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My legs are swollen and ache. I have had this problem off and on for about one year. When it first started, my left leg would swell at night but go-down during the day. The problem has gotten worse over time. Now both legs are swollen and ache. I have had doctors look at the legs: (no tests except blood tests) have been performed. Doctors say I have Neropathy (sorry for the spelling) and nothing can be done. I went to a Doctor on 11/16/17 and he prescribed FUROSEMIDE 2-0 MG Tablet . One tablet by mouth daily. If weight gain greater than 2 pounds in 24 hours take 1 additional tablet per day for 2 days. Then return to 1 tablet by mouth daily. I ve follow the instruction but now both legs are swollen and ache. They have become worse. One doctor tells me that the other prescribed medication I am taking may be having a negative effective on my legs.
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This may be caused by three things. Neuropathy or ischemic changes in legs or celulitis. Cellulitis which is inflammation of subcutaneous tissues and may develop into diabetic foot with redness or pain in legs. Neuropathy may also be caused by diabetes but also other metabolic causes may be present or injury of spine. It is presented with burning pain without skin changes. Last, ischemic changes happens due to poor circulation in legs. If this is not your case then these symptoms are indicating circulatory problems in legs which are common in this age and there may be present atherosclerosis that obstructs blood vessels and causes pain and blisters to form. You should do Doppler ultrasound of the leg or CT angiography to rule out such obstructive changes and then it can be treated properly by medications or by surgical and radiological procedures.
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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Legs Be Treated?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. This may be caused by three things. Neuropathy or ischemic changes in legs or celulitis. Cellulitis which is inflammation of subcutaneous tissues and may develop into diabetic foot with redness or pain in legs. Neuropathy may also be caused by diabetes but also other metabolic causes may be present or injury of spine. It is presented with burning pain without skin changes. Last, ischemic changes happens due to poor circulation in legs. If this is not your case then these symptoms are indicating circulatory problems in legs which are common in this age and there may be present atherosclerosis that obstructs blood vessels and causes pain and blisters to form. You should do Doppler ultrasound of the leg or CT angiography to rule out such obstructive changes and then it can be treated properly by medications or by surgical and radiological procedures. I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us in every time.