water retention? - ThinnerTimes

AprilShowers · 12-14-2006, 04:42 PM

I was curious if anyone has had this problem but .. after taking off my socks when I come home after work it looks like I have deformed legs. Like someone cut off all my circulation and tired a rope around my ankles. I am thinking this is water retention though I am not sure. I have noticed my legs being sore, and bruised.. but this swelling or deformity needs to stop its not pretty to look at

Has anyone had this?

RNY4me · 12-14-2006, 05:20 PM

It sounds like edema, which is fluid retention. If you've never had this before, you should see your doctor to find the cause. Not to scare you, but it can be a symptom of something serious. Do you wear socks, trouser socks or knee-hi's? Are they snug or tight at all? Things that bind around the leg can interfere with circulation and cause edema too. It needs to be medically evaluated if it's a new problem and brought to your doctor's attention if it a return of a previous problem. Good Luck, chances are it's nothing hairy, but please have it checked.