mother 67 years old, has stinging swollen legs from the knees down?
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It's due to poor circulation.  My doctor prescribed a diuretic for it, and advised me to drink a lot of water, and walk around as much as I can tolerate.  It's getting better.
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My mom has been recently diagnosed and had surgery to remove her female organs. They found cervical and ovarian tumors. She begins chemo a week from Monday. She is 62. At the moment she is just as perky as ever, even considering surgery. She was painting and hanging fans just two days ago. LOL. I can tell you that if she goes down, she will go down swinging. :0) That is just my mom's way.
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u should go to the doctors that something important for ur grannys health
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Depending on your age it could be arthritis.  The best thing to do is consult a physician.  They have to get an inside look to find the right solution.  I myself have some arthritis but find much relief and strength in my legs from doing Tai Chi and Chi Gung.  And I had a torn meniscus in my knee years ago (they did arthroscopic surgery).
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Meniscal  knee surgery is invasive to the knee joint. It shaves or removes the meniscus which cushions the knee joint. the knee will never ever be the same after that surgery. Arthritis is a common after affect, even when the surgery heals.\n\nThere are methods for making the arthritic knee feel better, but ultimately, your mother is probably on her way to knee replacement in the future.  In the meantime, there are various means to make her mobile and relatively comfortable, until knee surgery replacement is the only alternative left.  These can include: ibuprofen, NSAIDS, joint replacement fluid (synvisc), moderate exercises, heat/ice therapy, cortisone injections.  \nA good orthopedic doctor will try all the medical treatments on her before even considering a replacement surgery.\n\nBest wishes
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You need to call a doctor ASAP.  Pain in the calf and swelling of the leg could be Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).  It probably won't be, but it could also be a circulatory or vascular issue that you should have adressed.  Call your personal doctor, ask to speak with a nurse and tell them your symptoms.  They may refer you directly to an urgent care or they will run down a list of questions to 'triage' you and decide when and if you need to come in.  It can't hurt to call if nothing else, for peace of mind.
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I don't know how old she is but, a doctor can give her a blood test to see if she has rheumatism ( swelling from fluids in the joints from cold weather) or arthritis from just the opposite.\n   In the meantime it could be from several other types of problems, the doctor is the one to see here. \n   In the meantime have her wear warm woolen mittens, they're the best for warmth, in the cold weather, anything below fifty degrees.
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yep.  It could be temporary...from swelling related to the procedure itself. Sounds like she has 'drop foot' which can be corrected with AFO (ankle foot orthotics).
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I suggest walking, drinking alot of fluids, and massaging the legs it helps the most, it gets the circulation going. My father has the same problem, massaging the area helps him the most. Hope you feel better soon!
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Well, your question was whether diabetic neuropathy can bring on pain in a person's legs.  Yes, it can.  More often, though, is a loss of pain and other sensation in the legs.  That's how a diabetic person can sustain a serious injury to the foot and not feel a thing.\n \nIn your mother's case, I suggest strongly that her physician be alerted to her situation.  There are other anodynes that can be tried (an anodyne is a painkiller).  It's odd that not even morphine relieves her pain, which suggests that drug should simply not be given her anymore.  There is such a thing as drug tolerance, in which the person needs more and more of the drug to come anywhere near the sought-after relief.  In the case of an opiate like morphine, there are complications that can be life-threatening.  \n\nThere are worthwhile alternatives that should be offered your mother.  But the doc has to be made aware of her ongoing discomfort.  There are doctors who are pain specialists; if hers is not one of these, your mother is within her rights to ask for a referral to one.
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i think i have it to.im 41 and hurt all over.hands, feet,knee's,and joints.not much out there helps the pain.i would say ask your doctor.mine says i have the begining stages of it.good luck!
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My mom has this too....it is called Fibromyalgia, though I am not sure on the spelling.....the pain is like a knife and it is very debilitating, so I am told!
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Feeling hot and redness is never good.  Do You have a fever.  There is a phone number You were given after Your Surgery to call if certain problems occur.  That is part of what You are paying for so CALL THEM. Don't let them blow You Off.  There is too much Staff Infections happening today to not check it out.  My Mother In Law had breast cancer, twice, ten years apart, same Hospital.  She got staff both times, it was so severe that the Doctor actually came to Her house to treat Her.  A Friend of Mine had knee surgery, on both knees, at the age of 14, She was experiencing a lot of pain. Her knees were wrapped and covered from her hips to Her knees, she kept insisting, so they checked it out by undoing all the wrapping, She had staff.  They told Her that if She had not been so persistent, She would have lost Her leg.\n\nGet It Checked Out, You Know The Old Adage, Better Safe Than Sorry.  Best Of Luck To You, But Please Take The Luck Out Of It. . .It's Your Arm
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could be lymphedema , just get her some arm stocking.\nill be worried though if there is weakness, numbness and other neurological symptoms( difficulty speaking, diff walking etc
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Has she had a PET scan to try and find the primary cancer? If she has bone cancer that has spread from an unknown primary cancer then this is not a good situation. She has been given the radiation for palliative pain control in her bones and not as a curative treatment. Make sure her pain is treated properly as it will probably increase over time. Perhaps it is time to contact hospice or make other preparations to take care of your mother. \n\nHere is a good webpage about cancer of unknown primary so that you can better ask questions about treatment options of your mother's Drs. Make sure you have realistic expectations because there is no reason to make her sick from chemotherapy if the treatment will not produce remission or extend life span.  good luck\n\nhttp://www.emedicine.com/med/topic1463.htm
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When you get older, it gets more difficult for blood in  your legs to be pumped back up towards the heart which causes increased blood pooling in your feet and legs, which can cause increased fluid in your ankles. This could be a reason for the swelling. Also try to reduce your sodium intake - this can also be a reason for swelling. \nTry not to be on your feet for too long and elevate your legs when you sit down. \n\nIf it bothers you, go see a doctor.
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Has she seen a doctor? She may have arthritis but it could be something more if it just suddenly came up. What meds is she taking? Try some anti-inflammatories like Advil or Tylenol. Maybe she needs a cane or walker. Bottom line, contact her doctor first.