Swelling of the legs and feet.

[Johnboy60]

Having this problem right now. I just had my legs checked by a hospital for blood clots and they found none which I'm glad. But still have the problem. Could it be from my Diabetes? I'm taking this medicine call Spironolactone.

Thanks.

 

[returntosender]

It might be but they should have known if so. Did they check for CHF?
Congestive heart failure. Which is a symptom of what you describe.
Wouldn't seem to be a blood clot if it is in both legs.
God bless and heal you.
Google the med name for side affects

 

[returntosender]

Having this problem right now. I just had my legs checked by a hospital for blood clots and they found none which I'm glad. But still have the problem. Could it be from my Diabetes? I'm taking this medicine call Spironolactone.

Thanks.

These symptoms I get from eating wrong foods. Sugar salt, etc. Water build up. Is that med for water retention?

 

[Ceallaigh]

There can be many causes. The best thing is to get the serious ones ruled out like you did regarding blood clots. Next would be checking for congestive heart failure. I have some degree of swelling at times, but an echocardiogram I had recently showed my heart is in good shape.

 

[returntosender]

Do you have a doc. Best to go to him as it could be serious. I am not sure why the hosp. Wouldn't have gone farther after ruling out blood clots.

 

[Aussie Pete]

Having this problem right now. I just had my legs checked by a hospital for blood clots and they found none which I'm glad. But still have the problem. Could it be from my Diabetes? I'm taking this medicine call Spironolactone.

Thanks.

My lady friend suffers from lymphedema which affects one of her legs. She is 70 and it's fairly common in older people. There is information available on the internet that may help.

 

[Petros2015]

I would say diabetes is a likely common culprit, sometimes a liver issue can cause as well (body holds onto too much salt and water). Fatty liver and the like. A blood test ordered by your doctor can probably rule out issues like that. Fatty liver is reversable by diet/lifestyle change often.

 

[Johnboy60]

I would say diabetes is a likely common culprit, sometimes a liver issue can cause as well (body holds onto too much salt and water). Fatty liver and the like. A blood test ordered by your doctor can probably rule out issues like that. Fatty liver is reversable by diet/lifestyle change often.

My Diabetic doctor says this is caused by Diabetes. She gave me only one kind of water pill for it and it's called spironolactone 25mgs once a day. My age is 61 and have long history of Diabetes type 2 and in last 10 years blood pressure problems like 200/130.

 

[civilwarbuff]

Having this problem right now. I just had my legs checked by a hospital for blood clots and they found none which I'm glad. But still have the problem. Could it be from my Diabetes? I'm taking this medicine call Spironolactone.

Thanks.

Spironolactone: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects - Drugs.com

 

[RileyG]

Do you have problems with your kidneys or blood pressure? Prayers for you