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Suggest Treatment For Lymphedema In Legs
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Sun, 8 Mar 2015
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Sun, 8 Mar 2015
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Mon, 30 Mar 2015
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Question : I have Lymphedema in my legs. I am handicap due to this condition and also obese and use a walker. Now I'm to take water pills (40) and I have read they are not good to take if Lymphedema? I do have AFib but not too bad Then I have a bad bladder so the water pill works constantly. I am 73 yrs and I am thinking Togo to the Duke Diet. Center in NC. For help. I don't feel I'm getting any help here in Fl.-and no relief. In sight I'm in a catch 22. Any advice you could. Give me would be appreciated--I'm really frustrated with everything! XXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Long term - avoid diuretics.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Diuretics is not advisable with lymphedema and can cause fibrosis and worsening of lymphatic system.
2. Need to avoid diuretics. Not sure about reason for diuretics prescription. Discuss medication change. If bad bladder, increased fluid intake, will lead to excess fluid coming out.
3. If necessary for edema, where physical therapy and limb elevation is not able to reduce, short period of 1-2 days therapy can be helpful.
4. For diet, to-go diet would be better than duke for you. Eating healthy low carbohydrates diet is necessary.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Long term - avoid diuretics.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Diuretics is not advisable with lymphedema and can cause fibrosis and worsening of lymphatic system.
2. Need to avoid diuretics. Not sure about reason for diuretics prescription. Discuss medication change. If bad bladder, increased fluid intake, will lead to excess fluid coming out.
3. If necessary for edema, where physical therapy and limb elevation is not able to reduce, short period of 1-2 days therapy can be helpful.
4. For diet, to-go diet would be better than duke for you. Eating healthy low carbohydrates diet is necessary.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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