[velgoffe]

Hi I am new to this and am glad I found this forum I hope someone can help with this. I have been on Diovan for at least 10 years,my blood pressure measures about 135/ 78. I do not smoke never have and do not drink, I drink water, 2 cups coffee aday and tea, hot and greeen or black. I do not salt food,,, now my ankles swell and hurt ( I do have Fibromyalgia, since 1991). I was wondering if the diovan which is an angiotensien, could have my veins so relaxed that the valves cannot pump the fluid back up properly, Is that possible??? Anyone know??? I see no reason why my ankles and feet and legs swell so much. Help??? Thanks for reading[8)]

[tomuchpain]

hi: velgoffe don't know much about this you need to talk to your doc. You can look up the drugs your on how they work together.I've heard of fibromyalgia but you can't take my word for it you have to talk to your doctor. I sorry wish I counld help you Good Luck CC [?]

[sydsmom]

I agree with calling your doctor. If you have any renal (kidney) problems, angiotenson inhibitors can aggravate them. Swollen ankles can sometimes be associated with kidney problems (ex: kidneys don't work properly, so don't get rid of fluid, so the fluid is retained in the body. It will collect at the lowest point ie; your feet.) Not trying to scare you at all,just saying you never know and it does warrant a call to your doctor to check it out.