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Does Any One Else Have Problems With Feet, Ankles And Legs Swelling. If So Do You Do Anything Other Than Lasix For It?
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posted June 23, 2016
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Cutting back or eliminating SALT will help. Drove me nuts, as I like salty things. I mean eggs without salt??? really!! and sea salt is best.. I also found a little Garlic powder helped.

posted June 24, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

My doctor said to sleep with my feet and legs elevated above my heart. If that didn't help, compression/circulation socks. It is not an uncommon effect of COPD.

posted June 25, 2016
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no salt and take Water pills-from doctor) to get the swelling down, which is water. Walking and when sitting still, moving feet gently , soaking and using lotion. When I have it bad, it hurts to bend feet at ankles. As I mentioned in another post, I put the foot of my bed up and take a little nap. Watch what you eat and NO salt. Good luck and feel better-C-

posted July 20, 2016
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I have the swelling and the only thing I know is to be careful and read labels of all the products you eat for the amount of sodium. My doctor says I am allowed 20 mg of sodium a day. Also, take time in the afternoon to elevate your legs if swollen.

posted June 28, 2016
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have that problem with my left foot swelling something awful. They increaded my water pills but that has not helped. They only thing that does is keeping my foot elevated. I am usually low on sodium so can't cut back on that. I don't use much anyway. I just decided to live with it. Not the answer you wanted but that is how it is with me.

posted June 26, 2016

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