Fluid retention.
By ingrid
@ridingbet (66854)
Philippines
September 24, 2020 5:15pm CST
For several days now, I am quite bothered with the fluid retention that my lower limbs have. I am definitely on a no-salt diet, do some walking inside the house, increase my water intake, but still the fluids decrease slowly day by day.
As much as possible, I prefer sitting with my legs elevated whilst moving them stationary to promote circulation. But walking is another exercise that I do too.
Edema is a manifestation of the heart condition I have now.
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@LadyDuck (471500)
• Switzerland
29 Sep 20
@ridingbet I suppose that you have a weak heart that pumps less blood to your kidneys, surely this is the cause of fluid and water retention
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
thank you. i am trying to control other symptoms i am feeling now, everyday
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
@LadyDuck yes, in fact, i have mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and atrial fibrillation.
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@florelway (23286)
• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines
26 Sep 20
they say elevating the legs while lying for 20 minutes is good for blood circulation.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
yes, that is so true. i elevate my legs once i sleep at night; otherwise, i just elevate them at knees' length when i am watching TV.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
25 Sep 20
Perhaps a thirty minute sole massage each night can help the blood flow correctly. Elevate your legs against the wall, too, at least for thirty minutes before the night sleep.
Take care.
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@eileenleyva (27560)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
@ridingbet Efficascent oil is soothing. The feet really needs pampering.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
thanks. i do some massaging on my feet, the top part, with oil (efficascent oil) and elevate them when i am seated to watch TV.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
25 Sep 20
do ya reckon some'f that could be from yer lymph nodes not drainin' proper? 'tis miserable, i know :(
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
29 Sep 20
@ridingbet 
so saddened fer ya, hon.
so saddened fer ya, hon.1 person likes this
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
no, ma'am. it is due to the heart condition that i have and it is progressive as well.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
increased salt intake, lesser fluid intake, immobility, and history of a heart ailment contributes to this fluid retention.
@GardenGerty (160663)
• United States
25 Sep 20
Hard to deal with. Some people get help by swimming. I know you will do what works for you.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
oh, i do not know how to swim, and the river is far from here, and also, we are on Generalized community quarantine
@kaylachan (69670)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Sep 20
All you can do is try to be your best and do your best to manage your health. Health can't be rushed after all.
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@jobelbojel (35574)
• Philippines
25 Sep 20
I think exercise the way you do it is helpful.
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@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
light exercises only and that which does not include hard work.
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
i always massage my ankles and feet and put them up higher than my hips. i am relieved if the edema is reduced, but i feel so worried again if it comes back
@ridingbet (66854)
• Philippines
29 Sep 20
yes it is, but i have to accept it as a manifestation of my condition.
@simplfred (20641)
• Philippines
24 Sep 20
I don't know much about it, my friend but I hope you can still resolve it...
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