Swollen left leg

[Matilda_1922]

I’m currently on holiday in Dubai visiting my daughter

The weather is over 40 here

I noticed my left leg is swollen. My RA is currently good. The warm weather definitely helps me.

I’m a bit worried it’s not painful or painful just feels tight around the ankle. I have had cellulitis in the past.

I’m due to return to the UK next Wednesday.

I am elevating my leg when sitting and walking around every day

[sylvi]

Keep an eye on it in case it becomes infected am I right in thinking that is what happens with cellulitis darling.xxx

[Hessie5]

Sounds like you are doing the right thing elevating. Drink water, gentle exercise, relax and de-stress. You are in a beautiful place for it. Hope the swelling subsided soon. Hessie 😌

[Ferret18]

Hi, sorry to hear about your leg. Might be good to check out with a doctor?

My RA is worse with hot weather. Started late August in Turkey - my fingers swelled so much and I couldn’t move them

Hope you get sorted soon

[Ontwowheels]

You’ve had a long flight. There is always a risk of a DVT. Best to get it checked.

[Matilda_1922 in reply to Ontwowheels]

Thank you I did think of DVT but when I extended my foot it wasn’t painful in the calf area. It is less swollen today so the long journey may have caused the swelling.

[Mmrr in reply to Matilda_1922]

If you have a measuring tape , measure the size of your calf , if it increases you should seek medical help.

[Matilda_1922 in reply to Mmrr]

I have measured both of my calf’s no different in size. It was around my ankle about an inch bigger than right. Thank you for your concern I don’t think it’s a DVT as the swelling is a lot better today. Maybe it was the flight.

I wear flight socks and take an aspirin before Flying I have an aisle seat so can move around easily do the suggested feet/leg exercises and drink plenty of water

[Matilda_1922]

My fingers are swollen today can’t get my wedding ring off.

I’m flying back to the UK next week but I believe it’s warm there at the moment.

[Mmrr]

I'm not good in hot weather Matilda_1922, it might just be the heat. Hopefully things will settle when you are home.

[Angels54]

Yes elevate try ice pack.

[medway-lady]

Go to nearest ER as it could be a clot. Better safe than sorry so get it looked at by a doctor.

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