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feet swelling
Didn't know what forum to post this-starting here. After a year on unemployment I just started a new job (yay!!) and I noticed that around 10 am my feet start to puff up. Not a huge amount but it's visible. I tried increasing my water intake-I already drink about 2 liters a day-but it still happens. It's gone in the am when I wake up. I'm in good health and had my heart thoroughly checked about 2 years ago when I had chest pains but it turned out to be costochondritis. I did start taking lexapro appr 2 weeks ago-also take yax, advair 250/50, buspar (15mg 2x daily). I have been dieting-eating mostly fruits and veggies-almost no salt. Any thoughts?
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Heat waves or high temperatures can actually lead to heat edema or swelling of the extremities.This occurs when the body starts to retain water and have trouble excreting salt. Heat edema itself is not dangerous but it can be a sign that you could be at risk for heatstroke. Try to avoid prolonged staying outdoors or engaging in heavy physical activity. Stay inside a cool place, wear light clothes, drink plenty of cold fluids, and elevate the extremities to reduce swelling. The heat edema can resolve very quickly in this setting and also prevent heatstroke and more serious heat-related illnesses. It is also important to know the symptoms of heatstroke such as dizziness or confusion, slurring words or stumbling, and abnormal behavior. Do write back if you have additional questions. Warm regards.
Heat waves or high temperatures can actually lead to heat edema or swelling of the extremities.This occurs when the body starts to retain water and have trouble excreting salt. Heat edema itself is not dangerous but it can be a sign that you could be at risk for heatstroke. Try to avoid prolonged staying outdoors or engaging in heavy physical activity. Stay inside a cool place, wear light clothes, drink plenty of cold fluids, and elevate the extremities to reduce swelling. The heat edema can resolve very quickly in this setting and also prevent heatstroke and more serious heat-related illnesses. It is also important to know the symptoms of heatstroke such as dizziness or confusion, slurring words or stumbling, and abnormal behavior. Do write back if you have additional questions. Warm regards.
thanks-my blood pressure is always excellent: 90/60-110/70. I do take yaz. If I use salt I use Salt Sense. My ears are still acting up-when I go to dr again will ask about the topamax withdrawal and the feet as well. i just had a pre-surgury check up in oct. where they checked all those functions and all was well. It has been record-breaking heat here (I'm in the Hudson Valley) could that contribute? Well-thanks for your help as always and will follow up asap w/pcp.
thanks for the warning and sorry to hear about your experience! i've been using advair for years now with no ill effects. Can't explain my stupid puffy feet either! The skin hurts when they do that-I'll try even more water.
I can not explain your swollen feet. However I wish to warn you about Advair. In February the FDA warned that Advair should not be used unless nothing else works, and even then it should only be used short-term. I have suffered serious side effects from Advair (it almost killed me). I stopped using it and substituted natural anti-inflammatories, which were more effective and had no side effects.
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Are there other symptoms present? Peripheral edema or abnormal buildup of fluid in the ankles, feet, and legs may be due to the effect of gravity, prolonged standing, hormonal (menstrual periods or pregnancy), overweight or injury to the ankle or foot. It can also be a sign of a leg infection, blood clot, venous insufficiency, lymphatic obstruction, certain medications, or worse: heart failure, kidney failure, or liver failure. In these conditions, there is too much fluid in the body. Birth control pills, blood pressure medicines, steroids and antidepressants, can lead to swelling also. Try to elevate your legs above your heart while lying down, exercise your legs, wear support stockings and follow a low-salt diet, which may reduce fluid retention and swelling. If it persists, check with your doctor for proper evaluation. Take care always.