Edema is usually the problem. In fact the way doctors determine whether you have edema in your legs is to press on the leg and release. If the depression remains for a little while it is due to fluids being displaced in that area and the person has edema. Too much sodium in diet will cause edema. Some medications will cause edema. Imbalance o... more

Yes, motrin or aleve will elevate the sugar level some. Most anti-inflammatory meds will do this.