Why is my feet sometimes look like swelled and get muscle cramps?

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Offline Cherry Mar

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Hello!
I'm  from the Philippines. I was diagnosed to have Hemoglobin E/Beta Thalassemia when I was 7. Now I'm 21. just this last dec. I have iron overload and my hematologist told me to undergo chelation therapy. but I haven't started it untill now considering the cost, it's really quite expensive and also have a side effects too. I frequently felt that my feet looks like swelling and i have muscle cramps early in the morning though its not everyday. Is it because of my iron overload? :(

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Offline Andy Battaglia

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Re: Why is my feet sometimes look like swelled and get muscle cramps?
« Reply #1 on: July 16, 2012, 02:56:19 PM »
Cherry,

You should start on a chelator under a doctor's supervision. I suggest that you contact others in the Philippines about what chelators are available and what the costs are.
Andy

All we are saying is give thals a chance.

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Re: Why is my feet sometimes look like swelled and get muscle cramps?
« Reply #2 on: July 17, 2012, 02:02:42 PM »
Thank you Sir Andy!
I will follow your suggestion and see my doctor as soon as possible.. God Bless!

 

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