Water retention

Hello does anyone have swollen feet/ankles with heart disease. I am wondering if the warmer weather as something to do with my problem x

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Hello

Do your feet and ankles go down when you have been in bed all night ?

If so this is a good sign if not then you need to see your Doctor now

Warm weather can make them swell , my left one is the one that seems to come up in the heat but when elevating which is good to do my foot or after been in bed it goes down

I have shown my Doctor and she is more than happy it is nothing to do with my heart but I would let yours know that you are getting swelling and let them check you over

Let us know how you get on x

[anke123 in reply to Hidden]

Just read this, looking for info as my feet are swelling every day even when it's not very hot. They do go down a bit at night but soon come up again. Noticed today my skirt waistband very thight and measured my waist and it is 2 inches more than normal.

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Hello

The heat is going to make our feet swell but they should go down to normal after been i bed and because you feel your waist is swelling to I would speak with your Doctor about this , just get it checked out

Make an appointment and if you have time let us know how you get on x

[anke123 in reply to Hidden]

I have just had a echocardiogram that was ok and now waiting to have a 48 hour ECG monitor but don't know when that will be. I will try and contact the GP they don't make it easy.

[Hidden in reply to anke123]

Hello

Good news your echocardiogram came back fine and good luck with the ECG I hope that is ok to

It could be you are holding a little water retention but needs checking even though I know the performance trying to get through to the Doctors and then f you do you have to get through the Secretaries ! but keep persevering remember it is your health and you need to look after yourself x

[anke123 in reply to Hidden]

Hi, I contacted the GP on Thursday and a doctor is going to phone me Tuesday afternoon. The wait for the ecg monotor could be another 6 weeks or more yet. Did have quite a detailed letter from cardiology about recent tests and in between I have been emailing them with concerns and have had replys and answers which I thought was very good.

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Hello

That is good been able to email and get some answers that way

Soon will be Tuesday and I hope you get some more answers when you get your call and will still let us know what they say

Thank you for your update on how you are getting on x

[anke123 in reply to Hidden]

Hi, I spoke to the GP on Tuesday and he thinks its fluid retention so decided to try some water tablets for a few weeks. Been taking Fursomide 20mg since Thursday but it seems to be making little diffference, I wee a bit more but not that much.I will see how it goes the next few days and might have to phone the GP again.

I will drink more watersee if that does anything.

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Hello

I can imagine it is fluid retention that is what they say mine is but the heat does not help on a cool day they hardly seem to swell at all in the heat though they really come up

I am sure it was Furosemide when I came out the Hospital after my Bypasses I was on but I cannot remember the strength I was on but what I do remember is that I would take it in a Morning and then for at least 4 hours I would be back and forth to the toilet but with such force it started to become painful and unbearable

Eventually it got to much and they have put me on another one which I cannot remember the name but when I was coming of Furosemide they did warn me I might start getting swollen legs or feet so I am wondering if your Doctor has started you on a small dose to see how you get on and maybe you need a higher dose ?

If it stays the same then yes I would phone the Doctor again and if you have time let me know how you get on x

[Hidden in reply to anke123]

You can get water retention in your feet, waist and face, it can be because you are not drinking enough water.

But to be safe you should go get it checked out properly.

Take care.

[anke123 in reply to Hidden]

I am drinking a lot of tea some of it herbal perhaps I try more water, I do go to the loo a lot at night. Perhaps I should lie down with my legs up the wall like we did in a yoga class

[Hidden in reply to anke123]

Get it checked out too ...Will put your mind at ease.

[Hipflask]

mine also do. Bekinds responce is on track. My wife is with the district nurses and says the same to me. Put your feet up. Though mine havent gone down this time and ive been given water tablets. Keep a tab on your bp and o2 levels also. im in my early 50's and mine are all quite good though im still feeling ill.

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Thank you for your replys. i have been wearing cotton ankle socks all day and quite a bit of walking. my ankles are more swollen than ever. i have decided to give the doctors a ring in the morning. Maybe it will be a ring back as it is a right pest getting to see a GP at our practice.Thank you xx

[Classicfan49]

Mine are because of heart failure (not as scary as the term suggests!) I’m in diuretics to help as the extra fluid can make your heart and lungs work harder.If you’re getting breathlessness as well as the swelling you should certainly see your doctor.

[psychiccobalt in reply to Classicfan49]

I am waiting for the outcome of an ECG today and may be diagnosed with heart failure thank you for your (not as scary as it sounds) comment this has made me feel a lot better as I am anxious waiting for my GP to call me today - keep well yourself

[Prada47]

Hello Just to say you are asking a complex question and all we can offer is our opinion and to give you what we have been told by our Health Care Professionals. You don't say what Medication you are on or why you think you may have Heart Failure. I am not sure if HF can be diagnosed accurately by an ECG I think you may need a Echocardiogram or an MRI to diagnose. I can tell you my Heart Failure Clinic Nurse told me if swollen ankles are at the end of the day don't worry, IF you have swollen ankles first thing in the morning call me !!!

Regards

[Batty55]

Hi, yes the warmer weather can cause ankles to swell. However, if you are in any doubt talk to your GP. Another way to check is to weigh yourself. More than a couple of pounds in a 24 hour period or 5 in a week can indicate something that needs investigating quickly. If in doubt get checked out please. Good luck

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Thanks for your comments. I am having a ring back from GP this afternoon regarding ankle swelling. Hate waiting about. I hope she asks me to go to the health centre my ankles are pretty swollen today. Sitting here like a dumb cluck waiting!!! X