Question:
Both of my ankles and lower legs swell by evening every night.
I have never had a problem with swelling--I am 4 months post op in the last 3 weeks my ankles and lower legs are swollen by evening--last night they were huge. In the mornings they have gone back to normal---anyone else have this problem? — Marie R. (posted on February 15, 2003)
February 15, 2003
How far out are you? How much protein supplement do you take? When were
your last labs? Are you keeping copies of them and comparing one to
another?
— vitalady
February 15, 2003
Do you work at a job where you stand all day? You should make an
appointment ASAP to see your pcp to see if you need to be on a diruretic
(water pill), or for sure just what is causing this and get it taken care
of ASAP. If possable you need to set down and get your feet elivated
during the day so the blood can get back up to your heart.
— wizz46
February 15, 2003
call your dr and report this! it could be the sign of a medical problem.
good luck
— nan K.
February 15, 2003
Call your surgeon RIGHT NOW, it may be serious. Heart troubles and blood
colots can have this symptom. Dont mess around call your surgeon right now.
They should have someone on call 24 / 7 Let us know what happens.
— bob-haller
February 15, 2003
I agree with the poster who told you to call your Dr. especially if the
swelling is equal bilateraly, could be a sign of thrombosis (clotting),
which is dangerous, could just be that you need a diuretic, or a clood
thinner, could be that you just need to kick your feet up either way would
be nice to know.
— Sarah S.
February 15, 2003
I had this problem before my surgery. I am taking a diaretic. It is
important to have a kidney profile done. Keep copies of all of your labs
and compare them. Keep your feet up. Exercise also has helped me. Like
others have said, see your doctor.
— Marian B.
February 15, 2003
Thanks for the answers I called my surgeon and guess what they said call my
PCP so I called him and I am going in Monday AM---
— Marie R.
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