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Bone marrow biopsy and/or blood tests for MGUS
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@newfiesgirl1 The medication that was a problem for me was a blood pressure med. They switched it up with another, and there was [almost] immediate edema relief. But, I still got a local gal to do lymphatic massage on my legs, then she taught me how to do it myself. Like you, I take 80mg of diuretic twice a day. There is a link here for what Mayo Clinic has to say about edema.
One thing is being able to move around and get some exercise, just walking if that is enough for you to do! As I navigate some mobility concerns, that is proving to be difficult at times, and it shows in my fluid retention. You may find, like many of us do, that it is a fine balance each day, between diet, exercise, medications, and health concerns.
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/edema/symptoms-causes/syc-20366493#:~:text=Edema%20can%20affect%20any%20part,or%20cirrhosis%20of%20the%20liver.
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Hello Ginger, With me having Fibromyalgia I have to get up and move somewhat every day or I hurt worse all over my entire body. However, my edema gets worse the more I am on my feet, even with legs wrapped in compression stockings or compression wraps. Right now my right leg/calf is SO swollen because for the past two days I've been outside doing yard work and working in my gardens. I am without a fulltime PCA right now but that will change hopefully next week when my new girl will be starting. My right calf swells to an unbelievable 19 1/2" in circumference and yet my primary doctor hasn't made it a priority to have me seen immediately by someone. I've got an appointment at the end of June to have an echo done and I've had his appointment for two months. There's no sense of urgency with these doctors and that's what concerns me is their lack of concern. Again, I don't wanna appear like a hypochondriac, but I know this is NOT normal.