro so I could keep them on!) I ended up gaining close to 100 lbs!!! My legs got so big that my skin was breaking down and actually weeping and then would get infected - it was a mess. They have since gone down to a managable level and I lost 40 lbs in a few weeks. (Again - unexplained!) But I still have the fluid in both legs. I am still wearing shoes that are two sizes larger than I used to wear. No one has ever figured out what is causing it. I have had all sorts of heart tests and bloodwork done. No answers. You have what is called "Pitting" edema when you can make that indent in your ankles. I would definitely pursue this with your doctor. But you can also get some compression stockings to wear at work - to keep the fliud out of your lower legs. Get the ones that are "graduated" compression - not just support socks. You have to put them on when your legs AREN'T swollen. And try to keep your feet UP when you are sitting down. (No easy task with difficult children!!) I hope you find a simple cause and solution. Amy [/QUOTE]
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