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Suggest Treatment For Edema And Fibromyalgia

hi, i am having pain in my lower right side (between ribs and hip), edema through my feet and calves, feeling puffy all over in particular my abdomen, my throat lymph glands are swollen- all this has been going on for several months and pain in side is getting worse. i have had multiple surgeries to deal with an entrapped inguinal nerve (as a result of hernia). my last surgery was in 2008 and was a repair of my ureter (that was cut during a full hysterectomy, including ovaries). constipated with hard stool that has recently been black at times. i have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia as well. i am eating more, sudden weight gain of 40lbs in 6 weeks. i am utterly exhausted. would appreciate your thoughts re: possible diagnosis is this urgent, should i be heading to the hospital i am on vacation for another 8 days, have an appt. with my GP on march 5th. thank you in advance! Kelly (46 yr old female)
Tue, 10 Jan 2017
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Hi,

I am concerned about your symptoms, especially edema, lymphnode swelling, black stool, pain and exhaustion. I recommend a complete blood workup including Markers of chronic inflammation (at least hsCRP), complete blood cell profile, kidney, liver workup, Thyroid and electrolytes, sex and steroid Hormones, Vitamin D.

There should be a stool test for blood. Are you also having stomach pains? What medications are you taking? I would do the blood workup rather sooner than later, certainly not wait until March. And it is important to follow up with your physician and follow her/his directions.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Christine Sauer
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Suggest Treatment For Edema And Fibromyalgia

Hi, I am concerned about your symptoms, especially edema, lymphnode swelling, black stool, pain and exhaustion. I recommend a complete blood workup including Markers of chronic inflammation (at least hsCRP), complete blood cell profile, kidney, liver workup, Thyroid and electrolytes, sex and steroid Hormones, Vitamin D. There should be a stool test for blood. Are you also having stomach pains? What medications are you taking? I would do the blood workup rather sooner than later, certainly not wait until March. And it is important to follow up with your physician and follow her/his directions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Christine Sauer