Stiff Ankles

[Falkers]

Thanks to PMRpro's advice on slow reduction, I have come down to 1mg per day, feel fine, but recently have stiff ankles when I walk. They are perfectly flexible when sitting down and exercising them. Is this PMR still? Any comments?

[polkadotcom]

The only thing I can think of that it might be is fluid retention? Both PMR and steroids can cause this and sitting here and trying out my own ankles - which I know are swollen - they do feel quite flexible even so.

[Falkers in reply to polkadotcom]

Thank you Polkadotcom, as its very hot here in London 3Oo I think my ankles are swollen.

so perhaps its not the Preds.

[jinasc]

Hi

Can you sit with your feet higher than you head? If it is fluid it helps. Also when you go to bed, put you feet up on a pillow.

Yes it is hot, but although you might think it is fluid retention, don't make the mistake of not drinking plenty of water and I mean at least 1 litre, preferably 2. None of us should drink plenty of water and we should.

[jinasc]

Oops there is a 'should' in there and I cannot edit it out.

[Falkers]

Thanks, Sambucca, I have been drinking lots of water, but will try sleeping with my feet on a pillow. I had two hip replacements last year and got used to sleeping on my back with a pillow. will try anything even a large Gin & Tonic!!