Yet Another Leg Problem / myLot

United States

August 23, 2025 8:00am CST

Unrelated to the fall and the gashed leg I am also suffering from Edema and burst capillaries in the same leg. The edema happened before the fall The swelling doesn’t hurt but 9 hours on plane tomorrow is probably going to exacerbate it Oh well. The costs of travel I presume

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Amber

@AmbiePam (101913)

• United States

Your poor legs.

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snowy

@snowy22315 (194874)

• United States

Make sure you get up periodically on the plane and walk around a bit. The Edema sounds a bit worrying.

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OceanTiara

@RebeccasFarm (95673)

• Arvada, Colorado

Oh dear Lou! Does it hurt very much? So sorry.

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Marie

@Tampa_girl7 (53244)

• United States

I hope that it clears up soon.

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rakski

@rakski (146981)

• Philippines

maybe you elevate it from time to time, then walk around the plane so it will not swell too much

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Fiacre Banks

@xFiacre (14193)

• Ireland

@looeyville I hope you get an aisle seat so you can get to move about a bit.

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@DaddyEvil (157708)

• United States

You're probably having edema from all the hours you've been walking without getting enough rest but... on that subject, you should make an appointment with your doctor to have yourself checked out. It can also be a sign of a heart problem... I was having edema for several years before I was forced to retire. Mine was caused by undiagnosed very high blood pressure. I've been on BP meds for several years now and haven't had edema since I started taking them.

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Marie Coyle

@MarieCoyle (47499)

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I would go to the doctor when you get home. It's more concerning if it's only in one leg...and can lead to DVT. Wear your compression socks 24/7. So sorry this is happening, not fun I know.