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Swollen Ankles
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Sue Mullen wrote: BobEdwards wrote: My ankles always swell up considerably during a cruise. I know that this has been discussed here before but I'm wondering if anyone has come up with any new ideas for dealing with this problem. One suggestion has been to drink a lot of water. I drink a lot of coffee. That hasn't helped. Does coffee have the same effect as water? Your ankles swell because of all the salt in the food. A second cause might be from being on your feet a lot when it is hot and humid. I have had this problem on all of our cruises and as long as the swelling goes down overnight, it is nothing to worry about. Ask your doctor for a diuretic to take when this happens and it will help. sue Put your feet above your heart, like on pillows, etc., when possible. Support stockings would help, too. |
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"Kurt Ullman" wrote in message ... In article , Sue Mullen wrote: BobEdwards wrote: My ankles always swell up considerably during a cruise. I know that this has been discussed here before but I'm wondering if anyone has come up with any new ideas for dealing with this problem. One suggestion has been to drink a lot of water. I drink a lot of coffee. That hasn't helped. Does coffee have the same effect as water? Your ankles swell because of all the salt in the food. A second cause might be from being on your feet a lot when it is hot and humid. I have had this problem on all of our cruises and as long as the swelling goes down overnight, it is nothing to worry about. Ask your doctor for a diuretic to take when this happens and it will help. sue Put your feet above your heart, like on pillows, etc., when possible. Support stockings would help, too. On a cruise it is mostly likely the salt intake. I put my feet in cold water and follow Kurt's advice once the swelling has begun. But with me, I found that it had already started on the plane, especially on a long transatlantic flight...Drink lots of water... Since I take a walk around the plane often when the seat belt light goes off and do circle the ankles and toe bending up and down exercises when the seat belt is on, I have found much less swelling occurs... I once had a chat with the flight attendants in the back of the plane while walking around and asked them how they avoided the swelling and they said by doing what I was doing and drinking lots of water. So take the water each time they offer it if you have not brought bottled water on board with you. You should never take diuretics unless you have consulted a physician first...There are three types of diuretics and depending on your physical condition and what other medications you are taking, you may choose the one that will cause unfavorable side effects. --Jean |
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Why don't you dorks ask an MD?..this is geting BORING!... senior citizen
"Jean O'Boyle" wrote in message ... "Kurt Ullman" wrote in message ... In article , Sue Mullen wrote: BobEdwards wrote: My ankles always swell up considerably during a cruise. I know that this has been discussed here before but I'm wondering if anyone has come up with any new ideas for dealing with this problem. One suggestion has been to drink a lot of water. I drink a lot of coffee. That hasn't helped. Does coffee have the same effect as water? Your ankles swell because of all the salt in the food. A second cause might be from being on your feet a lot when it is hot and humid. I have had this problem on all of our cruises and as long as the swelling goes down overnight, it is nothing to worry about. Ask your doctor for a diuretic to take when this happens and it will help. sue Put your feet above your heart, like on pillows, etc., when possible. Support stockings would help, too. On a cruise it is mostly likely the salt intake. I put my feet in cold water and follow Kurt's advice once the swelling has begun. But with me, I found that it had already started on the plane, especially on a long transatlantic flight...Drink lots of water... Since I take a walk around the plane often when the seat belt light goes off and do circle the ankles and toe bending up and down exercises when the seat belt is on, I have found much less swelling occurs... I once had a chat with the flight attendants in the back of the plane while walking around and asked them how they avoided the swelling and they said by doing what I was doing and drinking lots of water. So take the water each time they offer it if you have not brought bottled water on board with you. You should never take diuretics unless you have consulted a physician first...There are three types of diuretics and depending on your physical condition and what other medications you are taking, you may choose the one that will cause unfavorable side effects. --Jean |
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Jean O'Boyle wrote: "Kurt Ullman" wrote in message ... In article , Sue Mullen wrote: BobEdwards wrote: My ankles always swell up considerably during a cruise. I know that this has been discussed here before but I'm wondering if anyone has come up with any new ideas for dealing with this problem. One suggestion has been to drink a lot of water. I drink a lot of coffee. That hasn't helped. Does coffee have the same effect as water? Your ankles swell because of all the salt in the food. A second cause might be from being on your feet a lot when it is hot and humid. I have had this problem on all of our cruises and as long as the swelling goes down overnight, it is nothing to worry about. Ask your doctor for a diuretic to take when this happens and it will help. sue Put your feet above your heart, like on pillows, etc., when