Circulation.

[Becbux]

Hi everyone, l end the day with swollen legs and ankles from the knee downwards when in the morning it's back to normal but the pain and ache in my legs means the only relief is to get up and this can be 6 am plus my feet feel numb , l have put it down to circulation but l am on blood thinners etc or is it down to age ( l am an active 83 yr old) any comments appreciated.

[Maisie2014]

I’m disappointed to see you haven’t had a reply to this question. People are usually pretty forthcoming on this site. I was just thinking of telephoning GP this morning to ask the same question.

[Geeniej]

Hi. I had this when i was on Amlodopine. As soon a smy consultant changed it to another med it stopped. What meds are you on x

[Becbux in reply to Geeniej]

Hi Geenie , l have low blood pressure and ectopic heart beat so low Bisoprolol 1.5mg ,Simvastatin 40mg, soluble aspirin,Losarten 25mg and Alfuzosin 10mg heart attack 9 years ago 2 stents. I think that's it thanks for your reply.

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Hello. Sometimes swelling can be related to PAD (Peripheral Arterial Disease). This becomes more common as we age particularly in smokers/ex-smokers and those with diabetes. It is worth asking your GP for a quick and easy Doppler scan just in case.

[Becbux in reply to MichaelJH]

Thanks Michael l think l will do as you suggested.