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Tight red sore feet
My feet and legs were so swollen they looked like they would bust, went to ER after I suffered 3 1/2 weeks and could not stand to walk on them, he gave me Lasix and K-Dur ( Potassium) for 20 days and said to follow up with my own DR., Well my Dr. won't be back till the end of the month (Sept), my feet and legs have went down to almost normal but now they are sore, tight, ruff and red, I have soaked them in cold water, put lotion on them and still no relief, The ER did a ultra sound for blood clots, blood work and a EKG well all was fine, does any one have any good idea's of what else I could do? I'm 63 and a diabetic. Thank you.
This discussion is related to Swollen Foot/Ankle.
This discussion is related to Swollen Foot/Ankle.
Thank you jemma116 for your help, I did say they ran all kinds of test on me but all came back just fine, I don't take any ant-flammatory meds, I have elevated my feet as much as I can, I use Gold Bond Diabetic Lotion and do not use it between my toes, I soak them in cold water and it helps while I'm doing it but after about 15 minutes they still burn, hurt and are still red and tight, I live in a rural area and only 1 hospital and just a few clinics with not to many good Drs. Thank you very much for the suggestions you made.
Thank you for your help, I did have lab work done and all was fine, I use Gold Bond Diabetic Lotion on my feet and body because my skin stays so dry and know not to use between the toes, I elevate my feet as much as I can but taking the Lasix runs you to the bathroom so much you sure can't sit long. Thanks again!
Apart from the medication that the ER gave you and your usual diabetic medication, have you been or still are taking any anti-inflammatories?
If so, the swelling may be due to the ant-inflammatory medication and you may need to stop taking them.
It is also likely that you may have an infection and I am surprised that you do not say whether the hospital ran any tests to see if you do have an infection.
As your doctor is not back until the end of the month, is there another doctor at the practice that you could see? As you are a diabetic, you should see a doctor urgently.
You do need a moisturising emollient to apply to the red and rough skin on your legs. Your pharmacist may advise you on the emollients that are available for you to purchase without a doctor's prescription. A normal moisturising lotion will not help leg problem. The type of emollient you require is like Diprobase, Doublebase, Dermol - you will probably have different ones available in your country so do ask advice from your pharmacist, but preferably make an urgent appointment to see any doctor at your doctor's practice.
Keep your legs elevated as much as you can. Laxis is a diuretic that helps your kidneys to eliminate excess fluid retention, but do make sure that you do not stop drinking your water so that you do not become dehydrated.
If so, the swelling may be due to the ant-inflammatory medication and you may need to stop taking them.
It is also likely that you may have an infection and I am surprised that you do not say whether the hospital ran any tests to see if you do have an infection.
As your doctor is not back until the end of the month, is there another doctor at the practice that you could see? As you are a diabetic, you should see a doctor urgently.
You do need a moisturising emollient to apply to the red and rough skin on your legs. Your pharmacist may advise you on the emollients that are available for you to purchase without a doctor's prescription. A normal moisturising lotion will not help leg problem. The type of emollient you require is like Diprobase, Doublebase, Dermol - you will probably have different ones available in your country so do ask advice from your pharmacist, but preferably make an urgent appointment to see any doctor at your doctor's practice.
Keep your legs elevated as much as you can. Laxis is a diuretic that helps your kidneys to eliminate excess fluid retention, but do make sure that you do not stop drinking your water so that you do not become dehydrated.
Did they do any labs on you? Keep the feet elevated as high as you can tolerate... You may also want to visit your local urgent care clinic & see if they can suggest anything for the pain. Being diabetic, id be affraid to put anything on them. Make sure you keep in between your toes dry too. If theyre hard, try some eucerin cream but only AROUND the foot & avoid in between the toes
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