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Date: Sun, 07/01/2007 - 17:42

Submitted by SUEBEEHONEY70
on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 17:42

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Hello all -

I've not been on the site a whole lot lately, and I'm not sure how much I will be in the near future.

I've developed some sort of condition that involves severe swelling (edema) in one foot and leg, which is something that 3 other members of my family have, and all of them have been diagnosed with some sort of heart condition or defect that causes it. One family member has an enlarged heart, one has a defective valve in the heart, and the other has a condition where one side of her heart functions less efficiently than the other. All of them have the same problems with swelling in one foot - the left one. Same as mine. My father also has such poor circulation in his legs that he has a necrotic tissue condition on the front of his shins (dead tissue) that has to be monitored carefully.

I've always been told my heart is fine, but I've never had a major "workup" of my heart to see if there were any minor conditions that may eventually become major. At this point, I have 3 of the hallmarks of this being heart-related. Shortness of breath when active, occasional dizzy spells (a recent development), and the swelling in one foot. I am hoping it's something that can be remedied with a short course of medication, weight loss and exercise.

I most likely will go to the doctor later this week, when I can get away from work, and have the money to pay the co-pay. In the meantime, just keep me in your thoughts and prayers, if you don't mind - this is a rather unsettling situation for me. :-(


Sue - at least call the doc tomorrow maybe he will bill you for the co-pay. Please don't wait! I am putting you on the prayer line right now.It may not even be what you think if your heart has always benn fine it could be something totally different, but get it check out immediately. Lots of love and prayers.


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Submitted by Colleen H Carrocia on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 17:48

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Sue,
Please call ur MD fisrt thing this morning as if this is ur heart times is important Iam speaking from experience Iam a heart and stroke victim so please don't waste any time u will b in my prayers and thoughts


lrhall41

Submitted by lostlady468inpa on Sun, 07/01/2007 - 22:45

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Dear sue i ask to god for your health and all great and wonderful people of this forum are praying for you.
God bless and protect you and your family with many blessings.
God bless and protect all wonderful members and wonderful guests of this forum. God bless and protects all wonderful people in this world.amen
You be okay,suebeehoney.god go to cure you,i'm sure.


lrhall41

Submitted by tsacgiv on Mon, 07/02/2007 - 11:07

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Sue, I know how scared you are right now. As others have said, though, it might be something totally different. If it does happen to be related to the heart, at least you're seeking treatment. I agree with others, though. Call your doctor tomorrow and let him be the judge of when you should come in, regardless of the copay or anything else. You are, of course, in my prayers. Let us know what he says.


lrhall41

Submitted by dbaker6 on Mon, 07/02/2007 - 12:12

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UPDATE....

I went to the doc today, and they were concerned enough to do a chest x-ray and bloodwork to test for congestive heart failure. They're hoping to get the results back from the bloodwork tonight to let me know where to go next. The idea is to get the preliminary stuff done so they can possibly refer me directly to a cardiologist without having to make me jump through the usual hoops.

So for right now....I'm in a holding pattern. Thank you for all the good wishes and prayers - I really do appreciate it. I'll let you know what happens.


lrhall41

Submitted by SUEBEEHONEY70 on Mon, 07/02/2007 - 14:55

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Sue, I will keep you in my prayers. I just went thru all those tests myself. PM me and I will tell you the results. Love ya Girlie KYSIDE38


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Submitted by KYSIDE38 on Mon, 07/02/2007 - 16:39

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Sue- I've been gone for a few days- I will keep you in my prayers. I have exactly the same thing! I have a defective heart valve- have had it for several years. I am on a beta blocker, water pills,eetc. My left foot swells-actually both due- but the left one is worse. Hope they find the cause for you and it can be taken care of with meds. If you need to talk- I'm here..Karen :D


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Submitted by Bossy4455 on Tue, 07/03/2007 - 09:34

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Thank you all for the kind thoughts, prayers, etc. I got the test results from the doc...

All blood tests came back normal - kidney function, liver function, thyroid, blood clot test, congestive heart failure test, CBC - all normal. Good news!

The chest x-ray also came back within normal limits, so the next step is to start treating this as if it's lymphedema, and not heart related. Which I can treat on my own, without having to get on a water pill, hopefully. The doc gave me some great tips for things I can do and natural remedies I can take to help.

thank you again for the well wishes - I know they helped!


lrhall41

Submitted by SUEBEEHONEY70 on Tue, 07/03/2007 - 15:27

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