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arual2014
arual2014

Have been on my feet a lot this week ( 5 days at work in a row) so quite a painful week. Also had acupuncture yesterday. My ankles and calves were a bit swollen last night is that anything else people have experienced 

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  • JerseyKaz
    JerseyKaz arual2014

    Posted

    HI, yes I get that a lot, especially on my left leg/ankle. Worse when I've been active and walking around a lot.

     

  • Busybeemumof3
    Busybeemumof3 arual2014

    Posted

    Hi there. Yes I get swollen ankle, legs, hands and wrists regularly. We've had a hectic week house searching so have been on my feet a lot and I've experienced this to the point I couldn't zip up my right boot! I hate the swelling, I don't know what causes this with the Fibromyalgia but I too would be interested in any replies you get regarding this, even suggestions for treating it? Perhaps natural therapies. Best wishes x
    • arual2014
      arual2014 Busybeemumof3

      Posted

      Glad I'm not the only one.

      I've tried my best to sit with my legs elevated today, drank plenty of fluids and stayed off my feet as much as possible. Seems to have done the trick, legs not as swollen or painful which is good

  • joy47826
    joy47826 arual2014

    Posted

    I've had two bouts of swollen feet/foot, one from a BP med and the other a while after hip replacement.....upping grape seed extract both times got rid of the edema for me......grape seed extract is known to be a good remedy for edema and many many other health issues...works on our circulatory system......I've been taking it since 1995.....

    My daughter has edema issues and I worry about her but she says she has things under control.....she takes grape seed ex....but know kidneys should be thought about....I am not sure if kidney work is from blood or urine tests.....just a thought.   Joy

    • joy47826
      joy47826

      Posted

      Oh more more thought, watch the white salt intake and know that more potassium is needing to balance sodium and potassium ... I take extra potassium daily as well,   most days 2-3 99mg potassium citrate or glucconate....

      Standard labs should include potassium checks.......extra potassium can also give us more energy....

      A friend who was fanatic about salts and never used them, would pass out a lot and in the ER she was always potassium depleted.....

    • nitropilot
      nitropilot joy47826

      Posted

      This was my first thought when I saw this thread "That's never happened to me, but I only use sea salts and get plenty of minerals. I wonder if Joy commented. I'm sure she will know".

    • joy47826
      joy47826 nitropilot

      Posted

      Do I have a reputation?    Too bad I never made money "pushing" grape seed extract all these years.....but the satisfaction of improved health is good enough.   Joy
    • nitropilot
      nitropilot joy47826

      Posted

      Not sure with other people, but you do with me anyway. I look forward to your replies. And you've helped me a lot. I like it when you disagree with me because it either teaches me something or makes me really think about the subject. I started using this site to help people, but I'm positive I've received more than I've given.
    • joy47826
      joy47826 nitropilot

      Posted

      I LOVE the alternative world of  healing,take it any day over the drugs.

      It's interesting that I get flack since I am against knee surgery for me, as I work to keep my knee and not put artificial parts in it.   A hip replacement was enough for my life time.  I show my side of this and get the flack.... Joy 

    • joy47826
      joy47826 donna38794

      Posted

      I'm in the US and buy all my supplements online for best prices....all health food stores sell grape seed extract, it's available here in many outlets.  
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