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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: Trixiebell on June 25, 2025, 12:39:05 AM

Title: Puffy ankles
Post by: Trixiebell on June 25, 2025, 12:39:05 AM

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 ?

Title: Re: Puffy ankles
Post by: CLKD on June 25, 2025, 12:40:51 PM

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?

Title: Re: Puffy ankles
Post by: Trixiebell on June 25, 2025, 02:26:00 PM

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

Title: Re: Puffy ankles
Post by: Dierdre on June 25, 2025, 03:04:22 PM

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.

Title: Re: Puffy ankles
Post by: Trixiebell on June 25, 2025, 09:38:46 PM

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 ?

Title: Re: Puffy ankles
Post by: Dierdre on June 25, 2025, 09:44:02 PM

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

Title: Re: Puffy ankles
Post by: Banjo1973 on June 26, 2025, 05:49:40 AM

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?

Title: Re: Puffy ankles
Post by: Trixiebell on June 26, 2025, 12:33:52 PM

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

Title: Re: Puffy ankles
Post by: Banjo1973 on June 26, 2025, 09:49:34 PM

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