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Swollen ankles

torsaer
torsaer Posts: 211 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
is it the heat? My ankles and calves are really swollen at the mo and it's not TOM... Anyone else affected like this by the heat?

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  • Tzavush
    Tzavush Posts: 389 Member
    heat can cause water retention and result in some swelling, as can sodium, however that is a blanket statement and there may also be underlying causes. If it is a persistent issue its best to be seen by a health care practitioner who can rule out other potential causes.
  • aneajo
    aneajo Posts: 287 Member
    Mine were like that while on vacation. It was horrible. Actully I think my whole body was. :) And yes, I belive its the heat. It will get better. Lots of water and try to get them up. When you are relaxing, put them up on a stool or the couch.
  • milaxx
    milaxx Posts: 1,122 Member
    Heat doesn't do it for me, but processed foods do. Since I cut them out of my life I haven't had a problem with it. This time last year I could barely walk my feet and ankles were so badly swollen. This year, not a problem.

    Here's my post I wrote on the changes dropping processed foods and watching my sodium had. It's one of the reason why I monitor my sodium along with my calorie goals.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/milaxx/view/changes-104288#comments
  • MsWright28
    MsWright28 Posts: 43
    Mine do that often. I went to see a doctor and received a bunch of test for everything but I was fine. I was told to just watch my salt intake and drink lots of water. That's what I have been doing and it worked. It still happens from time to time but I just elevate my feet and keep it moving. Even with me eating healthier and working out more it still does it.
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