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kirsty08752
kirsty08752

I am wondering if anybody else has problems with swelling my hands and feet have been swelling terrible and are very uncomfortable.. Any help to reduce the swelling thanks xx

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  • carole28488
    carole28488 kirsty08752

    Posted

    Hi, Kirsty:  I am having the same problem, especially in my left ankle...It is very uncomfortable, but the doctors are hesitant to give me a diuretic because of low potassium...Hope they come up with something with no side effects to ease that discomfort...
    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 carole28488

      Posted

      Hi Carole my left ankle is my worse one an it causes so much pain.. I have not yet asked my doctors about is as I am having troubles with them trying to any help with medication for my fibro.. The pain gets so intense in my feet I feel like crying xx
  • Caspa1234
    Caspa1234 kirsty08752

    Posted

    Hello Kirsty.I my self haven't heard of the swelling ,I get it in 20

    Areas but never my hands and feet haven't also heard of swelling to.Have you seen your doctor recently? I have had fibromyalgia for 23 years and I am on ampertrripline 50 mg works fantastic for me

    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 Caspa1234

      Posted

      Hi caspa thanks for replying he my hands an feet swell like balloons all the time lately.. I haven't spoke to my gp yet as I am having problems with them at the min as they keep telling me a mystery they also won't give me no pain relief or any think else in till I see a pain speacilist so at the min am only having co-drydamol and naproxen.. I have been ill for a year had all kind of tests an scans an blood tests.. And now they have said its interstillias cystitis an fibromyalgia
  • lisa52101
    lisa52101 kirsty08752

    Posted

    Hi Kirsty, 

    yes I have swelling in both hands and feet, although my right ankle is usually the worst. I have found a mixture of cold compress or immersion in cold water helps, also gentle rotation of the joints just to keep the fluid build up moving. If there is someone who could massage your joints moving up the leg or arm helps. Swimming or walking in water is a great way to keep your joints moving without stressing the joints, but be careful not to become to fatigued.Finally there is elevation, it's a great reason to sit with your feet up and arm resting on pillows. It's all about trying things out and finding which work for you. 

    Good luck and take care xx

    • kirsty08752
      kirsty08752 lisa52101

      Posted

      Thank you Lisa I have tried elvating with my feet but doesn't work also tried massaging but not working I will try cold compress an see if that works.. I personal dnt like going to the swimming baths cos I have gained weight since being sick an feel uncomfortable. I have also noticed my wrists are very weak an crack a lot which is painful.. Thanks for your reply

      Take care xx

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