Edema in lower extremities Report for Patients Like You

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Experiencing Edema in lower extremities
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darkauburn Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars Pain: Most Fatigue: All Sleep: All Stiffness: All function: Most external_stress: Some Stickman: all Description:F52y FM:4y Dx darkauburn ▼ First Symptom: 01/05 Dx: 12/08
slim18 Sex: M Data Quality: 3 stars ALS: 4 yrs Bi-Pap Wheelchair Bulbar: moderate Arms: moderate Chest: moderate Legs: moderate slim18 ▼ First Symptom: 01/09 Dx: 06/10
coldtoesinmi02 Sex: F Data Quality: 1 star Pain: Some Fatigue: Some Sleep: Most Stiffness: All function: Little external_stress: Some Stickman: most Description:F48y CFS:5y Dx FM:6y Dx coldtoesinmi02 ▼ First Symptom: 05/00 Dx: 10/07

Edema in lower extremities Report

Swelling, or edema, usually indicates the presence of abnormally large amounts of fluid in the intercellular tissue spaces of the body. It may be localized, due to venous or lymphatic obstruction or increased vascular permeability, or systemic, due to heart failure or renal disease.

What we've learned from patients who report Edema in lower extremities

Symptom severities

Severe	19
Moderate	32
Mild	29
None	12

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Edema in lower extremities

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Edema in lower extremities
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Lasix	42
Furosemide	27
Spironolactone	9
Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ	3
Aldactone	2
Compression Stockings/Socks	1
Norvasc	1
Mylan Furosemide	1
Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim (cotrimoxazole)	1
Klor-Con M10	1

Last updated: June 18, 2013