Reply #56: Sounds Like Venous Stasis

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There's no treatment, other than diuretics, which are fairly cheap. Support stockings can help, but they need to be full length (hip to toe). Be careful not to cut or scratch the affected leg; it can forfuckingever to heal and even develop cellulitis in people with compromised immune systems. Avoid standing for long periods or sitting with the leg hanging down; both can aggravate the swelling.

I currently take something like 15 prescriptions a day for diseases that will someday kill me - which will be sooner than later if I lose my health coverage. As a person without children, I am ineligible for may of my state's programs.