best treatment for the swelling of the leg?

best treatment for the swelling of the leg?I have gout and high blood pressure. I take Diova 160/25 and Norvasec for BP and Alopurinol for gout. I get swelling in the legs. My doctors can't fix this problem. When they change the drugs or doze my blood pressure goes up and I get gout attack....anyone out there who has my problem?

Pumpkin Princess
raising it
also there are special stockings you can get from teh doctor to wear to increase pressure
and ice and heating pads, alternated, by 20 minute intervals

swathi s
this is serious! what are you doing on yahoo answers? if doctors can't answer than what r we gonna do? sorry..... i feel bad.

dumbo
Keep your leg up when resting. Lose weight if you are overweight.
Wear shoes without backs in them. Try to move your ankles.

janicebing2003
Legs up and cut back on salt intake. Eat more fiber and less sugar.

Libby
1. Elevate your legs above your heart while lying down.

2. Exercise your legs. This helps pump fluid from your legs back to your heart.

3 Wear support stockings (sold at most drug and medical supply stores).

4. Try to follow a low-salt diet, which may reduce fluid retention and swelling

But remember, swollen legs can be a sign heart failure, kidney failure, or liver failure. See your doctor if the problem continues or gets worse.

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