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I've been experiencing swelling of one hand then

Sent to Health Experts November 26, 2005 4:39 p.m.

I've been experiencing swelling of one hand then another, tongue, side of face, bottoms of feet.

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November 26, 2005 4:40 p.m. (1 minute and 20 seconds later)

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Sounds like you could be having an allergic reaction. If your tongue and face are swelling, this could turn into a life threatening situation. If you have any benadryl in the house I would take some of that now. If you begin having trouble breathing, please go to the ER directly.

Kerry

Edited by dahlilahblue on November 26 2005 at 4:41pm

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Sent November 26, 2005 4:53 p.m. (12 minutes and 38 seconds later)

The swellings are at various times of day and night. I cannot find a common food or other that sets this off. I do believe it is somewhat stress related, but it happens even in my sleep now. The swelling lasts for a few hours. I take benedryl, but it doesn't seem to do much.

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Sent November 26, 2005 4:55 p.m. (1 minute and 45 seconds later)

Do you know about dyshydrosis? My feet and hands look like that except that they do not have blisters or a rash.

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November 26, 2005 4:58 p.m. (3 minutes and 15 seconds later)

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Sent November 26, 2005 4:59 p.m. (1 minute and 18 seconds later)

The doctor I saw gave me xanax to take, but I don't find it helping. What kind of specialist should I see?

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Sent November 26, 2005 5:07 p.m. (2 minutes and 17 seconds later)

Thanks so much.

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