Oedema

[racoony]

Has anyone ever suffered from oedema and knows how to get rid of it? I have it badly and am having a blood test in 10  days, but I am wondering if there is anything I can do myself to stop it.Many thanks.

[bookbinder]

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/oedema/

[calmck]

It all depends on why you have oedema. Decrease salt intake, drink sensible amounts of water, reduce alcohol intake, gentle exercise if you can, healthy eating. Ten days seems a long time to wait for a blood test unless you have seen a doctor and been prescribed medication in the meanwhile

[racoony]

Thank you bookbinder.I have already seen this and there is nothing helpful on the list

[racoony]

I have to wait 10 days for a blood test because of the number of people who need one.I have not yet seen a doctor nor been prescribed medication. I eat and drink sensibly.I can't do exercises as I have multiple sclerosis.Does oedema last forever, does any one know?

[calmck]

Oedema is common with MS. Try to be as mobile as possible. When sitting keep your legs elevated and move your legs and feet as much as possible. Speak to the chemist about compression socks while you are waiting for your blood test. Any difficulty breathing or urinating or coughing or shortness of breath a visit to Aand E would be advisable