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Question: My husband who is a firefighter should know better then to let this lengar He has had edema in his feet for the past month, and I spoke with our doctor today to explain how worried I was since our daughter was just diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The doctor told me that my hubby's blood pressure was low at his last visit, but of coarse the dr was unaware of our daughters newest diagnosis. When I told the doctor he wanted to get him in asap. My husband is also taking Synthyroid for hormone therapy. He did have hyperthyroidism two years ago and treated it by radiation. His levels have maintained per his endocrinologist. Also speaking with the endocrinologist today, he says he has never heard of swelling feet do to the meds that he is on. SO what any suggestion, like to be some what prepared to ask appriate questions when we see the doctor tomorrow.
Answers: My husband who is a firefighter should know better then to let this lengar He has had edema in his feet for the past month, and I spoke with our doctor today to explain how worried I was since our daughter was just diagnosed with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The doctor told me that my hubby's blood pressure was low at his last visit, but of coarse the dr was unaware of our daughters newest diagnosis. When I told the doctor he wanted to get him in asap. My husband is also taking Synthyroid for hormone therapy. He did have hyperthyroidism two years ago and treated it by radiation. His levels have maintained per his endocrinologist. Also speaking with the endocrinologist today, he says he has never heard of swelling feet do to the meds that he is on. SO what any suggestion, like to be some what prepared to ask appriate questions when we see the doctor tomorrow.
Hi Jay,
Your Hubby's job lends itself to CVD. They're often sedentary, w/brief periods of extreme exertion. That's why departments screen for cardiac trouble, & have regs in place regarding it. Your Doc will want to know symptoms. Swelling frequency & severity. Any shortness of breath, or chest discomfort? During activity, or @rest? If he's suddenly retaining fluid in the lower extremities, plus your Daughter's new Dx. Your Husband has some testing in his future. I'm unaware of Synthroid causing this. Some HTN meds can, though. Good Luck to you all.