What do I do about my legs swelling??

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Johna Fitz

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33 months ago at 12:37 PMAugust 05, 2022 at 12:37 PM

Hi, I'm looking for some help with how to ease the pain and swelling in my legs, especially around my calf and ankles. I've been doing epsom salt soaks and compressions wraps, but if anyone else has other solutions, please let me know because its so painful!

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Last activity by Melanie Jones, 35 months ago at 5:09 PMJune 27, 2022 at 5:09 PM

Melanie Jones・35 months ago at 5:09 PMJune 27, 2022 at 5:09 PM

Thanks for the great tip Helen!! I am going to look into that today, I have terrible lymphedema.

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Helen McEwen・35 months ago at 5:56 PMJune 25, 2022 at 5:56 PM

Hi Elizabeth, This leg swelling is not fun especially in the humidity. So sorry you are dealing with that. I use Accu-Therm reusable hot/cold Ice packs sold by Medline at 1-800-Medline RH18RPA. Very reasonably priced about $10 for 2 coldpacks. I got them from my Medicare Company that helps me with getting supplies. These are so easy to put in the freezer and I re-use them everyday and they last for months! I really hope that helps. Best wishes to you ~

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Elizabeth Cleveland・35 months ago at 12:55 PMJune 25, 2022 at 12:55 PM

What kind of ice packs did you use Helen? I'm trying to get my own leg swelling under control as we speak too!! :)

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Helen McEwen・35 months ago at 5:37 PMJune 23, 2022 at 5:37 PM

Hi Johna, I am icing my knees as I type this. Leg swelling is the worst! I can tell you that I use Ice on my legs at least 2-3x a day. Sometimes the pain is so bad I sleep with my legs up on a giant pillow or 2 pillows to elevate them with the ice packs on tops. At times I wish I had some xtra large iced leg wraps. Ice helps my legs more than anything else. The warm water therapy did help the inside arthritis pain too. If you have access to warm water pool therapy to just walk or stretch your legs. I try very hard to take a long walk every day but sometimes my legs won't let me. Elevate your legs like, always put them up as much as you can. I always do that and it helps me so much. Lots of Water--Vitamin Water with Coconut Water in it helps me A LOT! It is Pricey so I can't always afford it. This might sound wierd but Old Navy sells cheap Soft Compression Leggings that help my legs so much. You can usually find them On Sale for around $10-15 a major deal otherwise usually $20-30. I wear them all the time. As a leg pain and leg swelling sufferer those are my tips for you. I feel your pain. I truly hope something helps yours Johna.

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Tara Van G・37 months ago at 4:55 PMApril 08, 2022 at 4:55 PM

Compression is good, I'd talk to your doctor about how often to do it because the timing can be important too!

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Tonya West・37 months ago at 2:51 PMApril 06, 2022 at 2:51 PM

I tried pool therapy and it helped for awhile, I'd talk to your doctor about it again if it doesn't feel better.

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Johna Fitz・37 months ago at 2:50 PMApril 06, 2022 at 2:50 PM

Thanks Tessa!

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Tessa Richardson・37 months ago at 2:49 PMApril 06, 2022 at 2:49 PM

I went through the same thing... try massaging the area with lotion or oil, which can be painful, but start gentle. This can help circulation so worth a try!

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