He did not have any of these symptoms prior to medications. It wasn't until about 1 year after taking high blood pressure medication that this began. They then switched the high blood pressure med to one that did not have a diurectic in it. Thinking this would help.
The swelling of the feet (which goes up his calf) began first, then the heartburn like symptoms appeared shortly thereafter.
Did he have these symptoms before he started taking all of these medications?
Hi,
One of the causes for painful swelling of legs is deep vein thrombosis.
Ultrasound scan and a few blood tests are helpful in diagnosing this condition.
For heartburn he can continue taking Pepcid AC.
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