Zeurosis, regarding the edema problem, I just had a flare-up of gout in my left big toe area. Hurts like hell, making it difficult to stand and walk but walking actually reduces the pain for a while. The flare-ups come and go every few months and they might last a week before they disappear. The good thing this time is that only one area is affected.
The other day I went to the emergency room for an examination. They didn't do anything for my gout problem. The problem is that just about everything you like to eat can cause flare-ups.
They did do an ultrasound exam of my legs for blood clots, which was negative, as well as an exam for an urinary tract infection and a blood test, which were both OK. I'm going to try to wear compression socks for a while.
When my legs swell up during the day and I go to bed, by the time I wake up the calves are back to almost normal size but my feet are still swollen. I wonder where the fluid goes because my torso and arms seem to remain normal size. And the same is true for when my legs swell. Where does the fluid come from since every other body part seems to remain normal?
