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Oedema

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OllyPurrs

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I have pretty severe oedema in my legs. I do take 20mg of furosemide daily but as I also have kidney disease so my consultant isn’t keen to up the dose. I am also seeing a private physiotherapist who has suggested a machine called a
Drainastim.
I’m wondering if anyone has used one and would recommend it?
 
I have never heard of the machine, I presuming your Physio knows you are Diabetic? I think i would check with at least your GP as you say you also have kidney disease.
 
I'd definitely check with GP rather than spending over £100 on summat unknown.
 
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