Re: Swelling - Multiple Sclerosis Message Board

kimpossible67 · 06-17-2008, 06:26 PM

Of course I'm going to blame it on the MS but I'll ask anyway. Does anyone get swelling in the ankles and feet? Last week I noticed my left ankle was swelling, then the right. The left was worse than the right but it got really bad, kind of like sticking your finger in playdough and the print stays as does the dough. Left ankle got so bad that I had no definition between the bottom of my ankle into my foot. Then it went away for a few days and now it's back. Tops of my feet are swollen and it looks and feels yucky.

MSJayhawk · 06-17-2008, 08:23 PM

Rather than MS, you might need to see a doctor about lasik for the fluid removal. My Dad gets similar fluid build-up. His doctor has him rest in the recliner with his ankles above the level of his heart. If this is not successful after a day, he has to take lasiks.

Snoopy61 · 06-17-2008, 11:21 PM

There are different reasons for swelling. You might consider seeing your PCP.

Some reasons for swelling: MS, dehydration, Diabetes, weight gain, heat, inactivity, too much salt/sodium in your diet but sometimes there is no answer to the swelling.

Canadian gal · 06-18-2008, 08:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoopy61

There are different reasons for swelling. You might consider seeing your PCP.

Some reasons for swelling: MS, dehydration, Diabetes, weight gain, heat, inactivity, too much salt/sodium in your diet but sometimes there is no answer to the swelling.

I agree with Snoopy.

It could be any number of reasons, including related to the MS.

Cherie

MSNik · 06-18-2008, 06:47 PM

Kim, silly thought but do you favor the leg, or drag the foot, where you notice the most swelling? ever since my MS started, I have problems with my wrists, and YES I definately do not have the same ability with my left hand, as I do with my right...my left hand is useless most of the time, my fingers are completely useless and guess what? My left wrist is almost always swollen, as are my fingers on that hand....connected? No one seems to be able to give me a straight answer..but I have had everything checked from blood to dehydration to you name it...no significant weight changes in ten years, and I only weigh 110 lbs...no salt in my diet besides the usual- I dont add it to anything- and no answers from my blood work...just wondering if possibly this is an MS thing- or a symtom from MS related issues...
Hope you feel better soon. Remember, elevate, ice and hydrate..start there and follow up with your doc for further evaluation...
hugs,
Nikki