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Swelling in my feet and legs

Does anyone have trouble with swelling in your feet and legs if so what do the Dr's do for you is this a flare up

  1. Yes I do but I have osteoarthritis as well.I did have jell injection in my knee but not much they can do. I do self massaging before I get up, helps circulate blood.

    1. yea my flares start that way with swollen hands and feet. I usually contact the doctor and go in so they can make sure it isn’t fluid build up. Sometimes the docs have me elevate with heat and take some meds. Other times I’ve had to get steroid shots. I hope you can make it to the doctor and see if they can give you some ideas for relief. ~Racquel~ lupus team member

      1. Thank you so much for letting me know I still don't know what is my Lupus flare up or my RA flare up and I also have cirrhosis of the liver stage 4 so having so much wrong with me I never know


        1. I'm sorry to hear how challenging it has been for you.
          We always recommend bringing any new or changing symptoms to your health care provider's attention. Sending my best, Doreen (Team Member)

        2. sending you gentle hugs it can all be so overwhelming. Make sure you are talking to your doctor.

      2. I have swelling in my feet almost every night when I lay down, by morning it seems to be better.

        1. how do you handle it? What does your doctor say about it? ~Racquel~ lupus team member

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