Swollen Ankles & Feet

[Guest guest]

I said protein in the urine, didn't i? Oops! I meant in the blood...

Thanks for clearing that up...

Re: Swollen Ankles & Feet

In a message dated 01/04/2001 5:09:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

ottercritter@... writes:

<< But I had no idea that low protein could be a cause. With our modern

emphasis on reducing protein and fat intake, we will likely see much more of

that problem. I feel much better since I increased my protein intake. >>

Protein pulls fluid out of tissues, but its not dietary protein, its serum

protein, very different.

When I worked with cancer patients the oncologists always told me serum

protein is always taken to evaluate many diseases. Its a blood test.

carol

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Did Rose ever find the cause of her swollen ankles and feet?

Carey was having the same problem and the endo believes (just had

another visit today) it was caused from low protein in his urine.

That was a result of the rapid weight loss. Low protein in the blood

is also seen in people suffering from malnutrition.

Also, along with swelling Carey was having bad pain in the knees and

ankles which caused difficulty in walking. This is related to the low

protein as well. The swelling only happens occasionally now and is

slowly disappearing. He no longer has pain in the knees and ankles.

I don't know if Rose was experiencing any rapid weight loss, but just

thought I would mention this just in case.

Also, Carey was checked in the ER to see if the swelling was caused

by high blood pressure/heart problems. He was OK in regards to that.

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In a message dated 01/04/2001 5:09:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

ottercritter@... writes:

<< But I had no idea that low protein could be a cause. With our modern

emphasis on reducing protein and fat intake, we will likely see much more of

that problem. I feel much better since I increased my protein intake. >>

Protein pulls fluid out of tissues, but its not dietary protein, its serum

protein, very different.

When I worked with cancer patients the oncologists always told me serum

protein is always taken to evaluate many diseases. Its a blood test.

carol

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In a message dated 1/4/01 5:26:18 PM Eastern Standard Time,

astrocarly@... writes:

<< Protein pulls fluid out of tissues, but its not dietary protein, its serum

protein, very different.

When I worked with cancer patients the oncologists always told me serum

protein is always taken to evaluate many diseases. Its a blood test >>

Is that what third spacing is? or is it second spacing? something bout

spacing the fluid into a diff area!

I had that once when i was real depressed and was not eating healthy for a

long period, and was not eating much protein.

[Guest guest]

Dear Donna,

Thank you so much for the information from the doctor about Carey's swollen

ankles/feet. When I see it in diabetics, my first guess is elevated insulin

levels. And I also think of course about fluid retention, which could in the

worst case be a sign of heart failure of kidney trouble, but it can also

mean a sedentary lifestyle. I find when I walk a lot my ankles are much

better. Or maybe the person can help the situation by cutting back on salt.

But then again, I tend to view things from the perspective of a

garden-variety Syndrome X type 2.

But I had no idea that low protein could be a cause. With our modern

emphasis on reducing protein and fat intake, we will likely see much more of

that problem. I feel much better since I increased my protein intake.

Susie