Question:
Does anyone have this problem

My ankles swell especially my left one and not quite half way up my leg turns pink when I stand on them 8 hours at work. It got to the point I was in so much pain I could barely walk. I went to my PCP and he did blood work to check for gout but said my uric acid level was fine but I could still have gout. He prescribed naproxen 250mg. and it helps but legs and ankles are still swelling. Has anyone had this problem. I know I do not need to stay on this med. My surgeon says it is o.k. as long as I take it with food and tums before. Please anyone let me know. Thanks, Cynthia    — cindylou56 (posted on October 16, 2003)

October 16, 2003
Are you pre op or post op? Be really careful with the naproxen as it can cause an ulcer. I got one in spite of all the precautions. You may have the beginnings of lymphadema. The redness and swelling could be the beginning of fluid buildup. I HOWEVER AM NOT A DOCTOR AND THIS IS JUST MY OPINION
   — snicklefritz

October 16, 2003
Cynthia, push your Dr to find the reason or go to another Dr. It could be nothing it could be something more serious than gout (my hubby has gout). I have had similar problems to waht you describe, pre-op. I even took pictures of it when it was bad. Since my RNY my problem is still there but it has gotten better. My old Dr didn't push to find answers and I could have lost my leg (according to ym orthopedist). I learned from my new doc that a number of things could cause such problems. Circulatory, kidney function, and there is another type of problem out there which the name escapes me right now. I will find out the name of it and email you later. Many Dr's miss this last item in this list because they do not see it very often. The condition requires special compression boots. Several people on this forum have the problem. You really want it ruled out. I wear compression socks now (for last 2 years) and I take diuretics every day. As I loose weight the problem gets better. Best wishes -
   — M B.

October 16, 2003
Hello just wanted to say my dr. said i was not getting in enough protein so i am trying hard to get it in and i take a half of water pill some times not all the time but i have notice since i up my protein that my legs and ankles are doing better just thank about it hope it helps . nancy adkins surgery june,2003 lost 72.1/2pds. gone for good
   — nancy A.

October 16, 2003
I have had this problem a few times, I am a type 1 Diabetic so when I got this I was quite concerned. I had and a couple of my friends have had (Not foresure about the spelling) Cellulitous, which is an infection in the leg and usually will be taken care of with an antibiotic. Also you should be checked for a blood clot. If this does not get better, get a second opion.
   — Danise G.

October 17, 2003
Go back to your Doctor and push him/her to do more tests. My mom had that problem and it turned out to be strep in her blood system. She needed to take antibiotics. She will have this problem the rest of her life. Whenever the leg turns red, she has to go on the antiobiotics. IT IS LIFE THREATENING!
   — GailV

October 20, 2003
I was under the impression that we weren't allowed to have naproxen after surgery????
   — Lynette H.