TravelingChris Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (edited) Hi all. My legs and feet swelled up last week- definitely by Friday late afternoon when I really noticed it. Went to a doctor covering my own doctor yesterday who just looked at my legs and nothing else, and decided I had cellulitis and prescribed Lasix and Cephlex (an antibiotic). Saw my own doctor just a while ago and he didn't think it is celllulitis and checked my legs thoroughly, my temperature, my pulse ox, and then listened to my lungs and heart. I have a new heart murmur. I am going to go to the Heart Center and get a echocardiogram tomorrow morning. Now I have RA, lupus, etc and all my AI diseases apparently make it more likely I get heart issues. But I would like to hear from others about any experiences and knowledge and obviously prayers and good thoughts are very welcome too. Edited October 20, 2020 by TravelingChris 1 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Sending lots of prayers. I am glad your doctor is on top of things and making everything is caught. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prairiewindmomma Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Praying. My BFF has been dealing with this for a while and still has a good quality of life—no need for an artificial valve yet. Medication has been enough. I know adding one more thing to the list is a huge mental and emotional burden. Sincere hugs and best wishes from one RA lady to another! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 26 minutes ago, prairiewindmomma said: Praying. My BFF has been dealing with this for a while and still has a good quality of life—no need for an artificial valve yet. Medication has been enough. I know adding one more thing to the list is a huge mental and emotional burden. Sincere hugs and best wishes from one RA lady to another! And from another. Praying for you! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 (((Hugs))) Please update when you can 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Praying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Thinking of you. Glad your doctor got you in right away. sending lots of positive thoughts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katy Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Praying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Sue Posted October 20, 2020 Share Posted October 20, 2020 Praying for you. I'm glad you were able to see your doctor and your on the path to getting answers. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumto2 Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Praying! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted October 21, 2020 Share Posted October 21, 2020 Praying 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelingChris Posted October 22, 2020 Author Share Posted October 22, 2020 After a big snafu, I will be getting the test tomorrow at 9am after my regular Coumadin appointment at 8. It is in the same building, just different floors. A scheduler messed up which is why I didn't get it today. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted October 22, 2020 Share Posted October 22, 2020 Praying for you. I hope you get clear answers from tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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