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#1 rollerbaby84

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Posted 05 March 2006 - 11:16 PM

My left leg, mostly my lower leg and foot swell to the point that I get water blisters on my feet. Fortunately the blisters don't turn into anything more than what looks like a blood blister. It takes a little over a week to dry up and peel off just like an old piece of dead skin. This doesn't happen a whole bunch but the swelling is constant and doesn't really go down when I sleep or elevate them. I'm not a new injury and am 44 yrs old. I'm guessing its just the age/circulation thing. I'm embarassed of this in the summer time when its warm enough to wear shorts and sandles. Wish there was something to do about it.

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Posted 06 March 2006 - 02:24 AM

What does your doctor say about this?

I no longer have the swelling that I once did, but occasionally my right lower leg/foot will suddenly become a ghastly purple-black color and appears swollen. It always clears up by elevating it.

Your blisters are what makes me think it may be something other than circulation...but that's just my gut feeling, I'm not in the medical field. See your doctor about this, if you haven't already. I hope you can find some relief.

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Posted 06 March 2006 - 09:05 AM

Have you tried support stockings to help push the fluids back up your legs?

I've worn below the knee stockings for ten years now with no problems of swelling. Before I wore them my feet used to swell, and crack.

If you're in the UK you can get them on prescription, and in black so they just look like socks. There was a thread here with some more information: http://www.apparelyz...p?showtopic=201

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Posted 14 April 2006 - 09:35 AM

I believe that exercise is most important .I have a leg exerciser which is driven by a small motor. I also push myself for 3 kilometers around the block at least three times a week. I am 56 years old so it's not age, but condition. Also you don't mention your weight, but one must watch one's weight very carefully. I hope this helps.

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Posted 14 April 2006 - 05:58 PM

Does sound like you need support socks. Have worn them for about 15yrs now after getting badly swollen feet on my hols leading to burst blood vessels in the feet. Look at Simons link.

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Posted 16 April 2006 - 12:55 PM

My legs swell up now and again from time to time.
They're swollen now, only from th bottom of the knee down and my feet.
I wear some tubeing but never knew you could be perscribed it.
I walk quite alot too, but they seem to swell for a week or so from time to time.

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Posted 18 April 2006 - 10:40 AM

Hi my btother-in law is a T10 and he gets really swollen feet, he went to the Docs and they gave him FUROSEMIDE 40 mg he takes one a day. His been taking them for 6 weeks and his feet and ankles have really gone down, the Doc said it was water retensoin. Might be worth seeing Doc or District Nurse . GOOD LUCK

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Posted 18 April 2006 - 10:42 AM

forgot to say my Brother-in-law is 43 yrs and two years post injury

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Posted 07 May 2006 - 09:36 AM

miss piggy, on Apr 18 2006, 11:42 AM, said:

forgot to say my Brother-in-law is 43 yrs and two years post injury

Have you heard of immobility lymphoedema? Essentially fluids and proteins build up in the limbs because of lack of movement. The proteins build up over time and the swelling thus becomes harder and harder to reduce. Fortunately their is a solution: Simple Lymphatic Drainage. This is a simple massage technique which initially is done daily for about 15 mins. I am C4/C5 (12yrs) and this technique completely resolved the problem for me. For more information on the subject search the net for lymphoedema. Alternatively you can get some info from The Lymphoedema Suport Network. Here are some addresses to start you off:

http://www.lymphoede...sn120.htm#VIDEO

http://www.lymphoedema.org/lsn/

http://www.lymphoede...lsn120.htm#NOTE

Incidentally, don't worry about the references to breast cancer. Lymphoedema is prevelant there because the lymph nodes are removed. With SCI, lymphoedema occurs because of immobility.

Good luck

Al