Severe Edema in both feet, ankles and calfs

I too have recently had severe edema. Started in one foot and they finally gave me a shot of cortisone in ankle. It brought it down in about 36 hours for a few days and then came back only in both feet. They can't figure out the cause but I am trying essential oils, therapy and keeping feet up and they seem to be getting worse. It's been about 8 weeks now. 

 

I have it right now but mine is a result of having to sleep on my sofa with my feet on the floor. I can not sleep in bed at the moment because I can not extend my left leg in bed. If I do it freezes up on me causing severe pain.

For me it's circulation because of my feet being in that position all night!~

I am awaiting surgery on my knee and I hope it comes soon, so my life can return to normal!~

It could very well be a circulation issue with you as well!~

Hi, I am very sad to hear of your condition. I am proud that you are standing up to take charge of your health care. I would like to suggest that you get tested for parasites. A nocturnal blood test as well as a celephane tape testnof the rectal area and opening will help. Fillariaisis if the most common cause of lymphedema. I dont know what your weight is like but I would like to suggest no sea fods for a while, no salts. High dose ascorbic acid, Vita D3, (regulated calcium) to start with.. check with your doc. Lay on the floor and put your legs up on the couch. Perhaps this will help. You need to know exactly whats wrong before they go to cutting on you? Full panel CBC, Vital and fungal load ... let me know what happens. In the meantime, also check for lyme disease.. your going to need probiotics to replace flora after treatments with antibiotics. In the meantime, eat well as possible, cut out all meats if you can.Just until you have the test done and results back. Make sure pets have no tics, fleas or worms. Clean floor very well. Keep on shoes if you have pets. Clean under nails and hands very well... I pray this is resolved before any surgeries.. be well.

Hydroxine is a suppressant with an antidepressant. It's used for severe sinus and allergy issues for people allergic to benadryl. Can you find out what you may be allergic tobso that you wont have to take the meds? You can eliminate the problem? Also have somone get the magnifying glasses and check in between your toes and check your feet and legs. See if there are any bug bites... no more walking around bare foot. You have to be careful nn with this lymphedema... ok, I hope to hear back from you.

Hi All,

Know this is an old thread and I signed up only to reply in hopes of helping someone searching.

For me it was similar, 31 Male, relatively healthy as in no acute issues when this occured. Woke up and noticed feet were sore and swollen in the ankles. I have large strong calves so didnt notice if those were bad at first. Progressively got worse to the point of my foot being so swolllen on top i couldnt get on shoes, super red, pitting, and my calves bloated out so bad they felt like they wete going to explode, seriously. So tight and red the skin stretched as far as it could.

Went to the ER, checked heart, seemed ok, labs ok, some inflamitory markers which is abnormal for me. Thought i may have an infection so admitted me and started IV aboitics. They wanted me to stay a couple weeks but after 2 days in bed with compression things on and a constant drip i was down to normal. I also was without my antidepresdants and adderall while in there at first, but got them to at least give me effexor on 2nd day to prevent withdrawal. Also had me on lasix 40mg in there as well.

Was on effexor 300mg/day, mirtazapine 30mg/day, and adderall 60mg/day.

Anyways after 2 nights i checked out, and after a day it was already coming back. Progressively rasing them, massaging, and lasix helped a little, but as soon as i got back to life up and about it gets worse very quick.

2 weeks later ended up back in the ER as it was as bad as ever, still was on antibiotics, so was concerned of my heart. All looked ok again, but it was a diffetent hospital and doc, he asked about how long i was on mirtazapine - 7 months. Dose fluctuated, stoped at a point, went back on about a month before the first ER trip. He suggested I DC mirtazapine only as it can apparentlu cause and see because he has no clue whats wrong otherwise. Sure as hell within a few days all good!

Interestingly I had some issues with strong histamine release by taking a supplement many times i didnt realize it was the cause of a reacton, so saw minor retaining occasionly stll but way less severe. Mirtazipinr was definily key and had a strong histamine receptior binding affinity, and it was clear as day.

