Concern with my lower legs

[maryrose 2]

If it's "pitting" edema, your doctor should be addressing this. If not, I would be looking elsewhere. If you press in with your finger and it leave a dent, that's Fluid.

How is your blood pressure?

I used to have this problem, but since losing weight, it's not as much an issue any more, but I agree with the others and would have this looked into.

I agree, a desk job really causes swelling in the legs after long periods. It happens to me.

[serenity55 15]

I have an appointment with my primary care doctor this Tuesday. I plan to ask for a referral.

I just learned from my niece that one of my sisters had a lump on her leg that the doctors tried to drain. She's not sure what the results were, but this sister died from heart failure. I have a nephew who also died from a heart attack, so, although I'm not really afraid that will be my fate, I'm going to the doctor to make sure that it isn't.

I do exercise. I walk a mile on the track where I work, at least three times a week, and go on my treadmill as well. I've started getting up from my desk; I am a switchboard operator, so can't go very far.

Debbie

[sue in ne 1]

Serenity, do ask your doctor. I found exercise helps. It hurts, but it helps. I started at 1.8 miles a day - for all walking and am doing 4.5 miles now. Speed isn't my forte but i 'gitr done'.

[serenity55 15]

Sue, I walk a mile when I'm on the track, but I'm up to 3.2 miles on the treadmill. It doesn't really hurt when I walk, but the places that are sore can irritate, and they're warm to the touch.

I'm hoping my doctor will refer me to a cardiovascular specialist, just to be sure.

Thank you very much.

Debbie