Ankle swelling is driving me crazy
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AnonymousMay 20, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Does anyone have a method for reducing ankle swelling? My doctor suggests it is from sitting. I can’t walk around all day but I try to move frequently. I was tested to make sure nothing else is wrong/causing the swelling. By mid-day I have bulges on both ankles. Just what I need while fighting GBS.
Thank you in advance.
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AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 8:22 am
I to have very bad swelling in my feet and ankles. I am on them quit a bit so I assume that is what it is from. Elevating them brings some of the swelling down but not all. It’s funny, I went for months without any swelling and all of a sudden, bam, there it is again. I did notice that cooling them down does help alot as well. Just a thought.
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AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 9:57 am
Thank you ladies, I will try putting my legs up higher and see how a cold pack feels. Yesterday was the first day I felt like I can endure and conquer GBS. I have been having a hard time accepting this. Now I wonder what other surprises are in store for me. Thanks for helping me out. This support has been so valuable to me. I wish you pain free days.:)
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AnonymousMay 21, 2009 at 8:28 pm
I agree with everything others have said here but I do have one caution. I have been told that you should get your feet above your buttocks level but that elevating them too high can be hard on your heart. I have sat on the edge of the tub and soaked my feet in cold water for a bit and that helps with the swelling. Watch your salt intake as well. Limit it and see what happens.
Good luck.
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AnonymousJune 3, 2009 at 1:52 pm
I’ve found that it helps to massage my ankles, legs and feet with mint foot-cream (even the cheap kind you buy at the dollar store works). It brought the swelling down a little, and that was such a relief.
Also, more frequent resting while flat on my back checked the swelling somewhat, and renewed my energy.
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