swelling in legs just above ankles

[djleighp]

had heart attack approx 20th nov 2020 i have noticed swelling on both legs

just above ankles is this normal

[Sunnie2day]

You need to report the swelling to your medic - if you've been discharged back to the GP or to the cardiologist if not discharged back.

Please contact her/him/them first thing Monday morning, and let us know how you get on.

[djleighp in reply to Sunnie2day]

i will do im still waiting for my outpatient clinic for the mi clinic but suppose with covid that might be put on hold , but will ring gp mon morning

[Palpman]

Are you on any tablets? Some can cause water retention.

[djleighp in reply to Palpman]

this is what im on

morning aspirin 75mg ozemporole 20mg ticagrelor 90mg twice daily

rampril 2.5mg asorvistatin 80mg

[Palpman in reply to djleighp]

Not even Dr Google knows what ozemporole is.Ramipril can cause swelling in the ankles. If so then consult your GP or Cardiologist on Monday.

[Hidden in reply to Palpman]

Guessing the OP meant omeprazole.

[djleighp in reply to Hidden]

yeah i did sorry spelt it wrong

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to djleighp]

The drug is Omeprazole which is a PPI (proton pump inhibitor) which used to protect your stomach. The most common cause of ankle swelling (oedema) are CCIs (calcium channel inhibitors) but you are not on one. Ring your doctor on Monday - they may wish to try a low dose diuretic like Furosemide. If it worsens significantly or there are signs of weeping ring 111 - they might advise a visit to A&E.

[-007-]

I had a heart attack in 2016 and since then had 5 stents and a quintuple (5) bypass so I’ve experienced a little. If I had swelling I’d see the GP or cardiology team ASAP.

I’d not do anything too strenuous.

If I had to walk in the cold weather I’d wrap up warm and not make myself breathless.

I’d sit with my legs raised up on a stool or recliner.

But don’t worry... I’ve had swollen legs a few times and on one occasion it required a change of medication and I was fine.

[Qualipop]

You need to tell your doctor but are you getting as much exercise as before or just sitting a lot? I'm disabled and have difficult standing for long or walking and I get swollen ankles.

[djleighp]

thanks for all your replies i shall ring them in morning but i think they be thinking hes a nuisance to be honest i do not feel the same as i did before heart attack i aint been exercising as it to cold and to many morons about not wearing masks

[djleighp]

well spoke to my gp he said swelling (oedema) is normal asked me how i was feeling i said shit so he put me on anti depressants lol