Oedema Should I drink more or less?
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Please can anyone tell me if I should be drinking more or less fluid (water, juice etc) as my Dr told me to drink less but most websites say to drink more? My oedema is not very bad and strangely is in only one leg but it makes it feel heavy, tight and uncomfortable. I have followed my Drs advice to drink less and elevate my leg but it's not improving. Should I try drinking more in case my Dr has got it wrong?
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Maudseytorps kaydi
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yes you definitely need to drink lots of fluid! It is one of the most important factors of lymphoedma care, along with raising your legs above heart level,when you can, skin care and compression hosiery.
i have had primary lymphoedma all my life - 46yrs. I'm trying to get colourful compression tights on prescription at the moment. You can even get batik dyed 😊
kaydi Maudseytorps
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Yes I do sit twice a day with my leg raised above heart level and this really does help. As for fluid I've not reduced like the dr said but I'm not drinking lots either, just the same as I've always drunk.
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