Edema can be caused by any number of things, I had it for years, but no heart problems or anything else. Finally found that I'm slightly allergic or "sensative" to grains. As long as I don't eat bread, pasta and the like, my legs are fine. Don't ask me why an allergy would make my body hold water, but it did. 15 years and 4 different doctors couldn't figure that out. Anyway, edema can be from something very minor, or it can be from something very major. Definately have the doctor check on all the major things, and see if something in you life could be causing some of the minor things.
Debbie
Anyone else been to the cardiologist?
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ASaxon: Thanks for clearing that up a bit. I'm just relieved that the Dr. "assumed" that the edema was from CHF and that he was wrong. It seems they would do the test first and THEN give you the diagnosis.
Since I have no idea what the edema is from, I don't know what kind of Dr. to see about it. It seems like my current Internist/Pulmonologist doesen't know and since it's not what he thought, hasn't given it any further thought - other than to take strong diuretics which do not eliminate the problem and make me feel very bad because they tend to deplete all your minerals and such even with taking potassium supplements.
Since I have no idea what the edema is from, I don't know what kind of Dr. to see about it. It seems like my current Internist/Pulmonologist doesen't know and since it's not what he thought, hasn't given it any further thought - other than to take strong diuretics which do not eliminate the problem and make me feel very bad because they tend to deplete all your minerals and such even with taking potassium supplements.
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ElaineP
Sorry, I forgot to identify myself in that last post....
Snoozin: That is quite interesting. I have had allergies all my life and found out I was allergic to whole wheat. I had decided a few years ago to try the Sugar Busters diet (I have been battling a weight problem for a while). Everytime I would have something whole wheat or whole grain, I would get an asthma attack. That certainly may have something to do with it because I have noticed when I do low carb, it's not as bad.
Snoozin: That is quite interesting. I have had allergies all my life and found out I was allergic to whole wheat. I had decided a few years ago to try the Sugar Busters diet (I have been battling a weight problem for a while). Everytime I would have something whole wheat or whole grain, I would get an asthma attack. That certainly may have something to do with it because I have noticed when I do low carb, it's not as bad.