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Rheumatoid arthritis can cause pain, swelling and deformity. As the tissue that lines your joints (synovial membrane) becomes inflamed and thickened, fluid builds up and joints erode and degrade. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic inflammatory disorder that can affect more than just your joints.

If it is an autoimmune disease like Rheumatoid Arthritis, then it can be stopped in most cases by diet. Same as for gout. But it will not reverse permanent damage.

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Swelling feet means heart/circulation problems. See a pulmonary specialist.

Gout

1. Get off salt and processed foods.

2. Yoga. Start with chair yoga after getting your docs ok.

3. Exercise. Find out what type you can do from your doctor.

Good luck.

I have found that the drS down here blow you off constantly . Had heart fluttering and they blew me off until it lasted 2 hours and I needed an ablation. Take matters into your own hands. First the swelling is something to take notice of. I would make an appt with a cardiologist for a full work up. It could be the heart is not allowing you to dispose of the fluids. If this is so , that could be why you can’t walk. Meanwhile , stop your salt intake and see if this helps. No added salt , no eating out. When you eat out they put tons of salt on the food. Flavor your food with salt free products. Limit your liquids to Water , 8 glasses a day - no caffeine. See if this helps with the swelling. Next make an appt with a vascular dr to check the circulation in your extremities. You could also have blockages in your legs. You don’t say if you are on meds. Some meds with cause these symptoms also especially beta blockers and choresterol meds. Check the side effects of the meds you are on. If any cause these symptoms ask you dr to change to another drug. I found I went through many drugs before I could find a drug that didn’t cause symptoms like these. However, using a forum like this to bounce ideas is ok but don’t take it as a be all and end all. People on here are not drs and can only give ideas not diagnosis. You need a dr for that. Good luck and keep us informed. Praying for you

Actually they have equipment there and the ability to diagnose the issue right there. If it’s urgent, they will not release you but send you to the hospital affiliated with the ER. This also applies if they can’t immediately diagnose the problem. They won’t send you to another physician but to the hospital for longitudinal care. Been there done that on more than one occasion.

after all these posts, how is the OP feeling? did u get in touch with a Dr>? are you feeling better?

Ok, I've been in your shoes and schlepping from one specialist to another really is time consuming, not to mention worrisome when no one seems to be able to help you. I've been diagnosed with peripheral neuropathy and migraines (by a neurologist) and with fibromyalgia (by a rheumatologist), both of which are painful and made it difficult to walk. I've been diagnosed with low B12 and extreme anemia. Everyone who's told you that it could be heart related is right...congestive heart failure will cause your feet to swell and also cause weakness in your limbs. I have had several "things" (I think that's the correct medical term) treated, but as a whole, I think mine might boil down to the fibromyalgia which covers several of my symptoms.

I say all of this to whole heartedly endorse what others have already said...if your primary care physician can't see you today, then go to an urgent care facility. All this schlepping to and fro from one doctor to another is enough to wear you out, not to mention all the germs you're coming in contact with at all those different offices! Best of luck and please do keep us posted!

Villages Hospital is a UFHealth hospital, same as Shands.

Interesting all of these varied diagnosis from people without a medical degree.

Hope OP has already seen a physician and is taking care of her problem.

The Tampa Tarpons is a NY Yankee team. That doesn't mean they have Aaron Judge in right field. Same umbrella organization. Different level of facility and quality.

I'm so sorry to hear your situation. Call your dr. immediately and demand an appointment!! Be forceful..don't be shy. As a cancer survivor, I speak from experience. It's your life you're fighting for. Be "the squeaky wheel". I wish you the very best. Sorry you're alone and dealing with this.

Swelling feet may indicate a heart problem, or a kidney problem, or a lymphatic problem, or a rheumatological problem, or a trauma problem, or a vascular problem, or a..... problem. But certainly you do not go see a lung doctor if the problem is your heart. I might see a heart doctor for my heart, but that's just me. Or a lung doctor for my lungs.. Please OP ignore the advice you get on this forum, including mine.

Swelling in your feet and ankle can be a circulatory issue. Has your doctor ruled out cardiac problems? Don’t wait. See your doctor as soon as possible

Thank you, RJM! I'd considered that myself

Thank you, Donna. Doctor suggested I stop taking Celebrex which was prescribed for arthritis. So that's what I'm doing and will see what happens.

It could be gout...

Sounds like PMR
 

[Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is an inflammatory disorder that causes widespread aching, stiffness and flu-like symptoms. It is more common in women than men and is seen more often in Caucasians than other races. It typically develops by age 70 and is rarely seen in people younger than 50. I got it several weeks ago. Dr put me on prednisone. Condition improved daily. Almost back to normal.

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Does anybody else post comments & don’t see them next time they look?

Really????? What if the person has Wucheriasis?

You are not the only one!!!!
 

We lived in Boca Raton before we moved to TV, I used to go to gym everyday. I was very healthy woman. Few month later I start suffering from allergies and rashes; then pain in my whole body. I went to three different doctors trying to find the reason.
I actually am under prednisone for more than three month because I have joint inflammation.
To make the story short, we moved three times in TV because one doctor told me that I wasn’t the only patient that he had with this condition and that he is thinking that between the horrible non stop construction activities and the dust, the humidity in the soil and more; I would be able to be in good health. So, we moved again to an other area but guess what!!!. They are going to continue building here.
This coming Friday I have an other appointment to see how the level of the inflammation is.
Three years sick and looking forward to finishing with this nightmare. I wish you the best.

Thread closed.

Thanks to all for their sincere suggestions, but that's enough guesswork for now. If the OP would like to provide an update after consulting her physician, she's welcome to start a new thread.