Fast fwd a year and this is all forgot and out of mind mostly, it slowlt faded away and health was good. Decided to try mirtazipine again forgetting it was the cause of that and I was slipping into deptession again.

No kidding after 3 or 4 doses as it built up (lonnggg half life) my legs blew up on me again. At least this time I know to stop it immediately.

So moral of the story is if you dont know the issue, try dropping the mirtazapine. Im sure other meds could have the same consequence for others, so dont overlook it.

Dear swollen and frustrated

I have issues with this all the time. I do not know what your medications are for or what they can cause as side effects. You should really look into that. Even over the counter medications you may take.

You may be allergic to something , perhaps a new clothes detergent or a food (can you remember eating something during the time you have swelled? You can be allergic to pets dust food soaps even lotions .. so bare that in mind. Wouldn't hurt to take benedryl as directed for a few days and see if it helps

I have something going called r.s.d or c.r.p.s this was brought on by an injury. My body believes I have some severe trauma that I do not have and reacts accordingly. With bruises swelling pain rashes hot n cold feelings. If this is on going it couldn't hurt to ask about c.r.p.s. complex regional pain syndrome

ps get your doctor to give your frousemide.. water pills.. to get it out of your system.

good luck

Hiya I have had the same in everything you have said,mine is food related belive it or not and wondering if you have any allergys? X

If you are inactive for long periods and spend these periods in a sitting position then gravity will make it hard to get rid of fluids that have made their way into your lower extremities. Try elevating your feet...it may take a few hours for your legs and feet to return to normal..but given you don't have serious health issues then they will return to normal..oh..I might add..while your resting with your legs elevated,,you will be peeing alot..this is the fluid that once inhabited your lower extremeties..this shouldn't be ignored though...you should visit your doctor.

My name is Rori from San Antonio and for the last 7 ALMOST 8 days My feet,ankles,Legs (calves and thighs) have been swelling up and getting worse and worse each day and they hurt ridiculously. I have no odd colors yet but Im worried that doctors won't even run test to diagnose me to find out what's causing this I could be suffering from a heart condition or diabetes and all they tell me when I go into the emergency room or my primary doctors office , all's they say is it will eventually go down , nothing to worry about but no reason why my legs are this way I have to use a cane ,Walker on a daily basis or wheelchair at the grocery store or Walmart shop because of the pain...its ridiculous...

Hello! Sorry I'm just now seeing the hell uve went thru just as I know to well!!! It's a feeling u try hard to deceive an antibiotics only is a pasifer... I've had this issue 20 yrs. it's affected my whole body. Ur blood, sugar, heart, liver! Was all the same as mine, the doctor finally put a finger on my problem. It's missable laying around feet up.. contact me plz if u need details ty Shelley

Hellol baxb

I dont have answers for you .I wanted to say i feel for you. As Iam going through this same thing right now its been a month my doc gabe me water pills it did go down t

.then a few dayss later it was back even worse never i had this problem till my weight gain. I was told meds i took was cause also .i have stopped them i am eating low carbs still my feet are big and legs swollen i feel my whole body is . I hope we can find answers to this.iam seeing another doc on sat to get his opion.on this matter .good luck

Marietta

I have had Angio-eodema for almost 14 years (off and on), last 2 years constant after minor dental work. My C-1 Proteins are out of whack. Which I just found out today.

This means my "giant hives" are a specific type of auto-immune response. Not saying this is what yours is, however mine started with feet swelling to painful levels and bone deep iching. Later moving to small red raised spots (not a rash), and finally to my face (eyes, lips, tongue, you get the picture). None of the past 21 doctors have been able to outline or provide any assistance. I do not have any allergies, my routine blood work was normal, no unexplained illnesses or other type of issues. 

I can find some relief with 5 mg of Prednisone, sometimes going up to 10 mg. But it only lasts about 10 hours or so. That is better than nothing. None of the antihistimine restrictors helped, ice some times helped, and soaking with Baking Soda. None of these are long lasting. I did have a complete cycle of Prednisone at one point which did help for about 3 months, after a mild trauma, the giant hives came back. 

Good luck to you in your endevers to find relief, and hope you have much better luck than me!