I am having a problem with swollen feet. previously they only swelled if I went on a long plane trip or was standing up all day. And if I lay down afterwards, the swelling would dissipate within a few hours.But in the last few weeks they are just swollen. There is no pain involved. I massage twice a day with no results. Even when I have a 15 hour sleep the swelling doesn't go. I have a very low salt diet and have tried eating more with no effect.
I have tried drinking more. I have tried drinking less. I have tried increasing activity. I have tried reducing activity. It makes no difference. There have been no significant changes in temperature, habits, weight, footwear or anything else. No I am not pregnant.
Does anyone have any ideas as to what might be the cause and (more importantly) a solution?
7 comments:
Oh, mg, I do sympathise! I have no idea what the cause could be, but putting an ice bag on my feet for half an hour every day helps me.
You're not diabetic are you?
I certainly am Jason. Are you telling me there is a connection?
It sounds as if you should spend more time putting your feet up
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Im with Welshcakes, wack some ice on them..
...definate links with diabetes / circulation and swollen feet, my dad used to suffer horribly, maybe time to get a gp check on it sweetie...and next time your friendly voc/ed coordinator offers you a footstool, take her up on it, elevation helps circulation xo
I knew I had to check my feet each day (which I do) but I didn't know they could swell cos of the diabetes. Sigh ... mind you, my doc appointment isn't for a few weeks so I can try the rest of the ideas in the meantime :-)
And yes I shall accept footstools in the future :-)
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