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Menopause Discussion => Other Health Discussion => Topic started by: ellie on July 20, 2014, 11:47:59 AM

Title: Swollen ankles
Post by: ellie on July 20, 2014, 11:47:59 AM

Does anyone else find their ankles get very swollen in the heat?
I am going on a coach trip tomorrow and just know they will be like big fat puddings  >:(....I know flight socks would be the answer, but I couldn't walk round in those all afternoon, and apart from that they are too difficult to put on.....
My right ankle is worse, because I have a knee replacement ( that they made a mess of ).....

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: CLKD on July 20, 2014, 01:29:59 PM

Elevate as much as possible.  Is it possible to have a seat to yourself so that you can put the legs up, or sit at the front with a stool?  Are they worse by the end of the day?

Has your GP prescribed diuretics?

Where you going?

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: ellie on July 20, 2014, 02:02:59 PM

Doubt will get a seat to myself, wont know till I get on coach.......I already take diuretics for blood pressure.....
I will certainly put feet up if I get the chance......Going to Skipton market.

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: CLKD on July 20, 2014, 03:22:48 PM

Oh lovely!  Antiques, bread, food, crafts ……….. do you have a small seat you could take with you to use?  Remember to drink plenty  ;)

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: ellie on July 20, 2014, 03:28:01 PM

Yes ,I use a walking frame that has a seat........have had to use it since they made a mess of my knee >:(......Dont get me started on that subject grrrrrr :hotflash:

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: CLKD on July 20, 2014, 03:30:10 PM

Does the 'trolley' help?  How many are going on the trip?  My Mum is on a 'mystery' trip next week  ::) and has no clue where they will end up.  I did suggest twice round the town and end up in her garden  ;D

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: ellie on July 20, 2014, 04:15:02 PM

Yes have to have the walker ( even thought I feel like a prat) my knee gives way. No idea how many will be on he coach,hoping its not full then I can put my feet up.
Mmmm fish and chips in Skipton.... :)

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: CLKD on July 20, 2014, 06:13:55 PM

Watch the sea-gulls  ;D

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: oldsheep on July 21, 2014, 03:49:49 PM

earlier this year when I was in South Africa, it was 36 degrees and my feet, toes and ankles puffed up horribly. I was just told to elevate them as much as possible. Not always easy when you're travelling and walking about is it?
I was a bit mortified because I thought it's just another example of bits falling off when you get older!

have a lovely time anyhow.

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2014, 04:50:24 PM

Home yet?

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: ellie on July 21, 2014, 06:31:23 PM

Back home, been a really hot day, and yes my ankles are very swollen.....but had a good day anyway.....
        Mmmmm the fish and chips were very tasty.....Am now sitting with feet in a cool bowl of water  :madeyes:

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2014, 07:54:41 PM

<wave> then elevate them  ;) - pillow under the ankles at night or raise the bed legs!

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: ellie on July 21, 2014, 08:04:43 PM

Thank you CLKD......got them raised now  :)

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2014, 08:06:09 PM

What did you buy other than chish and phipps!

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: ellie on July 21, 2014, 08:28:48 PM

Well I bought some fruit........and........some doggy bags  ;D ;D ;D
Wasn't a very good market   :(.....We are off to Scarborough  later in the week.

Title: Re: Swollen ankles
Post by: CLKD on July 21, 2014, 08:32:18 PM

Oh - hope the weather stays fine!