Swelling (edema) in arms or legs (Peripheral edema) Solutions
Wear compression stockings or elastic sleeves
Self-Management
I have tried this solution92% reported
success (11 REVIEWS) 8%
reported no effect (1 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Raise your legs or arms
Self-Management
I have tried this solution100% reported
success (8 REVIEWS) 0%
reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Walk or do other exercises
Self-Management
I have tried this solution100% reported
success (8 REVIEWS) 0%
reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Avoid salty foods
Food & Beverages
I have tried this solution86% reported
success (6 REVIEWS) 14%
reported no effect (1 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Lower the amount of salt in your diet
Food & Beverages
I have tried this solution100% reported
success (4 REVIEWS) 0%
reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Avoid standing for long periods or sitting with your legs crossed
Self-Management
I have tried this solution100% reported
success (4 REVIEWS) 0%
reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Ask your doctor about prescription diuretics
Prescription
I have tried this solution100% reported
success (2 REVIEWS) 0%
reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Steroids
Prescription
I have tried this solution50% reported
success (1 REVIEWS) 50%
reported no effect (1 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Reduce medication dose
Physician Intervention
I have tried this solution100% reported
success (1 REVIEWS) 0%
reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
Air compression leg massager
Other Remedies
I have tried this solution100% reported
success (1 REVIEWS) 0%
reported no effect (0 REVIEWS) 0% reported
feeling worse (0 REVIEWS)
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