possible. Support stockings would help, too. On a cruise it is mostly likely the salt intake. I put my feet in cold water and follow Kurt's advice once the swelling has begun. But with me, I found that it had already started on the plane, especially on a long transatlantic flight...Drink lots of water... Since I take a walk around the plane often when the seat belt light goes off and do circle the ankles and toe bending up and down exercises when the seat belt is on, I have found much less swelling occurs... I once had a chat with the flight attendants in the back of the plane while walking around and asked them how they avoided the swelling and they said by doing what I was doing and drinking lots of water. So take the water each time they offer it if you have not brought bottled water on board with you. You should never take diuretics unless you have consulted a physician first...There are three types of diuretics and depending on your physical condition and what other medications you are taking, you may choose the one that will cause unfavorable side effects. Which is why I said the OP should ask his doctor. Each person is different, but my feet don't swell when I fly. For me it is the salt in the cruise ships food and also when I am walking alot in the heat and humidity. Drinking lots of water is important no matter where you are and even more so when flying. sue |
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"Jean O'Boyle" wrote: Since I take a walk around the plane often when the seat belt light goes off and do circle the ankles and toe bending up and down exercises when the seat belt is on, I have found much less swelling occurs... Also, on flights of 6 hours or more may help lessen the chances of blood clots in the legs with all sorts of problems. You should never take diuretics unless you have consulted a physician first...There are three types of diuretics and depending on your physical condition and what other medications you are taking, you may choose the one that will cause unfavorable side effects. FWIW, caffeine has diuretic effects and may also increase sodium secretion. Although it looks like you have to get pretty hefty doses before the diuretic effects kicks in (approximately 1.5 to 4.3 cups of brewed coffee (150 mg of caffeine/150 mL) and approximately 5 to 13 cans of cola soft drink (50 mg of caffeine/360 mL). |
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[Default] Thus spake Kurt Ullman :
In article , "Jean O'Boyle" wrote: Since I take a walk around the plane often when the seat belt light goes off and do circle the ankles and toe bending up and down exercises when the seat belt is on, I have found much less swelling occurs... Also, on flights of 6 hours or more may help lessen the chances of blood clots in the legs with all sorts of problems. You should never take diuretics unless you have consulted a physician first...There are three types of diuretics and depending on your physical condition and what other medications you are taking, you may choose the one that will cause unfavorable side effects. FWIW, caffeine has diuretic effects and may also increase sodium secretion. Although it looks like you have to get pretty hefty doses before the diuretic effects kicks in (approximately 1.5 to 4.3 cups of brewed coffee (150 mg of caffeine/150 mL) and approximately 5 to 13 cans of cola soft drink (50 mg of caffeine/360 mL). I drink 3 cups of "stout" coffee between 0615 and 0730 when I get to the hospital. And usually pee 3 1/2 cups around 0800. I'd be afraid that a diuretic might mask the actual problem by treating the symptoms. On flights of more than 4 hours, I usually take a 81mg aspirin about 45 min to an hour before we leave. And another every 6 hours thereafter (which means a buttload on the AUS-LAX-SYD trip). I avoid caffeine and try to drink water and juices. |
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On 10/15/2008 9:41 PM Dillon Pyron did a "happy dance", then made these
writings: [Default] Thus spake Kurt Ullman : In article , "Jean O'Boyle" wrote: Since I take a walk around the plane often when the seat belt light goes off and do circle the ankles and toe bending up and down exercises when the seat belt is on, I have found much less swelling occurs... Also, on flights of 6 hours or more may help lessen the chances of blood clots in the legs with all sorts of problems. You should never take diuretics unless you have consulted a physician first...There are three types of diuretics and depending on your physical condition and what other medications you are taking, you may choose the one that will cause unfavorable side effects. FWIW, caffeine has diuretic effects and may also increase sodium secretion. Although it looks like you have to get pretty hefty doses before the diuretic effects kicks in (approximately 1.5 to 4.3 cups of brewed coffee (150 mg of caffeine/150 mL) and approximately 5 to 13 cans of cola soft drink (50 mg of caffeine/360 mL). I drink 3 cups of "stout" coffee between 0615 and 0730 when I get to the hospital. And usually pee 3 1/2 cups around 0800. I'd be afraid that a diuretic might mask the actual problem by treating the symptoms. On flights of more than 4 hours, I usually take a 81mg aspirin about 45 min to an hour before we leave. And another every 6 hours thereafter (which means a buttload on the AUS-LAX-SYD trip). I avoid caffeine and try to drink water and juices. White tea, and Cranberry juice are a healthier option. White tea has zero caffeine in it which is good news to your heart. -- ________ To email me, Edit "blog" from my email address. Brian M. Kochera "The poor dog is the firmest friend, the first to welcome the foremost to defend" - Lord Byron View My Web Page: http://home.earthlink.net/~brian1951 |
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