My ankles are ridiculously swollen

@NJChicaa (127954)
United States
September 18, 2026 3:41pm CST
I don't know what is up with that. I mean they aren't just a little bit puffy--they are ginormous. Yes I am on my feet at work most of the time but this isn't a common thing. It has happened occasionally in the past but this has been going on for several days. Today is the worst thus far. My calves are also swollen but not to the extent that my ankles are. I have spent enough time in the hospital and at the day spa over the past 6 months to have had a ton of bloodwork. There are some levels that aren't great or are borderline but kidney function has always been fine. So I have no clue what is going on. I was supposed to have a telehealth appointment with a NP from my employer's health clinic this afternoon but I was late getting out of work and then there was an accident on the parkway and a stupid amount of traffic on local roads. I missed it. I will have to reschedule. It was only for refilling the zillion prescriptions I'm on but now she is going to want to see me in person to check out my ankles and legs. For now I will just put my ankle compression sleeves over my socks and hope for the best.
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@Wrexxo (7690)
21h
That sounds rough, swelling for days straight is no joke especially when your calves are getting in on it too. Sorry you missed the appointment on top of everything, traffic has the worst timing. Hope the compression sleeves help till you can get it checked out properly.
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@RasmaSandra (101024)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
22h
Virtual hugs, I hope all will be well, and I'm putting in a prayer for you.
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@GardenGerty (170635)
• United States
Just now
How is your heart? Things you can do today that will help are to get in the pool if it is still open. Also, eat cucumbers, I am told. Thirdly, elevate your feet.
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@NJChicaa (127954)
• United States
Just now
The pool is closed, I am going to lay down with feet elevated to do yoga nidra.
@AmbiePam (127455)
• United States
22h
That’s definitely not something to put off, and I know you would have just liked to get that appointment over with. I hope it’s a simple fix.
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@JudyEv (388503)
• Rockingham, Australia
14h
That does seem strange. I wonder what the problem is.
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@Deepizzaguy (125412)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
22h
I am sorry to hear about the swelling of your feet.
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