anderkling
Distinguished member
- Joined
- Dec 1, 2014
- Messages
- 273
- Reason
- PALS
- Diagnosis
- 01/2015
- Country
- CA
- State
- B.C.
- City
- Surrey
I have severe edema in my left foot, due to muscle atrophy which prevents the blood from moving back to my heart. (My left foot is essentially paralyzed.) The blood and fluid pool in my foot, causing swelling and mottled skin, a reddish blue colour. The only relief I get is by elevating my foot above my head, which I am supposed to do as much as possible. In a sitting position, the swelling begins almost immediately and progresses within a short time to throbbing and then pain. Elevating my foot most of the day limits me tremendously on what I can do/the quality of my life. Do any other PALS experience this? Any suggestions? Thank-you.
- Charlene
- Charlene