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Hello everyone, I had a rough night, but I have managed to get
up as usual check emails and read some blogs. Now it is time for another post
about Parkinson’s.
Swelling of your ankles, isn’t something I have associated with
Parkinson’s, but it seems it can be. This is due the fact that those with PD
often sit for long periods of time and are often unable to move their legs
normally.
Without regular movement that make our calf and thigh muscles
there is little circulation in the legs thus causing swelling of the
ankles.
This is usually worse in the warmer weather and can even be made
worse due to some treatments.
It can also become so bad there is difficulty in wearing normal
shoes, there is also the risk of skin complications or phlebitis.
Treatment should be aimed at improving blood circulation.
Also those with PD need to remember that some of their symptoms
may not be cause by PD but something else, swollen ankles can be due to fluid retention,
joint pain may due to arthritis and urinary symptoms can be caused by and UTI
or prostate problems.
ReplyDeleteWhen it gets hot it starts to hurt too.
Unfortunately, putting your feet up usually doesn't help much.
Wish you a pleasant Friday
Yeah some seem to think putting our feet up will fix it and I know it won't.
DeleteCan also be caused by congestive heart failure as friends and people in my family have died from that. Whole legs can swell and ooze fluid. :(
ReplyDeleteI have seen that on TV, legs that swollen must be horrible for the suffer
DeleteHoping you have a good day!
ReplyDeleteIt was an ok day
DeleteSorry about your hard night. ((Hugs)) I do get swollen ankles at times because of my heart conditions. I hope you have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteSo many things can cause our legs and ankles to swell up and it is painful and uncomfortable
DeleteSwollen ankles/feet are symptoms that can crop up even when one doesn't have PD, Jo-Anne, that's for sure. Being able to get exercise in our legs will certainly help our circulation.
ReplyDeleteBlessings!
I move my legs and do simple leg exercises each day to keep things how I would rather they be, thankfully swollen ankles or legs is not an issue for me.
DeleteThat looks incredibly uncomfortable, I would hope a doctor could recommend ways to lessen the swelling.
ReplyDeleteIt would be but thankfully they are not my feet just a photo I found of feet
DeleteWho knew that constant sitting can be risky? I walk for 30 minutes a day plus do the shopping without a car, but otherwise I sit.
ReplyDeleteYeah I spend a lot of time sitting as well
DeleteThe swollen ankles look very painful. I would probably be wearing slippers at that point---no regular shoes.
ReplyDeleteI rarely wear shoes
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