Question:
Is anyone having sollen ankles about 8 months post.

For about a month now I have been having swollen ankles which are quite painful. I sit at my desk for an hour and they become huge. Dr. put me on NSAID Rx and also on water pills and ted hose. Nothing is helping and I am quite frustrated and uncomfortable. Any advise would help as I have asked three different Drs. and no help.    — Chris S. (posted on September 28, 2004)

September 28, 2004
One of the ladies on the Obesity Help plastic surgery message board had severe edema in her legs after plastic surgery and nothing helped, so she went to an acupucturist (sp) and All of the swelling and pain went away after the first treatment. Check it out, she could maybe give you good info.
   — wizz40

September 28, 2004
There are a million and one reasons why you could be getting swollen ankles. Some questions to ask yourself and your doctor: (1) Are you drinking enough water each day? Some people don't realize if that lack of water can cause the body to retain fluid; (2) Check the adverse side effects of all medications you are taking. Many medications have fluid retention as a side-effect; (3) Are you exercising enough? I was told the more you move the more you force your heart to pump off the fluid. (4) Have they done heart function tests? My hubby went through one of these recently to find out it was his blood pressure meds. (5) What vitamins are you taking and have your labs been done to determine if you are deficient anywhere? Hope you find an answer.
   — Cathy S.