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I'm on my period and yesterday when i got home from work my feet were swollen so bad to were my skin was shiny why did it happen?
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Answered 5/1/2013
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Shiny skin: I don't know what caused your swelling, was there an injury involved or unusually heavy period. Skin can get a shine to them with a lot of swelling. If it hasn't gone down yet i suggest you get it checked and keep it elevated.
Answered 5/2/2013
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