Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 Can you tell me what this is? I have swollen legs -- that used to be lymphedema but now does not pit. My Dr. tells me to wait until I have lost all my weight - but I look so disfigured adn i wonder if there is any treatment I can take now. :-( In a message dated 4/28/2003 12:18:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, " Vicky " writes: >Hi all, > >Have any of you had venous statis on your lower legs? This is what is >preventing me from wearing skirts without hose or capris. My PCP said I'd >lose the venous statis as I lost the first 100 pounds, but I've lost 147 and >it's still there, although it is a bit less angry looking. Any advice on >how to get rid of it would be deeply appreciated. > >Vicky > > >Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > >Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 Can you tell me what this is? I have swollen legs -- that used to be lymphedema but now does not pit. My Dr. tells me to wait until I have lost all my weight - but I look so disfigured adn i wonder if there is any treatment I can take now. :-( In a message dated 4/28/2003 12:18:18 PM Eastern Standard Time, " Vicky " writes: >Hi all, > >Have any of you had venous statis on your lower legs? This is what is >preventing me from wearing skirts without hose or capris. My PCP said I'd >lose the venous statis as I lost the first 100 pounds, but I've lost 147 and >it's still there, although it is a bit less angry looking. Any advice on >how to get rid of it would be deeply appreciated. > >Vicky > > >Homepage: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Graduate-OSSG > >Unsubscribe: mailto:Graduate-OSSG-unsubscribe > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 At 2:03 PM -0400 4/28/03, jesseintulsa@... wrote: >Can you tell me what this is? Blood doesn't flow back to the core from your legs. Fluids pool in your legs => swelling (edema). >I have swollen legs -- that used to be lymphedema but now does not >pit. My Dr. tells me to wait until I have lost all my weight - but >I look so disfigured adn i wonder if there is any treatment I can >take now. :-( Compression hose (I recommend Jobst brand, pricey, but work well; ~$30-$35/pair). Also, a diuretic (Rx item) such as a thiazide (but most deplete potassium, so you may also need potassium supplementation). After I lost weight, my swelling disappeared; hair once again grew on my legs (sign of regained strong circulation of blood), and I no longer needed compression hose. Good luck, Steve > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 At 2:03 PM -0400 4/28/03, jesseintulsa@... wrote: >Can you tell me what this is? Blood doesn't flow back to the core from your legs. Fluids pool in your legs => swelling (edema). >I have swollen legs -- that used to be lymphedema but now does not >pit. My Dr. tells me to wait until I have lost all my weight - but >I look so disfigured adn i wonder if there is any treatment I can >take now. :-( Compression hose (I recommend Jobst brand, pricey, but work well; ~$30-$35/pair). Also, a diuretic (Rx item) such as a thiazide (but most deplete potassium, so you may also need potassium supplementation). After I lost weight, my swelling disappeared; hair once again grew on my legs (sign of regained strong circulation of blood), and I no longer needed compression hose. Good luck, Steve > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 In my case, I don't have swelling anymore, but there are raised bumps on both my lower legs that looks sort of like eczema. It's noticeable and prevents me from wearing dresses without pantyhose or capris. My doctor prescribed some mild hydrocortisone cream and when it didn't work he said that the bumps would go away as I lost the first 100 pounds. They didn't. Just wondered if anyone else has dealt with this. Vicky Steve wrote: > Blood doesn't flow back to the core from your legs. Fluids pool in > your legs => swelling (edema). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 In my case, I don't have swelling anymore, but there are raised bumps on both my lower legs that looks sort of like eczema. It's noticeable and prevents me from wearing dresses without pantyhose or capris. My doctor prescribed some mild hydrocortisone cream and when it didn't work he said that the bumps would go away as I lost the first 100 pounds. They didn't. Just wondered if anyone else has dealt with this. Vicky Steve wrote: > Blood doesn't flow back to the core from your legs. Fluids pool in > your legs => swelling (edema). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 As long as we are on this subject I've been having a problem that none of docs so far have been able to pinpoint. Perhaps someone here has an idea of may be the cause and or cure. About 6 months ago my trainer asked me if my left leg was swollen or was I wearing " funny " socks. Lower leg from the knee to about the instep of the foot was swollen. I don't know for how long before she noticed it had been that way. Asked my diabetes specialist, fearing that it was from the dreaded diabetes- nope says he but perhaps since you just had surgery for the intestinal hernia it's a blood clot. Off to a vein specialist- nope, tests show no clot and veins are fine. PCP doesn't know so he sends me to my gastric bypass surgeon (everything that happens must be because of the bypass, ya know). He suggests compression hose for two months and come back. Back I went yesterday- leg still swollen. No real pain in the leg just a general heaviness at the end of the day but pain in the top of my foot after a couple of hours walking (bad enough to cause limping). Not lymphedema, no pitting, toes not swollen. I tried H-wave therapy and that made the foot hurt. No one seems to have any idea what the cause is and I can't decide to worry about it or not. Any ideas out there? Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 Can you tell me what this is? Blood doesn't flow back to the core from your legs. Fluids pool in your legs => swelling (edema). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 As long as we are on this subject I've been having a problem that none of docs so far have been able to pinpoint. Perhaps someone here has an idea of may be the cause and or cure. About 6 months ago my trainer asked me if my left leg was swollen or was I wearing " funny " socks. Lower leg from the knee to about the instep of the foot was swollen. I don't know for how long before she noticed it had been that way. Asked my diabetes specialist, fearing that it was from the dreaded diabetes- nope says he but perhaps since you just had surgery for the intestinal hernia it's a blood clot. Off to a vein specialist- nope, tests show no clot and veins are fine. PCP doesn't know so he sends me to my gastric bypass surgeon (everything that happens must be because of the bypass, ya know). He suggests compression hose for two months and come back. Back I went yesterday- leg still swollen. No real pain in the leg just a general heaviness at the end of the day but pain in the top of my foot after a couple of hours walking (bad enough to cause limping). Not lymphedema, no pitting, toes not swollen. I tried H-wave therapy and that made the foot hurt. No one seems to have any idea what the cause is and I can't decide to worry about it or not. Any ideas out there? Alice The Loon RNY 12/28/00 Can you tell me what this is? Blood doesn't flow back to the core from your legs. Fluids pool in your legs => swelling (edema). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 I also have this problem in my legs. Interesting point, when I was at the Mayo clinic, the doctor told me that if I spent a lot of time in water.....swimming, bathing, etc....that would help (in addition to the compression hose. So I have been going to the pool and doing water exercise....and Walla!! my legs are much better.....only wear the compression hose when cleaning house, riding in car, airplanes....etc!!!!! God Bless, ~~marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 28, 2003 Report Share Posted April 28, 2003 I also have this problem in my legs. Interesting point, when I was at the Mayo clinic, the doctor told me that if I spent a lot of time in water.....swimming, bathing, etc....that would help (in addition to the compression hose. So I have been going to the pool and doing water exercise....and Walla!! my legs are much better.....only wear the compression hose when cleaning house, riding in car, airplanes....etc!!!!! God Bless, ~~marcia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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