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all of a sudden my feet and ankles and legs are swollen my ankles are dissapering the left leg being more swollen than the right. starting to hurt a bit if I walk. I do have copd only meds I take is epilum for epilepsy otherwise am healthy I am 57 what is wrong can u help with my question. Suellen
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I have had a swollen foot and leg since I was 10 all of a sudden I'm 56 and told nothing they can do lymp nodes are bad in leg I'm in nj cant find a place to help me with treatment!! So depressed
March 7, 2018 - 9:19amThis Comment
Hello.
I'm not sure what you mean by all of a sudden there is nothing they can do? What was done from age 10 to 56?
I hope you can find a doctor that might be able to help.
Helena
March 7, 2018 - 4:36pmThis Comment
Hello my name is Kristen, befor i went to bed lastnight i noticed that my feet,ankelsnand lower legs are really swollen and the hurt I was wondering if you could tell me whats wrong
February 23, 2018 - 2:33amThis Comment
Hello.
Has this happened before? It's possible you are having an allergic reaction of some sort if this came on suddenly.
Sometimes diseases that affect the entire body, such as diabetes, heart or kidney disease, can result in excess fluid buildup (edema) that is often concentrated in the legs and feet, leading to swelling not only of the ankles but also of the feet and lower legs.
If the swelling continues you need to see a doctor so you know what is causing it.
Helena
February 23, 2018 - 3:39pmThis Comment
Feet ankles and leg swelling hands and fingers swells and itchy
June 23, 2017 - 11:46pmThis Comment
Thanks, am glad you did. Write back and let us know how it went.
Best,
Daisy
January 19, 2012 - 8:50amThis Comment
Hi Anon,
Welcome to EmpowHER. I can imagine how you must be feeling. One of the side effects of Epilim is Inflammation of blood vessels (vasculitis). Which can cause inflammation in legs. It might good to talk to your doctor about this. It can be due to your medication or other conditions can also cause swelling on legs, ankels and feet like.
Best,
Daisy
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Hi daisy Your answers made me go to the doctor he gave me lots of tests and am having xrays tomorrow will let you know what they say and thankyou again I think this is a great site Suellen
January 18, 2012 - 7:53pmThis Comment
Thanks for this information i. Am in the Dr. Office as i am typing this text. With all those symptoms
June 15, 2017 - 11:31amThis Comment