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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Legs And Arms?

m a 25 year diabetic whose blood sugars are fairly normal (no insulin requried at present). I lost a total of 80 pounds last year. Within the last 4 weeks, I have gained 45 lbs with no change in diet. My upper & lower legs and feet are extremely swollen, as is my upper stomach and upper arms. A short blood test at my physician s office measured my average blood sugars at 155. I have recently had cataract surgery, after which I experiened 2 episodes (1 week post surgery and one 1 1/2 weeks post surgery), in which I blacked out,felt in a tunnel, confusion, off balance, slurred my speech & stuttered, and experienced jerking in my hands, arms and legs. After each episode, my blood sugar was tested and once was 50...the other 131. Needless to say, both my doctor and myself are completely at confused. He has ordered further tests, but I would like another opion. Thank you. *** I am sorry, I was unaware there was a charge for this service. I am on medicare and a limited income. I ll withdraw my question and just wait for my physician to answer. He accepts medicare. Thank you.
Fri, 17 Apr 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi,
your swollen legs and upper limb are signs of edema collection, since you are a diabetic, i fear renal involvement which can cause such symptoms, since your diabetes is controlled you will be able to manage with any complications better, but be aware of renal, heart and peripheral nerve involvement in diabetes.
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What Is The Treatment For Swollen Legs And Arms?

Hi, your swollen legs and upper limb are signs of edema collection, since you are a diabetic, i fear renal involvement which can cause such symptoms, since your diabetes is controlled you will be able to manage with any complications better, but be aware of renal, heart and peripheral nerve involvement in diabetes.