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[Trixiebell]

Hi , I’ve been on HRT for four years , it’s been frustrating finding the right balance experiencing the odd spotting I’m post menopausal .
I’m just wondering if anyone is experiencing puffy ankles ? Even on a short haul flight I have to wear compression socks , I’m currently on holiday and we had a four hour drive I didn’t think to put the socks on and my ankles swelled

I do have to see the Dr on my return home as goodness knows what’s causing it ?

[CLKD]

Do U sleep/sit with feet raised to help reduce the swelling?

When you touch the puffy area, does the indentation remain or does the skin spring back immediately?

R U taking diuretics?

Do U have the appt to C your GP?

[Trixiebell]

The swelling only really happens in heat or when I’m travelling even sitting in a car for a couple of hours causes my ankles to swell
I do elevate them , Im not taking diuretic'sbut do take blood pressure meds  Im currently on holiday but will be seeing my Dr , the puffiness does spring back when pressed

[Dierdre]

I always get in with the heat. It's usually gone down by morning. I also get it when flying, it's just the fluids pooling into your legs  and ankles due to lack of movement, cabin pressure and circulation. I try to do ankle exercises and it's normally back to normal by the next day.

[Trixiebell]

Thanks for your reply , I’m going to get checked out at my Dr’s none of my friends have this problem if anything seeing the Dr is peace of mind
Are you on HRT ?

[Dierdre]

No but I'm overweight which seems to be a factor.

[Banjo1973]

Hi,

Some blood pressure meds cause swelling. I can't remember the name of the ones that affected my amkles and caused them to swell in the heat. Which ones are you on?

[Trixiebell]

I’m on 2.5mg Lisinopril , I’ve been on them for years but have recently noticed my ankles swelling especially when travelling it’s really getting me down and I’m worried

[Banjo1973]

Sorry you're feeling rubbish... swollen ankles does seem to be a side effect of your medication and is probably made worse by peri.

I would suggest going to your GP and try a different medication. I now take 2 together but no apparent side effects.  The GP will probably want to check the liver function. I had priper elephant feet, but my liver results were fine.

Hot weather also made mine way worse.

Hope you find a solution xx