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Hi Barbara and others, The past two days were totally unbearable unlike anything Ive experienced in the 11 years of PD. My feet and ankles hurt so much. they were swollen twice normal but more than that if felt that my blood was swooshing around with no place to go. the tingling was more than ever. my calfs were vry tight almost to the point of going into a cramp and my thighs the same. we put urgent call to doc and he responded by asking when i took my last water pill. BTW he DID NOT want to issue a RX for them but I insisted (two months ago) when I was particularlly bloated. Nevertheless, I had heard that water pills can increase cramping, and back then that was a problem so I never added them to my pill diet. He said I was developing ADEMA and I should take one pill every day (in the a.m.) for one week. at the same time I was told to elevate my feet at least three inches. Of course this goes with the Potassium. the names are water pill LASIX 20mg 1 day (furosemide) potassium K-dur today was a little better and hopefully these ademic symptons will become bearable again. Also, because I find myself sitting a lot or standing still frozen my posture became "slouchy" so Chuck bought a workmans elastic back support with suspenders for $12.95 in Home Depot. We saw the same in a medical supply store for $65.00 This is the same black belt that the guys wear when bending etc. THAT REALLY HELPED as I wear it all day and tighten it when I need it. All new editions to my wardrobe, support stockings without toes, elastic back support....its hard to feel and look good at the same time. regds, joyce