Swollen ancles

[Sam702]

Is having swollen ancles ok after having Valve replacement 5months ago?

[080311]

Hi Sam,

Are you on a diuretic? With the weather being so warm that doesn’t help our lower extremities! Have you tried sitting with your legs elevated? Not just every now and then but every time you sit. If this is something new try giving your GP a ring, see what they think.

I have a water tablet daily 40 mg furosemide since my AVR but in the warm weather I am glad to raise my feet!

Hope you get some relief

Stay safe Pauline

[Sam702 in reply to 080311]

Thanks, yes I am on 40mg frusemide. Maybe I don't sit with my legs elevated enough! I have started to wonder whether to lay on the bed, each day, for an hour or so. However, never having been one to do this. I find it rather hard to da

[Ianc2]

Does it happen after exercise? Is it in both legs?

[Sam702 in reply to Ianc2]

A little more in left leg. As far as exercise goes, I try to be doing something most of the time. So, to be honest I am not sure. It is often more noticeable in the afternoon so

[Ianc2 in reply to Sam702]

Measure your ankles. If one is markedly more swollen than the other pop into casualty and see what they think.