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Swollen ankles


Posted: Feb 12, 2015

Does anyone have a problem with their ankles swelling? I've never had a problem with this before; it must be the hours of sitting. Any ideas of what to do about this?;

Have this too - 2another

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Mostly it's my right ankle and it kind of is tender on the inner part. I don't think it's phlebitis, but more probably from poor circulation. So I went out and bought some compression stockings and started wearing them, now for about a week. They're the mild ones, Jobst SupportWear, 8-15mmHg, and have noticed a difference. I've been getting up about every hour when working to walk around a little bit, flexing my ankles, just to get the circulation going. When I'm off work, I put my feet up whenever I get a chance. I try to watch my salt intake too. I hope this helps...

Me Too - OldastheHills

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I take the dogs on a long walk after my shift and my swollen ankles and feet shrink back down usually by the end of the walk.

Compression stockings help. Ugly they are but they help - no message

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xx

What I do... SM - KC

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I've always had a tendency to swell, even when I was younger. I switch my foot pedal back and forth throughout the day, and put the non-pedal foot up. This helps immensely! I thought it would be too difficult to switch feet, but it really isn't at all. I have my pedal's play button set to hold down to play, and let up to stop, thus leaving the foot in a resting position instead of held in the air while playing (if that makes sense).

Thanks - 1oldMT

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Guess I better get some support hose! That and taking some walking breaks. Hard to do as under the gun to produce lines and more lines! I guess after doing this for almost 30 years, it has taken its toll on my body. We won't even talk about my wrist, lol

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