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Hi Ray @ray666, I've had swollen feet and ankles a couple of times. The first time was caused by gout but I also had pain with the swollen feet at the time. The most recent time a few years ago, I had swollen legs and feet that were puffy and no pain. I was diagnosed at Mayo Rochester with lymphedema and now wear compression socks that keeps the swelling under control. Here's some more information on the topic that might explain better than I can.
"Edema (or swelling) of the lower limbs is common in older adults. The most common cause (about 70%) of leg edema is due to Chronic Venous Insufficiency (CVI). Other serious causes of edema include congestive heart failure, kidney disease, and liver disease."
-- Leg Swelling in Aging: What to Know & What to Do: https://betterhealthwhileaging.net/leg-swelling-in-aging/
If you haven't discussed it with your doctor yet, I think it would be worth checking.
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Hi, John (@johnbishop)
Thanks for your message. What I have sounds more like the second situation you describe: puffiness, but no pain. I have discussed this not only with my primary doctor but also with certain specialists I am seeing about my balance issues, chiefly because they've asked me about my feet when they notice the swelling. My podiatrist recommended I wear compression stockings, and I am, not 24 hours a day but for most of my waking hours. I have worn them for 3-4 weeks now but have yet to notice much in the way of a positive change. That is probably why my primary doctor has now asked that I be more strict about my daily salt intake, also to cut way, way back on caffeine. I am to report back to her in 1-2 weeks. It is the craziest thing: sometimes when I remove my stockings, it seems the swelling has gone down; other times. I notice no change; each time is different.
Ray (@ray666)