Swollen feet, hands, and face - Heart Disorders Message Board

MarthaJane · 03-29-2005, 02:19 PM

Recently my husband and I went on a cruise to the Caribbean. I was miserable. I was unable to walk on the prominade deck because of a tightness in my chest, swelling of my feet and ankles, and hands. I had to wear flip-flops to dinner because I couldn't get my shoes on. We returned home and within a day the swelling was gone. I haven't had any problems since. Do you think that it could be heart related? I am a 55 year old female, who is overweight, but relatively active.

ca46 · 04-23-2005, 08:23 AM

Hi
In answer to your question........I have had the same exact experience as you have had with the water retention in my legs while on a cruise.
On one of my cruises i had to visit the ships doctor because my ankles were extremely swollen.........he perscribed a diaretic, and that helped.
I have since found out that i have high blood pressure, and am being treated for it.
I have found out that the food on the cruise ships are highly salted.
Its my favorite way to vacation, but I pay the price all the time.
Carolann

NineLives · 04-23-2005, 09:14 AM

I would want to have my blood pressure checked and definitely you need to get this chest tightness looked at. Being overweight alone is enough of a risk factor to cause some concern that the tightness could be heart related. I am female and was only 41 when my blockage was found. I've been on two cruises and never had any problems with fluid retention. My blood pressure is normal