oh dear i have a swollen ankle

bertyboy
bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
edited 12. Jul 2010, 15:13 in Living with Arthritis archive
i have a swollen ankle not on my left leg with the TKR but the right one it doesen hurt or even ache but is twice the size it should be :? could be just the weather i dont know , will ring doc tomorrow x
I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx

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  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    get some ice on it and elivate it as much as you can just oincase you have sprained it . leaving hugs good luck with doc val
    val
  • speedalong
    speedalong Member Posts: 3,315
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty, I second Val's advice - rest, ice and elevate. Can you think of any activity you did yesterday that might have set it off?

    Speedy
    I have had OA since mid twenties. It affects my hips and knees. I had a THR on the left aged 30 and now have a resurface-replacement on the right - done May 2010.
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    we did bug all yesterday it was just too hot have got it elevated now very strange :?
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • skezier
    skezier Member Posts: 11,333
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty,

    I third the ice and elevation idea. I wonder if its because its having to do more with the operated leg not being up to total parr? Talk to your gp tomorrow and elevate it above the height of your hip. I so hope it soon goes down but please talk to your gp tomorrow. ((( ))) and love Cris xx
  • barbara12
    barbara12 Member Posts: 21,281
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty
    Just sending you some hugs (((((())))) if it dosnt go down with the ice, go and see your gp .
    Love
    Barbara x
    Love
    Barbara
  • marion1952
    marion1952 Member Posts: 963
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty

    Is it itchy or is it discoloured (ie purple)?

    Could it be a bite?

    Marion
  • trisher
    trisher Member Posts: 9,263
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Bertyboy

    I agree with Val. Ice and elevate it. It might be this very hot weather causing it. If it does not go down can you elelvate it on a pillow, this drains the fluid from the legs.

    I hope this helps you.

    Love Trish xxx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    skezier wrote:
    Hi Berty,I third the ice and elevation idea. I wonder if its because its having to do more with the operated leg not being up to total parr? Talk to your gp tomorrow and elevate it above the height of your hip. I so hope it soon goes down but please talk to your gp tomorrow. ((( ))) and love Cris xx

    Hi Berty

    I, like Cris, wondered if it is because the other leg is having to work harder at the moment.

    Take care
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • sharmaine
    sharmaine Member Posts: 1,638
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi bertyboy

    Sorry to hear about your swollen ankle. do you take bp tablets? My GP put me on some new ones which have made my ankles swell and i get very hot and flushed with them. Just a thought.

    Ice and elevation is a good idea.

    Regards
    Sharmaine
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi just popped in to see if any better hope it is val
    val
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi bertyboy,

    sorry about you ankle.....hope that having it elevated and the ice packs have helped :wink:

    let us know how you are.

    Iris x
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi all its still puffed , dont have bp tabs so its not that , probably is that it is taking the strain :roll:
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • ironic
    ironic Member Posts: 2,361
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty.

    I do hope it goes down after a good nights rest. Sometimes I think the hot weather can have an effect on our joints.
    Anyway, wishing you a better day tomorrow.
    Lv, Ix
  • bertyboy
    bertyboy Member Posts: 1,860
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hello folks well my ankle is all to do with the way i am walking its putting a strain on it so i now have excercises to do for correction , hay ho x
    I know i am a lady ,all life is a journey xx MAY xx
  • elnafinn
    elnafinn Member Posts: 7,412
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    Hi Berty

    I am sorry to hear that - it does happen sometimes. You will get there, but it may just take a little longer.

    Chin up,

    Luv
    Elna x
    The happiest people don't have the best of everything. They just make the best of everything.

    If you can lay down at night knowing in your heart that you made someone's day just a little bit better, you know you had a good day.
  • dorcas
    dorcas Member Posts: 3,516
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    glad you found out what was causing the swelling....even if it does mean yet more exercising. :roll: :wink:

    love,
    Irisx
  • valval
    valval Member Posts: 14,911
    edited 30. Nov -1, 00:00
    hi glad it something you might be able to correct good luck val
    val

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