I need some help - General Health Message Board

Bncinlove · 11-04-2004, 07:58 PM

Please help me figure out what could possibly be wrong with me. I have gained 35 pounds since June, I have leg, hand and ankle swelling, I smell cigarette smoke constantly, I am tired and when I get up in the mornings my legs hurt so bad I can barely walk. I have been to the doctor and they ran tests on my kidneys, liver, heart, thyroid and pituitary gland. Everything comes back normal. I haven't changed my eating habits, haven't done anything differently than normal and am VERY FRUSTRATED! Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you.

crabbyroad · 11-06-2004, 06:06 AM

Are you on ANY medications? Some have side effects of edema or you could be experiencing an allergic reaction (common with swelling).

Bncinlove · 11-07-2004, 06:27 AM

I am on estrogen and prilosec for the last 2 years because I had a total hysterectomy. No changes in that at all. I have started to notice my left leg and foot being very hard to walk on and my left hand is very weak and hurts to move in the am. I don't know what's happening to me, but it's not good. Thank you for your reply.

tannalin · 11-07-2004, 07:37 AM

could be many things ,fluid, dehydratin, to much caffine or soft drink,get insulin levels checked, blood pressure only to name a few

might be worth while seeing a natropath
or some one who does massages

bharkins · 11-07-2004, 09:11 AM

When your thyroid was tested, did they do a TSH, T3 and T4 test? It is necessary to do all three tests to determine if you have tyhroid problems. Check to see if all three were done.