CancerCompass message board discussion started by retiredteach on 2/24/2008 http://www.cancercompass.com/message-board/message/all,21305,0.htm Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT Fri, 05 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss RSS.NET: http://www.rssdotnet.com/ my mother's feet continue to swell and pain her.  Today I took her to the emergency room.  Before I went I did some research and found out that she could possibly have lymphedema since the swelling continues even after antibiotics.  I was disappointed with the emergency room doctors, they simply looked at her foot and said that it didn't look infected ( like last week). They told her to take motrin for the pain and keep a watch on it, if it gets worse to come back.  No test were given not even blood work. I realize that its no cure for lymphedema however couldn't they at least take some type of test to let me know at least what stage it's in?  Getting answers for pancreatic cancer seems so difficult.  Any suggestions on what I can do to help herretiredteach retiredteach Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT I understand the frustration of trying to take care of your motherbut you are doing well and by seeking help I hope you receive some fromthis site.  I too would be disappointed in the care she receivedat the ER.    I would call your Onocologist and take your mominto see him/her as soon as possible.  You may have to get someadvice from the oncall Onocolgist that may call you back.  I doremember that your mom had the Whipple surgery late last year and theswelling may be due to that.  I did not have the Whipple so I cannot help you there.  Did your mother receive medication such asLasik (water pill) to rid her body of fluid?  Your mother shouldbe on a prescribe pain reliever not OTC.  I hope you get the helpthat your mother deserve for her swollen feet.  Good luck to you.Take care,Janice  Infoquest Mon, 25 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT also ensure that there are no blood clots with a doppler Sunshyne Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT