Guest guest Posted January 1, 2004 Report Share Posted January 1, 2004 , I know what books say about edema from going to nursing school. But, the best information comes from experience plus the book learning. Edema, I am pleased to say is something I rarely have trouble with. I would suggest you talk to about your edema if you haven't already. Hugs - a rojagato6231 wrote: a/Carol,The internal medicine doc I see put me on diuretics more than a week ago. I have pitting edema in my shins. She doesn't believe that my kidneys are at fault, but I do the tests for it tomorrow anyway. Even the water pills don't help much. They work for about 2 hours and then I start building up even more water. The pitting hasn't gone away...but doesn't cover as much area as it did before the medicine. I don't eat a lot of salt or salty foods. I've retained water off and on for years, but the pitting in my shins started when my lupus really kicked into gear last spring. I gave up on any anti-inflammories until they get an answer as to what is happening. Actually some days morphine would be nice but for now it's heating pads and warm baths. The doc thinks I'm just one of those people that build up water, only I've talked to a lot of people with lupus that have the same problem. I'm lucky though...mine doesn't effect my feet yet. Just arms, hands, knees and shins mostly. If you come up with a solution let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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