chieko

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1. Idiopathic Edema

   chieko replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in General Nursing

   To GrnTea: I woke up in the middle of the night and realized I made an error (moi?). I meant my TSH runs from normal to low...must've have been thinking of my PTH than runs from normal to high....

2. Idiopathic Edema

   chieko replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in General Nursing

   That's hilarious. Idiopathic

3. Idiopathic Edema

   chieko replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in General Nursing

   I think you should see more than a podiatrist.Edema can be caused by a lot of things. If you have a primary care dcotor, please take up your issues so you can get an appropriate referral for edema....

4. Idiopathic Edema

   chieko replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in General Nursing

   Even when I was eating no carbs:eek:, I was still retaining fluid. I've had thyroid scans...negative but my TSH ranges from normal to high (hypothyroidism). I keep at it and I'm not afraid to tell a...

5. Idiopathic Edema

   chieko replied to PhoenixGirl's topic in General Nursing

   i was diagnosed with idiopathic edema 11 years ago. dr.s can't figure out what's causing it. i have seen endocrinologists, nephrologists, gastroenterologists, cardiologists, and rheumatologists. i...