Swollen feet

[Dangermom13]

Since the hot summer started, some days my feet swell up, almost painfully.

I'm following the kidney diet and can't figure out what is causing this. Can't get into the nephrologist until late August.

I'm moving to a cooler climate at ground level single story house in September.

Any guesses or answers would be appreciated.

[MAS_Nurse]

Hello Dangermom13,

Sorry to hear that you aren't feeling too well with the warmer weather. I think if you check the related posts to the side, there were some very good suggestions from other members on a similar post last year.

It might also be worth seeing your GP just to check your bloods if you haven't had them checked recently.

Are there any members out there who can offer Dangermom13 some advice on this subject?

We hope you are feeling better soon,

MAS Nurse and Moderator

[Bassetmommer]

HI Dangermom,

I know for myself that when it gets warm, I retain water more. It must be a natural reaction to the heat. When you can, put your feet up and I mean at every opportunity you can to elevated them. Try putting a bag frozen peas on the feet. You can refreeze them over and over ..... but I would not consume them if you use them for this. Make sure you mention this to you nephrologist.

[RhenDutchess123 in reply to Bassetmommer]

I make my own ice pack...pour 3 cups water and 1 cup rubbing alcohol in a ziploc bag..× 2.....keep it in the freezer...because of the alcohol it makes slush instead of cubes and molds easily around ankles..toes...feet...etc....I reuse it over and over...it also soothes itching