I have an 87 year old patient that is presenting with what looks like edema of the hands. He complains of pressure in his fingers (which are swollen with tight skin, no pitting). His face is red all over. He has only slight swelling in his feet. He has sought treatment from western medical doctors and he says all his blood work came back normal. He says he has not kidney issues. He has a pace maker with defibrillator. His main complaint is the pressure he feels in his hands. His pulse is floating and strong and his tongue looks wet with normal to red color. He says a heating pad on the back of his neck makes his hands feel better. I have been utilizing acupuncture points to release the exterior, drain damp, move qi and blood. Nothing I have done seems to work. I am looking for suggestions for points or questions I can ask him.
Thank you