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Swollen ankle getting worse

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brendahis
brendahis

Hi guys,

I've been walking around a lot more trying to help my recovery. A few wks ago my swollen ankle had gone down a lot. Now the ankle has swollen again. Has anyone taken water tabs off their doctor to reduce the swelling or is it something us hippies are prone to. Should I just wait or ask for tablets,

Brenda

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  • josey1964
    josey1964 brendahis

    Posted

    Hi Brenda. I had bad swollen ankles in the early days, this went down with elevation in bed over a few nights. Now walking more the swelling is back, so back to elevating in bed, seems to work for me.
    • brendahis
      brendahis josey1964

      Posted

      Mine is a lot better in morning but, I haven't elevated it since the early wks. I'll try that again. It gets more painful as day goes on, so limp gets worse. Can't win ????

  • Annette1234
    Annette1234 brendahis

    Posted

    I just asked my Doctors office the other day ( I am pre op, going in Tuesday) if I swell should I take a fluid pill, they said " no, elevate it"... Good luck, maybe with walking more when your " down" put it up. All the best!!!

  • linda38528
    linda38528 brendahis

    Posted

    Some one else posted on this and someone suggested massaging the lymph node system to aid it absorb/drain the swelling better. A quick google got lots of positive research on thus from very respected clinical and research centes. You get this done by your RMT or do it yourself - lots of youtube videos on this (one by Heather seemed quite good).there is also a clip about deep breathing and how it increases te effectiveness of the lymph nodes. I suspect this would be good for us all as pain and anxiety tends to rate shallower breathing patterns. I hope this helps please let me know what your doctor or RMT says.

    Linda

  • brenda92532
    brenda92532 brendahis

    Posted

    Hi Brenda

    How long is it since your op.  I am just over 6 months post op and I'm still having problems with my ankle. I think it is results of an old injury.  Because it's affecting my foot I can't walk any distance.  I am going to see an orthopaedic consultant tomorrow and hope to get some answers. I don't have water retention I think it's a nerve problem from my back.

    i hope you get some satisfaction from your doctor.  Keep in touch because you are my name sake.  I have started signing Brenda C.

    • brendahis
      brendahis brenda92532

      Posted

      Hi Brenda,

      I'm 14 wks p.o. I am walking more these last few wks (walking grandson in pram) but, it still sore and this is what making me walk with a limp (my ankle)I think. My hip seems ok when walking. It is a bit achy at end of the day. Hope you get some answers tomorrow. Keep me updated

      Brenda xx

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