Sunny Mallorca

[Jackieshep57]

After a few thunderstorms we now have clear blue skies. Unfortunately after much walking in Palma (Tuesday) my ankles ballooned up far more than never before. Putting them up yesterday helped. But after a sunrise boat trip today they have swollen up again. So uncomfortable. Should I be worried?

[christina1947]

Hi Jackieshep same thing happened to me walking on the Greek island 2 days back in uk and gone it’s walking more than usual in hot weather also the flight don’t spoil your hols worrying. Enjoy xxx

[Lola69]

How is your blood pressure?

[Jackieshep57 in reply to Lola69]

Not too High.

[Blackbird2]

It happens warmer weather more walking . Lay on your bed and raise your feet up on pillows enjoy the holiday but rest as well feet up x

[Jackieshep57 in reply to Blackbird2]

Thanks. Have had my feet up feet much better. Planning on a market trip tomorrow morning so will rest up after.

[Hidden]

Fluid retention?? Happened to me in Florence, hot and humid, and I walked for ages visiting museums with students, took me ages to get my feet back to normal..

[Jackieshep57 in reply to Hidden]

Trying raising my feet in cushions and went down. Xx

[Hidden in reply to Jackieshep57]

Ah that’s good xx

[christina1947]

Remember jackieshep u ave to raise your feet higher than your heart so u lay down on your back with legs raised the doctor told me this a few years back take care xxxx

[Jackieshep57]

Thanks Christina1947, that's what I am doing. Cannot do for rest of holiday so out in morning and feet up in afternoon. X

[Grayjay]

Are you taking water tablets? If so take an extra one at lunchtime. I have a rescue pack for such occasions. Drink plenty of water and stay in the shade. It looks like you're overdoing it a bit, get your feet up as much as you can.

Apart from that enjoy your holiday.😎

[Jackieshep57]

Not on water tablets. I am drinking plenty of water and have feet up as advised as they are swollen up again after visit to market.

[lKeith]

jackieshep57

Hi, I've had swollen ankles and the district tells me to get on water tablets and to wear an elasticated stocking (to the knee) they recommend these anyway to avoid DVT on flights.

Keep you feet up if you can, pref above your heart. Apparently it helps things move around. Ice packs are also suggested & cold water soaking

IKeith