Swelling in the ankles
Posted By: vera on 2009-02-23
In Reply to: Anyone have ankle swelling in their pedal foot? sm - MeMT
I have this problem too. My doctor said basically that the fluid in your does not circulate around good when sitting for long periods of time and he recommended hose that I got at the Health Supply Store. They are knee-highs and I just wear them most of the time when I am typing. They are like Jobst stockings and make you legs feel really good. They still swell a little but not half as much. I also am on a daily BP/fluid pill too. I think this is just a chronic problem that most MTs have. I know my friends have aches and pains and now I think I am developing bursitis or tendonitis in my right forearm and elbow. It is so painful. My daughter sells Voltaren Gel and I am trying that. Otherwise I am going to get it x-rayed but my mother has arthritis really bad so I expect this is hereditary and my job finally getting the best of me. It hurts just to pick up the lightest weight object. If I did not have to type for a week or two it most likely would feel better, but who can do that anymore. Good luck. Old and tired.
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