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I am taking Norvasc, Lisinopril, lasix. My calves, ankles, and feet are very swollen at the end of the day, especially in my left leg. I have had pain behind the knee for a couple of months. As of yesterday, I have severe pain beginning in my left hip and down my outer thigh. What is going on?

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Gender: Female
Age: 76

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Many high blood pressure prescriptions. Either they don't work or I experience swelling and itching. Norvasc works best but has unpleasant side effects.

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You might have fluid retention from having dependent flow - in other words your blood flow is possibly static - hence why you are givin lasix to help with this. But, also, you might have a blood clot - and this should be looked at by your physician - because if so, this needs to be treated to prevent a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lungs) from forming.

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Expert:	Dr. Douglas, MD, PLLC
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Answered:	10/29/2009

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I am taking Norvasc, Lisinopril, lasix. My calves, ankles, and feet are very swollen at the end of the day, especially in my left leg. I have had pain behind the knee for a couple of months. As of yesterday, I have severe pain beginning in my left hip and down my outer thigh. What is going on?

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Age: 76

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Many high blood pressure prescriptions. Either they don't work or I experience swelling and itching. Norvasc works best but has unpleasant side effects.

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I am taking Norvasc, Lisinopril, lasix. My calves, ankles, and feet are very swollen at the end of the day, especially in my left leg. I have had pain behind the knee for a couple of months. As of yesterday, I have severe pain beginning in my left hip and down my outer thigh. What is going on?

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Gender: FemaleAge: 76 Already Tried: Many high blood pressure prescriptions. Either they don't work or I experience swelling and itching. Norvasc works best but has unpleasant side effects.

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Gender: Female
Age: 76

Already Tried:
Many high blood pressure prescriptions. Either they don't work or I experience swelling and itching. Norvasc works best but has unpleasant side effects.