Swelling of foot,ankle and leg.

Awww, Linda, 

so sorry to hear this, hope you feel much better very soon. It sounds a good class, maybe I should also find one and join, need something to keep me reasonably fit, and increase my mobility in my old age. (I'm 70) 

Hugs xxx

Yes, i had a few weeks with swollen feet and ankles. It was worst if i sat or stood about and didnt move around. I wore compression socks during the day and eventually it settled down and went away. I have been ok since (touch wood)

Thanks moomy. 

What a lot you know, such s fount of knowledge. 

Having had a lovely chat with my new and young doctor, we've agreed to try water tablets for my swollen feet and calves. My blood test showed borderline raised calcium levels so she's keeping an eye on that too. I'm still having a scan on my veins to check for damage and DVT but I feel more reassured by our chat. 

Im hopefully going to make next Friday's Hatha yoga class - it's a male teacher so that will be interesting!

I feel so much more positive moving back to my little town 5 minutes from my daughter, who has been such a support and friend to me. I've already been out to more social events in the last 3 weeks than I have in the last 6 months! There is life after Lymphoma!

I get my results on May 9th......fingers crossed. 

Linda X

Aww, Linda, bless you! 

Hoping for a brilliant full remission for you.....

And a safe and worthwhile move, too. Tell me more about Hatha yoga, have a friend who apparently does that, too.....

Hugs xxx

Thank you. 

I promise to post with bells on if I'm all clear. 

Hatha yoga is the traditional form, no 'power' yoga or fusion stuff. 

You move and stretch to your own level and it's excellent for deep breathing and calming the mind - best cure for a headache I know! Slow stretching has been proved to keep muscles and joints flexible and strong, and the dynamic postures keep you fit. I am 68 and right now I'm walking like I'm 100! My joints are stiff and I have no muscle tone at all. I am not good at self discipline; I know what I should be doing but find it hard to get going by myself! I need the discipline of a class, hence joining the local gym to kick start myself. 

I have had heel pain for the last few weeks which is very frustrating as it's difficult to walk properly without limping - bad for knees, hips and back, so floor stretches will help me with that I hope. 

First class on Friday and a gentle exercise class next Monday. Watch this space.....

Linda X 

Thank you, Linda, sounds like I need to find a class round here! 

Hope you manage this, it really does sound excellent. 

hugs xxx

Sounds similar to my symptoms. Does the warmer day exacerbate the situation? Did the doctor make any judgment on this? As I grow older, my legs often swell due to sitting in a chair for a long time, especially in the summer. My doctor advised me to take diuretics and raise my legs. Other than that, 20-30 mmHg men compression socks work for me, and I usually use them during the day. If your doctor allows you to do this, then you can try these methods.

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