Powered By
Been seeing both my rheumatologist and primary
Physician about my swollen feet. No matter what I try, I can’t get the swelling go away.
Answer Summary
Members rallied around someone struggling with persistent ankle and foot swelling despite medical testing, sharing both practical strategies... Read more
I have venous insufficiency. Furosemide helps with the edema. I take it especially sitting for long stretches travelling. Compression socks to knee also help when iswelling is bad. I have a foot support riser, that flips over to rock, under my desk. And I make sure I walk around frequently throughout the day.
Yes.
Typically I have this problem when I have been sitting for to long. I.e. traveling, watching t.v., sitting in a chair vs feet up in bed. I have found that moving more helps keep the swelling down.
You most diffinantly want to share what is happening with your Rheumatologist and/or PCP because you don't want this to be caused by heart issues or clogged Arteries.
When sitting keep your feet elevated, get up and walk every 30 mins., compression socks, make sure you get plenty of water. I also keep a set of pedals in the t.v. room and pedal during commercials.
I hope this helps.
Ask your pcp for a Toradol shot for your feet
My right ankle swells up and by the afternoon it affects the top part of my leg. I wear an ankle brace some days. Now that summer is nearly here the brace isnt very fashionable. Still don't understand why one ankle only swells. Seeing a vascular Dr on the 22nd.
Yes, swelling in the feet and ankles is very common with RA - in fact, about 90% of people with RA experience foot or ankle problems. The condition often appears in feet and ankles within the first year of diagnosis, and women under 60 are particularly affected. Several members have found relief through different Show Full Answer
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Email
Join
Your Privacy Choices
