What are the treatment options for pitting edema in the lower extremities?

I have tried elevating the legs but this isn't always possible especially at work. Have a stent in the left coronary artery; on blood pressure medicine and aspirin regimen. Also bipolar disorder recently diagnosed. Taking Lithium and Risperdal. Also taking famotidine for stomach pain. Just worried that the edema is cardiac related and worry about Congestive Heart Failure. Heart problems are very predominant in family history.

have you been tested for liver or kidney disease? you mention you have mental disease...if these organs are malfunctioning, it can send all sorts of toxins into the brain, thus in turn causing mental illness and edema. if your having stomache pain could it be upper right quadrant pain (liver?)

i'd get tested for liver and kidney disease and then go from there....wish i could be more help.

let me know how things turn out! good luck to you!

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You should discuss your symptoms with your cardiologist.

Sounds like you need a diuretic for fluid retention. How long have you had the fluid and does your Dr. know about it?

first thing is to see your doctor, but in my experiences usually stay off your feet elevate and you should be on a durietic like lasix.
also taking extra potassium .

Treatment options are to treat the under lying cause. I would definately go to see your heart Dr.

You should really check with your physician, especially with your history. He may prescribe diuretics but it is important to find out why you are having these symptoms, especailly if it is new. If it is a chronic problem, you may want to try compression stockings, which you can buy over the counter at most pharmacies, also cutting back on salt in your diet.

you probably need to be on a water pill, you really need to see you doctor, the answers on here are not going to help you much. good luck

no idea

See your MD and discuss your concerns with her/him. Be sure to bring all your medications with you, and be totally honest about your lifestyle. Make an appointment asap.