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What Causes Pitting Edema From Mid Shin To Ankles?

Hi, I am experiencing pitting edema from mid shin to ankles. Lately I ve been experiencing what I call brain bounce as well. I am currently on 40mg of Citalopram for depression. My doctor doubled my dosage about three months ago when I started nursing school. I am also on 10mg adderall twice daily, 10 mg of atorvastatin due to slightly out of range good cholesterol, and I occasionally take motrin 800 if I have pain. I take 20mg omeprazole daily otc, and 1200 mg fish oil, D3 supplement, and a multivite. I just started taking a probiotic about a month ago when I was prescribed a course of cipro for a bronchial infection. I am obese at 248lbs and 5 3, but I do occasionaly lift weights and do yoga averaging once a week. Why am I experiencing this? I also do not get regular periods and have exhaustion and thinning hair. My mother takes thyroid meds, and I have been tested, but my doctor says my thyroid is fine.
Mon, 1 Dec 2014
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Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic
After going through your query I concluded that you may be having heart disease as you are having pitting eodema. You should get your heart function test. You should also get your vitamin D3 and vitamin B12. Till then you can take EvionLC, calcium and Mecobalamine. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. If you have any clarification then please don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health. Take care.
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What Causes Pitting Edema From Mid Shin To Ankles?

Hi Welcome to healhcaremagic After going through your query I concluded that you may be having heart disease as you are having pitting eodema. You should get your heart function test. You should also get your vitamin D3 and vitamin B12. Till then you can take EvionLC, calcium and Mecobalamine. For pain relief you can take analgesic such as ibuprofen. You can discuss with your Doctor about it. If you have any clarification then please don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.