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Leg Cramps. WHY?
Asked by G.T. from Redding
on October 29, 2011
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I havent changed a thing, but lately I get cramps in my calf or thigh at night just laying in bed and not even doing anything. What is up with this?
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- You need potassium. That will help will leg cramps.
- Many times leg cramps are because you're not getting enough potassium in your diet. You can have a blood test taken at your local clinic that will tell you if your pot...
- If you let go of real salt, Terri, make sure that you get enough iodine. Regular salt has iodine added in, so you don't want to inadvertently leave that out of your d...
Pregnancy Question
Asked by J. from Chicago
on December 22, 2009
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I am 34 weeks pregnant with my third baby. This one of course has been the hardest on me and my body. I have the usual swelling in my feet and ankles. Recently my o...
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- Yep same thing with my 3rd. Compression socks work GREAT! I wore them almost my whole pregnancy with my 3rd. Also drink as much water as you can stand!!!!
- I am 35 weeks pregnant right now and currently going through the same thing. I have really bad edema all over, my hands and feet are the worse. When I get out of bed i...
- Here are some tips on coping with edema: * Lying on your side helps reduce fluid retention by allowing gravity to pull fluid from your tissues back into your bl...
Massage and Help for Circulation
Asked by T.W. from Washington DC
on January 23, 2009
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My request is are there any massage schools that gives massages to the public and also is there anything I can do to help with circulation in my leg, my leg has been s...
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- Most massage schools have a student clinic. You can also be a practice client for a student during their lab times. I am not sure that I would 100% recommend going t...
- T.- I agree with Cheryl about trying another doctor. If you can find a way to get into NNMC, the docs there are much better than any I have seen at Fairfax or Belvo...
- My husband is enrolled in NOVA's Massage Therapy Certificate Program. As part of the curriculum each student has to give a certain number of massages and do a certain ...
Swelling
Asked by N.R. from Corpus Christi
on December 13, 2006
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I was wondering if anyone can help me with swelling problems. Ever since I had my last baby I have stayed swollen from the legs. So bad that I can kneel down and the...
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- N., It's only in your legs? Well, I am 28 and got very swollen at the end of my pregnancy with my first child (ankles were so swollen I could only wear thong flip-flop...
- N.~ I am not a Dr. or nurse, but I do know about this condition, and my husband is a Respitory Therapist and knows a bit about it as well. It is called "pitting ed...
- GO TO THE DOCTOR...a Cardiologist. Swelling in the legs is serious. I was diagnosed with congestive heart failure 4 days after giving birth. The most prominent symp...
What Would Cause This?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on October 10, 2011
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I woke up this morning and my legs and feet are swollen...not like the time I was pregnant and they literally "swished" - but swollen - NOT RED - from the knee down?
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- This is called "edema" and it can be a serious concern, based on the etiology (reason it arose) of the condition. I advise that you contact your medical provider and ...
- I would be concerned about plaque building up in your veins that could cause blood flow problems. Please call you Dr and have it checked. PS: you are not old, but ou...
- My mom who is 88 sometimes retains water which results in swollen feet. Her doctor gives her diuretics which make her pee more to get rid of fluids. It could also be...
Help, I'm Not Sure What's Going on with My Son
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on August 18, 2008
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Ok girls. My son is 22 months old. Saturday afternoon, I went to change his diaper and noticed the tip of his "tool" so we call it was bleeding. He hasn't been peei...
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- If it's a UTI...the doctor will probably need to see him anyway. I would make an appointment just to be certain of what is causing it. I have 2 boys and never had th...
- Not sure what to tell you. I have never expericend this. I would start by increasing fluids and seeing if that helps. I guess it could be diaper rubbing or allergy....
- I would have gone to an emergency clinic the moment I saw blood and red testicles. If it is a UTI, he is probably suffering. I have had several and was very uncomfor...
Severe Foot & Ankle Swelling- Need Relief!
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on August 17, 2010
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Hi Moms!
A little background- I am very overweight, have a history of heart arrhythmias with a current Dx of Atrial Fibrillation. I take anti-arrhythmics and couma...
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- Def discuss this with your cardiologist or doctor right away and dont wait unless he is already aware......it could be a sign of a serious condition worsening not to s...
- Hi, N.! My dad had a heart attack recently. His biggest complaint during recovery was the swelling in his legs and feet. It finally improved drastically when his le...
- My sister in law is about 500 pounds. She is currently going to a vein doctor because of the swollen ankles. She has been diagnosed with some kind of vein and lypnod...
I'm Swollen Especially My Feet and Ankles
Asked by L.M. from Cleveland
on June 14, 2008
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I have noticed that my feet and ankles have been very swollen lately. I then noticed that my whole body looks swollen. I went to a new doctor and told him about this a...
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- I am extremely concerned with the Dr's lack of response to that! When this happened to my dad, he was diagnosed with Cirrhosis. Granted, he was an alcoholic, but the...
- The first question I would ask is "are you drinking enough water?" If you're not, your body will store and retain it thus making you swollen. So, make sure you are g...
- I would recommend MonaVie, a juice that gives you the fruit you need in your diet for optimal health. When your body gets what it needs, it will function the way it is...
9 Year Old Son Had Croup Last Week, Now Has Erythema Multiforme Minor
Asked by V.D. from Minneapolis
on April 5, 2008
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I had posted last week about my son having croup. He had pretty much recovered ffom that with just a very minor cough left. On tuesday evening he developed a rash. Aft...
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- V., My son had it when he was 3. The doctor said it comes on like any other virus, but affects kids differently. It was 6 years ago, but what I remember, it laste...
- I can totally understand!! My 2 year old just had Erythema Multiforma Minor and it was horrible!!!!! She got it as her reaction to Amoxicillin. She had the rash on ...
- Our son had this when he was one. So heartbreaking to go through. The rash moved over his entire body, and he couldn't even wear clothes. We kept putting lotion on him...
Only 14 Weeks Pregnant and Have Swollen Ankles, More on One Side?
Asked by Y.P. from Phoenix
on May 22, 2010
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Hello ladies. I am 14 weeks pregnant and have occassionally noticed a little numbness in my calves. Tonight I felt that same numbness in both calves and also noticed t...
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- A friend of mine had a blood clot during her pregnancy, and it caused one leg to become much more swollen than the other - if the swelling doesn't go down after puttin...
- Are you eating enough Protein? 75 grams of protein is the recommended amount you should be getting while you are pregnant. If you are not a common side affect is swo...
- Doctor time. It could be nothing. It could also be toxemia, preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, lymph system issues (the lymph system is what cycles all the fluid that...
