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Suggest Natural Medications For Pitting Edema In The Legs

I have had pitting edema in my legs, bad shortness of breath with any type of exertion, and sometimes feel a tenderness right below my sternum, my stomach is extended and I feel as if I m being smothered at times. This all came on very suddenly (over night) last week. I am a long time meth user but I do not do big quantities at a time. I can make a gram last a month... Don t want to go see anyone for treatment but rather try something natural if possible
Fri, 11 Dec 2015
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Pitting edema of the legs may be related to different conditions such as : (1)heart disease
(2)kidney disease
(3)liver disease
(4)side effect of medication
(5)venous disease

With shortness of breath, heart disease is more likely. Meth can cause increased blood pressure, narrowing of the blood vessels and possible death of heart muscle even in small doses.
There is , unfortunately, no way to determine if you do have any heart related side unless you are examined and investigated.

Reducing fluid and salt intake may help as well as making the sure the legs are elevated as much as possible.

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Suggest Natural Medications For Pitting Edema In The Legs

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Pitting edema of the legs may be related to different conditions such as : (1)heart disease (2)kidney disease (3)liver disease (4)side effect of medication (5)venous disease With shortness of breath, heart disease is more likely. Meth can cause increased blood pressure, narrowing of the blood vessels and possible death of heart muscle even in small doses. There is , unfortunately, no way to determine if you do have any heart related side unless you are examined and investigated. Reducing fluid and salt intake may help as well as making the sure the legs are elevated as much as possible. I hope this helps