Think I've mentioned before that I've had a problem with my feet and ankles swelling. My GP wasn't much help....told me it was lymph from immobility being I sit in this chair all day and the only thing he could do was hang me upside-down. Well, now the swelling is moving up my legs almost to my knees. My legs are either freezing or feeling like they're on fire. Each leg feels like it weighs 100 lbs. when I try to lift it.

My friend was going to her podiatrist and said she'd ask him about lymphedema with MS for me. His recommendation was.....see a cardiologist as it can affect the heart. Now that makes sense since I've been hospitalized twice all ready with an irregular heartbeat. So I have an appointment with my neuro next Thursday, May 7 and will see what he has to offer. My daughter-in-law is coming down from their house about an hour away to take me to the neuro.

The podiatrist mentioned those compression boots, stockings, etc., but there's no way that I could get them on myself. It's more difficult than ever to stand up because my ankles, etc., are so stiff. My skin feels like it's going to break open.

Has anyone had any experience with this? I'm beginning to know what they mean when they say MS doesn't kill people but the "complications" do. Depression has really set in.....waiting for my new lift-chair to arrive since I can barely get out of my recliner (can't scoot up to the edge to stand up). My right arm is getting weaker making it harder to hold a fork/spoon.

Then on top of everything, my coumadin level is all messed up again and I'm getting sick of getting stuck every couple weeks. There's only one good vein in my left arm they can use. Oh yes, lately every time I eat something, it goes right through. What next???

Now, don't you all feel better??? Sorry for the whine.....just had to get it out. Thanks for "listening" good friends!